I often think that growing up Filipino means having basketball in my blood. I am absolutely awful at it. But I love the stories behind each game, and the role it has played in shaping our national psyche. In my basketball-crazy country, you will find a basketball court—or at the very least, a board with a hoop nailed to a post, a tree, or a wall—in practically every village. It is a place of triumph and victory, defeat and despair, and serves more often than not, as the heart of every community. Basketball courts and stadiums have certainly played a big part in my life—and would have continued doing so had COVID not happened. And so when presented the opportunity to write about the gorgeously detailed Cameron Indoor Stadium at Duke University by LEGO builder (and once a BrickNerd patron) Scott Walker, of course I jumped at the chance to do...

We use them all the time and rarely even think about them: Chairs are everywhere, and come in all shapes and sizes. They can be oozing with style to complete a room or be a simple background character that adds a touch of realism. Image via Michael Jasper Most commonly found in the wild as a quadruped, the chair has a few basic traits: a flat top to sit on, optional back- and/or armrests, and (usually) up to four legs. That is a very short list of requirements, but one that will provide ample room to be creative with. After all, there is a myriad of LEGO pieces, and as such, there is a wild variety of options for representing any of those things. Smooth Sailing with Boat Studs Element 2654 – Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud) When doing some research in the LEGO furniture catalogue that...

I previously looked at the Friends’ Heartlake City Apartments and reimagined their many rooms as scenes from iconic movies. Friends’ reflections of the real world, whether in the city or the suburbs, allow builders to use their imagination to create entire worlds for their characters’ adventures. One of the ways that the Friends product line reflects the real world is by showcasing unique hobbies and professions that haven’t often appeared in LEGO form. Today, I’ll be exploring the Friends’ building style through a minifigure perspective, looking at the life of a family and their beekeeping hobby in 42669 Beekeepers’ House and Flower Garden. Get ready for a few sweet surprises and new possibilities for your LEGO adventures. Our story begins… Morning in the Garden Rob and his dad woke with the sun, as they always do, ready to enjoy the beauty of summer. But their beloved pet bees woke up even...

The pre-orders for the BrickLink Designer Program Series 6 sets go live in just a few weeks and they have finalized the box art for each of the sets. The piece counts have also been updated but the pricing for each set remains the same as before. Crowdfunding will start on October 6 at 8am PT and production and shipping will be around March 2026. Gold Mine Expedition – Brickproject – 3,382pieces/$299.99 Off-road Adventure – KingCreations – 978 pieces/$79.99 Outlaw Forest Den – BrickHammer – 2,618 pieces/$229.99 Sequoia Tree Trail – Piece_On_Earth – 3,187 pieces/$269.99 The Art Factory – brickester – 2,566 pieces/$229.99 The post BrickLink Designer Program Series 6 Box Art Revealed appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The LEGO Insiders Reward Center has started a new sweepstakes for the LEGO Willy Wonka’s Golden Ticket where you can win a copy of the LEGO Ideas Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (21360) as well as a $1000 golden e-gift card. The sweepstakes is totally free and every Insiders member has one entry and there will be five lucky winners. The sweepstakes will end on October 15. Eligible countries: Canada (excluding Quebec), Denmark, Estonia, France (excluding French Overseas Departments or Territories, and the Principality of Monaco), Germany (excluding Heligoland), Norway, Switzerland, Slovakia, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States. The post LEGO Willy Wonka’s Golden Ticket Free Sweepstakes appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran