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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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LEGO Speeder Bikes (LSB): “Spindlejack” Challenge
LEGO Speeder Bikes (LSB): “Spindlejack” Challenge

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.

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Everything You Want to Know About LEGO Pirates
Everything You Want to Know About LEGO Pirates

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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Have A Seat: Simple Ways to Build LEGO Chairs
Have A Seat: Simple Ways to Build LEGO Chairs

Take a seat as we explore clever LEGO chair techniques that will leave you sitting pretty. From boat studs to bucket handles, here are some simple ways to design your own stylish chairs.

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What is This!? Hard to Identify LEGO Parts
What is This!? Hard to Identify LEGO Parts

Identifying individual LEGO parts from bulk second-hand purchases can be challenging, so what are the most common elements that people want to know, “What is this!?”

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All Hands on Deck: Building (and Taking Apart) Giant LEGO Cruise Ships
All Hands on Deck: Building (and Taking Apart) Giant LEGO Cruise Ships

The same bricks have sailed under many names in Alexander Zarkowski’s LEGO shipyard. We talk cruise ships, building at scale and how it feels to take apart a massive build after only a few weeks.

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Which Country Has The Cheapest LEGO?
Which Country Has The Cheapest LEGO?

Which country has the cheapest LEGO? We’ve crunched the numbers across 22 countries spanning Europe, North America, and Australia and found a surprising result…

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LEGO Castle Faction Names According To Kids
LEGO Castle Faction Names According To Kids

LEGO Castle has featured quite a few factions like the Wolfpack and Fright Knights. But what would kids name them after only seeing their shields? Make way for the Mean Rocktopusses!

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LEGO Color Names According To Kids
LEGO Color Names According To Kids

Brian Hickey is back with another installment of LEGO According To Kids. This time he asks his to young children about their thoughts on LEGO color names. Read on to find the interesting and comical results!

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