lego

July 10, 2025

1,986-Piece 3D LEGO Poster Celebrates Freddie Mercury at Wembley

When you picture Freddie Mercury, what is he wearing? The Queen legend is perhaps most remembered in his iconic white-and-yellow military-style jacket, posing with his fist in the air on stage. In tribute to that unforgettable moment from Queen’s 1986 Magic tour, LEGO set designer Takesz recreated the scene as a buildable 3D poster. Measuring 65 centimeters (25.6 inches) tall and 40 centimeters (15.7 inches)

Read Article

May 22, 2025

Woman Transforms Her NYC Stoop With Vibrant Display of LEGO Flowers

On the Upper East Side in Manhattan, decorating your stoop for special occasions has become a bit of a neighborhood tradition. But on Mother’s Day this year, one home stood out from the rest with a display unlike any other. With the help of her kids, travel blogger and creator Kristi Hemric transformed her stoop into a stunning showcase of vibrant flowers. These eye-catching blooms, however, aren’t real—they’re all meticulously built from LEGO bricks.

Read Article

May 9, 2025

LEGO Announces Keith Haring Set Celebrating the Pop Artist’s Iconic Dancing Figures

Keith Haring’s 1987 piece Untitled (Dance) stands as a vibrant symbol of the Neo-Expressionist and Pop Art movements. Featuring five dynamic, dancing figures, the artwork captures the energy of New York’s 1970s and ’80s club scene. Over the years, these bold, joyful icons have leapt off gallery walls and onto everything from posters to t-shirts. Now, they’re taking on a new form, reimagined as a colorful LEGO set.

Read Article

April 15, 2025

This LEGO Kaleidoscope Lets You Actually View Psychedelic Patterns

LEGO bricks are typically used for building miniature structures, but a new project in the LEGO Ideas platform sees a particular new use with some of the colorful blocks. Designer Milan Sekiz, an experienced LEGO builder, created the KaLEGOidoscope, a functioning kaleidoscope made entirely of LEGO bricks—from its rainbow body to the translucent pieces that create a myriad of patterns within.

Read Article

My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.