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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Upcoming Event: BUGS Meet-Up September 2026
It’s time for another BUGS Members Meetup! Whether you’ve been busy building your latest MOC, picking up the newest LEGO sets, or simply haven’t caught up with everyone in a while, this is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with fellow members. Join us on Saturday, 5th September, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Playground’s Home Base, Waterloo Centre for an afternoon of LEGO fun, laughter, and great company. Expect games, free giveaways, and of course, plenty of LEGO conversations! We’ll be chatting about the latest releases, reminiscing over classic sets, sharing our latest MOCs, and exchanging ideas and building techniques. It’s also a great chance to discuss some of…
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BUGS Parts Sorting Day 2026
It’s Parts Sorting Day! BUGS Members Roll Up Their Sleeves for an Annual Brick Sorting Marathon For most people, sorting thousands of LEGO elements sounds like a daunting task. For Bricks User Group Singapore (BUGS) members, it’s one of the most anticipated events of the year! On 18 July, members gathered bright and early at Playground’s home base at Waterloo Centre for BUGS’ annual Parts Sorting Gathering, where a massive shipment of LEGO parts was carefully sorted and distributed to members. From tiny 1×1 plates to large specialised elements, every piece had its place—and every member played a part in making the day a success. The excitement was easy to…
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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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BUGS Builders Featured at LEGO Singapore’s First-Ever Shophouse Experience
From 13 March to 5 April, LEGO Singapore brought heritage, creativity, and play together with the launch of its first-ever LEGO Shophouse Experience at Design Orchard. Open daily from 11am to 9pm, the immersive pop-up transformed Level 2 of Design Orchard into a vibrant Singapore-inspired shophouse, featuring Peranakan design elements, interactive activities, themed rooms, and inspiring LEGO displays. Visitors could explore beautifully curated spaces, participate in hands-on building activities, collect stamps to complete a special postcard, and even redeem exclusive LEGO keepsakes. The experience also featured Singapore’s first Peranakan-inspired LEGO brick tile wall and showcased fan-built creations from the local LEGO community. BUGS was honoured to be invited to contribute…
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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…
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BYGGLEK House in Soothing Colours
Looking at this MOC by local builder lego_dna just makes you feel like: “Ahhhhh, wouldn’t it be nice to own such a house like this one day…”. One can only keep on dreaming 😉
