March 21, 2023

Johnny Thunder Rides Again: Indiana Jones and Idols of the Past

March 21, 2023/ Andreas Lenander

We compare the new Indiana Jones sets to one of the most epic themes LEGO has ever created—Adventurers. Do our idols of the past stand the test of time?

October 07, 2017

Cairo Fight Scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark

October 07, 2017/ Philip

The LEGO Group may have only produced official Indiana Jones sets for two years (2008-2009), but we continue to receive great MOCs like this one from the theme. Builder Lego Fjotten has recreated the the Cairo Fight scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark with some clean but detailed design.

September 17, 2016

Throw Me The Idol!

September 17, 2016/ Kodiak Sanders

Forgotten Days has put the classic LEGO set to shame with a great MOC rendition of the temple from the opening scene of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. It includes an awesome amount of detail on each of the several famous traps.

Indiana Jones: And The Raiders of The Lost Ark - The Idol Temple

Room for Adventure: Designing the Sleepy Dragon Inn

LEGO adventurers need somewhere to unwind between quests. We talk with Sleepy Dragon Inn designer Marin Graux about classic Castle, medieval hospitality, and how his design evolved for the BrickLink Designer Program.

ABS Meets Asphalt: A Motorcycle's LEGO Makeover

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.

LEGO Contest Round-Up for October 2026

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!

The Conversation Piece #18: Guiding the Eye

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 (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.

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!

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.

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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