Intrigued by the promise to store a very well organized LEGO collection in the minimum amount of space, I’ve given Papi Max StackX drawers a test drive in my home. Let’s find out if they would be a good match for your collection.
You won’t believe how well these famous Movies and TV shows look when re-created in the style of the LEGO Architecture Series. There’s something for everyone in this diverse collection by Matteo Mobili.
Assembly Square celebrates 10 years of the LEGO Creator Expert Modular Building theme. Let’s see how our writer Christine goes assembling this 4,000-plus piece set, as her first set from this theme.
A photo of the upcoming set was released on Facebook in conjunction with a signing event on April 27.
Now that we have an official photo of the latest addition to the LEGO Architecture series, we can explore what the set has to offer. This is the first of two sets slated for a summer release. (Learn about the upcoming #21046 Empire State Building in our earlier article.)
#21045 Trafalgar Square
My immediate reaction was not entirely positive. I’m worried that the landscaping, fountains, and Nelsons Column distract from the front facade of the National Gallery. I also noticed strong similarities to the recently discontinued #21029 Buckingham Palace set which also places the building behind a fountain, fence and landscaping.
On closer look, there are some clever building techniques being employed which I look forward to building first hand. I have never seen the half-plate staircase technique used in an official set (it typically uses 1×2 or 1×4 panels in a SNOT configuration.) It looks like 1×2 Technic bricks are used for the front steps, allowing 3L Bar to be used for the columns.
The main building is constructed using the same SNOT techniques used for the Buckingham Palace set. I can’t quite tell what part is being used to achieve a ½ plate lip between the first and second story of the building, but look forward to finding out. I’m curious to see how they approached the sloping driveway which integrates nicely with the rest of the set.
Is a storage tower that was originally designed for Scrapbooking perfect for your LEGO collection? It might be!
Arthur Gugick was killed in a car accident on March 30. He was an early pioneer of intricate fan-made LEGO Architecture creations.
I first learned about his work when I discovered his beautiful re-creation of St Basil’s Cathedral while researching my book. He also built models of Mont-Saint-Michel, the Taj Mahal, and other landmarks.
Arthur Gugick (1960-2019), with his model of St Basil’s Cathedral.
In addition to LEGO Architecture creations, Arthur made numerous LEGO mosaics, often using printed tiles instead of the more common colored plates or tiles.
The following links highlight his life and legacy:
Most LEGO builders know that there are thousands of different LEGO parts in production, and some parts are a lot more common than others. Let’s find out which parts are the most common, which parts are available in the widest selection of colors, and which parts have become a lot more popular in the last few years!
In this exclusive article, we share highlights from building the model, and interview the designer to learn more about designing great LEGO models and promoting your project on LEGO Ideas. With nearly 10,000 votes, it could become an official LEGO set!
Let’s take a quick look at the recently retired Chicago Skyline to see if you should find a copy to add to your collection before it’s too late.
“Help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it.” With 6020 pieces, you might need help if you try to build #71043 Hogwarts Castle—it is the second largest LEGO set to date! Let’s find out if the LEGO model lives up to the wonders of its cinematic counterpart.
Lighting your LEGO models doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Let’s start by trying the most economical option available: Battery-powered LED Christmas Lights.
LEGO has offered a couple exclusive sets at ComicCon for years, but there seems to be an explosion of regional exclusives right now. Let’s use the Brickheadz based on LEGO Movie 2 as a case study to try and figure out what’s going on.
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