Tom Alphin

[Tom Alphin @tomalphin]

I am excited to share my review of #LEGO42146 Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000. It's the largest and most expensive LEGO Technic set, but it offers a surprisingly poor value overall.

LINK TO REVIEW: https://t.co/c4W7rM91LI

It's a cool set besides the cost, so look for a sale?

[Tom Alphin @tomalphin]

I'm excited to celebrate roughly the halfway point of LEGO Masters USA, Season 3 with my interviews with the contestants. Lots of great personal photos of their LEGO storage solutions, favorite MOCs and more.
LINK: https://t.co/Fb5wsFBHaB

[Tom Alphin @tomalphin]

@JKHimpe @justinramsden Every outfit Justin wears is more amazing than the previous one. The classic colors are perfect for the anniversary- themed event!

[Tom Alphin @tomalphin]

@GeorgeGilliatt @LEGO_Group Looks gorgeous! I hope that I can get my hands on a copy to review at my https://t.co/La3NcRfJ4q website 🤩 (Also looks like a fantastic upgrade to the campus for employees to enjoy too!)

[Tom Alphin @tomalphin]

Today is a great day to organize your LEGO Collection — Introducing LEGO Brick Labels v38! This update adds 78 new labels for a total of 1568 unique parts.

Learn more and download at https://t.co/KGfiAfOjAO

[Tom Alphin @tomalphin]

We chatted with the designers of next year's LEGO Modular building — the Boutique Hotel. We even got some exclusive images of early drafts of the building (including one with a tiny alleyway).

Check it out at: https://t.co/Y9rNTrTMrp

[Tom Alphin @tomalphin]

That was fun... I purchased some of the oversized LEGO products in the LEGO×Target collection, then geeked out on the scale of each piece — they ranged from a 3:1 ratio for a minifig-shaped cookie cutter to a 12:1 ratio for a giant Walkie Talkie. Cool!

https://t.co/UmMd8CnT6T

[Tom Alphin @tomalphin]

The latest LEGO Architecture Skyline set revisits the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore (the most expensive set in the series) — the new version of the building has a weird kink and is surrounded by other landmarks from the city.

Read the review at:
https://t.co/q5jNAGRtrh

[Tom Alphin @tomalphin]

Results are in — three 2021 LEGO Advent calendars are great, one is OK, and one disappoints.

See which ones in our review: https://t.co/GDnvpETvA5

P.S. We've gone out of our way to share only minimal spoilers, with photos of just 6 of the 24 models in each set.

[Tom Alphin @tomalphin]

Still trying to wrap your head around how to add motion to your model using the LEGO Powered Up parts? I just updated my guide to include new parts released in 2021.

LINK: https://t.co/OoXHeixrMQ

[Tom Alphin @tomalphin]

@alliventuring I switched from decimal numbering system recently (ex: 3.7) to 2-digit numbering system (ex: 37), but there really have been 27 updates over the past 7.5 years!

[Tom Alphin @tomalphin]

Want nearly 1500 labels for every common LEGO part? I've updated my LEGO Brick Labels collection with 76 new labels—including 15 brand new parts for 2021!

Learn more and download at: https://t.co/gNaG97R5vd

[Tom Alphin @tomalphin]

@tykeltner Cyclist looks 👍

[Tom Alphin @tomalphin]

Stephani, thanks for organizing this awesome interview with #EkowNimako about his creative process, and why he builds using only black LEGO bricks. I'm also excited that we were able to share this story on #juneteenth!

[Athena Persephoni @blackathenapm]

Happy #juneteenth! The Brick Architect has a interview with #lego artist Ekow Nimako, who makes #afrofuturist landscapes in all-black bricks.  #afrofuturism #blackwriters @tomalphin #blerdlife #afrogeek #blackcanadians #canada
https://t.co/mgpbNPvhpf

[Tom Alphin @tomalphin]

It's rare that a LEGO set deserves my highest 5/5 (Must Have) rating...

Here's a closer look at my favorite new (upcoming) set: https://t.co/PQllOOdoLZ

[Tom Alphin @tomalphin]

I gave the brand new LEGO World Map an in-depth review! The completed set is pretty disappointing, but the value (price-per-part) is exceptional.

Learn more at https://t.co/7GumgEU6xE

[Tom Alphin @tomalphin]

I've never really watched the classic 90's Friends sitcom.

Thankfully, my wife is an expert, so I recruited her to write a review of the upcoming set! She highlighted many of easter eggs packed into the set—Check it out at: https://t.co/hzmGrlFzqJ

[Tom Alphin @tomalphin]

78 new Labels! — LEGO Brick Labels is the only way to organize a Large (or growing) LEGO Collection!

You will find labels for nearly 1500 of the most common unique LEGO Parts. (It's also a convenient guide when sorting or building!)

Download: https://t.co/KGfiAfOjAO

[Tom Alphin @tomalphin]

Learn how LEGO ensures high quality products using these rare, but official LEGO Test Implements. https://t.co/Uw3jdnBtxK

(Lots of photos and precise measurements of these rare parts!)

[Tom Alphin @tomalphin]

@justinramsden I do!