While in Chicago for the Brickworld 2016 LEGO Convention, I had a chance to meet Adam Reed Tucker and talk with him about his work including his new Brick by Brick exhibit at Chicago’s...
For the second month in a row, I’ve had an opportunity to write an in-depth article about challenging topics for LEGO builders. Let’s take a look at Issue #14 of Bricks magazine. The latest...
Nine months ago, my book ‘The LEGO Architect‘ was published by No Starch Press. It has been a tremendous pleasure to see the warm result from both the LEGO and Architecture communities, and I...
I am excited that “The Art of the Brick” has finally arrived in Seattle. It is an amazing collection of LEGO art by the incredibly smart and talented artist/sculptor, Nathan Sawaya. I had the...
UPDATE: The #21029 – Buckingham Palace and #21030 – The United States Capitol Building sets went on sale September 1, 2016. At the Nuremberg Toy Fair, two additional new 2016 LEGO Architecture sets were...
In November I offered a first look at the new 2016 LEGO Architecture models when photos of the sets were released online, and now I am pleased to share a review of the smallest...
Readers of THE LEGO ARCHITECT will recognize this collection of miniature LEGO Architecture models, which I created for the 2015 Alternate Advent Calendar contest at brickset.com. In compliance with the contest rules, each of...
I am really excited to share this great story about how Serafin Maranan of Architects Orange collaborated with LEGO Artist Christina Griffin Hull to build a beautiful LEGO model of his firm’s latest project....
“LEGO Dimensions” is The LEGO Group’s first serious foray into the already crowded “Toys to Life” market, competing directly with the hugely popular Disney Infinity and Skylanders games. These games rely on a USB...
UPDATE: All four of these sets were released on January 1, 2016. You can buy the new sets at Amazon.com: #21026 Venice, #21027 Berlin, #21028 New York City, and #21031 Burj Khalifa. With 2015...
My upcoming book The LEGO Architect includes 50 different LEGO models by 38 different LEGO artists. I’m excited to talk with many of the artists featured in the book and share their stories here....
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