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Everything You Want To Know About LEGO Pneumatics
Did you know that air pressure can power a LEGO car? Join us as we explore LEGO pneumatics taking a look at the his...
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10 Things I Learned by Building LEGO Skyscrapers, Part 2
Continuing our guest article on building LEGO skyscrapers from Deep Shen, learn the SNOT tricks, Pythagorean triple...
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10 Things I Learned by Building LEGO Skyscrapers
Building LEGO models of real-life skyscrapers is more complex than it seems. How do you get the right scale, nail t...
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LEGO Brick Separators Are Taking Over the World!
LEGO brick separators are everywhere! (Except when you really need one.) Cluttering your build table and falling on...
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Dual-Molded Petals and Printed Plants: LEGO Botanicals Are Getting Delightfully Weird
From marbled magnolia petals to printed orchid flowers, LEGO Botanicals are getting weird in the best possible way....
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Everyone Is Still Awesome: The Quiet Advocacy of LEGO’s Keith Haring Dancing Figures
LEGO doesn’t say it outright, but the choice to honor queer artist Keith Haring speaks volumes. For those who know ...
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Must Go Faster: Examining the LEGO Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler
How accurate is the LEGO Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler? We take a deep dive into the iconic movie vehicle, comparing ...
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The Missing Sets of Middle Earth
Middle Earth is a world full of stunning locations and creatures, many of which would be amazing LEGO Lord of the R...
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The Conversation Piece #16: Strengthening Your Skills
This month’s Conversation Piece from the Builder Improvement Initiative explores some SMART goals we can set for ou...
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Hands-On with the LEGO Smart Brick: A Kid vs. AFOL Star Wars Showdown
A new kind of LEGO play is here, but who is it really for? With Star Wars Day in full swing, we put the Smart Brick...
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LEGO Castle Faction Names According To Kids
LEGO Castle has featured quite a few factions like the Wolfpack and Fright Knights. But what would kids name them a...
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Everything You Want To Know About LEGO Gears
Join us as we explore the history of LEGO gears, the different types, how they work together (or don’t), and why th...
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The Mystery of LEGO Minitalia: Italy’s Forgotten LEGO Brick
Long mistaken for a clone, LEGO Minitalia is actually a rare and fascinating chapter in LEGO history. Discover how ...
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Divergent Ideas: How LEGO Themes Evolve
LEGO themes aren’t static. They are sculpted over time by fans, designers, and a few corporate curveballs. From Art...
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LEGO According To Kids: Part Names and Acronyms
AFOLs have a language all their own, giving LEGO parts a variety of interesting nicknames and acronyms. But what do...
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LEGO’s Forgotten Collectible Minifigures
Long before the LEGO CMF series was launched, there existed another product line offering battle packs, army-buildi...
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The Conversation Piece #15: Why Do We Build?
Why do we build with LEGO? This month’s Conversation Piece gathers voices from the Builder Improvement Initiative t...
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Lush Landscaping: A Builder’s Part Guide to LEGO Foliage
Want to take your LEGO landscaping to the next level? Discover how classic and unconventional parts can create lush...
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The Best of Speed Champions: A 10-Year (Okay, 11-Year) Retrospective
Speed Champions has come a long way in just over a decade, evolving far beyond its 6-wide roots. From clever parts ...
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The Conversation Piece #14: Finding Your LEGO Community
Building with LEGO is often a personal journey, but the right community can change everything. This month’s the Bui...
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Mission to LEGO Galaxy: Exploring LEGOLAND’s Classic Space Frontier
LEGOLAND blasts off in a new direction with a space-themed land packed with a spaceship coaster, an animatronic min...
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Pybricks and Powered Up: A Recipe For Bluetooth Py
Using a smartphone or tablet to control LEGO Powered Up or Mindstorms functions can be a little tricky. So for Pi D...
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Charting the Big Blue: A History of LEGO Maersk Ships
From the original floating Maersk ship to the newest container vessel, LEGO’s partnership with the Danish shipping ...
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Every Type of Plastic Used By LEGO: 2026 Edition
While ABS may be the most well-known plastic used by LEGO, they actually use a wide variety of plastics. Here’s an ...
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The Times They Are a-Changing: Is LEGO a Lifestyle Brand?
Is LEGO just a company that sells toys or is it a brand that sells an identity? From display sets to apparel, The L...
