Enter the characters you see below Sorry, we just need to make sure you're not a robot. For best results, please make sure your browser is accepting cookies. Type the characters you see in this image: What happened to DESIGN byME? The original Design byMe vision was for a unique customization service, where consumers could design whatever they imagined on their computer, and buy the real model in their own LEGO box. Design byMe attracted several million people each year to build a huge range of amazing creations using the LEGO Digital Designer (LDD) software. Despite this success, the overall Design byMe experience has struggled to live up to the quality standards for a LEGO service. As a result, the LEGO® Design byME service was closed in January 2012. Where did my models go? You can still design what you want with LEGO Digital Designer and upload models into a public gallery on the new LEGO Digital Designer website. All of your old existing models have been transferred the new LDD gallery .
You will also be able to generate building instructions from LEGO Digital Designer to build your models. What about other Custom products? This is not the end of customization for the LEGO Group, but a revision. We believe in the future of customization, but the service we offer has to be right for our consumers. If you wish to buy bricks separately, you can use our Pick a Brick service. The LEGO Design byME and the LEGO Factory team would like to thank you all for six great years of custom building! Please contact our consumer service department if you have any additional questions.Yard sales and thrift stores can be very hit-and-miss. When you find them you can get great bargains, but most of the time it’s not fruitful unless you have other reasons to shop there. When I built my Pokemon sculptures, I was able to do that using a bulk brick tub that lego was selling at the time (set #3033). I bought about 20 of those at $20 each and still ran out of certain parts – that’s why Squirtle’s tail was so small.
Sadly, that tub was discontinued a few years ago and the bulk tubs that are available more recently haven’t had nearly as good of an assortment or as good of a price per brick. Probably the easiest way to get cheap parts is to shop on BrickLink. It’s an online shopping mall just for LEGO. Sellers buy sets in bulk (generally when they have clearance sales at retail stores) and sort the parts, putting the individual pieces on their stores. Then you can go in and order any part in quantity. It’s an awkward site to use, but I think the best way is to start at the Catalog tab, find the part you want in the color you want, and then find a store that has them in sufficient quantity. (Disclaimer: I have my own BrickLink store.) There’s also bulk brick available from LEGO; usually they’re a lot more expensive that way but once in a while you can find some real bargains. Look for the “Pick-A-Brick” in the LEGO Shop-At-Home Store and if you have a LEGO store in your nearby mall, they have an in-person pick-a-brick wall where you can fill up a plastic cup with LEGO parts for a set price.
And of course don’t forget about buying sets on sale. Check for sales at LEGO Shop-At-Home (and try their phone number too, as they have weekly phone-only sales as well). If you know any other good ways to find bulk LEGO at economical prices, please post it here as a comment…. Shop for LEGO on AmazonI have prepared these resources to help readers of The LEGO Architect build all 12 models in the book using the provided instructions. Most LEGO enthusiasts will need to supplement their collection, since architecture models sometimes require a lot of the same relatively rare part. You can always purchase those LEGO sets which include the parts you want, but you will end up spending a lot of money and getting a lot of parts that you don’t really need. This is why most LEGO enthusiasts buy the specific parts that they want through online stores. BrickLink has the largest selection of LEGO parts, although you might find what you want for better prices from BrickOwl, or eBay.
