Guides

Christmas Building Block Decorations: Brick-Bui...

How to choose, display, gift and store brick-built Christmas decorations, with a 1,194-piece wreath and a scooter model as examples. Compatible sets, not official LEGO products.

Microfighter-Style Mini Ships: A Buyer's Guide ...

Small starfighter-style sets take little shelf space and finish quickly. This guide explains what to expect from compatible mini ships and how to choose between them.

Clone Wars-Style Building Sets: Compatible Alte...

Looking for Clone Wars sets without the official price tag? Here is how compatible alternatives differ from official sets and what to verify on a listing before you order.

BrickHeadz-Style Figure Sets: A Beginner's Guid...

Blocky, big-headed figures are a popular small-set category. Here is how BrickHeadz-style figures work, how to choose between them and how to start a collection.

Scooby-Doo-Style Mystery Building Sets: What to...

Mystery vans, haunted houses and spooky scenes make a fun building theme. Here is how to shop for Scooby-Doo-style sets and what to verify first.

Police Station and Patrol Vehicle Building Sets...

Police stations, patrol cars and chase scenes are staples of city building. Here is how to choose between them and what to check before you buy a compatible set.