BUGS Member Spotlight: Tristen‘s Tranquil Japanese-Themed Garden This impressive LEGO creation captures the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese garden, centred around a striking red torii gate and a large dark-tiled temple-style structure. What immediately stands out is the density and layering of the landscaping—the builder has used a huge variety of green elements, flowers and foliage to create a very natural, almost overgrown appearance. From a building-technique perspective, the vegetation is particularly effective. Instead of relying on simple clusters of identical pieces, different leaf, flower and plant elements are layered at various heights and angles. The pink and white blossoms create excellent contrast against the predominantly green landscape, while the…
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My Own Creation (MOC): Rebuilding a Lost Haw Par Villa
BUGS Member Spotlight: Eugene Tan‘s lost pieces of Singapore’s iconic Haw Par Villa Haw Par Villa is one of Singapore’s most distinctive cultural landmarks, known for its colourful statues, Chinese mythology and the famous Ten Courts of Hell. But the park we see today is very different from the Haw Par Villa of the past. A unique LEGO model offers a glimpse into that lost history, recreating three prominent features that have disappeared over time: the original mountain landscape, the main villa and the Crab Lady pool. The model was created through a collaboration between Studio Lapis, architectural conservationist, Jerome Ng (Paper Artist) and BUGS member Eugene Tan. From Singapore…
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BUGS Is Live On LEGO Fan CoLab!
BUGS is excited to announce that Bricks User Group Singapore has successfully migrated to the brand-new LEGO® Fan CoLab platform! Welcome to LEGO Fan CoLab The LEGO Fan CoLab is a new online platform designed to bring together the wider LEGO fan community. It provides a central place where LEGO fan communities, fan creators and fan events can be discovered and celebrated. It is a dedicated space to showcase who they are and what they do, while also opening up new opportunities to connect with the wider LEGO fan community. For BUGS, this transition is more than a platform change. It is an opportunity to showcase our community, strengthen our…
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A New Chapter for BUGS – Help Shape Our New Look!
Over the years, Bricks User Group Singapore (BUGS) has grown from a small group of passionate LEGO® fans into a thriving Recognised LEGO User Group (RLUG). Together, we’ve built incredible displays, participated in countless events, made lifelong friendships, and shared our love for LEGO with the community. As we look ahead to the future, we feel that it’s time for a new chapter. We’re excited to begin the journey of rebranding BUGS. This isn’t about changing who we are—it’s about refreshing how we present ourselves. A new look symbolizes a fresh start, reflects how far we’ve come as a community, and gives us an identity that we can proudly wear…
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More Than Just Bricks: Celebrating Over a Decade of BUGS and the LEGO Community
The BUGS Journey Since being officially recognised as a Recognized LEGO User Group (RLUG) in 2014, Bricks User Group Singapore (BUGS) has grown into one of Singapore’s most active and passionate LEGO communities. What began as a small group of Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs) sharing a common hobby has evolved into a vibrant community dedicated to inspiring creativity, building friendships, and bringing the joy of LEGO to people of all ages. Over the years, BUGS members have poured countless hours into organising, participating in, and supporting a wide variety of LEGO events across Singapore. Many of these events have become annual highlights that both our members and the public…
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My Own Creation (MOC): M. A. S. K. (Mobile Assault Strike Kommand)
BUGS Member Spotlight: NickGreat’s Incredible LEGO M.A.S.K. Collection For most LEGO builders, recreating a single vehicle from a favourite childhood theme would be an impressive achievement. For Nicholas Sim, better known online as “NickGreat”, it became a mission to recreate an entire fleet. A lifelong fan of the classic 1980s M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) cartoon and toy line, Nicholas began designing LEGO versions of the iconic transforming vehicles in 2022. Since then, he has steadily expanded his collection, faithfully recreating the vehicles that appeared in the original animated series. His work has even been featured within the M.A.S.K. fan community, where his transforming vehicles and custom minifigures have earned…
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My Own Creation (MOC): Lockheed AC-130
BUGS Member Spotlight: Tristen’s Mighty Lockheed AC-130 The AC-130 was first introduced in 1967 during the Vietnam War. Originally converted from the C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, it was transformed into one of the world’s most formidable airborne gunships. Remarkably, it has remained in active service for nearly 60 years. Trist’s fascination with the AC-130 began in childhood after seeing one in real life. Ever since that moment, it has remained one of his favourite aircraft and the inspiration behind this project. He spent three months designing and developing this MOC in BrickLink Studio, continuously refining the model based on feedback from fellow members of the Singapore LEGO User Group (BUGS).…
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My Own Creation (MOC): Lockheed SR-71 “Blackbird”
BUGS Member Spotlight: Tristen‘s Stealthy Lockheed SR-71 “Blackbird” When he’s not serving National Service, BUGS member Tristen is busy building military-inspired LEGO creations! A self-confessed military buff, Tristen spent an impressive two months taking this project from concept to completion. Countless hours of planning, redesigning, and fine-tuning went into every detail of the build, resulting in a creation that he’s incredibly proud of. We’re always amazed by the dedication our members put into their MOCs, and this is no exception. Great work, Trist—we can’t wait to see what’s rolling off your LEGO production line next! “SR-71 Blackbird MOC Inspired by the iconic Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird and its appearance as Jetfire…
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Bringing The Spark Back into Our Lives, Brick by Brick
The day COVID-19 appeared, it signaled the beginning of an unavoidable disruption in our daily lives. Air travel halted, lock downs imposed, shops closed for good and many scheduled events canceled. One year on, although the pandemic still rages furiously, LEGO fans around the world are rallying together to show their mettle in these difficult times. Today, we cast the spotlight on BULAT – Brunei Usergroup Lego and Technic from our neighbouring country, Brunei. For the month of March, they are up and about, busy with not one but two display events at their local shopping malls. The first event is held at Bebeland Kiulap, from 8th March to 14th…
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Lord Vader Inspection
Darth Vader: “I see someone mopped the floor”. Star Wars dioramas always ignite a spark in me whenever I see them. They are so iconic and full of possibilities. Now, If I can just find my band of bounty hunter minifigs…
