Month: September 2026

The LEGO Heist Gadget in The Olsen Gang’s 1979 Film

A 1979 Olsen Gang film features a remote-controlled LEGO-built vehicle as part of a heist. Here is the story behind the unusual prop and the role of Henning Bahs.

Should You Keep Empty LEGO Sticker Sheets? A Collector’s Guide

Should you keep the empty paper left after applying LEGO stickers? Here’s when a sticker sheet still matters, when the backing can be discarded, and why collectors should treat the two differently.

Why LEGO’s Switch to Paper Bags Is Taking So Long. 180 Tests and a Global Packaging-Line Overhaul

LEGO tested around 180 paper types and formats before rolling out paper-based inner bags. Here’s why the switch requires factory-by-factory packaging-line conversion and will run through 2027.

Why LEGO Sets Attract Thieves. What Recent Retail-Theft Cases Reveal About the Resale Market

Recent police cases in Poland show a recurring pattern of LEGO retail theft. Here’s why boxed sets can be attractive targets and how the active resale market fits into the picture.

LEGO Still Faces Copyright Claims Over the Queer Eye Jacket After New Court Ruling

LEGO still faces the main copyright claims in the Queer Eye jacket case after a new federal court ruling. The trade dress claim was dismissed, but liability has not yet been decided.

LEGO Is Investing More Than $400 Million in Mexico. Why Monterrey Matters to the Americas Supply Chain

LEGO is investing more than $400 million in Monterrey, Mexico. The expansion is not just about factory space — it is part of a broader regional supply-chain strategy for the Americas.

Bolton Brick Show Debuts Today. A New Local LEGO Fan Event in England

Bolton hosts its first Brick Show today, with Northern Brickworks bringing fan builds, activities, competitions and traders to a new local AFOL event.

Skærbæk Fan Weekend. How a Small Danish Town Became a Global LEGO Fan Gathering

Skærbæk Fan Weekend grew out of LEGO Fan Weekend but is now an independent fan-run event. Here’s how a small Danish town became a meeting point for more than 1,000 AFOLs.

How the BrickLink Designer Program Works. From Fan Design to Limited-Run Set

A step-by-step guide to the BrickLink Designer Program, from Studio submissions and community support to crowdfunding, limited production and ordering through LEGO.com.

The LEGO Foundation Is Not the LEGO Group. Here’s How It Actually Works

The LEGO Foundation is not a department of the LEGO Group. Here’s how its 25% ownership stake, grantmaking model, partners and newer impact investments actually work.