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August 12, 2022

Pi-RATS & BUG-aneers: Figbarf and Brick-Built Inspiration for Your Inspiring Crew

August 12, 2022/ Will Hafner
Pi-RATS & BUG-aneers: Figbarf and Brick-Built Inspiration for Your Inspiring Crew

There are only a few weeks left to build like a pirate with a non-human crew. But what if you don’t know what you want your characters to be? Here are a few simple ideas to spark your imagination.

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Contest, Customizing
Figbarf, Brick-built, Pirates, pi-RATs & BUG-aneers, Customizing
February 16, 2022

LEGO NPU: Dots Edition

February 16, 2022/ Will Hafner
LEGO NPU: Dots Edition

Can you spot the Dots? Let’s take a look at some awesome NPU (nice parts usage) using LEGO Dots of all shapes and sizes.

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Techniques
NPU, LEGO Dots, Cube Your Enthusiasm
January 06, 2022

Overmolding & Dual Molding: What’s the Difference?

January 06, 2022/ Will Hafner
Overmolding & Dual Molding: What’s the Difference?

What is an overmolded LEGO piece? We’ve all heard this term bounced around in the community, but what exactly is it, and is it the same as a dual mold? Today we’ll take a brief look at both.

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January 06, 2022/ Will Hafner/ 3 Comments
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Plastic, Injection Molding, Overmolding, Dual Molding, LEGO
October 28, 2021

LEGO NPU: Clikits Edition

October 28, 2021/ Will Hafner
LEGO NPU: Clikits Edition

Let’s take a look at some awesome NPU (nice parts usage) using LEGO Clikits pieces that a few of us may have accidentally thrown out while sorting.

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October 28, 2021/ Will Hafner/ 1 Comment
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Clikits, NPU, LEGO, Bruce Lowell, Pinktron, Antistud
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