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LEGO minifigure display cases with style!

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Displaying LEGO creations and LEGO minifigures is a dilemma LEGO fans are bound to face as their collection grows. This issue has been especially heightened with the release of the Collectible Minifigures – which, after all, are meant to be collectible and displayable. LEGO did release two sizes of minifigure display cases (see here: LEGO […] Read more

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The ideal LEGO room: build a LEGO wall!

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Two of the biggest challenges for LEGO fans as their collection grows are to store their LEGO pieces, and to display their LEGO creations. We talked extensively about LEGO storage and display ideas in the Care & Feed of LEGO section, and today I would like to show you one more way I just ran across recently that I […] Read more

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LEGO minifigure display & storage ideas

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If you collect the LEGO minifigure series, or even if you just have a large collection of minifigs from various themes, sooner or later you will ask yourself the question; what is the best way to store them and display them? Of course there are many great LEGO storage solutions; from simple storage boxes, to […] Read more

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How to make your clear LEGO pieces shine!

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(Written by Andy Taylor)  How to Make Your LEGO Windows, Cockpits, Canopies and Other Clear LEGO Pieces Really Pop, Shine and Sparkle! Hello, all! I am a fairly new member of the AFOL community, having worked through my “Dark Ages” via an assortment of similarly crafty hobbies such as model-railroading and plastic model-building. While none […] Read more

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LEGO storage: LEGO sort & store head

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(Written by William) Over the years, LEGO has released a wide range of LEGO storage containers. Some feature their logo sculpted into the container while others use LEGO baseplates for their lids. Still others are little more than plastic containers with stickers on their sides. Recently, a new product has entered the market. It has […] Read more

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LEGO Brick Separator – new version!

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If you build with LEGO regularly you know how essential a LEGO Brick Separator is. Actually, it is best to keep lots of them around! They save your nails from splitting and your LEGO bricks from bite-marks. You can read more about the original LEGO Brick Separator here: Your Essential Tool; the LEGO Brick Separator […] Read more

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LEGO organization: the portable solution

(Written by Sarah) I know organizing a LEGO collection may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but as an adult fan it’s quite important when you go to build a creation that you’re able to find what you need. Regardless of whether you sort by type of brick, color or the phases of the moon, […] Read more

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What is the best way to sort LEGO?

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As your LEGO collection grows, you will ultimately face the question: what is the best way to sort LEGO? There is not one answer to the question of sorting LEGO, but there are ways that work better than others according to the size of your collection and your building style. For LEGO storage solutions head […] Read more

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How to store your LEGO?

You may first start your LEGO hobby by purchasing one set at a retail store, or one tub of used LEGO at a garage sale. So how to store your treasure? BOX OR TUB: when you own just a couple of LEGO sets you may store them in their original box or tub, or perhaps […] Read more

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Don’t Let Your LEGO Get Yellowed & Sunburned!

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LEGO comes in many beautiful and vibrant colors. I have LEGO from the 70s that is just as bright as if it would have come from a set purchased today. LEGO won’t get discolored, nor would the colors fade, if you keep one thing in mind; avoid strong light! If LEGO gets exposed to direct […] Read more

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