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July 18, 2024

Farewell to Fareham: Retiring a Large LEGO Train Layout

July 18, 2024/ Michael Gale
Farewell to Fareham: Retiring a Large LEGO Train Layout

Retiring a train layout conjures many bittersweet feelings, especially when it represents such a big part of your LEGO train journey. Like all worthwhile journeys, however, MOCs must come to an end.

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July 18, 2024/ Michael Gale/ 1 Comment
Stories, Customizing
Trains, OO Scale, British Rail, Electronics, MILS
April 07, 2023

LEGO NPU: Electronics Edition

April 07, 2023/ Will Hafner
LEGO NPU: Electronics Edition

Get ready to spark your imagination! Today we’re taking a look at how LEGO electronics can be used in as NPU (Nice Part Usage) in LEGO MOCs to add a little extra explosive detail.

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April 07, 2023/ Will Hafner/ Comment
MOC Round-up, Techniques
npu, Electronics, Fiber Optic, Dimensions
December 07, 2015

You Can Practically Smell The Flux

December 07, 2015/ Tommy

This is so awesome. I spent many, many hours breadboarding, repairing and designing printed circuit boards way back when, so this latest build from 6kyubi6 for Iron Builder resonates on many levels for me. Brilliant on every level.

Soldering
December 07, 2015/ Tommy/ Comment
MOC Spotlight
Real-world, Soldering, Props, Iron Builder, PCB, Electronics, LEGO

Tommy

May 31, 2014

SMC & IC On A PCB FYI

May 31, 2014/ Tommy

That stands for surface mounted components and integrated circuit on a printed circuit board for you non-electronics nerds out there. If you've ever tried to repair a camcorder or modern device, you probably took one look at this stuff and went "yeah right". Here they are recreated at 20:1 by vir-a-cocha. 

Microchip
May 31, 2014/ Tommy/ Comment
MOC Spotlight
Real-world, IC, Electronics, LEGO

Tommy

August 29, 2013

Review - Brickstuff lighting products

August 29, 2013/ Tommy
Review - Brickstuff lighting products

Lighting options from LEGO are limited. You have light bricks, Power Function lights and older, clumsy options like train lights and fiber optics. Luckily there's several aftermarket options to choose from, and now there's a new player in town, Brickstuff. 

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August 29, 2013/ Tommy/ 4 Comments
Review
LED, Lighting, Electronics

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Castle, Town and Pirates: How One Piece is Sailing Through the LEGO Classics
Castle, Town and Pirates: How One Piece is Sailing Through the LEGO Classics

LEGO One Piece may be a licensed theme, but its latest wave feels surprisingly familiar. From pirate ships and towering castles to compact town scenes, we explore how the sets channel some of LEGO’s classic themes.

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Boarding Now: LEGO Takes Flight at San Diego Comic-Con 2026
Boarding Now: LEGO Takes Flight at San Diego Comic-Con 2026

LEGO took a different approach to San Diego Comic-Con this year, transforming its booth into a travel-themed gateway to Star Wars, Pokémon, Ninjago and more. We explore the sights, reveals, and thinking behind LEGO’s Smart Play-centric Comic-Con 2026 experience.

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Evolution of a Cheese Slope Mosaic
Evolution of a Cheese Slope Mosaic

Today we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the concept of a “Flash MOC” and the evolution of one of her stunning backlit LEGO cheese slope mosaics.

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How to Make a Cheese Slope Mosaic
How to Make a Cheese Slope Mosaic

Today we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the steps of creating a LEGO cheese slope mosaic that almost looks like a stained glass window.

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Everything You Want To Know About Cheese Slope Mosaics
Everything You Want To Know About Cheese Slope Mosaics

What is a LEGO cheese slope and how can you tessellate them to make patterns that dazzle and amaze? This tutorial will teach you everything you need to know about cheese slope mosaics.

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A Botanical Battle Pack: Building Trees with the Hibiscus and Mini Bonsai Sets
A Botanical Battle Pack: Building Trees with the Hibiscus and Mini Bonsai Sets

Can LEGO Botanical sets be used as “tree battle packs”? Yes! Here’s how to transform 10373 Mini Bonsai Trees into minifig-scale trees for all your MOC needs.

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LEGO Contest Round-Up for August 2026
LEGO Contest Round-Up for August 2026

August is here 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 Frogust, Paradisa, and even some stop-motion in the mix, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!

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Automating the LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade: The Kong-o-Matic 2000
Automating the LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade: The Kong-o-Matic 2000

Sometimes the best LEGO projects solve problems nobody actually has. Follow the design of the Kong-o-Matic 2000, a motorized machine that plays LEGO Donkey Kong so you don’t have to!

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