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.
Read MoreEver wondered what your LEGO sets think of you while you're building them? Join two happy little plants as they discover life beyond the instruction booklet, complete with ripped-open bags, endless photo shoots, mysterious oranges, and a new home on the display shelf.
Read MoreAt first glance, the Flower Wall looks like a polished LEGO Botanicals set. But from Rylie Howerter’s perspective, it’s a parts pack of new colors and pieces with room to grow.
Read MoreFour new LEGO Botanical sets promise an early spring, but how well do they hold up once it’s time to find them a place at home? Join us for a retro review as we look at the scale, parts usage, and display value of these potted plants.
Read MoreFrom blooming red poinsettias to timeless evergreen wreaths, we explore how LEGO holiday botanicals can rekindle cherished memories of Christmases past.
Read MoreWhat happens when you have too many flowers and not enough vases? I looked around, saw some wall space, and got inspired. Turns out, changing LEGO Botanical sets into wall decor works better than I’d ever imagined.
Read MoreGet ready to dig in as we tour two beautiful gardens across Europe and compare the LEGO Ideas Botanical Garden to its real-life counterparts. Will the plastic petals match their fresh flowers? Let’s find out!
Read MoreWhile 10329 Tiny Plants might be the most adorable LEGO set in recent memory, that doesn’t mean it is safe from being an incredible parts pack for building MOCs!
Read MoreThe LEGO Botanical Collection has attracted builders of all types all over the world. Floss Barrett, a grandmother of 4 from the UK, shares with us her love of LEGO flowers and building LEGO with her grandchildren.
Read MoreWhen a legendary archaeologist minifigure meets the spin cycle, adventure calls! Follow along as we reclaim the lost fedora of Indiana Jones and uncover how to repair a LEGO keychain.
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.
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!
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