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July 28, 2025

Driven to Build: The LEGO Technic Legacy of Italy’s Davide Zen

July 28, 2025/ Mirko Crucchiola
Driven to Build: The LEGO Technic Legacy of Italy’s Davide Zen

No instructions. No shortcuts. Just 45 years of experience, determination, and living in the fast lane. Explore the story (and car MOCs) of Davide Zen, Italy’s quiet Technic genius.

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July 28, 2025/ Mirko Crucchiola/ 1 Comment
Interviews, Builder Showcase
Race Car, LEGO Technic, Italy, Davide Zen, Technic
May 26, 2025

How Rome Became Home to the World’s First Ole Kirk Kristiansen Park

May 26, 2025/ Mirko Crucchiola
How Rome Became Home to the World’s First Ole Kirk Kristiansen Park

What does it take to name an international park after the founder of the LEGO Group? For one AFOL in Rome, it meant seven years of persistence, passion, and one unforgettable ceremony.

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May 26, 2025/ Mirko Crucchiola/ Comment
Stories, News, Events
Ole Kirk Kristiansen, Rome, Italy, Park, The LEGO Group
April 23, 2025

The Mystery of LEGO Minitalia: Italy’s Forgotten LEGO Brick

April 23, 2025/ Henry Licklider
The Mystery of LEGO Minitalia: Italy’s Forgotten LEGO Brick

Long mistaken for a clone, LEGO Minitalia is actually a rare and fascinating chapter in LEGO history. Discover how this region-exclusive brick from Italy (and its cousin OLO from Japan) helped shape the LEGO brick we know today.

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April 23, 2025/ Henry Licklider/ 3 Comments
Deep Dive, History, Guest Article
Minitalia, OLO, 2x4 Brick, Italy, Mirko Crucchiola, Japan, Plastic
March 22, 2023

E. Pluribus Uranium: When in Rome

March 22, 2023/ El Barto
E. Pluribus Uranium: When in Rome

Traveling as an AFOL usually involves the ritual of visiting a LEGO store wherever you go—even though all the products are nearly identical around the world. Today’s stop is Rome, Italy!

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March 22, 2023/ El Barto/ Comment
Random Babbling
Rome, Italy, LEGO Store, Colosseum, Ferrari, Trevi Fountain, Mosaic
August 08, 2022

LEGO in Italy: A Peek Inside ItLUG Lecco 2022

August 08, 2022/ Francesco Spreafico
LEGO in Italy: A Peek Inside ItLUG Lecco 2022

Last weekend, Italy’s premiere AFOL event ItLUG Lecco was back after a three-year hiatus. We take a peek inside and see if we can convince you to go to the LEGO fan event next year!

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August 08, 2022/ Francesco Spreafico/ 1 Comment
Conventions, Events
Norton74, Fairy Bricks, Italy, ItLUG, History Collection
November 19, 2021

Bricks in Florence Festival 2021

November 19, 2021/ Francesco Spreafico
Bricks in Florence Festival 2021

A few days ago I attended Bricks in Florence Festival, one of the most important Italian LEGO events that takes place every November in Florence, Italy.

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November 19, 2021/ Francesco Spreafico/ 1 Comment
Events
LEGO, fan events, Italy

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