FIRST LEGO League may be entering a new era, but for teams on the ground, the changes go far beyond a simple tech upgrade. Here’s what the shift to new hardware and AI-focused kits means for real coaches, kids, and classrooms.
Read MoreSometimes kids are hard to connect with but LEGO can be the perfect icebreaker. Join Melissa Rekve as she shares what it is like being the LEGO lady at school and what fun connections that creates.
Read MoreThink The Evolution of STEM is just another LEGO set? Think again. We unpack all the hidden details that celebrate scientific discovery, innovation, artistic expression and explore how it reflects the different ways we all learn.
Read MoreThis article should generate quite a reaction! We chat with AFOL teacher Lavi Subang about how he uses LEGO to get his high school students to bond with the complexities of chemistry. The subject may seem daunting at times, but Lavi thinks that using something familiar like LEGO may be the solution.
Read MoreThis is a clever and educational MOC. Builder Laurene J. has created an entire alphabet with letters built out of LEGO Minifigures. Not just that, but every letter is represented by Minifigures representing a subject based on that letter (read it again, it makes sense). For instance, A is built with astronauts, get it? Now the challenge, can you guess every letter? You will probably have to click through and view the large version of this photo to see them clearly. And don't worry, there's individual pics of every letter just in case you get stuck.
When a legendary archaeologist minifigure meets the spin cycle, adventure calls! Follow along as we reclaim the lost fedora of Indiana Jones and uncover how to repair a LEGO keychain.
LEGO adventurers need somewhere to unwind between quests. We talk with Sleepy Dragon Inn designer Marin Graux about classic Castle, medieval hospitality, and how his design evolved for the BrickLink Designer Program.
From sketches to superglue, see how this custom LEGO motorcycle earned its street cred. We chat with Jean-Yves about the design, prototyping, and even heat resistance of his LEGO customizations, taking them from prototype to the pavement.
October has arrived with a fresh selection of LEGO contests and challenges. Don’t miss your chance to build a MOC and maybe even win some awesome LEGO prizes. With a new LEGO Speederbike Challenge, and a Halloween contest or two, there’s plenty of inspiration to be found!
What makes your eye land on one part of a LEGO build before another? In this month’s Conversation Piece, we explore focal points, visual weight, and how builders can guide a viewer through a composition.
LEGO Speeder Bikes are back with a new community building challenge inspired by Citizen Sleeper. Build an airbike, create its messenger, and see what you can squeeze into just three studs wide.
Ahoy, me hearties! It be Talk Like A Pirate Day! Are you ready to set sail on an adventure through the history of classic LEGO Pirates? Where did it begin, what was it all about, and where has the theme showed up since? Join us on a treasure hunt through history!
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