If you already own the LEGO Architecture Studio set, you can make many of the models featured in the book with only minor part substitutions. If you want to build every model in the book using the same parts indicated in the instructions, you will need the following 252 additional bricks. Most of these are common inexpensive bricks which are a useful addition to the Architecture Studio set. The list also includes the parts needed to build bonus downloadable instructions for a tiny Neoclassical Monument. These parts cost under 25$ + shipping as of October 2015. The cheapest way to purchase these parts is to order them on Bricklink using the following instructions: The LEGO Architect includes instructions to build 12 LEGO models in 7 different architectural styles. You can build every model in the book using just the following 909 LEGO Bricks… The following article highlights some more great bricks for building LEGO architecture which aren’t included in the otherwise excellent LEGO Architecture Studio set:
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Batman Classic TV Series Batcave 76052 The Batmobile has a dual cockpit with the iconic Batphone, 2 stud shooters, an opening trunk, dual exhaust pipes and stickersThe Batcopter has an opening cockpit for a minifigure, batwings with 2 flick missiles, spinning rotors and a spinning propellerThe Batcycle has a driver's seat for Batman, translucent headlight element and a sidecar for RobinThe Joker’s chemistry setBatcave assembled dimensions: 20Lx56Wx46HcmBatmobile assembled dimensions: 21Lx19Wx6HcmBatcopter assembled dimensions: 22Lx19Wx7HcmBatcycle assembled dimensions: 8Lx4Wx4HcmContains: Batman, Robin, Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, Alfred Pennyworth, The Joker, Catwoman, The Riddler and The Penguin minifigures, Batman's 3 Batarangs, rope, grappling hook, handcuffs, Joker's TNT, Catwoman's whip, Riddler's TNT, Penguin’s umbrellaProduct piece count: 2,526 pieces LEGO The Batman Movie Batcave Break-In 70909 Accessory Contents: Batman's cap, utility belt, breathing device, flippers, microphone and gold-colored cowl, The Penguin's fur-style collar, umbrella and top hat, and Bruce Wayne’s glassProduct Piece Count: 1047 PiecesBatcave Assembled Dimensions: 20L x 40W x 21H cmBatboat Assembled Dimensions: 20L x 12W x 6H cmDuckmobile Assembled Dimensions: 12L x 10W x 9H cmContents: Batman, The Penguin, Bruce Wayne and Alfred Pennyworth
, 2 Hench-Penguin figures, Batman's two Batarangs and the Hench-Penguins' buzzsaws LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS 42056 Discover the iconic Porsche 911 GT3 RS!Build the LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS, featuring highly detailed bodywork, rims, brake calipers, cockpit and flat 6 engine, plus opening doors, hood and rear lidIncludes a special full-color collector's book including the history of LEGO Technic and Porsche GT cars, plus comprehensive building instructionsOpen the doors to access the detailed cockpitLift the rear lid to access the detailed flat 6 engine with moving pistonsIncludes a collection of authentic stickersSuitable for ages 16+Porsche 911 GT3 RS measures over 6” (17cm) high, 22” (57cm) long and 9” (25cm) wide LEGO Star Wars Ewok Village 10236 16 minifigures with weapons: Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, 2 Rebel soldiers, 5 Ewoks (including Wicket, Teebo, Chief Chirpa and Logray), 2 Scout Troopers and 2 StormtroopersPacked with cool functions, including a tree-trunk hideout, secret Lightsaber stash, spider web, net traps, slide, catapults and an elevating throneSuits ages 12 +
LEGO Star Wars Slave I 75060 Features a rotating cockpit and wings, opening side hatches with hidden guns and missiles, 2 rotating dual shooters, cargo hold and a display stand with data sheetIncludes 4 minifigures with weapons: Boba Fett, Bespin Guard, Stormtrooper and Han SoloWeapons include special blaster pistol for Boba Fett, blaster pistol for Bespin Guard and a blaster rifle for the StormtrooperRotate the cockpit and wings for flight and landing modePlace carbonite-imprisoned Han Solo in the cargo holdOpen the side hatches to unleash missiles from the hidden gunShowcase the huge Slave I in upright flight on the display standAssembled dimensions: 45 L X 37W X 20H cm LEGO The Batman Movie Penguin Arctic Roller 70911 The Arctic Roller has a minifigure cockpit with removable roof, six wheels with rubber tyres and golden-colored trims, dual spring-loaded shooter, an opening trunk with penguin mini escape pod, fish missile details on either side of the carPress the button on the hood to fire the spring-loaded shootersThe penguin mini escape pod has an open minifigure cockpit, steering wheel element and penguin detailsProduct Piece Count
