SNOT Week continues, even better and booger than ever, as we explore the advanced techniques of sideways building. We’re SNOT even kidding, these techniques are a LEGO superpower! SNOT Recap In the LEGO world, SNOT stands for “Studs Not On Top” and it is a technique for building sideways. In my first article, we explored the origins of LEGO SNOT. My second article analyzed the geometry of SNOT construction and some basic building techniques. In this third article, we will cover some more advanced techniques and implementations of SNOT—with one in particular that really takes advantage of LEGO brick tolerances. SNOT for Stability When the white part is attached, it locks the red parts between the grey ones. LEGO designers make use of many new SNOT parts to give us more beautiful sets, but there is one more aspect of SNOT I haven’t talked about yet in my previous articles: stability....

The LEGO Life Magazine will be getting a new look in November 2024 as it will be renamed to just LEGO Magazine. It will still be free and the only thing that changes is the name and look of the magazine. All of the featured articles and activities will still be around so kids can still look forward to that. The LEGO Magazine is primarily designed for kids ages 5-9 so you can sign them up if they want to check it out. The post LEGO Life Magazine to be Rebranded in November 2024 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

If you’re not a LEGO Insider (why not?), the LEGO Ideas Jaws (21350) is now available for purchase for the general public. The 1,497 piece set recreates the iconic scene from the movie for $149.99 which includes the Orca, Bruce, and minifigures of Chief Martin Brody, Matt Hooper, and Sam Quint. As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Ideas Jaws (21350) Available for General Public appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Italian Riviera by LEGOParadise is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The project has been on LEGO Ideas for over a year and it’s sort of a Bad Luck Brian situation here as LEGO has just announced that a similar project has passed the review stage and will be made into a set so this one will most certainly be rejected. The project joins Claw Machine Wallace & Gromit – A Grand Day Out, Pioneer CDJ 2000 Nexus Multi Player, Impression Sunrise – Monet, The Loneliness of the Voyager – NASA’s Voyager Mission, Humpback Whale Breach, Tintin – Space Rocket, The Iron Giant in the Forest, Tetris Solid, Working Image Projector “Magic Lantern”, Popcorn Machine, Arsenal F.C. – The Invincibles, Sony Walkman, Sony Walkman, Hydroelectric Power Plant, Floating Sea Otter, Avatar: The Last Airbender!, Blacksmith – Wild West, Bluey!!, New Holland CR Combine, Wednesday The Room and...

SNOT Week continues, even better and booger than ever, as we explore the depths of sideways building. It’s time to start building some SNOT-acular creations! A SNOT Recap When AFOLs speak of SNOT, we usually don’t mean the sticky green stuff dripping from kids’ noses into the play brick at a public exhibition. We are mostly referencing how to build LEGO sideways, with SNOT standing for “Studs Not On Top.” In my last article, A Short History of SNOT, we explored the origins of LEGO SNOT. Today, we will take a nerdy deep dive to analyze the geometry of SNOT construction, some basic building techniques and some of the hidden pitfalls you may not be aware of. SNOT Basics So how does SNOT work then? The best way to explain is with a visual guide. But first, we need to make sure we speak the same language. The following elements and...

Amazon has started a limited time deal for the LEGO Technic Airbus H175 Rescue Helicopter (42145) for 15% off. The set is now priced for $177.60 which saves you about $32 and it looks to be the first time this set has gotten a sale on Amazon. As of this post, the deal is already 10% claimed and will go back to normal price once they are fully claimed. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Technic Airbus H175 Rescue Helicopter (42145) Amazon Sale – August 2024 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

BrickNerd is going all in on LEGO SNOT! Get ready to sniff out all the sideways building techniques from beginning to advanced and beyond. This week we are going better and booger than ever, so hold on to your hankies as we explore the intricacies of LEGO SNOT. It is going to be SNOT-acular! Prepare to be blown away! Eww, SNOT! SNOT, maybe you’ve heard of it? And no, I don’t mean the slick green stuff that kids leave on their LEGO bricks. If you hang around a group of AFOLs you will hear it used frequently: "I really like how you SNOTted that cliffside!" or "I’m thinking about building the ground with SNOT instead" are phrases you might hear. You might be grossed out at first, but then someone helpful will try to explain what SNOT entails. My name is Oscar Cederwall (sometimes I go by the name o0ger) and...

LEGO has just announced the winners of the LEGO Ideas Third 2023 Review Stage and for this round there are two projects chosen. The first is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Here We Go Again! by 2PPL and the other is The Italian Riviera by Galaxy333. LEGO is still doing final checks for the Disney Pixar Luxo Jr Lamp so they will announced if that one passes later on. The post LEGO Ideas Third 2023 Review Stage Winners Announced appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Humble Bundle has a new LEGO Worlds Collide – The Ultimate Assembly game bundle going on where you can get 18 games for only $15. You can pay as much as you like and the bundle helps support charity:water and you can adjust how much goes to WB Games, charity:water, and to Humble. This bundle is a $419 value if you’re buying each game individually. The games that are in the bundle include: • LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2• LEGO DC Super-Villains• LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham• LEGO Jurassic World• LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens• LEGO Worlds• LEGO Disney Pixar’s The Incredibles• The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame• LEGO Marvel’s Avengers• LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes• LEGO The Hobbit• LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7• The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Games• LEGO Marvel Super Heroes• LEGO Batman: The Videogame• LEGO The Lord of the Rings• LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4• The...

Amazon has put up a product pages for the upcoming LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated Edition which is listed for an April 1, 2025 release. This new book will have facts and details for over 200 minifigures and will also include ones from The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and The Bad Batch. The listing also states there will be an exclusive LEGO Star Wars minifigure included with the book. The cover art and minifigure will be revealed as we get closer to the release date. DK’s LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia Updated Edition is packed with all the latest and new LEGO Star Wars minifigures! Meet amazing minifigures from all the Star Wars movies and TV shows, including new minifigures from The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and The Bad Batch, as well as new variants of classic characters and fan favorites from the Skywalker Saga. Discover incredible LEGO Star Wars facts, such as which...