Just a quick reminder that BrickWorld Chicago is this weekend, so if you live or visit in the area make sure you attend! BrickWorld Chicago is one of the largest LEGO fan events in the county with LEGO fans coming from around the world. The LEGO displays are amazing, and there are plenty of activities […] Read more
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Here is an interesting infographic about how to become a LEGO Master Model Builder, which has been created by the LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Chicago. The infographic gives various tips on how to develop your LEGO building skills to become technically and creatively gifted, so you can one day become a professional LEGO Master Model Builder at one […] Read more
We have recently talked about the various LEGO conventions happening around the USA, as well as some tips for attending such events (see: Tips for Attending a LEGO Convention). Most LEGO conventions are held once a year, however today I would like to update you on a recent LEGO event that was so successful it […] Read more
There is a fun little LEGO contest going on over at our favorite LEGO website Brickset.com. All you have to do is to correctly answer a fairly simple question, and you are entered to win the newly released #10244 LEGO Fairground Mixer set, signed by its designer Jamie Berard. It would be cool if someone […] Read more
As you may have seen by now, LEGO CUUSOO, the website where you could submit your own ideas for future LEGO sets has been replaced by a new website called LEGO Ideas. LEGO CUUSOO was a collaboration between LEGO and the CUUSOO platform, and after their beta testing LEGO decided to bring the project in-house […] Read more
As you have probably heard by now, The Simpsons is having a very special episode tonight titled “Brick Like Me”. This is the 550th episode of The Simpsons, and will premier this evening at 8/7c on the Fox channel. The Simpsons Facebook page posted the following teaser poster to get you ready for the show. So […] Read more
LEGO is all over the news these days partially because of The LEGO Movie, but also because LEGO is plain awesome and has been a favorite for generations. At the recently held PAX East convention in Boston, LEGO artist Mariann Asanuma was working pretty much non-stop to bring a LEGO rocket-ship to life, right in […] Read more
When The LEGO Movie was first released back in February Toys’R’Us ran a fun and free event at their store locations. Participating children were provided the pieces to build Emmet’s car from The LEGO Movie, and even got instructions to build an alternate flying car version. And of course they could keep their little masterpiece. […] Read more
There is a really fun and very popular LEGO building challenge that is often part of LEGO conventions, called the LEGO Build-In-The-Bag Competition. The contest involves building a LEGO set inside its original sealed bag, without opening, tearing or otherwise damaging the plastic baggie containing the LEGO elements. Whoever finishes first to successfully build the […] Read more
(Written by Lorca) If you are any type of FOL (Fan-of-LEGO), whether casual, adult, or teen, chances are you have had a desire to meet other LEGO aficionados like you. If you live in an area with many FOLs, all you have to do is perform a quick search online and join any one of […] Read more