What’s Beyond Your First LEGO® Build?

You’ve just completed your first LEGO® build – so, what’s next? Dive into the wonders of the LEGO world, from finding your next set to displaying your many masterpieces…

Congratulations! You’ve constructed your first-ever LEGO build. Doesn’t it look fantastic? As you take a moment to appreciate the passion and creativity that went into your masterpiece, let’s explore what lies beyond your first build.

Is it a beautiful Botanical bloom to bring color into your home, a stunning piece of LEGO artwork for your wall, or something from a galaxy far, far away in the iconic LEGO Star Wars™ range? Whatever your style, here’s everything you need to know to start your next building adventure. Bricks at the ready…

How to find your next LEGO set

Choosing your next set can be tough with so many incredible LEGO options available (if we do say so ourselves). So, where to begin?

The best way is by browsing our LEGO Adults Welcome categories: Entertainment, Art, Design & Music, Travel & History, Star Wars™, Games, Science & Tech, Nature & Animals and Vehicles. Once you pick a category, you’ll be able to find a build that suits you. Or, get inspired with our roundup of the best LEGO sets for adults.

If you’re a beginner, don’t worry! We have the perfect LEGO sets to get you started. Try the LEGO Creator Retro Camera (31147) with a moving lens or our stylish LEGO Vespa 125 (10298) in a stunning pastel blue. Here are a few more of our favorites:

• LEGO Icons Bouquet of Roses (10328)
• LEGO Icons Tiny Plants (10329)
• LEGO Ideas Typewriter (21327)
• LEGO Hokusai – The Great Wave (31208)
• LEGO Ferrari Daytona SP3 (42143)

We’ve got something to suit every building level and help boost your confidence along the way. You’ll be ready to tackle the grandeur of LEGO The Botanical Garden (21353) in no time!

How to embrace the wonders of the LEGO World

Of course, the joy of LEGO building doesn’t end there. Once you’ve mastered the art of construction, you can embrace and enhance your hobby even further with LEGO Ideas and LEGO Insiders.

What is LEGO® Ideas, we hear you say? Well, LEGO Ideas is for true LEGO fans who want to share their incredible creations, enter building challenges and showcase ideas for potential new sets. Plus, with LEGO Ideas you can vote on fan-designed models that may be brought to life by the LEGO design team.

And how about LEGO® Insiders? LEGO Insiders is a members-only scheme that gives adult builders access to rewards, discounts, and much more. Easy to join and filled with perks – sounds good, right?

There’s a whole digital LEGO world waiting for you. But don’t worry, we can guide you through it…

How to display your masterpieces

If you build it, display it. Show off your creations around your home. Here are some of our favorite ways…

• Dedicate a deep-set shelf or display case to your builds
• Decorate an empty mantelpiece, windowsill or console table
• Enclose your build in a customizable acrylic display case
• Turn a bookshelf into a display shelf
• Pose on plinths to elevate and show off each build
• Mount on the wall as you would artwork

The possibilities are endless! For even more inspiration, check out the BEST retro home decor ideas and how LEGO fans have integrated LEGO bricks into their homes.

How to store and organize your collection

It’s never too late to start organizing your LEGO bricks and sets, making it easy to find each one. If you’re short on display space, consider storing deconstructed sets in storage boxes – and don’t forget to label each one!

Clear boxes are great for visibility, but if you’re feeling creative, color-code your boxes! Store all your Nature & Animals builds in one color and Travel & History in another. You’ll thank yourself later for being that organized…

And don’t forget that the creations you keep on display will need to be dusted and cleaned with a soft brush now and then, so they stay as pristine as the day you built them.

Now you’re well and truly equipped to take on your next breathtaking LEGO project and embrace the creative world of LEGO building. What’s beyond your first build is entirely up to you. The world is your oyster… or should we say, brick?