Posts about LEGO® and Hints and tips

3 ways to team-build with LEGO® bricks on Zoom video calls

30 June 2020

Our LEGO team-building experts share our tips for engaging activities using LEGO bricks during Zoom conference calls.

Come & play with Bricks McGee online LEGO workshops

27 April 2020

Join Bricks McGee for virtual LEGO workshops during the COVID-19 lockdown. Regular events are open to the public (booking required), and are a great activity to get your kids thinking creatively.

Custom LEGO brick printing companies in the UK, USA, Australia and Europe

Where to get custom LEGO brick printing in the UK and abroad

7 April 2020

A guide to custom printing LEGO bricks. Designing your bricks, and supplier recommendations for custom LEGO print services in the UK, Europe, Australia / New Zealand, and the USA.

Three ideas for World Book Day LEGO workshops

4 March 2019

If you’re organising events for World Book Day in the UK, why not use these free ideas for World Book Day LEGO workshops? Great for kids and adults!

LEGO activity ideas for museums

25 January 2017

LEGO can be a great draw for museums looking for new activities to bring in more visitors in quiet periods. Here are some ideas for LEGO events and activities you can use in your museum…

LEGO railway display at Shildon NRM LEGO show 2016

How to make your LEGO City more realistic

21 December 2016

Struggling to make your LEGO city more realistic? Read this article on key changes you can make to your own LEGO city to make improve its realism.

Top tips for finding cheap Lego in the UK

16 August 2016

LEGO is not a cheap hobby, as I’m sure any AFOL – or parent with a LEGO-addicted child – is well aware of! But, there are some ways to get cheaper LEGO sets and parts. So, here’s my list of tips for finding cheap (well, cheaper!) LEGO in the UK. It’s worth bearing in mind that… Read more »

To open LEGO, or not to open

2 September 2015

I see a lot of messages on LEGO forums and Facebook groups from AFOLs (Adult Fans Of LEGO) asking whether they should open a box, or save it to sell on.

LEGO track geometry

21 August 2015

LEGO track geometry may not sound exciting, but it presents some limitations for the LEGO train fan.

Most LEGO train sets you receive contain a simple loop, or a loop with a single siding, and aren’t overly inspiring, but with a little knowledge and inspiration, more complex layouts can be achieved – great for LEGO train displays, or just your city at home.

Lessons from displaying at a LEGO show

18 July 2015

Lessons from a public LEGO display – what works well at LEGO exhibitions, and what didn’t work well!

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