LEGO Community Headlines and Highlights for May 2023
May is almost over already - but full of great features, insightful articles and deep dives from all across the LEGO community it was! We are lucky to have this many outlets and channels that keep creating incredible content, and these are the best of the month.
Here at BrickNerd, we modded shells and cinemas, traveled to Oregon, Australia, Denmark and Germany, and hacked Studio and storage. We mangled minifigs, explored X-wings, and built botanicals. We drove classic cars, pumped pneumatics, and learned where to post MOCs. And on top of that, we’re going big at Brickworld. In fact, we’ve published so many interesting articles in May, that we’ve included an interactive calendar of them at the bottom of this post so you can make sure you didn’t miss a thing.
But there are many more fascinating stories to be told from within the LEGO community, so here are some of the best LEGO articles and videos that caught our contributors’ attention throughout the month of May. We applaud the effort that went into each of these features, so click on the headlines or photos to head to each story or video. They are well worth your time!
Beyond the Brick: LEGO PAC-MAN Arcade Set Designer Interview
Beyond the Brick's Joshua Hanlon talks with Sven Franic about the LEGO Pac-Man set, how it was in the works for years, and what had to happen to make the set a reality.
Brick Architect: Enhancing your LEGO Hobby with 3D Printing
Printing your own LEGO bricks may sound tempting to some and it might just be the future. Head over to the Brick Architect to find out how this technology is being used by the LEGO Group, what we can learn from it and how smart AFOLs have used it to enhance the hobby.
BrickCentral: Framing Camera Shots
A key to good photography is how you frame your image. Head on over to BrickCentral to learn all about the different type of shots and how you might use them best for your LEGO photography.
Bricks in Motion: We Interviewed the FIRST Brickfilmer…
The first LEGO brickfilm on record turns 50 years old this year - time for Bricks in Motion to sit down with its creator!
Jay’s Brick Blog: Mr. Gold Turns 10: A Retrospective on One of The Rarest LEGO Minifigures
When a chrome gold chap with cylinder was introduced to the crowd of minifigure collectors, a wild treasure hunt ensued. 10 years later Mr. Gold has become one of the rarest minifigures. Jay chronicles his colorful history in this fun and personal article.
The LEGO Group on Youtube: Kjeld Hands Over to Thomas
It might be but a small event for us fans but to the Kristiansen family - the owner family - it is a big step: Earlier this month Thomas Kirk Kristiansen took over as the chairman of KIRKBI A/S from his father Kjeld - and a great video of the two sharing memories celebrates this moment.
matyho kostky: LEGO Duplo: Development Through Play (translated)
Matyho kostky’s Vlastimil is back with another piece exploring the LEGO Group’s rich history. Discover how LEGO Duplo came into being and how it was shaped over the years - and how it shaped LEGO.
New Elementary: Flowerfest - Thomas Jenkins
More flower power over at everyone’s favorite element-focused blog: This time it’s Thomas Jenkins who’s experimenting with elements from the LEGO botanical sets! With birds, deep sea creatures and even a trip to Middle Earth there’s bound to be something for everyone.
The Rambling Brick: Time to Work Smarter, Not Harder: Building a Stage To Photograph LEGO® Minifigures.
When you have photographed as many minifigures as Richard has over the years of writing reviews, you’ve come up with a way to make your life easier. Find out how to build a simple stage for them that rotates them with the turn of a lever - great for photographing them!
SpitBrix: LEGO Pharoh’s Quest
A trip back in time - to ancient Egypt and Pharao’s Quest. SpitBrix explores what went into the development of this LEGO theme from 2011 and highlights the sets and minifigures, the storyline and so much more.
The Duck’s Eye: The LEGO Colors We’ve Lost
LEGO’s color pallette has gone through many changes over the years, but when you take a step back, what can be said about the colors we’ve lost?
Tips & Bricks: Your One-Stop Guide for LEGO Lettering
Brickbuilt letters are an art form. They come in the most different styles and sizes and can enhance a MOC like little else. Tips & Bricks highlights dozens of styles in this post - a rich roundup for future reference!
Women’s Brick Initiative: Thousands of Minifig Heads, and Still Not Enough Options? Analysis of Diverse Representation in Minifigure Heads
With thousands of different minifigure head designs produced over the years one might assume there’s a head for everyone. But are they diverse enough? The Women’s Brick Initiative has done a thorough analysis to chronicle the changes in representation over time.
If all of those amazing features weren’t enough to satisfy your LEGO community craving, here is an interactive calendar of everything that BrickNerd has published this last month to make sure you didn’t miss a single article.
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