: 305 piecesArctic Roller Assembled Dimensions: 22L x 7W x 7H cmContents: Batman and The Penguin min figures, Batman’s cape and new-for-spring-2017 molded utility belt, and the Penguin’s collar, top hat and umbrella LEGO The Simpsons Kwik-E-Mart 71016 Includes: kwik E Mart, 6 mini figures and Chief Wiggum’s police carFeatures opening rear walls, a removable roof with secret vegetable garden, Kwik-E-Mart signage, light-blue walls, dusty blue floors, turquoise welcome mat, shelves, refrigerated cases, counter, Buzz Cola soda fountain and juice dispensersCounter features a cash register, magazine and card display, lottery machine, hot dog oven, donut display and a Squishee dispenser with 2 SquisheesRemovable roof features rare, dark-orange bricksLift off the roof and open out the rear walls for easy accessStock up with overpriced convenience goodsDiscover frozen Jasper!Kwik-E-Mart dimensions: 27L X 38W X 14H cmPolice car dimensions: 15L X 6W X 6H cm LEGO Star Wars Force Awakens Millennium Falcon 75105
LEGO Star Wars Force Awakens Millennium Falcon includes 6 minifigures with assorted weapons: Rey, Finn, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Tasu Leech and a Kanjiklub Gang Member, plus a BB-8 Astromech DroidLift the hull plates and check out the detailed interiorBecome a make-believe holochess master!Fire the dual spring-loaded shootersHide weapons and other cargo in the secret compartmentPretend to activate the hyperdrive and make a fast getaway!Recreate fantastic scenes from Star Wars: The Force AwakensDetailed interior includes a more detailed hyperdrive, holochess board, secret compartment, extra boxes and cables, and storage for spring-loaded shooter ammoDimensions: 47L X 32W X 14H cmSuitability 9 - 14 Years LEGO Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters 75827 Slide the Ghostbusters heroes down the fire pole into action. Chase the ghosts and secure them in the containment unitTurn the librarian old lady into a scary ghost with the double-sided face and extra wig!Run tests on Louis in the lab to see if he's possessed!
Suspend ghosts around the building's exterior with attachable transparent armsDodge the slime oozing up through cracks in the pavementAccessory Contents: An alarm bell, a fire extinguisher, a computer, a phone, a toolbox, tools, jars of slimes, a magnifying glass, a camera, camera rolls, an arcade game, a toaster with slime, a fridge with frozen pizza, milk and cheese, and much more!Firehouse Headquarters doors can open to fit the 21108 LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 inside! Firehouse Headquarters Assembled Dimensions: 38L x 25W x 36H cm Firehouse Headquarters with walls opened out Assembled Dimensions: 38L x 46W x 36H cmProduct Piece Count: 4634Contents: Peter Venkman, Raymond Stantz, Egon Spengler, Winston Zeddemore, Janine Melnitz, Dana Barrett, Louis Tully, Zombie Driver, a Library Ghost, a Slimer, a Pink Ghost and a Blue Ghost mini figures LEGO The Batman Movie The Batmobile 70905 The Batmobile has a two-minifigure cockpit with roof pop-off function, big multidirectional wheels with rubber tyres, two stud shooters and posable bat wingsAdjust the wheels for three different modes race mode, monster truck mode and parallel-parking modeProduct Piece Count: 581 pieces Batmobile Assembled Dimensions: 29L x 15W x 10H cmContents: Batman, Robin, Man-Bat and the Kabuki Twins mini figures, Batman and Robin’s capes
, molded utility belt, Batman's Batarang, Robin's Batman Merch gun, Man-Bat's dynamite and the Kabuki Twins' claws (two each) LEGO Star Wars Death Star 75159 Contains a superlaser control room, Imperial conference chamber, hangar bay with moving launch rack and detachable TIE Advanced with space for Lord Vader inside, Emperor Palpatine’s throne roomContains a Droid maintenance room, detention block, trash compactor, tractor beam, cargo area, turbo laser with spring-loaded shooters and seats for the 2 Death Star gunners, and 2 movable turbo laser towersWeapon Contents: 3 Lightsabers, 4 blasters, 3 blaster pistols, 4 blaster rifles, 2 force pikes, 2 Force Lightning elements and a bowcasterProduct Piece Count: 4016 piecesAssembled Dimensions: 42W x 41H cmContents: 23 minifigures LEGO Friends Amusement Park Roller Coaster 41130 Combine with the 41127 Amusement Park Arcade, 41128 Amusement Park Space Ride and 41129 Amusement Park Hot Dog Van to create the Heartlake Amusement Park.