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August 18, 2021

Lighting LEGO with What You Have on Hand

August 18, 2021/ Ann Megacolormix
Lighting LEGO with What You Have on Hand

Lighting for LEGO photography doesn’t have to be difficult. It can be as fun as the MOCs themselves by only using what you have on hand to achieve some brilliant effects. So here are few techniques that can inspire your own creativity.

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Techniques, Photography, Tips and Tricks
Lighting, Craft, Paper, Glass
February 03, 2019

Rock, Paper, Scissors

February 03, 2019/ Tommy

It’s a challenge dating back ages, an eternal struggle between the forces of flat, heavy and pointy, the decisive battle that can resolve any dispute, it’s ro-sham-bo, better known as rock, paper, scissors. Builder Adam Dodge has visualized this conflict in pretty much the best way ever.

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February 03, 2019/ Tommy/ Comment
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Rock, Paper, Scissors, Ro-sham-bo, LEGO

Tommy

November 04, 2018

Noteworthy Creation

November 04, 2018/ Tommy

I’m a sucker for a real-world creation, especially one as well executed as this one from builder legoloverman. The thin lines were achieved through the clever use of hinges, and the spiral binding with hoop blades. My favorite detail is more subtle though, and perfectly appropriate, that’s Eraser’s head on the end of the pencil there.

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November 04, 2018/ Tommy/ Comment
MOC Spotlight
Real-world, Props, Pencil, Paper, LEGO

Tommy

August 16, 2015

Take Note

August 16, 2015/ Tommy

It took me a second to find the seed part in this latest Iron Builder MOC from One More Brick. And then after I spotted them, it took me another second to figure out how he built with them in this way. Not to mention the fact that from a thumbnail, you'd pass right over this picture, thinking it was real. That all adds up to a pretty impressive MOC.

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August 16, 2015/ Tommy/ Comment
MOC Spotlight
Real-world, Props, Paper, Pen, Notebook, LEGO

Tommy


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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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Instructions to Build an Upscaled LEGO Pine Tree
Instructions to Build an Upscaled LEGO Pine Tree

Now you can build your own iconic upscaled LEGO tree! Instructions are available right here on BrickNerd and in BrickJournal’s most recent issue.

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