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Swallow Kite MOC: 400-Piece Beginner Brick Build Guide

2026-10-12Beginner GuideBrickPlan Team
Build a swallow kite MOC from about 400 bricks: cross-locked frame, staggered plate skin and three tail streamers, 28 cm wingspan, 120 yuan budget.
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Brachiosaurus MOC Build Guide: 560 Pieces, 2 Hours

2026-10-11Beginner GuideBrickPlan Team
How to build a 560-piece brachiosaurus MOC in about two hours: a technic-axle spine holds the 18 cm neck up, plus a swivelling tail and stance fixes.
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Brick Thatched Hut MOC: 480-Piece Cottage Build Guide

2026-10-11Beginner GuideBrickPlan Team
Build a 480-piece thatched hut MOC on a 16x16 base, 11 cm tall, about 1.5 hours. Step-by-step walls, timber beams and layered straw roof texture.
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How to Pick an Ambulance Brick Set: Beginner Build Guide

2026-10-06Beginner GuideBrickPlan Team
A beginner's guide to ambulance brick sets: how many pieces to buy, which door and light-bar features to check, and how to build from the plans.
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How to Build a Fire Station MOC: Red Street Building Tutorial

2026-10-02Beginner GuideBrickPlan Team
Plan, budget and build a three-storey red fire station MOC: baseplate and walls, fire engine, 119 signage, interior, minifigures and lighting.
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How to Build a Cute LEGO Snail MOC: Step-by-Step Guide

2026-10-02Beginner GuideBrickPlan Team
A beginner-friendly walkthrough for building a small brick snail MOC: parts list, base and body, offset-layer spiral shell, antennae, plus cost and timing answers.
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Bakery MOC Build Guide: Counter, Shelves, and Signage

2026-09-02Beginner GuideBrickPlan Team
Learn how to plan, build, and detail a bakery MOC with a modular footprint, a display counter, tiered shelves, and a recognizable storefront sign.
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