Instagram has always been problematic for photographers, but now it’s downright hostile. Tumblr, on the other hand, not only welcomes images, they love fandoms. LEGO toy photography is a perfect fit! Since most of our community is on Instagram, I’ve cooked up a quick start guide to help you get started on Tumblr using the…
Review: Galaxy Explorer 10497
Lego celebrates their 90th anniversary this year and the Galaxy Explorer is one of the classic sets that Lego have made a re-imagined version of. This new Galaxy explorer is based on the Galaxy explorer from 1979, also known as Space Cruiser And Moonbase. To many AFOLs, the 1979 Galaxy explorer is the most iconic…
Review: Lion Knights’ Castle 10305
All AFOL eyes were agog when LEGO finally revealed the huge Lion Knights’ Castle at LEGO CON in June. It’s one of two classic sets that LEGO created as a result of the 90th Anniversary Fan Vote on LEGO Ideas that ended in January 2021. At over 4500 pieces and with 22 minifigures, you can…
Artist Spotlight: toy.story.yana
Every month, we pick a LEGO photographer active in our community and share some of their work and a little about themselves. This month we moved to Bulgaria to meet toy.story.yana!
Artist Spotlight: foolishbricks
Every month, we pick a LEGO photographer active in our community and share some of their work and a little about themselves. This month we meet an old friend of ours and a storyteller that truly inspires me: foolishbricks!
Review: Harry Potter 12 Grimmauld Place 76408
Welcome wearying wizards to Grimmauld Place. At first glance, your standard London street is lined with identical townhouses. But on closer inspection, you will notice that number 12 is simply not there. Now, your standard Muggle wouldn’t take any notice, they would simply dismiss it as an error in the architecture and never questioned whatever…
Using Flags to Control Light in LEGO Photography
We often say that light is the basis of photography and this is absolutely true. The more light you have at your disposal, the better But sometimes we need to limit the amount of light or direct it in a special way to create a certain atmosphere. In this situation, the so-called black flags come…
Collaborative Storytelling: Rudy’s Little Big Space Adventure
Here we are again with a collaborative storytelling! We’ve reached out to a group of talented polish LEGO photographers in our community to weave for us a visual narrative around two sets.
Josefine: A family Legacy
One in a while we ask to a member of our community to tell us a story based around a set among a small selection. This time we asked to angeljtakesphotos to share a photo essay featuring the Friends’ line set 41702: Canal Houseboat and here’s what happened The Story Ah where should I begin?…