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Bringing LEGO into the classroom…

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(Written by David Holmes) With the advent of the new LEGO Mindstorms EV3, LEGO is pushing to get more of its products in the classroom to be used as a tool for learning core concepts. This article is dedicated to exploring the options and resources teachers and instructors have using LEGO as a teaching medium. […] Read more

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Building with LEGO: Bases & Borders

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(Written by Geneva – gid617) In this series we will be going over a few basic LEGO techniques and ideas for building a good LEGO MOC (My-Own-Creation). I’ll be taking examples from several LEGO builders to give you a good idea of different styles and possibilities of the techniques covered. Unless otherwise specified however, the […] Read more

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Brick Breakdown: LEGO Ghost Train

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(Written by William) In this Brick Breakdown series I review official LEGO sets, from the perspective of looking at interesting building techniques we can all learn from. Today we will be looking at one of the LEGO Monster Fighters sets, the #9467 LEGO Monster Fighters Ghost Train. You can also check out the previously discussed LEGO building […] Read more

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LEGO video tutorial: how to make things fly

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If you have been a regular reader here you have probably seen those awesome and funny LEGO videos by the BrotherhoodWorkshop (see links at the end of this post). Due to popular demand the brothers have also shared a tutorial on some of the basics about making LEGO stop-motion videos, also called brickfilms (see LEGO Brickfilms Behind-the-Scenes […] Read more

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Brick Breakdown: LEGO Silver Mine Shootout

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(Written by William) In this Brick Breakdown series I review official LEGO sets, from the perspective of looking at interesting building techniques we can all learn from. Today we will be looking at one of the LEGO Lone Ranger sets, the #79110 LEGO Lone Ranger Silver Mine Shootout. You can also check out the previously […] Read more

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LEGO iPod & iPhone cases by TinkerBrick

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Many companies make products and accessories that resemble LEGO bricks. However few will create products from the perspective of a LEGO fan and make them actually useful not just for everyday use, but also for enhancing the LEGO building experience. Today I would like to show you such a product that I think you would […] Read more

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LEGO, Lego, Lego, Legos – Does It Matter?

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As you start to get comfortable within the LEGO hobby sooner or later you will likely face the startling realization that you have been referring to your favorite brand all wrong.  The jolt usually gets delivered by someone who has been in the hobby longer then you, and who will look at you horrified when you proudly talk […] Read more

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Brick Breakdown: LEGO Constitution Train

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(Written by William) In this Brick Breakdown series I review official LEGO sets, from the perspective of looking at interesting building techniques we can all learn from. Today we will be looking at one of the LEGO Lone Ranger sets, the #79111 LEGO Lone Ranger Constitution Train Chase. You can also check out the previously […] Read more

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Brick Breakdown: LEGO Colby City Showdown

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(Written by William) In this Brick Breakdown series I review official LEGO sets, from the perspective of looking at interesting building techniques we can all learn from. Today we will be looking at one of the LEGO Lone Ranger sets, the #79109 LEGO Lone Ranger Colby City Showdown. You can also check out the previously […] Read more

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Brick Breakdown: LEGO Lone Ranger Camp

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(Written by William) In this Brick Breakdown series I review official LEGO sets, from the perspective of looking at interesting building techniques we can all learn from. Today we will be looking at one of the LEGO Lone Ranger sets, the #79107 LEGO Lone Ranger Comanche Camp. You can also check out the previously discussed […] Read more

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