Welcome to Bricks vs Blocks — a space where creativity, nostalgia, and imagination come together through the world of LEGO®.
Like many lifelong fans, I grew up surrounded by LEGO bricks — though not in abundance. Growing up overseas, LEGO sets were rare and often difficult to find. The few sets I owned became treasures, and with no access to extra pieces or online building instructions, I had to rely entirely on my imagination.
I used to spend hours flipping through LEGO catalogs, staring at the pictures of sets I couldn’t get — trying to reverse-engineer how they were built just by studying the images. With only a handful of mismatched pieces, I’d experiment until I could recreate castles, cars, and spaceships that looked “close enough” to the real thing.
Looking back, I realize those moments trained my brain to think like an engineer and problem solver. That same mindset — breaking things down, understanding how they fit together, and rebuilding them in new ways — became the foundation for my career in software development, where I often need to reverse-engineer how programs work and reconstruct them from the ground up.
It was pure creativity — born out of limitation — and it shaped the way I see LEGO to this day.
Years later, after the birth of my daughter, I rediscovered that same magic. Watching her curiosity and joy while snapping pieces together reminded me exactly why I loved LEGO in the first place. What started as a few shared builds became a full-blown passion project — and ultimately evolved into Bricks vs Blocks: a place to celebrate creativity, rediscovery, and the joy of building without boundaries.
Our Mission
At Bricks vs Blocks, the mission is simple:
Help LEGO fans of all ages make smarter, more inspired choices about what to build next — and rediscover the creativity that started it all.
We do this through:
- Hands-on and research-based reviews of both new and classic LEGO sets
- Collector insights into build quality, value, and design
- Comparison guides to help you choose between equally awesome sets
- Affiliate product links to trusted retailers like LEGO and Amazon
Every post blends enthusiasm, personal experience, and useful insights — written by someone who’s been imagining, improvising, and building since childhood.
What You’ll Find Here
- Set Reviews – Honest looks at LEGO sets across themes like Icons, Technic, Star Wars, and Ideas
- Set Comparisons – Side-by-side looks to help you pick your next build
- Buying Guides & Deals – How to get the best sets and save a little in the process
- LEGO News & Retiring Sets – Updates for collectors and casual builders alike
Whether you’re rebuilding childhood favorites or discovering LEGO through your kids, Bricks vs Blocks is your hub for creativity and connection.
Our Approach
Bricks vs Blocks is built on authenticity.
Some reviews come from sets I’ve personally built (often alongside my daughter), while others are based on research and feedback from builders across the LEGO community.
Affiliate links help support the site’s operation, but every recommendation is made because I genuinely think it’s worth your time, money, and imagination.
We follow all FTC affiliate guidelines, so every affiliate relationship is clearly disclosed.
The Story Behind the Name
Why Bricks vs Blocks?
Because LEGO isn’t just about the bricks — it’s about imagination and reinvention. The name represents the contrast between the bricks I grew up with — limited, reused, and cherished — and the blocks we build with today — modern, colorful, and limitless.
It’s a celebration of creativity through constraint and possibility — the same spirit that drives every builder to say, “I bet I can make that with what I’ve got.”
A Quick Thank You
Running Bricks vs Blocks is a labor of love — built on weekend projects, late-night builds, and the joy of sharing LEGO moments with my daughter.
When you share a post, leave a comment, or click an affiliate link, you help keep this creative journey going.
Thank you for being part of it — and for keeping the spirit of imagination alive, one brick (or block) at a time.