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Simple LEGO Brick Marble Runs

July 25, 2022 by Arts and Bricks 1 comment

A marble LEGO challenge is an excellent STEAM/STEM build for elementary-age children. It teaches engineering skills and fosters creativity. Winning!

Legoland Florida is a perfect getaway for families with kids who love LEGO - better than Disney!

Legoland Florida Review: Our Days In the Park

May 15, 2022 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

For our immediate family, Legoland was a better experience and more fun than Disney! Yes, I truly said that! Here’s why…

Learn more about adult artists and master builders using LEGO bricks as their artistic medium.

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Adult LEGO Artists and LEGO Master Model Builders

November 4, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

Learn more about adult artists and LEGO Master Model Builders using LEGO bricks for their artistic medium.

Choose from favorite LEGO sets for kids in 2021 - kid-reviewed

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Kid-Reviews for the Best LEGO Sets

May 15, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

Explore our favorite LEGO sets for kids ages 5 to 12 available for purchase in 2021. Our kids have built these sets and adamantly recommend them!

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Kid-Review of LEGO Ice Cream Truck, Set 60253

April 11, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 2 comments

A fun summer set, the LEGO City Ice Cream Truck serves up popsicles and ice cream to hungry Minifigures and pets!

Kid review of LEGO set 60267: Safari Off-Roader

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Kid-Review of LEGO City Safari Off-roader, Set 60267

April 3, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

Have a WILD CAT obsessed child? Then this Safari Off-Roader LEGO set is going to be a hit. Learn why in our recent kid-review of this LEGO set.

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Kid-Review of LEGO Friends Heartlake City Play Hair Salon, Set 41391

January 17, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 2 comments

At six-years-old, my daughter loves dolls of all shapes and sizes. This makes the LEGO Friends series a good fit for her age-appropriate creative play.

Sign your child up for LEGO's free kid's magazine: Lego Life

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Did you know LEGO has a FREE magazine for kids?

January 11, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

Start receiving LEGO’s free magazine for kids: LEGO LIFE. It’s kid-approved AWESOME LEGO Fan Mail.

Kid-Review of LEGO Pirate Set - Pirate's Inn

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Kid-Review of LEGO Creator Pirate Ship Pirate Inn, Set 31109

January 2, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

Check out why this 2020 LEGO Pirate’s Inn set earns enthusiastic thumbs ups from our kiddos.

One of 2019's favorite LEGO Sets, four classic space minifigure astronauts make this a must buy!

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Kid-Review of LEGO Benny’s Space Squad, Set 70841

January 2, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

One of 2019’s favorite LEGO Sets, four classic space Minifigure astronauts make this set a must have for creative space play!

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Kid-Review of LEGO Creator Pirate Ship Skull Island, Set 31109

December 26, 2020 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

Read about our experience building Skull Island from the 2020 LEGO Pirate Ship set with kids.

Kid review of iconic LEGO chess set 40174

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Kid-Review of Lego Iconic Chess Game Board, Set 40174

December 13, 2020 by Arts and Bricks 1 comment

Read why we think the Lego Iconic Chess set is destined to be a favorite in your household.

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26 Letters of Thankfulness

November 11, 2020 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

Join us as we spend 26 days with an intentional attitude of gratitude prompted daily with a Lego brick-built letter, from Z to A!

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Dig-O-Matic Lego Vehicle

September 4, 2020 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

Get inspired by this feat of eight-year-old engineering. Most notable for its rollable hinged digger bucket, its playful functionality is created by connecting eight hinged Lego bricks to the bucket.