Ghost Peppers Are Hot, Pepper’s Ghost Is Cool!
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With Halloween fast approaching and to celebrate Disney’s Haunted Mansion ride (and film), let’s reflect on how to create Pepper’s Ghost effect in LEGO.
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Structural SHIPtember: Perfecting Polygons for Frame and Glory
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Build smarter, sturdier LEGO spaceships this SHIPtember with engineering tips for strong frames and precise polygons. This guide explores the geometry and design principles behind rigid, swooshable SHIP frames that won't sag.
Read MoreA Botanical Battle Pack: Building Trees with the Hibiscus and Mini Bonsai Sets
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The latest LEGO Botanicals set could be the best “tree battle pack” yet. Here’s how to transform 10373 Mini Bonsai Trees into minifig-scale trees for all your MOC needs.
Read MorePrepping for SHIPtember: Design, Stability and Parts
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With September fast approaching, it is time to gear up for SHIPtember! But how should you prepare to build a 100-stud-long LEGO spaceship? This guide will help.
Read MoreHidden Math: The Numbers Behind LEGO Grids and Slopes
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What do right triangles, new slope pieces, and something called a “sugar grid” have in common? They’re all part of the hidden math and geometry that make advanced LEGO building more precise and more creative than ever.
Read MoreThe Basics and Beauty of Brick Bending
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How far can you push the LEGO brick? We explore the semi-legal world of brick bending to see what shapes can be made, if any bricks will break, and how to use the technique in MOCs.
Read MoreHow to Build Bionicle: Combining Constraction with the LEGO System
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Bionicle and constraction pieces can really make your builds look more organic and natural, but what are the best ways of incorporating them into a LEGO build? With Bio-Cup back, here are three techniques to learn how to build Bionicle.
Read MoreIntegrated Habitats: The Art of the Seamless Stack
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From seamless scenes to tall towers, integrated habitat stacks are pushing the boundaries of what a LEGO habitat can be. This deep dive explores how builders are rethinking structure, style, and storytelling by breaking barriers—literally.
Read MoreHow to Part Out LEGO Sets: Sorting Your Way Out of a Dark Age
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How do you part out a LEGO set into pieces that you can build with? Guest contributor Katie Walker shows us her sorting process and storage system and describes how sorting helped her back into the hobby.
Read MoreLEGO NPU: Wheels & Tires Edition
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Think LEGO tires are just for cars? These clever builders reinvent the wheel—literally—with some wheely wild NPU. Tread carefully because these round parts are rolling into some unexpectedly brilliant builds.
Read More15 Ways To Build LEGO Walls With Texture
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Do you find your LEGO walls boring or visually ineffective? Well, we’ve got a treat for you! Andreas Lenander takes us on a tour of some exciting wall techniques, from simple to… well, even he doesn't know how it was done.
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #4: How to Decide What to Build
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Ever struggle with what to build for a LEGO MOC? Or maybe you are lacking inspiration? The Builder Improvement Initiative explores some simple ways to stir up inspiration so you can begin building again!
Read More12 Tips to Improve Your LEGO Stop-Motion Animation
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From smooth walk cycles to cinematic lighting, LEGO animator Josh Whitehouse reveals the techniques he uses to bring his brickfilms to life. Whether you're new to stop-motion or looking to sharpen your skills, these 12 tips will take your animations to the next level.
Read MoreLEGO Is Changing from Raised to Recessed Logos on Its Studs
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LEGO is phasing out its raised stud logo in favor of a groovier, recessed design. We explore what this subtle shift means for sustainability, builders, and collectors—illegal techniques included.
Read MoreLEGO NPU: Aircraft and Watercraft Edition
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Think airplane and boat parts are too big or specialized to be useful? These builders prove otherwise with brilliant, unexpected LEGO NPU from spaceships to Aunt Ida.
Read MoreLush Landscaping: A Builder’s Part Guide to LEGO Foliage
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Want to take your LEGO landscaping to the next level? Discover how classic and unconventional parts can create lush, vibrant foliage that brings your builds to life.
Read MorePi Day Feast: A Banquet of Brick-Built Bites
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Get ready to play with your food! Join us for a Pi Day feast where everything on the menu is built, not baked. We’re serving up a full-course meal made entirely of the tastiest LEGO food ever.
Read MoreA Builder's Guide to the Scrumptious LEGO Sausage
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The LEGO sausage has been around for more than 25 years, but with new colors and techniques, it is appearing in more sets and MOCs than ever before. Hot dog!
Read MoreBeast Mode: Building LEGO Animals with AI Inspiration
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Building lifelike animals with LEGO is no easy feat, let alone an awesome dragon. Join us as we experiment with AI-generated inspiration to tackle organic MOC-building.
Read MoreTopping It Off: The Triumphs and Tribulations of Crafting a New Hashima Tower
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From fragile facades to vibrating elevators, New Hashima offered Blake Foster a chance to push his building skills and engineering prowess to the limit. The result? A LEGO tower that tested his creativity, patience, and the laws of physics.
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