Today we're highlighting the colorful work of Katja aka Palixa And The Bricks. From colorful characters to charming advent calendars, their work will leave you with a smile.
Read MoreJoin us for a build-along as ABrickDreamer crafts habitats for LEGO CMF Series 27, and see how constraints like size, part availability and even time spark creativity.
Read MoreLighting can be tricky when it comes to forced perspective and LEGO. See how Josh Parkinson made the horizon shine in his finished North Pole scene.
Read MoreHow do you create a LEGO MOC with forced perspective? Josh Parkinson shares with us his experiments to build the perfect North Pole scene.
Read MoreFrom seamless scenes to tall towers, integrated habitat stacks are pushing the boundaries of what a LEGO habitat can be. This deep dive explores how builders are rethinking structure, style, and storytelling by breaking barriers—literally.
Read MoreWith the Magic of Disney LEGO set, can it be transformed into minifigure habitats for the new characters included? Get ready for another dive into the magical world of minifigure habitats.
Read MoreLEGO habitat builds don’t have to be boxy. Join us as we get out of the corner to see all the creative ways the community has broken the mold of the stackable standard.
Read MoreWant to level up your LEGO minifigure habitats? Today we take a tour of the ins and outs of this popular diorama genre and learn the five keys to having greater impact when building small.
Read MoreTake a deep dive into color with builder Caz Mockett who created these stunning habitats for LEGO monofigures. She talks about how she was inspired, which color was the hardest to collect, and what’s the most expensive element in the entire display.
Read MoreFrom Yosemite to the Grand Canyon, RebelLUG builders joined forces to celebrate the beauty of North America’s National Parks. This colorful LEGO collab stacked iconic parks to celebrate the great outdoors.
Read MoreMinifigure habitats challenges have been bringing together hundreds of Instagram LEGO builders across the world. Join us for a chat with Jen of @brickfambuilds, who hosts these AFOL community events.
Read MoreBrian 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!
AFOLs have a language all their own, giving LEGO parts a variety of interesting nicknames and acronyms. But what do kids think of these part names? Well, we asked and they did not hold back…
What do all the symbols used in LEGO instructions actually mean? But what do kids think they represent? Pull up a blanket… err sticker sheet… and find out.
Change was in the air for Bio-Cup 2026 Round 2 as builders tackled the theme of Metamorphosis. From fatherhood and molting to decay and rebirth, these are some of the transformations that caught our eye as the competition moves toward its final rounds.
September 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 SHIPtember, the Brick Train Awards, and the return of the BrickLink Designer Program, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!
Why is this small, shiny LEGO chrome cup so expensive? And why is it so beloved (and hoarded) by builders of GBC modules? Today, we explore the legend of the chrome cup.
LEGO waterfalls are magical because they are both a memorizing moment frozen in time and also incredibly varied in how to build them. Here are some LEGO waterfall techniques from around the AFOL community, but be warned, you might get wet!
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