LEGO habitat builds don’t have to be boxy. Join us as we get out of the corner to see all the creative ways the community has broken the mold of the stackable standard.
Read MoreDo you have a favorite LEGO theme that came back from the dead? Today, Griffin Rose looks at revived and updated LEGO themes from Castle to Space, showing how some of them aren’t as dead as you might think…
Read MoreDid you know that air pressure can power a LEGO car? Join us as we explore LEGO pneumatics taking a look at the history, components, and science behind the system plus a few sets and MOCs that feature a little air power.
Read MoreReady to get seriously nerdy about 2x4 bricks? Today we take a deep dive into some mysterious LEGO Q elements and a mold that has traveled through time from the 60s.
Read MoreHave you ever wished BrickLink Studio could make renders of your LEGO models look even more realistic? Today we look at Studio’s lighting options, how they work and how to improve them.
Read MoreMiddle Earth is a world full of stunning locations and creatures, many of which would be amazing LEGO Lord of the Rings sets. With the announcement of 10333 Barad-dûr, join us as we look at the MOCs that fill in the gaps of what could be.
Read MoreAre you ready to launch into an adventure exploring the NASA Artemis SLS set and the history of brick-built LEGO launch pads? Lift off in T-minus 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…
Read MoreLEGO’s product catalog is saturated with promotional tie-ins and intellectual property (IP) sets. So how did we get from McDonald’s Happy Meal toys to today’s movie tie-in sets and Comic-Con exclusives? From collecting cereal box tops to partnering with Discovery Channel, there’s a lot to sort through.
Read MoreAre LEGO sets getting bigger? And what is the best way to accurately measure their size? Join us as we explore these questions and take a close look at the largest LEGO sets of all time.
Read MoreLong before the LEGO CMF series was launched, there existed another product line offering battle packs, army-building kits, and single minifigures with cardboard backings. This is the story of the original LEGO “Collectible Mini-Figures”.
Read MoreWhen building LEGO trains, when is less actually more? We chew-chew-chew on the balance of design detail vs. practicality and try to find the balance between both.
Read MoreIn this installment of Behind the Design, we take a look at the iconic LEGO minifigure smile to reveal its design secrets, learn how it has evolved, and see examples of how it has been utilized over the decades.
Read MoreAFOLs have a language all their own, giving LEGO parts a variety of interesting nicknames and acronyms. But what do kids think of these part names? Well, we asked and they did not hold back…
Read MoreToday, we look at LEGO’s forays into promotional sets cobranded with other companies that ultimately led to the explosion of profitable IP sets based on shows and movies. Hop in your VW Beetle, head over to McDonald’s drive-thru, and come check it out!
Read MoreWe are going all the way down the Belville rabbit hole to the bedrock and building up the foundation from there. Join us as we explore the bizarre baseplate of LEGO Belville!
Read MoreWe conclude our exploration of LEGO fonts, ending the series where it all began by discovering the typeface for the original LEGO logo. Come back with us to the 1930s on a typographic journey through toy history.
Read MoreUsing a smartphone or tablet to control LEGO Powered Up or Mindstorms functions can be a little tricky. So for Pi Day, we have a recipe for you to make everything much easier with the help of Pybricks.
Read MoreLEGO has a rich corporate history, especially when it comes to its three primary building systems. Join BrickNerd as we look at a sampling of the many sets with historical references, some of them very tiny!
Read MoreTo celebrate the arrival of the LEGO Animal Crossing theme, join us as we explore a world of whimsy and wonder as we take an incredibly deep dive into the lasting legacy of one of LEGO’s most iconic animal themes, Fabuland!
Read MoreWhat does a font say about a product? Today we continue our exploration of the fonts used by LEGO between the 1960s and 1990s.
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