In my quest for SNOT building techniques, I have come across some ways of building that might be considered somewhat controversial. You might have heard of so-called “illegal LEGO techniques” that cause stress on elements. Well, in this article I will highlight illegal techniques that have the best potential when it comes to SNOT. Don’t worry… we won’t be breaking any laws here (but we might break some LEGO elements!). This is the sixth article in our LEGO SNOT series. I suggest reading the previous articles about SNOT (Studs Not on Top) and sideways building first to get the most out of this article: Hinged SNOT Modern SNOT History of SNOT SNOT Basics Advanced SNOT So let’s take a look at some illegal techniques with the SNOT-iest potential… What Are Illegal Techniques? The term “illegal” was first used by LEGO designer Jamie Berard in a presentation about LEGO building techniques in...

(Written by William) As a Braille user myself, I was excited to hear that LEGO was releasing their Braille Bricks to the public which was previously only available to educational institutions. The LEGO Playing with Braille set is now available both in English and French versions to the public, and I had a chance to […]Original linkOriginal author: Thita (admin)

On March 2, 1969, the legendary Concorde took to the skies for the first time. It instantly became an icon of design and had a performance that was way ahead of its time. With a take-off speed of 250 mph and a cruising speed of 1350 mph (roughly twice that of standard passenger jets today), […]Original linkOriginal author: Thita (admin)

(Written by William) There’s no question that many of Disney’s villains are what makes the movies great. So, if you’re celebrating 100 years of Disney, it makes sense that you showcase some of the most memorable baddies. And it is quite intriguing to have an adult-oriented LEGO set dedicated to the dark side of Disney. […]Original linkOriginal author: Thita (admin)

Today the LEGO Group reveals the #10325 LEGO Icons Alpine Lodge, the perfect display set for the holiday season. A captivating addition to the holiday season that represents the essence of a quaint and whimsical winter wonderland, the #10325 LEGO Icons Alpine Lodge is the latest addition to the LEGO Winter Village Collection. This 1,517-piece […]Original linkOriginal author: Thita (admin)