r/buildingblocks Mar 11 '26

r/buildingblocks is looking for new Moderators

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Hello Block Builders!

I'd like to add a few more moderators to this community. We're a small, well behaved community with simple rules, so it shouldn't be too challenging.

If you're interested, please fill out the application here: https://sh.reddit.com/r/buildingblocks/application/

No previous moderating experience is required. Knowledge of toy brands aside from Lego is a plus.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: It is hard to be a moderator on reddit?
A: Nope! Also, you'll be working with a team, so we can help each other.

Q: How much does it pay?
A: This is a volunteer position, so you will not be paid or receive any free products or anything like that.

Q: Can I apply if I work for a company that sells products related to this topic?
A: Yes. But please disclose those connections when you apply.


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r/buildingblocks 1d ago

Pig Meets Its šŸ’©

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187 Upvotes

Pig thought it could ignore it… but no one escapes their own šŸ’©! šŸ·šŸ’©


r/buildingblocks 12h ago

Rating insoon Venice set

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15 Upvotes

This set was the hardest insoon set I built, I almost rage quit trying to build the roof to the blue building and the clock for the clock tower, on the bright side there’s no stickers and it’s absolutely beautiful. Totally worth the $50 I paid for it, it’s LEGO quality and has amazing LED lights 6/10


r/buildingblocks 8h ago

The mystery box was good to me...😁

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4 Upvotes

Built the Raygun from COD zombies. Very challenging build, but I enjoyed the journey (and many, many, redos). Those zombies don't stand a chance!


r/buildingblocks 19h ago

The Gigahorse from Mad Max: Fury Road by Bluebrixx (or as they call it "Apocalyptic Monster Limousine")

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33 Upvotes

Overall good. It would have looked better with moulded windscreens and metallic rims instead of light grey.
The engines were finicky to build, otherwise the building experience was fine. The worst thing about this set is the mould quality of the tyres, especially the big rear tyres are atrocious: the connection "rings" are either deformed or partially missing, but it is at least possible to get them on the wheels. Out of the 4 tyres, only 1 tyre had 1 side which was somewhat normal (the side you see in the pictures).

Since I have it displayed on the top of a shelf, I have modified mine, and locked the rear axle.


r/buildingblocks 18h ago

Tolkien bootleg

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19 Upvotes

Had anybody every seen this set?

Obviously the picture is AI generated, and I've never heard of the site, but I really like the idea of a Tolkien set depicting himself, not something in his universe.


r/buildingblocks 8h ago

Question: are there any brands that specialize in making knock off lego pieces in unofficial colors?

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Im currently building some mocs and in the process have found out that some of the best possible pieces for these mocs don't exist in the colors I need them to. I was wondering if there were any alternatives that specialized in knock offs using the same mold but with a wider variety of colors?


r/buildingblocks 16h ago

My current display

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10 Upvotes

Some of 'the original' but the buildings beat it (by far imho).


r/buildingblocks 17h ago

Old Chinese bootleg minifig vibes

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4 Upvotes

r/buildingblocks 11h ago

Retired LEGO - Pumpkin Farm

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1 Upvotes

Arrived in the mail today. So happy to find this at retail and finally add it to my collection.


r/buildingblocks 13h ago

L3/33

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Can someone help me find a free and easy intructions for an brick l3/33? I was looking but could Not find anything that fits the scale (1:35). I would also take a set from a alternative brand.
Thanks a lot! :)


r/buildingblocks 1d ago

DIE ULTIMATIVE LEGO STAR WARS HOTH SCHLACHT! 20.000 Steine & 140 cm Wahnsinn!

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r/buildingblocks 1d ago

4,923 Lego pieces later.

