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May 20, 2026

LEGO Brick Separators Are Taking Over the World!

May 20, 2026/ John Cooper
LEGO Brick Separators Are Taking Over the World!

LEGO brick separators are everywhere! (Except when you really need one.) Cluttering your build table and falling on the floor, waiting to be stepped upon!

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May 20, 2026/ John Cooper/ 4 Comments
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Brick Separator, Separator, LEGO, parts, Elements
February 05, 2026

The Conversation Piece #13: What Makes a New LEGO Part Useful?

February 05, 2026/ Dave Schefcik
The Conversation Piece #13: What Makes a New LEGO Part Useful?

Not every new LEGO part is created equal. Some exist to look good, others to solve problems—and the most useful ones do both. We explore how form and function shape the way builders evaluate new elements.

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February 05, 2026/ Dave Schefcik/ 1 Comment
Deep Dive, Guest Article
Conversation Piece, BII, Molds, Elements, Speed Champions, NPU
January 09, 2026

The Conversation Piece #12: Molds That Break The Mold

January 09, 2026/ Dave Schefcik
The Conversation Piece #12: Molds That Break The Mold

LEGO has been introducing new molds at an unprecedented pace, reshaping how sets look and how builders build. Are these parts modernizing the LEGO system and fixing long-standing gaps, or are they unintentionally pushing it past its limits?

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January 09, 2026/ Dave Schefcik/ Comment
Deep Dive, Guest Article
Conversation Piece, BII, Molds, Elements, Speed Champions, Slopes
September 21, 2024

What is This!? Hard to Identify LEGO Parts

September 21, 2024/ Sue Ann Barber
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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September 21, 2024/ Sue Ann Barber/ 16 Comments
Deep Dive, Tips and Tricks
Sorting, BrickLink, Rebrickable, Elements
June 21, 2017

Kuohu

June 21, 2017/ Tommy

Builder Pate-keetongu is back with the second in his series of goddesses based on the elements. This time it's Kuohu, goddess of streams, waves, oceanic trenches and dew, and she's a beauty. Like his series based on the seasons, each figure is totally unique, and styled in a way that reflects her realm. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest.

Kuohu
June 21, 2017/ Tommy/ Comment
MOC Spotlight
Elements, Figures, Characters, LEGO

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An Enterprising AFOL: The LEGO Star Trek Set I Wanted as a Kid
An Enterprising AFOL: The LEGO Star Trek Set I Wanted as a Kid

What happens when a lifelong Trekkie, AFOL and professional toy designer finally gets an official LEGO Star Trek playset? Samuel Hatmaker explores the new Enterprise bridge and shows why playing Star Trek matters as much as displaying it.

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Coping and Catharsis: Autistic AFOLs In Their Own Words
Coping and Catharsis: Autistic AFOLs In Their Own Words

We spoke with several Autistic AFOLs who shared their experiences with LEGO regarding coping, community, collecting and catharsis. And we found that Autism can be both a challenge and a superpower when it comes to LEGO.

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Shock and Alt-Build: Leveling Up LEGO Pikachu
Shock and Alt-Build: Leveling Up LEGO Pikachu

What do you do when a LEGO Pokémon set doesn’t quite hit the mark? Take it apart and create an alternate build using only the pieces from the original set! But how do you level up a character as recognizable as Pikachu?

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Gotta Remix ’Em All: Building Beyond LEGO Pokémon Smart Play
Gotta Remix ’Em All: Building Beyond LEGO Pokémon Smart Play

What happens when a LEGO builder who knows almost nothing about Pokémon takes on the entire Smart Play wave? We explore the colorful and curvy sets and then remix them into crazy creations far beyond the Pokédex.

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Susan Williams: The Most Famous LEGO Employee That Never Existed
Susan Williams: The Most Famous LEGO Employee That Never Existed

Who was Susan Williams and why was her impact on people’s perception of LEGO so significant? Join BrickNerd as we piece together the illustrious career of this mysterious LEGO employee.

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Reflecting On 20 Years In The Online LEGO Community
Reflecting On 20 Years In The Online LEGO Community

Have you ever wondered what the LEGO community was like in the 2000s? Today's guest writer and veteran builder, Nannan Zhang, shares his thoughts on building and sharing MOCs online for the past 20 years.

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Space is the Place: Building LEGO’s Upscaled Blue Astronaut
Space is the Place: Building LEGO’s Upscaled Blue Astronaut

The blue Classic Space astronaut has come a long way from the 1980s. Richard Dryden explores LEGO’s new upscaled version and reflects on the Classic Space sets and memories that started his LEGO journey.

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Structural SHIPtember: Perfecting Polygons for Frame and Glory
Structural SHIPtember: Perfecting Polygons for Frame and Glory

Build smarter, sturdier LEGO spaceships this SHIPtember with engineering tips for strong frames and precise polygons. This guide explores the geometry and design principles behind rigid, swooshable SHIP frames that won't sag.

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