Author: Tom Alphin Tom is the Editor-in-Chief at Brick Architect. He founded the website in 2015 just before releasing his bestselling book The LEGO Architect (which teaches 7 architectural styles using LEGO bricks). In addition to reviewing new LEGO Architecture sets, he likes to write articles exploring technical aspects of the LEGO hobby including LEGO storage, and the LEGO color palette.
Tom has written 302 stories for Brick Architect.
Discover some of the challenges I’m facing while creating a printed parts guide, and the solutions I’m exploring to make the book great!
As you hopefully know, I’ve been working hard to translate my online LEGO Parts Guide into a printed book. I’ve been sharing extensive ‘Behind the scenes‘ content with my supporters on Patreon, but also try to share some of my progress on the website and in my newsletters.
I gave the following presentation at BrickCon on September 5, 2025. The presentation included interactive sections asking participants for feedback on some of the challenges I was facing in completing the guide, such as:
You can watch the whole presentation on YouTube. (Give it a ‘thumbs up’ if you liked it.)
LEGO Parts Guide progress, 2025 Advent Calendars reviewed, a real motorcycle decorated with LEGO?
Does Big Santa offer Big Fun, Big Value, or Both? Let’s snap some bricks together and find out!
The most expensive LEGO set ever, progress on my printed LEGO Parts Guide, and lots more!
Prepare to battle your family members for a chance to build this cute candy-covered walker this holiday.
Getting ready for BrickCon while looking back at a month of great LEGO content!
Join me in choosing the best option for my office: Budget friendly brightly colored plastic or more subtle wooden decor?
Taking a break to unwind, adding new parts to the guide, and highlighting great articles and LEGO creations from around the world.
Here’s another month of parts updates, new articles, and awesome LEGO content from around the web
Exploring LEGO D&D, making good progress on my LEGO Parts Guide (both print and digital versions), plus exciting new sets and articles from around the web.
Revising Part Categories, Refining the Guide, and LEGO News from around the Web.
Here’s a first glimpse at a book version of my LEGO Parts Guide, great articles from around the web, and a few new sets worth considering.
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