Declaring that “An architect’s dream is an engineer’s nightmare”, Roman brings this premise to life in LEGO form. Appropriately for the subject, the construction itself features some incredible engineering and wonderful parts usage throughout all sections of the build. Some of my favorites are the Ninjago dragon head, hammers, binoculars, and visors that are used Continue reading →
Let’s be clear: we like transparent LEGO pieces just as much as the solid ones. We may not like them as much as Mattia Careddu (@carecreations_) does, though!
We’re packing our bags for a journey on this futuristic vessel by @dr_church
Brickscalibur, the annual winter contest for Castle builders, is now open and builders have until January 15th, 2026, to complete their models for a chance at prizes. Organizer and chief trophy maker Markus Rollbühler reveals this year’s categories: Beasts of Burden Arabian Knights Rock, Paper, Scissors Faction Action Cotton Candy Kingdom The Heist of the Continue reading →
Today, LEGO revealed the next wave of Marvel sets arriving on January 1, 2026. Five minifig-scale let builders of all ages recreate epic superhero battles for play or display, while adult collectors can assemble the 1297-piece Iron Man Mark 3 Collectors’ Edition. Spider-Man continues to get an outsized starring role in the Marvel theme. Full details Continue reading →
Let’s take a deep dive into this stunning jellyfish creation by @peter_von_bricks
Tuck in if you dare to bear witness to the most unsettling LEGO Lovecraftian horrors the internet has to offer.
You Rang? Trevor Pearson-Jones (@moptoptrev) presents Lurch from The Addams Family and we’re all kinda creeped out.
The word “fantasy” often brings to mind pristine castles, shining armour, and impossibly lush flowerbeds. Today’s guest, however, is a builder who prefers to find beauty in the shadows. Alexander, aka dark_dreamlands, is the mind behind “Plague Town”, an 18th-century city of crumbling cathedrals, grisly guillotines, and an all-consuming deadly plague. Alexander’s regular updates to Continue reading →
Today, the LEGO Ideas team revealed which of the 57 Ideas sets that qualified for design review back in May will go on to become official sets, including the beloved Megazord from the Power Rangers. We’re thrilled to see La Catrina approved, just in time for Dia de los Muertos too! The list skews IP-heavy, Continue reading →
LEGO’s big bricks for small hands, DUPLO, doesn’t often feature in AFOL builds unless it’s as filler under the terrain of a giant diorama, a challenging seed part for Iron Builders, or you’re Djokson and there are no rules. For Japanese builder Haru Takatsugu, DUPLO has become the medium of choice for 5 years of MOCs, Continue reading →
Every October, LEGO builders around the world turn their attention to the brutal and boisterous denizens of fantasy lore: the orcs. For Orctober, I wanted to explore what makes these creatures tick: not just their monstrous brawn, but the different archetypes that define their place in the horde. We have a lot of noble heroes Continue reading →