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 158 stories for Brick Architect.
LEGO House (Virtual) Fan Day offered a rare opportunity to learn how The LEGO Group works—these were the most interesting topics in the 3.5 hour session!
Let’s cast a critical eye on three co-branded LEGO product lines that are coming out soon.
This is a very large update which reflects the continued evolution of the LEGO Brick Labels collection. It adds 77 new labels, for a total of 1340 unique parts!
Version 35 adds 77 new labels.
Every update include some of the most popular new parts, parts which have continued to grow in popularity over time, and some of the parts requested by Brick Architect readers like you. Thanks for your support!
At least once year, I update the Most Common LEGO Parts to see which parts are gaining (and losing) popularity over time. Today’s snapshot is based on all of the sets from 2016-2020 which have been released and inventoried so far…
| Rank | Image | Part ID | Part Name (# Colors) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (+2) |  |
4073 | 1×1 Plate, Round (47 colors) |
This part has risen to the top spot for the first time that I’ve seen. (I suspect that the new LEGO Art sets pushed it to the top position.) |
| 5 (+10) |  |
98138 | 1×1 Tile, Round (49 colors) |
A huge jump of 10 positions, also likely caused by LEGO Art series. |
| 36 (+50) |  |
25269 | Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter (34 colors) |
This jump in popularity is certainly caused by the new LEGO Dots series. |
| 111 (+77) |  |
35480 | Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs (15 colors) |
This one is easy to explain—it’s a tremendously useful part! |
| 200 (+112) |  |
32607 | Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves (8 colors) |
This 2018 piece has already been used in 178 different sets! |
| 215 (+136) |  |
36840 | Bracket 1 x 1 – 1 x 1 Inverted (9 colors) |
The smallest SNOT piece ever created is popular for a good reason. |
| 224 (+363) |  |
49307 | Brick Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double Curved Top, No Studs (12 colors) |
This tiny part is incredibly versatile, with 63 sets since it was introduced last year. |
| 362 (+172) |  |
37352 | Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 No Studs (16 colors) |
Another 2018 piece with explosive popularity growth. |
| 413 (+266) |  |
41682 | Tile Special 2 x 2 with 1 x 2 Vertical Plate (10 colors) |
SNOT Elements are often quick to grow in the rankings, like this part which was introduced in 2019 in #10264 Corner Garage. |
| 542 (+806) |  |
37762 | Equipment Candle Stick (4 colors) |
This 2018 part’s versatility was revealed in two sets we’ve reviewed at Brick Architect which included 28 pieces each: #21052 Dubai Skyline and #10270 Bookshop. |
P.S. I also use the updated list to make sure that LEGO LEGO Brick Labels continues to include labels for all of the most common current parts!
This month, a geeky book for AFOLs was announced, summer sets were finally released in North America, and more…
While these containers are “free” with purchase, are they any good for sorting and storing LEGO? Let’s find out by geeking out!
In reviewing four of the new sets, I discovered that LEGO Dots may offer a glimpse into the future of LEGO sets for all ages.
This month, we learned that LEGO+IKEA=BYGGLEK, new sets for adults were revealed, BrickCon goes virtual, and we discovered another set that got away…
The Wooden Duck harkens back to the company’s early history as a wooden toy maker. In this article, we’ll review the new set, and a brief interview with the LEGO set designers and a LEGO historian.
The latest addition to the LEGO Modular Building Series takes us back to classic architectural styles, giving us two intricately detailed buildings in one set. Let’s find out—is two better than one?
After 7 years, LEGO is finally releasing an updated MINDSTORMS set which uses the new “Powered Up” standard. I’ve celebrated by releasing a beta version of LEGO Brick Labels for these next-generation electronics.
#51515 LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor was announced today, replacing the 7-year old #31313 LEGO Mindstorms EV3 set for consumers. (The new set uses many of the same components as the recently released #45678 LEGO Education SPIKE Prime Set.)
#51515 LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor (Coming soon)
#51515 LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor — $359.99 (359.99€ / £329.99), 949 pieces, ages 10+. (Available early in Q4 2020)
Beta version of LEGO Brick Labels for Powered Up components.
I’m most excited because this means that almost all LEGO Electronics components have finally moved away from proprietary connectors, in favor of the new Powered Up interface. To celebrate this milestone, I’ve released a “beta” version of new labels for all of the current Powered Up components.
Download and learn more on a new page that explains the Powered Up system.
Ten years later, The LEGO Group is revisiting one of the first great models in the LEGO Architecture series. Let’s see if this interpretation improves on the popular 2010 version.
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