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 320 stories for Brick Architect.
Spending the whole month preparing for, attending, and making changes to my book based on feedback from BrickCon.
As I put the finishing touches on the upcoming print edition of The LEGO Parts guide, I remain committed to making the online version a great complementary resource to the book.
It’s easy to learn more when there’s a QR code in the book and a catalogue of retired parts online.
This includes my recent investment adding 72 retired LEGO Electronics to the online guide, including most parts from the Power Functions, Mindstorms NXT/EV3, and 9V eras.
Evolving support for LEGO Communities, lots of new parts in my upcoming guide, and even more new sets for adult builders.
August brings 13 new sets for ages 18+… I guess The LEGO Group is finally paying attention to adult builders!
London’s Tower Bridge is back, 16 years after an earlier rendition. Was the redesign worth the wait?
A playable brick-built pinball machine, lubricating LEGO, and some crazy new Technic parts in the buildable road bike.
June is just packed with amazing new LEGO sets – which will you add to your collection?
Classic cartoons with LEGO bricks are popular on LEGO Ideas — but will you end up in the doghouse if you add this set to your collection?
What Rock & Roll teaches us about sorting LEGO parts, progress editing the Parts Guide, and LEGO articles from around the web.
LEGO cars and factories, LEGO Parts Guide improvements, and a diverse mix of videos, podcasts and articles I enjoyed this month.
From a brand new LEGO Store to a massive new LEGO Factory — let’s find out what’s happening in Richmond!
Editorials about electronics and 3D printing, a couple new sets, and LEGO articles across the web.
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