The LEGO Halloween Catalog for Early Birds
I was sitting at home, enjoying my cup of tea, when I received an email from my boss - you know, Bob, the guy who sends everyone these awesome emails & discount codes. As soon as…
LEGO Lunar Lander: The Eagle Has Been MODed
We’ve reached a momentous date: the 50th anniversary of the first Lunar Landing. On the 20th of July 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin left Michael Collins orbiting the moon, and went down with the Eagle,…
Goth LEGO: Finding the Dark and Brooding Side of Bricks and Minifigures
LEGO has been around for quite a while, and so has Goth music. But has Goth LEGO ever existed? In this article, I’m having a look at how LEGO embraced this subculture; possibly without even realising…
LEGO and Gender: Is LEGO more fit for boys than girls?
LEGO and gender. Gender and toys. Toys for boys. Toys for girls. Girls don’t play football. Boys don’t play with dolls. LEGO’s a boy thing. Etc. Etc. Etc. How often are we confronted with such gender…
Myths & Minifigs: Classic Movie Monsters in LEGO!
Welcome back to Myths and Minifigs, where I take you on a journey through the supernatural world that LEGO has indulged us in over the years. By now, if you've been following this series, you'll have…
My own attempt at some gorgons using General Machia's dark red hairpiece.
Myths & Minifigs: Ancient LEGO Monsters!
Welcome back to Myths and Minifigs! Last time, we travelled back in time to ancient Greece, and had a look at the Greek gods who had been made into official minifigures. Now, the gods were important…
How Custom LEGO Minifigures Can Spice Up Your Life
Picking a present for a special someone has always been hard for me, but nowadays it seems even harder. First, there are so many different options to choose from. Second, with the world wide web literally…
Create Your Own LEGO Minifigures to Avoid Trouble
I was sitting on the couch, surfing the web, my cats sleeping next to me, the relaxing silence of the day all around… and suddenly, it hit me. I checked the calendar to be sure, and…