Tips and Tricks to Pick a Brick
Ready to dive into a world of endless LEGO® possibilities? Whether you're a brick-building pro or new to the world of LEGO, there’s no limit to what you can create. That’s why our Pick a Brick catalog lets you build one-of-a-kind creations straight from your imagination.
From giving your favorite minifigure a cool new outfit to changing up the colors of your build, Pick a Brick offers endless ways to bring your unique vision to life and unleash your creativity.
New to Pick a Brick? Let's get you started!
With over 15,000 different pieces, Pick a Brick has a lot to offer, and we're here to help you make the most of it. Whether you're customizing a build, hunting for rare pieces, or just need a few extra bricks to complete a set, Pick a Brick is a perfect way to find exactly what you need.
What could I use Pick a Brick for?
There are so many ways you can be creative with Pick a Brick. Here’s just some of them:
- Add more fun to your LEGO® sets with extra animal figures. It's always the way—both kids will inevitably want the same animal from the new set. With Pick a Brick you can purchase an extra one and save the arguments so there’s no fuss—just more play!
- Customize your LEGO set and add unique pieces from Pick a Brick to make your sets one-of-a-kind, or change up colors and decorations to match the seasons.
- Buy all the bricks you need to build something you've designed yourself. Browse from the extensive selection of bricks and enjoy free-building when they arrive to bring your idea to life. You could also use software like BrickLink Studio to design your model upfront, buying the exact bricks you need on Pick a Brick afterwards.
So, where do I start?
When you first land on the page, take a moment to absorb the options—after all, there are over 15,000 pieces waiting for you! To make things easier, we’ll guide you through each step to ensure your Pick a Brick journey is as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
First, start by using the filters on the left side of the screen to make navigating Pick a Brick easier. Begin with the "Category" filter to make sure you're seeing only the types of pieces you’re interested in. For example, you can narrow it down to essentials like baseplates, fun extras like minifigure accessories, or themed categories like animals and nature.
“Piece Type” and “Color” can help you cut down the options. Go ahead, explore the colors and shapes—who knows what cool new pieces you’ll discover?
Did you know…
- If you filter by color and select 'White', there's a whole sub-category called 'White Glow' which can show you all the glow in the dark pieces!
- There are sub-categories dedicated to Minifigure Parts and Minifigure Accessories. Got an event or party where you'd like to host a build-a-minifigure activity? This is the perfect way to order pieces in bulk.
- Got pre-schoolers at home? The Piece Type category can help you find all DUPLO elements in a single click, offering all the figures, bricks and animal pieces you could need.
What about delivery?
If you're in the USA or Canada, over 4,000 bricks are just waiting at our Chicago warehouse to join your next big build—often arriving in just a few days!
We call these bricks Bestsellers, and they'll be marked with a yellow label. You can also apply the filter to show Bestsellers only. If you also add Standard bricks to your bag, these will be shipped to you from Denmark so can take a bit longer, and there will also be a service fee if you don't reach the minimum spend. Check Pick a Brick here to see the latest shipping times in your region: https://www.lego.com/pick-and-build/pick-a-brick
What if I live in Europe, Australia or New Zealand?
For those in Europe, Australia, or New Zealand, our warehouse in Poland offers over 15,000 bricks ready to ship! Delivery times and minimum spend requirements vary by country, so be sure to check the specifics for your location.
I’ve picked my bricks—what now?
So, while you've been selecting your bricks, you may have noticed your Pick a Brick cart at the bottom of your screen.
You can see everything you've added so far in here as well as easily change the quantities. It will also tell you how far off avoiding the service fee you are if you haven't quite added enough bricks to your cart yet.
Once you're happy with everything, you can click 'Add to bag' and you'll see your Pick a Brick order appear in your main LEGO.com bag along with all the other sets you're buying.
But I still don't know what to build!
If you're not sure where to start, don’t worry! That’s where our Pick a Brick Builds come in. You get to be the designer, deciding how to adapt your existing builds or even create something entirely new from scratch.
We have loads of inspirational minibuilds you can select from which will kick-start your creative journey. Find out more about Pick a Brick Builds here.
