Greed or Inflation? An Economic Analysis of LEGO Price Increases

Greed or Inflation? An Economic Analysis of LEGO Price Increases

Prices for current LEGO sets are going up soon, but are the increases happening because of inflation or corporate greed? In this economic analysis, we examine what motivated LEGO to increase prices, if they are justified, what the new prices could be, and what impact they will have on the AFOL community.

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Let’s Get Nerdy About LEGO Parrots: Past, Present and Parody

Let’s Get Nerdy About LEGO Parrots: Past, Present and Parody

LEGO parrots are an iconic part of any child’s collection, but where did they come from, how have they been used and what colors are missing? Join us on an adventure of discovery as we investigate the mystery of the mohawk parrot that started this whole parrot party.

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LEGO Jerusalem: A Port City on the Shore of Eternity

LEGO Jerusalem: A Port City on the Shore of Eternity

We chat with LEGO builder extraordinaire Rocco Buttliere about his newest 114,000-part masterpiece, First Century Jerusalem, to find out how he planned and built this impressive model, why he extensively researches the locations he builds, and how he chooses the perfect parts.

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Let’s Get Nerdy About LEGO Plastic

Let’s Get Nerdy About LEGO Plastic

We all know that LEGO bricks are made from plastic, but have you ever asked yourself why? We chatted with Brian from STLBrickCo who shared with us the reasons why ABS plastic gives LEGO all the right properties—and why a search for a sustainable alternative is such a challenge.

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The LEGO Space Race: Behind the Scenes of Brickmania's Custom Kits

The LEGO Space Race: Behind the Scenes of Brickmania's Custom Kits

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Brickmania designers Austin “Camera Guy” Granger and Amanda Feuk created these Titan II GLV and Gemini Spacecraft models and discover what is the biggest challenge of creating custom LEGO kits.

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