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LEGO for a good cause – The Giving Brick

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When LEGO fans need to downsize their collection due to running out of space, moving to a different location, or other life changes, they usually consider either selling the extra LEGO they no longer want, or give it away. If you are in this situation I wanted to bring your attention to a charity project […] Read more

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LEGO pieces missing or broken? What to do?

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There may be times when a LEGO set you purchase is missing some parts, or perhaps you notice quality issues with an element as you assemble a LEGO set. So what is the best way to deal with these situations? This is what we will be discussing today. :) :arrow: MISSING LEGO ELEMENT(S): Opening a […] Read more

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Community survey: are you a LEGO addict?

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LEGO is such an awesome hobby, and LEGO fans are such a curious bunch, that “outsiders” often want to learn more. Although this blog has been around for only about four years, we have been interviewed and questioned many times, and I’m sure other LEGO fans who interact with the public have similar experiences. This […] Read more

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LEGO Architecture “Fill-The-Gap” contest!

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LEGO is running a really fun contest on the official LEGO Architecture Facebook Page. The contest is creative, interesting, easy enough for anyone to participate, and the prizes are excellent. Below you can find the official announcement and all details on how to enter the LEGO Architecture “Fill-The-Gap” Competition! Good luck everyone! :) Join our new competition! […] Read more

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LEGO wants your feedback on hair-pieces!

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If you have gotten any of the LEGO Friends or LEGO Disney Princess sets, you have likely noticed that the hair-pieces on the mini-dolls are made of a different kind of material than the hair-pieces of regular LEGO minifigures. These more soft and rubbery hair-pieces are compatible with regular LEGO minifigures (and vice-versa; meaning you […] Read more

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Merry Christmas & happy holidays LEGO style!

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To those of you who celebrate Christmas, Merry Christmas, and to those who are just enjoying the days off from work and school, Happy Holidays! No matter which way LEGO fans spend the final days of the year, they like to sneak in some creative LEGO fun; be that building an awesome new LEGO set, setting up […] Read more

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Make your own LEGO holiday greeting card!

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LEGO started a new tradition last year with an online application that allows you to make your own customized holiday greeting cards by creating a minifigure version of your family. Once you are done, you can share your greeting card on various social networks, send it by email to family and friends, or download it […] Read more

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The LEGO Inside Tour – introduction

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(Written by Ernest) As a die-hard LEGO fan, what is your ultimate wish within the LEGO hobby? Owning a very rare and limited edition LEGO set? Meeting LEGO Model Designers, or even the company’s CEO? Taking a tour of the LEGO factory where all the LEGO bricks are made? You might think that these dreams […] Read more

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LEGO MOC Shop, BrickLink update & more!

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If you build your own LEGO models you are most likely already familiar with BrickLink.com, the Unofficial LEGO Marketplace were you can buy LEGO sets, parts, minifigures, instructions booklets, posters, and everything else ever made by The LEGO Group. BrickLink is somewhat like eBay, with buyers and sellers from all over the world, but specifically […] Read more

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LEGO convention Bricks-by-the-Bay 2014

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If you live in the San Francisco Bay area, or planning to visit there this weekend, don’t miss out on one of the largest LEGO convention, Bricks-by-the-Bay. Bricks-by-the-Bay is a special four day event for LEGO fans held from Thursday August 7th to Sunday August 10th, at the Santa Clara Convention Center (adjacent to the […] Read more

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