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Read more about the article LEGO and Depression: Getting Over a Difficult Situation with Bricks
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LEGO and Depression: Getting Over a Difficult Situation with Bricks

  • Post author:PhilRedbeard
  • Post category:Miscellaneous/Retrospectives/Toy Photography

Confession I have a confession to make: I haven't built with LEGO in over a year. You see, I deal with depression and anxiety on a daily basis. One of the effects of that mental illness is…

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Read more about the article Can LEGO Go in an Aquarium – Creating Fish Fans of LEGO!
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Can LEGO Go in an Aquarium – Creating Fish Fans of LEGO!

  • Post author:PhilRedbeard
  • Post category:Building Techniques/Miscellaneous

Fish Stories I remember when I was a child growing up, my dad always had an aquarium. I would stand and watch the fish swim for hours. Their colors and shapes were fascinating. I always enjoyed…

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Read more about the article 75255 Yoda: A Review, This Is
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75255 Yoda: A Review, This Is

  • Post author:PhilRedbeard
  • Post category:Reviews/Star Wars

Judge Me By My Size? The LEGO Star Wars 75255 Yoda is a fantastic set. Though not billed as an Ultimate Collector's Set, it is nonetheless a large, intricate build. Get ready for a mountain of…

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Read more about the article 75243 Slave I: A Review of the Ship of a Simple Man (!)
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75243 Slave I: A Review of the Ship of a Simple Man (!)

  • Post author:PhilRedbeard
  • Post category:LEGO Sets/Reviews/Star Wars

He's Worth A Lot To Me For what little screen time he gets in the original Star Wars trilogy, Boba Fett is very popular. His ship, the Slave I, is just as popular, I think because…

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Read more about the article LEGO Advent Calendars to Surprise Everyone – Including Yourself!

LEGO Advent Calendars to Surprise Everyone – Including Yourself!

  • Post author:PhilRedbeard
  • Post category:LEGO Sets/Miscellaneous/Retrospectives

It is the holiday season and winter time for those of us in the north of the world. I love autumn especially, but nothing is as magical as the holiday season. I enjoy the lights and…

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Read more about the article LEGO Star Wars AT-ST Raider Review (75254)

LEGO Star Wars AT-ST Raider Review (75254)

  • Post author:PhilRedbeard
  • Post category:LEGO Sets/Reviews/Star Wars

Though I am reviewing the LEGO AT-ST Raider set itself in this article, there are minor spoilers for The Mandalorian show, but only in regard to this set. LEGO has released five minifigure scale Star Wars…

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Read more about the article The LEGO Book, A Review

The LEGO Book, A Review

  • Post author:PhilRedbeard
  • Post category:Reviews

"Only the best..." The LEGO Book, first published in 2009 by DK, written by Daniel Lipkowitz, is a massive, 200 page exploration of all things LEGO. LEGO began in 1932 with the founding of a wooden toy…

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Read more about the article Sorting and Storing Your LEGO: A Guide to Maintain Your Sanity

Sorting and Storing Your LEGO: A Guide to Maintain Your Sanity

  • Post author:PhilRedbeard
  • Post category:Building Techniques/Miscellaneous

What is the best way of sorting and storing your LEGO? Frequently, as I browse social media, I see questions about sorting and storing LEGO. Often the question revolves around the best methods. I don't know…

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Read more about the article A Review of Two LEGO Podracers (2011 and 2019)

A Review of Two LEGO Podracers (2011 and 2019)

  • Post author:PhilRedbeard
  • Post category:Retrospectives/Reviews/Star Wars

"I've built a 'racer. It's the fastest ever!" Twenty years ago this May, the first Star Wars film since 1983's Return of the Jedi premiered to wild expectations and a fevered desire for more from the…

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Read more about the article LEGO Tips & Bricks, Part 2: Tree Techniques Handbook Review

LEGO Tips & Bricks, Part 2: Tree Techniques Handbook Review

  • Post author:PhilRedbeard
  • Post category:Building Techniques/MOCs/Reviews

On the FireStar Toys blog last month, I had the privilege of interviewing Alex Johnson of Tips & Bricks. Alex runs his website (and social media) sharing tips for building with LEGO bricks. This month I…

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