What began as a simple seasonal build has grown into an annual family tradition. Join us as we step into Jojo and Manu’s winter landscape, inspired by Sámi culture and shaped through forced perspective.
Read MorePlease raise your wizarding wands with Ann as she casts her “Extension Charm” spells onto the new microscale LEGO Hogwarts Castle and Grounds. What magical moments of perspective await us?
Read MoreEver wondered why anyone would want to travel to outer space? Well, if these LEGO builders’ brick-built travel posters are anything like reality, outer space is an awfully cool place!
Read MoreFor those of you too young to remember, the main subject of this piece by Chris Maddison is a typewriter. For generations, writers would sit in front of such a machine, with a nice view through the window, and a blank sheet of paper staring back at them. Of course there are many ways to tell a story, whether on paper, on a canvas, or with LEGO brick. And as Chris' last build for the Iron Builder contest, what a story he's told!
Inspired by a Jack Vettriano painting of the same name, Bricks Noir has created this stunning version in LEGO. As I've said in previous posts, capturing the human form in any medium is no easy task. But Bricks has done just that, and brilliantly. Not only with the flowing curves of the main subject, but also a sense of motion as she admires the shadowy cityscape in the distance. Very effective!
I've never watched The Last Airbender, so I'm unfamiliar with the source for this model by Hacim Bricks. But I can still appreciate a great build without knowing the inspiration. The forced perspective going on here is extremely cool. I really like how the structures in the front are fully 3-D, but the ones towards the back are a lot flatter. This gives the whole build a real sense of depth, even though the builder says it's only 26 studs deep.
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!
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.
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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