Little Coloured Bricks

Let’s first discuss the issue about the big, gray wall. You probably have built one already because 1.) you are building a fortress for your castle 2.) it looks imposing 3.) it protects your castle from invading troops. We have to admit however that building such a Lego creation can be boring but hey, if you do not use the same brick color, you will be able to build a rather artistic and realistic wall.

Here are a few examples:

This is a fine example of a mottled brick wall. Yes this is a castle but take a look at the bricks, they do not have the same shade right?

You can mix a few bricks together to create this effect. If you want to have a gray wall however, you can still get different shades of gray. Here is one thing to remember, old bricks turn yellow as they age so you can put a few yellows in the mix as well. Sounds good? Now let’s move on to castle building.

Once you are done with your wall, you can now concentrate on the castle itself. What good is a wall if it is not protecting anything, right? While building your castle, you notice that corners look real odd if they do not have color variations. According to experts in Lego castle-making, a variation of colors at the corners of your castle can create a real cool effect. Take this castle from classic-castle.com as an example.

Another tip from the masters is shape variation. Try to give your castle a distinctive shape and do not stick to making a rectangular one because it would look pretty boring if you do so. Think Lego Coliseum.

A little inspiration will go a long way too. Take a look at the beautiful castles in Europe and pattern your creation to these castles.

To any Lego enthusiast, becoming a Lego Master Builder might as well be the pinnacle of one’s life. To be awarded such an honor would be like winning the Nobel Peace Price for Lego building. As Lego turned from a plaything, to hobby, to art, to passion, getting recognition and becoming a legitimate authority in Lego art is one of the most sought after prize in the Lego world.

Since the conception of the idea of a toy with an element of endlessness to it, Lego couldn’t have been a more perfect toy.  But how do you get to become a Lego Master Builder?

First of all, a Lego Master Builder is a person who is recognized by the Lego company as a designer. This means that a master builder is an accredited Lego designer and builder. A Lego Master Builder works on Lego’s theme parks, and the Legolands around the world as a builder. Each workday, he or she spends hours in the park, putting a lot of Lego bricks together to make a section of the park. Here is some good news for Lego enthusiasts, Lego is actually looking for more builders for their theme parks. To become a Lego Master Builder, a few requirements must be met. Aside from the mandatory age requirement of at least 18 years, an aspiring Master Builder must have an extensive experience in making Lego models. A background in model making is preferred. An applicant for a Master Builder position must also be able to read sketches and model drawings along with reading instructions in English. A basic knowledge in Lego elements is also a must. If you want to become a Lego Master  Builder, you would need to follow a supervisor’s instructions and must be able to make quick and effective decisions if something goes wrong. Finally, a Master Builder for the Lego Group must have an eye for detail.

Thinking of building something out of your Lego bricks? Let your imagination run wild by building whatever it is that you wanted to build. Whether you want to build a castle or a house or maybe a shopping mall, you can build it with Lego as long as you have all the bricks required for the size of your building. If you have thousands upon thousands of bricks you have collected since you were a kid, then you will not have any problem with the materials.

You can build anything with Lego, if you want to build a Lego house for example you can always take a look at instructions online or look for blueprints from the Lego website. You can also build a Lego Town for your minifigs. A fun and exciting project for you and your whole family, building a Lego Town will not only exercise your brain power but will also improve your imagination even if you are already over 50! Lego is a timeless toy anyway so age does not really matter. In your Lego town, you can build a Lego hospital building, some Lego ambulance, an emergency room with all the beds and equipment needed and you can even customized your Lego minifigs and make them into nurses, doctors, and paramedics. You can also build a police station for the LPD (Lego Police Department). Making a police car along with the police station is also cool. If you do not know how to make a police car, or any type of car for that matter, you can follow instructions in our How To blogs here at the Little Coloured Bricks.

If you have any suggestions on what to build with those little coloured bricks, you can always send us a comment since through interaction, we will be able to see what kinds of how-to or instruction articles we can write to make your Lego building more fun!

Lego fanatics, enthusiasts, hobbyists, or people who just can’t get over their love for the plastic bricks: get ready to eat your Lego! No, Lego is not going to release edible Lego bricks but you can! Lego cakes have been the staple party food for Lego-loving kid parties. However, if you love the idea of a Lego cake, you don’t have to gate crash  your neighbor’s children’s party. You can make your own Lego cake with your everyday cake ingredients. Betty Crocker’s recipe for the Lego cake is one of the easiest to follow and using ingredients you can find right in your kitchen.

Difficulty: Easy
Things you’ll need:

1 Betty Crocker cake mix,

water,

vegetable oil,

eggs,
2 containers of Betty Crocker Rich and Creamy Vanilla frosting,

yellow, blue, and red food coloring,

a tray,

12 marshmallows, cut crosswise.
Step 1

Following the cake mix instructions, mix it with the water, vegetable oil, and eggs, and pour it into a greased baking pan. Afterwards, put the pan in your preheated oven to make your basic cake.
Step 2

While the cake mix is in the oven, prepare your frosting. This will serve as the Lego cake’s paint. Since the recipe calls for three colors, prepare small bowls for each color that will be made. Prepare a cup of red frosting, 1 cup for yellow, and 2/3 cup of blue. Leave some frosting uncolored for later.
Step 3

Take out the cake mix from the oven, and let it cool. Cut the top to make it flat, and cut the whole thing into thirds. Cut the last third in half to make it square. You now have blocks for your Lego.
Step 4

Frost your blocks with one color per block. To make the ‘pegs’ and attaching them on your cake, take the halved-marshmallows and frost it. Attach them on top of your frosted blocks with toothpicks and making sure it’s the same color as the blocks they are on. Use six for the rectangular pieces, and 4 for the square. Congratulations on your Lego cake!

Police is essential in every city to maintain decorum. Without the police, how can a Lego city function without the Lego police to look after it? The Lego police would need a police station and a few cars to use for their patrol. Making a Lego police car is easy and a fun activity if you have the time for it. Make a Lego police car today to ensure that the whole of your Lego city is safe. Equip your Lego police officers with Lego police cars by following these simple steps.

You must take a look at police vehicles in your county. Taking a look at them is a great source of inspiration in making your Lego police cars. Creating a brand new design for your Lego police car however is even better. Think about it for some time before you start building. Decide on the nature of the car -whether you’d make a truck or a zippy slim one seat car. Normally cops work in pairs so you can make the police cars with two seats. Also, there should be space to ferry arrested people so be sure to make room for the backseat.  Make sure that the Lego police cars you build fit the roads they have to travel on though. Otherwise, these cars  will be useless to your Lego Police Department.

The procedure should be started from building the wheel base. Take a long plate to cover the length of the car and space to put the wheels on it. After putting the wheelbase, put the wheels on it. Now it is time for the bumpers and the lights. Keep the bumper at an optimal height off the ground. Headlights and backlights are required. Since you are making a Lego police car for your city you can install blue lights at the top. Move to the inside of the car. Attach the seats for the cops and add seats for the felons.

Come to work on the outside. Attach the doors and cover off the entire car with the walls leaving no space in between bumpers, doors and any visible area. Finally, come to the painting part of your car. Blue and white are the most common colors for police cars. You can choose a different colored car to patrol your Lego city if you want. Just keep the color the same for the walls. Put in place the windshield and the rear window. Put a flat roof to keep the siren on it. Choose the clothes for your Lego police officers as you wish.