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BrickNPlate is a place for thoughtful LEGO reviews, analysis, and the occasional deep dive.
I’m an Adult Fan of LEGO (AFOL), a builder, and someone who enjoys thinking carefully about why sets work (or don’t): the build experience, the display value, the design tradeoffs, and sometimes the data behind it all.
This isn’t a news site, and it’s not a posting-on-a-schedule kind of blog. I write when there’s something worth unpacking.
What You’ll Find Here
Most posts fall into a few buckets:
Reviews
Long-form looks at specific LEGO sets — not just whether they’re “good,” but:
- How they build
- How they display
- What kind of builder they’re really for
- Where they shine and where they fall short
Analysis & Data
Sometimes impressions deserve a second look. When that happens, I’ll pull in data — pricing trends, piece counts, theme comparisons — and explore what actually holds up. Some posts include interactive charts or tables so you can explore alongside me.
Essays
Occasionally, I’ll zoom out:
- How LEGO design has changed
- What makes a set age well
- Why certain themes resonate more than others
What This Site Is Not
- Not exhaustive coverage of every release
- Not affiliate-first or hype-driven
- Not optimized for speed or volume
The goal here is clarity, not clicks.
About the Name
BrickNPlate started as a place to build LEGO on stream, talk casually, and enjoy the hobby. This site is a quieter extension of that idea — a place to set finished thoughts on the shelf once they’re complete.
Where to Go Next
If you’re new here, a good place to start is: A recent Review Or a post tagged Analysis / Data If something sparks your curiosity, stick around. If not, that’s okay too — LEGO should be enjoyable, not noisy. Thanks for reading.
— Taylor (BrickNPlate)