Bricks McGee's LEGO blog

LEGO fan interview with James Pegrum of Brick To The Past

20 August 2020

We talk to LEGO builder James Pegrum, part of the brilliant Brick To The Past collaborative, as part of our AFOL interview series.

Brick Train Awards - awards for LEGO train fans worldwide

A review of LEGO train models in the Brick Train Awards 2020

20 July 2020

A review of the Brick Train Awards 2020 from organiser and judge Richard, aka Bricks McGee. A look at some of my favourite LEGO train models from this year’s awards.

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.

Bricks At Home - a virtual LEGO show for UK LEGO fans

Virtual event for UK LEGO fans – Bricks At Home

22 June 2020

A joint event between London AFOLs and Brick Alley LEGO User Group is bringing a virtual LEGO show to UK LEGO fans. Bricks At Home is a 2 day, virtual, presenter-led video event held on the Zoom platform. It is free to join for all UK teenage and adult LEGO fans.

Introducing the Brick Train Awards for LEGO train fans

21 May 2020

The Brick Train Awards are global, virtual awards for LEGO train fans. From 10 categories, judges around the world will select winning LEGO models from locomotives to wagons and railway scenery. Enter your models for free from 15th June – 10 July 2020.

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.

LEGO fan interview with Steve Guinness, aka TheBrickConsultant

AFOL interview with @thebrickconsultant – Steve Guinness

21 March 2020

An interview with Steve Guinness, aka @thebrickconsultant. Winner of LEGO Masters series 1 in the UK, and creator of the LEGO ideas typewriter project.

Berwick upon Tweed Adult LEGO fans – a visit

17 February 2020

I took the trip to a new Adult Fan of LEGO event in Berwick upon Tweed, on the Scottish border.

Custom LEGO lighting set review – Game of Bricks

14 February 2020

Alan, aka @itsabrickthing, reviews a Game of Bricks lighting kit for the Jurassic Park Gate LEGO set.

StuBot LEGO fan interview

14 January 2020

My AFOL interviews series continues with this chat with Edinburgh-based LEGO fan Stewart Cromar, aka @StuBot.

LEGO workshops and Bricks McGee in the Telegraph

Bricks McGee’s LEGO Workshops in national news

9 January 2020

Our LEGO workshops are in the national news. An article in the Daily Telegraph quotes founder Richard speaking about LEGO workshops, mindfulness, and mental wellbeing.