“The Conversation Piece” is a monthly BrickNerd series about creativity and building with LEGO authored by our friends over at the Builder Improvement Initiative (BII), a Discord-based community that helps LEGO builders of all levels get better at their craft through knowledge-sharing and constructive feedback. Have a question you would like us to consider for a future article? You can submit it here. Enjoy! Who Are My People? At its core, LEGO building tends to be a rather individualistic hobby. Putting a set together is often a time to relax and mindlessly follow prescribed instructions to create a display piece or playset. When building a creation of your own, it is your personal accomplishment, shaped from your original inspiration to your final masterpiece. Even a builder’s collection, from their sorting system to part assortment, is tailored to their personal interests. However, the individualistic nature of the hobby can also lead to...








