Today we’re taking a look at LEGO Icons Tranquil Garden 10315. We initially wanted to build this set in the most un-tranquil-like places you could possibly imagine. Think… during a root canal at the dentist’s office, in line at the DMV, or whilst stepping on a LEGO brick barefoot. All places where you would need a little extra tranquility, right? But my journeys took me to an unexpected place where I couldn’t resist building this set. A place so tranquil that the set nearly built itself. Come with me to Canada—the land of moose, maple syrup, and that extra “u”that Canadians add to words for no apparent reason. That’s right, folks, pack your poutine and let’s head to the Great White North. La Belle Province Welcome to Montreal, Quebec, home to the Canadiens hockey team, the world’s best brisket sandwiches, and the lovely Botanical Gardens near the famous 1976 Olympic Park....

Today’s guest article comes from R.R. Slugger, a LEGO enthusiast and video creator who talks about his hands-on experience collecting every LEGO Space set released in the 1990s—including Rock Raiders. Rock Raiders Is a LEGO Space Theme I wear my love for LEGO Rock Raiders on my sleeve; to me, it really was the culmination of the evolution of LEGO Space in the 1990s. Released just before the turn of the century, Rock Raiders was a series that both signalled what was on the horizon for The LEGO Group while also waving farewell to its 90s Space compatriots of the previous decade. Never has this throughline been more evident to me than during these past few months when I started making a conscious effort to collect every single LEGO Space set produced in the 1990s. As I was going through and creating my list, however, I noticed that Rock Raiders was...

The Korea Brickparty (KBP) took place on August 5-6, 2023, at Seoul's KIM KOO Museum & Library Convention Hall. Originating in 2019, this fan event, open to LEGO enthusiasts of all kinds, from builders and collectors to AFOLs, TFOLs, and LUGs, was jointly organized by the KBP Office, Seniors Brick LUG, and BrickDictionary LUG. The driving forces behind this event were Hoshin Cho, Kisuk Nam, Woonhyun Jeong, and Jeongsik Won. Though intended as an annual event, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted KBP in both 2020 and 2021. However, it made a triumphant return in 2022, and this year's iteration was even bigger and better. The event showcased captivating exhibits by local and international builders and featured engaging activities, including a remote control car race, where participants navigated their LEGO cars on an RC track. Participants of all ages, from children to adults, partook in the event, and the winner was determined using...

Best of BrickNerd - Article originally published August 9, 2022. Welcome back everyone, time for another technique spotlight! Today I wanted to share with you a few different examples of LEGO waterfalls that I found browsing through the AFOL community. There is something about waterfalls that just makes people happy, whether it be in real life or in the form of interlocking plastic bricks. I’ve made a few myself over the years, and if you haven’t yet tried it yourself, I can highly recommend you do so. As with most things, there are a lot of different ways to create a beautiful waterfall. I’ve tried to group the different types of techniques below and showcase some different versions and scales that people have used over the years. So let’s get to it! Curved Slopes Are Awesome First off, we have a fairly simple technique that uses curved slopes as a way...

Best of BrickNerd - Article originally published August 26, 2022. Today’s guest article comes from Brickfilmer and Brickworld Chicago Cinema Co-coordinator Casey McCoy. He interviews Stefan Minder about his short film “Out of Service” which was recently recognized as the best international brickfilm at Brickworld Chicago 2022. Every year in Schaumburg, Illinois, hundreds of LEGO fans descend on the Chicago suburb for one of the largest and most celebrated LEGO fan events – Brickworld Chicago. It’s been the highlight of my LEGO experience for the past 10 years and many others’ for good reason – the sheer variety of things to do, people to meet, and MOCs to see! But one of my favorite activities has stood above the rest – the Brickworld Film Festival. Starting in 2011 and founded by animation giants David Pagano (paganomation) and David Pickett (Nightly News at Nine/ Brick 101), the Brickworld Film Festival has always...