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MOC Scale Guide: Choosing the Right Ratio for Your Build

2026-09-10Beginner GuideBrickPlan Team
Compare minifigure, 1:48, 1:72 and micro scale for brick MOCs, plus baseplate rules and part-count estimates to size your next build.
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LEGO Technic Guide: Beginner to Advanced Set Picks

2026-09-04Beginner GuideBrickPlan Team
Learn how LEGO Technic works, which sets suit beginners, advanced builders and MOC fans, and how to judge value before buying your first gear-driven model.
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LEGO MOC Tutorial: Build Your Own Custom Brick Model

2026-08-28Beginner GuideBrickPlan Team
A step-by-step LEGO MOC tutorial covering theme choice, part lists, SNOT and interlocking techniques, build order, and how to photograph and share your model.
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How to Read LEGO Building Instructions: A Beginner's Guide

2026-08-16Beginner GuideBrickPlan Team
Learn to read LEGO instructions: how step diagrams work, what bag and part numbers mean, and fixes for the most common beginner mistakes.
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LEGO Mario Blueprint Guide: Build Pipes, Mushrooms & Levels

2026-08-14Beginner GuideBrickPlan Team
Plan a Mario brick scene from the parts up: rounded green pipes, red-and-white mushrooms, printed question blocks and layered platforms with a clear build order.
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