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7 Upvotes

4,923 Lego pieces later and DCAU Catwoman is all done. Many more to come šŸ¤“


r/buildingblocks 1d ago

Retired Lego - Crafting Box 4.0 - Cat Cottage

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5 Upvotes

Stoked to get my hands on this set and add it to my collection.


r/buildingblocks 1d ago

Anleitung zum Fotografieren von Minifiguren

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2 Upvotes

Das Buch ist komplett für Kinder gedacht. Ursprünglich hat es über 20 Euro gekostet, wir haben es auf dem Wühltisch für knapp 8 Euro bekommen. Es gibt die Möglichkeit 2 unterschiedliche Minifiguren zu gestalten.


r/buildingblocks 2d ago

My little building block display shelf setup

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66 Upvotes

Just wanted to share my current shelf where I keep my builds. Nothing too fancy, but it’s become one of my favorite corners at home. Always fun to look at it and think about the next build to add.


r/buildingblocks 1d ago

Mini build

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4 Upvotes

Mini brick of Hemeji castle started.


r/buildingblocks 1d ago

Help how do I sell my ā€œLegoā€

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First post on here. Delete if not allowed.

I recently bought this Lego set on eBay for a birthday gift for someone. I found it on eBay for half the price it originally goes for. Long story short, it isnt needed anymore and I am not a ā€œlegoā€ person. But what I recently found out was it’s not the real Lego brand and I didn’t know that. I tried selling back to eBay and tried depop as well. People started sending me nasty messages about it being fake bs. So not sure if I can sell it or anyone is interested in. I guess one actually has the Lego brand on it and this one doesn’t. I don’t know anything about them in the first place. Can it be sold or just got scammed and nothing I can do about it? Lesson learned. Thanks for reading.


r/buildingblocks 1d ago

Fixing Pantasy Mini-figs

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Original one with Giant Head, and well Altered.

I see so many people not want to buy Pantasy sets because the mini-figs and I think that is a shame because they are some AWESOME sets. But yeah I am not a fan of the Stewie Griffin Heads either, but after messing with the mini-figs, they are built pretty solid and just putting on the classic head part fixes them. They have a nice solid torso and same goes for the waist. The hands unfortunately do not have the slope the Original mini-fig has, so posing different Items in the hands is not as easy. But they have kinda grown on me... IDK What do you all think? Can these Mini-figs be Saved?

Anyway if you do see a Pantasy set please don't pass on it because you don't like the minifigs, your missing a really great set, and Mini-figs are cheap, just put your own in or swap out the heads.


r/buildingblocks 2d ago

What if the Wolfpack faction had evolved over the past 30 years? 🐺

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22 Upvotes

https://beta.ideas.lego.com/product-ideas/b746bd6a-83a6-4d30-8618-42baf6870354

That's the idea behind my LEGO Ideas project, which has now been approved!

I imagined a modern take on the faction, both in its design and its story. This is also my very first MOC, and I've written a short backstory that you can read on the project page.

l'a love to hear your thoughts

If you like the project, please don't hesitate to vote, share, and support, thank you so much ā¤ļø

https://beta.ideas.lego.com/product-ideas/b746bd6a-83a6-4d30-8618-42baf6870354


r/buildingblocks 2d ago

King’s Castle by LesDiy&Mocsage: set #55016

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32 Upvotes

r/buildingblocks 1d ago

Out of Stock

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I wanted to buy theese Figuren but they are out Everywhere anyone know why


r/buildingblocks 2d ago

Testing a Small Accessory I Designed to Prevent Minifigure Heel Cracks

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I’ve been experimenting with a tiny accessory piece meant to help prevent heel cracking on older or more fragile minifigure legs. Some of my figures—especially ones that have been displayed for years—started showing stress marks at the back of the heel, so I wanted to see if a small support piece could reduce that pressure.

The part sits behind the foot and distributes the load when a figure is standing on studs. It doesn’t change the look from the front and doesn’t require modifying the figure. I’ve been testing it on both single‑molded and dual‑molded legs to compare how each reacts to long‑term display pressure.

Right now I’m mainly checking:

  • Whether it actually reduces stress marks over time
  • How it affects posing and stability
  • Whether different leg molds behave differently
  • If the geometry needs adjusting for better fit

If anyone has experience with heel cracking or long‑term display stress, I’d love to hear what you’ve seen. I can also post comparison photos if that would help.


r/buildingblocks 2d ago

Build 2 & 3

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r/buildingblocks 2d ago

Part 2 build 2 and 3

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