Bricks McGee's LEGO blog
A selection of inspiration for LEGO fans of all ages, plus our popular annual LEGO fan event lists.
AFOL Interview with Paul, the builder of Jaws on LEGO Ideas
An interview with LEGO fan Paul, aka Paul / Lego Pan Brickworx, covering his LEGO hobby and brilliant Jaws-themed model on LEGO Ideas.
2021 LEGO events and shows in the UK
Our annual list of LEGO events and shows in the UK is back for 2021. Listings for LEGO shows in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland for 2021.
A list of independent LEGO® stores in the UK
There are plenty of independent shops hidden around the UK which sell LEGO sets – here’s our list of them for your perusal.
Our most popular LEGO activities in 2020
As we’re nearing the end of the year, we take a look back through our most popular LEGO activities in 2020.
3 LEGO Christmas activity ideas
Looking for ideas for activities for Christmas and the winter break? Check out our LEGO Christmas workshop ideas.
How does play influence positive life outcomes? by Paul Ramchandani LEGO® Professor of Play
We tuned in to a virtual talk from Paul Ramchandani, LEGO® Professor of Play at Cambridge University. Professor Ramchandani spoke on how play influences a positive life outcome.
Shildon Brick Show 2020 – virtual
In place our the physical LEGO show for Shildon Brick Show this November 2020, Brick Alley will host a small virtual event with Locomotion, our host venue.
Free LEGO workshops at Locomotion Museum released
Locomotion has released a day of free LEGO workshops during October half term for eager builders.
LEGO fan interview with Jorge Moreno, LEGO Engineering Fundamentals book
In our regular LEGO fan interview feature, Bricks McGee speaks to Jorge Moreno, a South American AFOL and author of a rather nifty book on LEGO Technic – LEGO Engineering Fundamentals.
LEGO fan interview with James Pegrum of Brick To The Past
We talk to LEGO builder James Pegrum, part of the brilliant Brick To The Past collaborative, as part of our AFOL interview series.
A review of LEGO train models in the Brick Train Awards 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.
4 ways to team-build with LEGO® bricks on Zoom video calls
Our team-building experts share our tips for engaging activities using LEGO bricks during Zoom conference calls.