The newest LEGO House exclusive set brings back some beloved Fabuland characters in brick-built form, but who is missing? Guest contributor Dale Harris reflects on Fabuland’s legacy and expands the cast with instructions included.
Read MoreSign-ups for the 2025 LEGO Inside Tour start today, so we are continuing our deep dive series by looking at the incredibly exclusive sets given to those on the tour over the past few years.
Read MoreThe LEGO House launched a gigantic Captain Red Beard as its new exclusive 40504 Minifigure Tribute set available only in Billund, Denmark. But when has LEGO gone big and made upscaled brick-built minifigures before?
Read MoreDagny Holm was the first Master Builder for The Lego Group, but how did she get there? We take a look at her lasting LEGO legacy and how she set the standard for all who would follow.
Read MoreWhat is the LEGO Inside Tour really like? We continue our mini-series with Wayne Tyler sharing the third and final day of the tour including exploring the Masterpiece Gallery, receiving an incredibly rare set and much more.
Read MoreWhat is the LEGO Inside Tour really like? We continue our mini-series with Wayne Tyler sharing the second day of the tour including exploring the LEGO factory, going inside LEGO Campus, visiting the employee store and more.
Read MoreWhat is the LEGO Inside Tour really like? Guest contributor Wayne Tyler shares his “once-in-a-lifetime experience” of going on the first tour after the pandemic hiatus, swag and stories included.
Read MoreWhat is it like to be selected and then showcase MOCs at the LEGO House in Billund, Denmark? Read all about it and learn a few secrets so you are ready when your turn comes up!
Read MoreBrickCan 2021 Online was last week and though this is the second time the convention has gone virtual, there was much fun to be had. Here’s everything that happened at BrickCan and how the LEGO convention is planning on moving forward.
Read MoreSeptember 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!
Ever wonder what goes into the design of LEGO set packaging? BrickNerd has you covered as we dive into the rules, standards and design sensibilities that go into creating an appealing product for store shelves.
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.
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.
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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