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Brick Killer Whale MOC Review: 92% Accurate Black-and-White Build

2026-10-10MOC ReviewBrickPlan Team
A detailed review of a 1,860-piece brick killer whale MOC: black-and-white color blocking, streamlined shaping, 92% accuracy, price, build difficulty and flaws.
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SNOT Building Techniques: Sideways Bricks Explained

2026-09-07Building TechniquesBrickPlan Team
Learn SNOT building for brick MOCs: which stud-reversed and SNOT bricks to buy, how to build flat sideways walls, raised lettering and slopes, plus common pitfalls.
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SNOT Building Technique Guide: Studs Not On Top for MOC

2026-08-25Building TechniquesBrickPlan Team
Learn SNOT (Studs Not On Top) building: the parts you need, sideways brick techniques, hinges, turntables, and a step-by-step SNOT wall for your MOC.
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Brick Blueprint Tutorial: Read the Legend, Then Build

2026-08-24MOC TutorialBrickPlan Team
Learn how to read a MOC blueprint: decode legends, arrows and part lists, check quantities, build layer by layer, and modify plans with recolors and swaps.
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8 Advanced MOC Building Techniques, Reviewed

2026-08-21MOC ReviewBrickPlan Team
A hands-on review of eight advanced MOC techniques: SNOT and clips, hinges and ball joints, part mixing, color blocking, modular builds and internal frames.
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MOC Curved Structures: Hinges, Wedges & SNOT Techniques

2026-08-15Beginner GuideBrickPlan Team
Learn how to build smooth curves in LEGO MOCs using hinge bricks, wedge and slope pieces, SNOT sideways building, tire rings and round base techniques.
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SNOT Building Techniques: Complete Guide to Sideways Building

2026-08-09Building TechniquesBrickPlan Team
Learn SNOT (Studs Not On Top) building techniques, from the key conversion parts and part numbers to smooth walls, wings, overhangs and working mechanisms.
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