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Brickmania’s World War Brick: Building the Next Generation

August 27, 2016December 8, 2017Karen Walsh

World War Brick: building community through history and LEGO.

New LEGO Nonfiction Book Series: Review and Giveaway

August 11, 2016December 8, 2017Sophie Brown

This summer, LEGO® has moved into the world of non-fiction, educational books with two new series – Leveled Readers and Favorite Topics.

Lego Star Wars: The Bricks Awaken

July 7, 2016December 15, 2017Sophie Brown

‘Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ brings the franchise up-to-date with a full play through of the movie and bonus levels featuring all-new content. But we’re hoping the Multi-Build feature isn’t in the next game.

The LEGO Flatiron Store Launches a Birthday Party Program

June 21, 2016December 9, 2017Jackie Reeve

What could be better than a birthday party at New York City’s flagship Lego store?

Best Picture of the Convention! Image Jim Carchidi

We Came, We Saw, We Conquered: MegaCon 2016

June 15, 2016December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan

MegaCon 2016 was a blast and Dakster gives her reasons why.

Here We Are Again, LEGO. Why?

June 6, 2016December 9, 2017Karen Walsh21

Women, not just girls, love LEGO, too, you know.

Vote for the ‘I Am Amelia Earhart’ LEGO Set

May 14, 2016December 8, 2017Kelly Knox

Register with LEGO to vote for the I Am Amelia Earhart set.

Sydney Brickshow: Home Is Where the LEGO Is

April 22, 2016December 8, 2017Evil Genius Mum

I don’t have a LEGO problem. I have a storage problem, a finance problem, a “sharing with the spawnlings” problem–and now with two LEGO events in my local area, a “must attend all the LEGO Shows” problem.

Community Builds Support Construction-Minded Kids

March 9, 2016December 8, 2017Jen Citrolo

The projects weren’t fancy; they were just a way to support my daughter’s interest and help her connect with other kids.

How Four Kids LEGO of Self-Doubt and (MIND)STORMed the Castle

March 4, 2016December 8, 2017Nivi Engineer3

You know how I don’t like to spend Saturday? Watching kids play with Lego bricks. Especially if I’m not allowed to play with them myself. So how I found myself driving three sixth grade Montessori boys (one of them my own spawn) and offering to spend the entire day in an auditorium watching nineteen teams […]

A Kid in Time and Space: How I Introduced my Son to ‘Doctor Who’

February 20, 2016December 7, 2017Jill Keppeler1

“Mom … I want to watch ‘Doctor Who’.”

I owe it all (well, a big part of it) to LEGO Dimensions.

Toys That Look Like Every Kid, Even Kids With Different Abilities

February 1, 2016December 7, 2017Judy Berna

With over 3 million kids in America alone who live with some kind of a disability, why do their toys not look like they do? A handful of companies are addressing the issue.

Disney, You Lost Money On My-Four-Year Old Daughter

January 22, 2016December 15, 2017Claire Jennings9

In this household, gender marketing results in flower wand lightsabers, big imaginations, and workarounds to toys not made or sold.

Avengers, Assemble… LEGO! 'LEGO Marvel's Avengers' Giveaway

January 18, 2016December 15, 2017Kelly Knox17

This is your chance to win a copy of LEGO Marvel’s Avengers on PlayStation 4!

Holiday Peace, Thanks to the Lego Advent Calendar

December 27, 2015December 4, 2017Jena Burne

As parents, we find peace where we can. And I am thankful for a certain advent calendar for bringing that to my household, even temporarily.

DIY Lego Ornaments

December 21, 2015December 4, 2017Karen Walsh

In our house, the annual holiday tradition is to make ornaments for all the family members. Every year, I scour Pinterest and various websites to find an age appropriate ornament craft that we can do quickly, without a lot of trauma to the stubborn child’s sense of free will. This year, inspired by Chris McVeigh’s ornament tutorials, I decided to design something that would be easier to find pieces for and easier for my six-year-old to build.

8 Ways to Celebrate ‘Star Wars’ With Your Youngest Fans

December 2, 2015December 15, 2017Jackie Reeve

December 18th will be like a national holiday for ‘Star Wars’ fans. But what about your youngest Star Wars fans, who may be too young to actually see ‘The Force Awakens’ in theaters?

The Advent of the Legless Lego

December 1, 2015December 4, 2017Sarah Pinault

I look with wonder at the Playmobil and Lego calendars, not wanting to spend the money, or the crazy on locating one. I wonder what I could stuff the boxes with, knowing that only a sweet treat in the morning will placate my darling angel children.

Four Creative Ways To Give Lego Gifts

November 27, 2015December 4, 2017Ruth Suehle

Giving Lego sets this holiday season? Why just wrap them in colorful paper when you could be far more creative?

‘Art of the Brick: DC Comics’

November 24, 2015September 14, 2022Evil Genius Mum38

Nathan Sawaya (Brick Artist) has a new Art of the Brick show, and Evil Genius Mum was invited to the World Premiere in Sydney, Australia. Come for a walk around the exhibition and learn a few of Nathan’s secrets. There’s also a signed Lego Kit up for grabs!