The Battlegorilla LEGO Podcast

The Battlegorilla LEGO Podcast

A place where I discuss all things LEGO. The bricks and minifigures, the sets, the MOCs, the builders and fans, conventions, themes, creativity and so on.
Building Recognition: Brick-Built Trophies and Tokens of Appreciation
May 14, 202400:34:0625.6 MB

Building Recognition: Brick-Built Trophies and Tokens of Appreciation

In this episode I delve into the world of brick-built trophies and tokens of appreciation in the LEGO community. From the unique designs of trophies awarded at LEGO conventions to the growing trend of AFOLs leaving miniature creations as tokens of admiration at MOCs, I explore the origins, signific...

Expanding the LEGO Calendar: The Case for Additional Month-Long Build Challenges
April 23, 202400:24:5018.75 MB

Expanding the LEGO Calendar: The Case for Additional Month-Long Build Challenges

In this episode, I explore the current landscape of themed month-long build challenges in the LEGO community, identifying gaps in the calendar and proposing creative solutions.

A Blast from the Past: Exploring 1980s Pop Culture Revival Through LEGO Designs
April 16, 202400:29:0622.07 MB

A Blast from the Past: Exploring 1980s Pop Culture Revival Through LEGO Designs

In this episode we take you on a nostalgic journey filled with iconic TV shows and films. From discussing the recent LEGO Ideas contest themed around 1980s properties to exploring the possibility of a collaborative build focused on 1985's memorable releases at Bricks Cascade.

LEGO Dungeons & Dragons: Set Review, Collectable Minifigures Preview, and More
April 02, 202400:32:5924.93 MB

LEGO Dungeons & Dragons: Set Review, Collectable Minifigures Preview, and More

Dive into the exciting world of the LEGO and Dungeons & Dragons fusion. Explore the history of both hobbies, from childhood introductions to the highly anticipated collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and the LEGO Group. Get a review of the first-ever LEGO D&D set and a sneak peek at ...

Building Beyond Canon: Unleashing Your Fanfic in LEGO Creations
March 26, 202400:30:0622.02 MB

Building Beyond Canon: Unleashing Your Fanfic in LEGO Creations

In this episode I delve into the intriguing world of fan fiction within LEGO creations. Exploring the blurred lines between original storytelling and established intellectual properties like Star Wars and Ghostbusters. I question whether creating MOCs set in existing universes qualifies as fan fict...

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Enjoying this Lego podcast

Thanks for the podcast. I would like to see pictures of the sets you have built that you reference available on your website. Also I would enjoy an episode describing more Mocs you have built both successful and disappointing. Thanks again.

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Everything is AWESOME

I’ve been trying to find a lego podcast for a while, and this is a great one! I hope you can keep this up! This podcast is AWESOME! -Legocat3000

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New Hashima

Enjoyed the story about New Hashima. I loved cyberpunk as a genre and I loved LEGOs. I'll have to check out more info about the New Hashima project. Nice and short Podcast. Great work.

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