Let’s Get Nerdy About LEGO Parrots: Past, Present and Parody

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Let’s Get Nerdy About LEGO Parrots: Past, Present and Parody

LEGO parrots are an iconic part of any child’s collection, but where did they come from, how have they been used and what colors are missing? Join us on an adventure of discovery as we investigate the mystery of the mohawk parrot that started this whole parrot party.

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One Color, Thirty-Nine Times: An Interview with Caz Mockett

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One Color, Thirty-Nine Times: An Interview with Caz Mockett

Take a deep dive into color with builder Caz Mockett who created these stunning habitats for LEGO monofigures. She talks about how she was inspired, which color was the hardest to collect, and what’s the most expensive element in the entire display.

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A Tribute To Trebek

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A Tribute To Trebek

With the tragic loss of Alex Trebek last year, I wanted to build a meaningful tribute to the man and his legacy of knowledge. So I built a moving kinetic sculpture of the “Greatest of All Time” tournament and discovered that building LEGO is not too dissimilar to Jeopardy. I knew the answer of where I wanted to go, I just needed to figure out the right questions that would get me there.

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Castle Gate of Brik'neerd: How to Make a Castle Gate

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Castle Gate of Brik'neerd: How to Make a Castle Gate

Castles – in some way, shape or form – are probably one of the most common sights in the LEGO fan community. I can still remember being a young kid sitting in my room playing with, in my opinion, one of the best sets ever (Kings Castle 6080). Given how many talented castle-builders there are in the AFOL community, there is a good chance I’m not the only one with fond memories like that! Regardless if someone is talking about LEGO conventions or just browsing through their Flickr or Instagram feed, chances are more than a few great castle builds are going to show up. Castles have been crucial to the development of the LEGO fan community over time, starting with the original yellow castle (6075) to the iconic Classic Castle community and beyond.

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