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Book Review: ‘Lego with Dad’

October 15, 2020October 16, 2020Rory Bristol

Rocky Nook’s latest book “LEGO With Dad” is a great book for anyone with small kids and a passion for LEGO.

Putting Bricks Together in the LEGO Paint Party Puzzle

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020Jonathan H. Liu

If your family has been putting together jigsaw puzzles lately (like so many others!), here’s one to add to your lockdown list: the LEGO Paint Party Puzzle from Chronicle Books.

‘LEGO Masters’ Season One Finale Coverage: Finalists Tyler & Amy

April 15, 2020April 14, 2020Joey L. Mills

We wrap up our three day countdown to tonight’s ‘LEGO Masters’ season finale on Fox with finalists Tyler and Amy.

‘LEGO Masters’ Season One Finale Coverage: Nathan Sawaya

April 13, 2020Joey L. Mills

Today kicks off Day One of our three-day coverage leading up to the LEGO Masters season one finale this Wednesday night on Fox. We’re kicking it off today with LEGO sculptor and consulting producer on the series, Nathan Sawaya.

Our Favorite LEGO Creations From Bricks Cascade 2020

February 29, 2020Sean Z1

Bricks Cascade, Portland’s LEGO convention, is happening this weekend! Here are a few of our favorites from the show.

LEGO Hidden Side Uses AR to Hunt Ghosts

December 14, 2019December 13, 2019Rory Bristol

The LEGO Hidden Side set brings your set to life using AR gameplay to allow players to hunt ghosts or to do the haunting themselves. Choose wisely!

Ever Wanted a 7-Inch Tall LEGO Minifigure? Now’s Your Chance

November 1, 2019October 31, 2019Jenny Bristol

Now made of gorgeous oak, the traditional LEGO Minifigure has grown up a bit.

PIVOT! Brand-New ‘Friends’ LEGO Central Perk Set Comes Out Today!

September 1, 2019September 1, 2019Jenny Bristol

Relive the late ’90s and early ’00s with this brand new LEGO set, Central Perk, based on the ‘Friends’ television show!

Justin Ramsden Discusses SDCC Exclusive LEGO Sets, Career as LEGO Designer

July 24, 2019July 24, 2019Sean Z

LEGO Designer Justin Ramsden discusses his career and LEGO’s San Diego Comic Con exclusive sets.

Conceptual illustration of the entry gate at LEGOLAND New York Resort.

Building Up to LEGOLAND New York Resort

April 9, 2019April 8, 2019Michael Kaufman

The upcoming LEGOLAND New York Resort has lots of amazing things coming for us, and they made a few announcements in lower Manhattan last week.

Announcing the Newest LEGO Ideas Set: Steamboat Willie!

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019Jenny Bristol

You don’t need to adjust your set. This brand new LEGO Ideas set, featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse from “Steamboat Willie,” will be in black and white, just like the original.

Senior LEGO Designer Stuart Harris Discusses Design and His Career

March 14, 2019March 13, 2019Sean Z2

The LEGO designer talks about how exhibits like the LEGO House come together and the challenges and rewards of large-scale projects.

Favorite LEGO creations from Bricks Cascade 2019

March 11, 2019March 10, 2019Sean Z

Portland’s ‘Bricks Cascade,’ now in its eighth year, drew over 8000 public attendees to look at over 800 unique creations from 383 designers.

Happy 50th Birthday to the LEGO DUPLO Brick!

February 1, 2019January 31, 2019Jenny Bristol

DUPLO, LEGO’s line of bricks and sets for the youngest of children, has hit the half-century mark!

Announcing 19 New LEGO Sets for ‘The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part’!

November 26, 2018November 25, 2018Jenny Bristol

LEGO is releasing 19 new sets to go along with the second movie in the series, ‘The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part’!

2018 GeekDad Holiday Gift Guide: Books

November 20, 2018November 26, 2018Anton Olsen

Books are the closest thing to real magic we have. They can teach you a new skill, entertain your mind, or even transport you to another world. No matter your taste, there is something for everyone. Read on for a list of books that we think worthy of a recommendation.

2018 LEGO Idea Book Roundup From No Starch Press

November 15, 2018November 14, 2018Jenny Bristol

Learn about No Starch Press’s latest slate of LEGO idea books!

BlizzCon 2018 Reveals LEGO ‘Overwatch’ Series

November 6, 2018November 5, 2018Rory Bristol

BlizzCon 2018 held many surprises, including six new LEGO kits featuring characters and scenes from ‘Overwatch.’

Spooktacular Halloween Treats—LEGO Mode

October 29, 2018October 29, 2018Rory Bristol

This year, up your Halloween game by decorating with LEGO, or even giving LEGO treats out.

Bring Classic Fairy Tales to Life With the New LEGO Ideas Pop-Up Book!

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018Jenny Bristol1

Make your own pop-up book out of LEGO!

Talk and Build Like a Pirate With the LEGO Pirate Roller Coaster

September 19, 2018September 18, 2018Jenny Bristol

LEGO my pirate treasure! This year, spend Talk Like a Pirate Day assembling your new LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Pirate Roller Coaster set!

Happy 40th Birthday, LEGO Minifigure!

August 28, 2018August 27, 2018Jenny Bristol

Though we’ve been celebrating this event all year long, today is the actual 40th birthday of the LEGO minifigure! Happy birthday, little articulated guys and gals (and monsters and droids and…)!

Back-to-School Incentives with LEGO

August 23, 2018August 22, 2018Rory Bristol1

With school back in session, some parents are looking for new ways to encourage kids to meet new challenges or try new things. Here are some tips for using LEGO incentives appropriate to your needs and budget. Bonus: Review of App-Controlled Batmobile.

Enter ‘The LEGO Movie 2’ Building Buddies Competition by July 31!

July 15, 2018July 14, 2018Jenny Bristol

Pair up with a buddy and get building! Put two of your favorite things together in one LEGO build, and you could win!

My 30-Day LEGO Build Challenge: The End Result

July 3, 2018July 2, 2018Jenny Bristol

Learn what happened when I built 30 different LEGO Architecture Studio structures in 30-ish days.

Breaking: LEGO Announces Wizarding World Minifigures

June 27, 2018June 27, 2018Rory Bristol3

LEGO has announced over 20 new Wizarding World minifigures to collect, coming Summer 2018.

My 30-Day Build Challenge: LEGO Architecture Studio

May 22, 2018May 22, 2018Jenny Bristol

Kicking off a 30-day LEGO build challenge with an architecture theme.

The LEGO Millennium Falcon Arrives With a New Look as a Pedicab

May 4, 2018Rory Bristol

In celebration of Star Wars Day and the upcoming release of ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story,’ LEGO has built a massive Millennium Falcon pedicab that now offers free rides around Bryant Park in Manhattan.