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February 15, 2022

Watch a Little Boy Realize His Drawing Has Been Turned Into a Huggable Plush Doll

Sometimes a unique present can also be oddly familiar. When a little boy named Ben opened a box, he pulled out a stuffed animal that looked unlike anything you could find on the toy store shelves and yet he knew he'd seen somewhere before. “Wait wait wait wait,” he repeated, scurrying down the hallway to his room.

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February 14, 2022

Barbie: The History and Legacy of the World’s Most Famous Doll

There are few toys—and few fictional characters—as iconic as Barbie.

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January 25, 2022

This LEGO Architecture Set Brings the Tokyo Skyline to Your Living Room

Tokyo is one of the largest and most interesting cities in the world.

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November 2, 2021

This 3,955-Piece ‘Home Alone’ LEGO Set Doubles as an Advent Calendar

Do you watch Home Alone every holiday season? The classic Christmas film is well-loved by many, but LEGO Fan Designer Alex Storozhuk is perhaps its biggest fan. He designed an epic Home Alone LEGO set, allowing anyone to build their own miniature McCallister house and recreate iconic moments from the movie. Made from 3,955 pieces, the LEGO Home Alone house is brimming with features that pay homage to the movie franchise.

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October 15, 2021

9,090-Piece Titanic Set Is the Largest LEGO Model Ever Released

In 2020, we introduced you to the 9,036-piece Roman Colosseum LEGO model, the toy brand’s largest set at the time.

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July 9, 2021

LEGO Celebrates 30th Anniversary of ‘Seinfeld’ by Releasing a Set Based on Jerry’s Apartment

American sitcom buffs might know that LEGO recently released a set based on the apartments in F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

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July 7, 2021

Amazing App Uses AI Tech to Scan Your LEGO Piles and Suggest Things You Can Build

Most LEGO aficionados probably have a giant pile of plastic pieces somewhere that they plan to organize “some day.” It’s hard to plan what to build when your LEGO bricks are in a jumble, but thanks to a fan-made app called Brickit, you won’t have to spend hours searching for the right pieces.

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May 22, 2021

15 Architectural Model Kits Perfect for People Who Love Building Things

Did you build a lot of LEGO sets growing up?

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May 13, 2021

LEGO Launches 2,048-Piece ‘Friends’ Set Including Both Apartments

After releasing their Friends 25th anniversary Central Perk set, LEGO has returned with a new product themed after the popular TV...

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March 26, 2021

23 Challenging 3D Puzzles That Are Perfect for People Who Love Brain Teasers

Three-dimensional puzzles make great gifts for people of all ages. Brain teasers can help exercise your mind and keep you sharp. For children, these puzzles can teach lessons about geometry, math, logic, and could even improve motor skills. But no matter why you’re buying one, these types of puzzles are sure to cure your boredom and leave you feeling more clever than when you started.

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