Felix Mezei: An Interview with an AFOL
When I started writing blogs for FireStar Toys, I thought I could interview some notable members of the LEGO community, starting with Felix Mezei. Felix Mezei is a Romanian AFOL. He worked as an engineer and…
Building LEGO Harley Davidson Fat Boy with a non-AFOL
Recently I’ve been hanging around with this cool biker gang. Don’t let the word “gang” fool you, they’re all decent kids. After learning what a daredevil I used to be when I was young(er),…
Dreaming with and Writing about LEGO
If you have written anything regularly, then you know the term "writer's block" is no joke. Everything seems to be going well, and then the block comes along. Suddenly, you have no idea what to write…
How to be on LEGO Masters: An Interview with Frostbricks
A few months ago, strange images started appearing on my Instagram feed. You see, most of the people I follow are fans of LEGO, and they post pictures of their builds or minifigures, but almost never…
Tips&Bricks, Part 1: An Interview with the Founder
Tips&Bricks Tips&Bricks is a friend of FireStarToys.com. Additionally, I follow them on Instagram. Several times each week they post tips on how to improve your building techniques. Recently, I became aware that Tips&Bricks also offers several…
LEGO Ideas Winnie the Pooh
A silly old bear... Ever since launch in 2008, the LEGO Ideas website has proved to be a fantastic portal for fans to create new sets. Today, I am highlighting a potential new set based on…
Custom LEGO Build Spotlight: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Back in April I highlighted @allyouneedisbricks as he built a tiny custom LEGO car. This month I am back with another custom LEGO build spotlight featuring @gunnbuilding and his LEGO Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! Browsing my…
Your First LEGO Set
My First LEGO Set Being a collector, I get asked this question a lot: "What was your first LEGO set?". Honestly for me it brings back fond memories. Most LEGO sets tend to come and go…
Builder Spotlight: Creative Part Usage by AllYouNeedIsBricks
I love to browse Instagram for new, exciting Lego builds. A diverse and prolific LEGO MOC (my own creation) community thrives on Instagram. Discover it for yourself by following a few builders or hashtags. One day…