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You won't be able to turn away from Kooky Bricks' mesmerizing LEGO Medusa diorama.

Since their introduction in 2008, the Architecture series of sets has been a source of inspiration for LEGO builders of all ages. The official sets naturally inspired fans to build their own favourite landmarks.

Learn some advanced techniques building detailed LEGO walls. Perfect for LEGO castle, medieval towns, and abandoned buildings!

Introduction How many different ways can you attach a 1×6 brick to a baseplate ? There are quite a few as you can imagine, but each time the studs of the brick have to line up with the studs of the baseplate under it. That is just how LEGO works. The studs on the baseplate… Continue reading Thinking Outside the Grid – Building Angled Walls using LEGO

If you want to build a castle, you're going to need some walls. And if you want to take your builds to the next level, consider using some of these stone wall techniques! From adding ivy and roots to making them look worn and dilapidated, there's so many things you can do to make them more interesting. Which builds of the 4 shown is your favourite?Check out the featured builders here:By n.o.l.d.o.r…

We love seeing tablescraps here at Tips&Bricks - they're usually fun, unique techniques that are built to try out new concepts or techniques. They aren’t part of a larger build but could be implemented into one build at a later date.bousker_ on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bousker_/?hl=en) has created a number of interesting tablescraps - let us know your favourite in the comments!

Have you come across a LEGO technique used in an official set or a MOC that left you wondering “how does that even work ?”. It turns out there is a pretty good explanation for every technique out there as long as you don’t mind getting your hands dirty with a little math. In this… Continue reading The Math Behind LEGO Building Techniques – Volume 1

In today's post we'll be looking at the most common SNOT pieces and classifying them.But first, what is SNOT? It stands for Studs Not On Top, and simply means that you are building sideways or at an angle; i.e. not just straight up.SNOT pieces allow you to do this and can be classified into 3 main areas: modified bricks, modified plates and brackets. You can use this post to not only learn what to call each piece, but to search for them on Bricklink (the easiest way to do this is the part…