Building A LEGO City: For Dummies

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    Building a LEGO City is at the core of the product, and a dream for many people. But how do you even build a LEGO City? Here’s a breakdown on how to start a LEGO City, and some tips on how to make it the best it can be
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  • @HollyOnFilm
    @HollyOnFilm  Před rokem +15

    Good luck building your cities, and don’t forget to grab Atlas VPN for as low as $1.99 USD per month! get.atlasvpn.com/HollyOnFilm

  • @GregOrCreg
    @GregOrCreg Před rokem +76

    I suffer from intense anxiety. Although I don't have much cash and can't compete with the best Lego Cities, working on my Lego City, or even daydreaming about the sets I'd like to add to it (and probably never will be able to afford), is actually one of my few *escapes* from anxiety. I'd recommend it to anyone here who has diagnosed anxiety and OCD as I do.

    • @roaarylion5214
      @roaarylion5214 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Only if it’s ninjago it’s acceptable

    • @mango4199
      @mango4199 Před 6 měsíci +2

      You could use the Pick-A-Brick to start small and make your own custom city models. Like a fountain or a small parking lot, etc. you can start small for now and eventually be able to get the bigger sets.
      I had a stroke and I severely hampered in what I can do and enjoy now. I’ve started a small city collection and it is extremely therapeutic.

    • @hitthebricks5502
      @hitthebricks5502 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Doesn’t matter the size, just enjoy the process 😊

    • @puppetguy8726
      @puppetguy8726 Před měsícem +1

      I don't know how it is where you live, but here used Lego is really cheap so you can buy bulk lots and build a big Lego city. 😊

  • @PlasticGeordie
    @PlasticGeordie Před rokem +15

    If my teachers at school had been more like you, I would have paid a lot more attention, sat nearer the front of the classroom, and never bunked off. My Lego city is a follow-on from my sets from the 1980's, so whilst space is still an issue, the smaller scale sets do not cost as much in my modular-free urban landscape.

  • @kylethale
    @kylethale Před rokem +13

    I’m with you on the shelf. It looks better than having everything laid out.

  • @Lazysonic51529
    @Lazysonic51529 Před rokem +7

    The lego city I have is a multiversal, everything is mashed together in a ordered way, sort of city. I even have a story line for it

  • @10-under-10
    @10-under-10 Před rokem +7

    Just came back from AP Spanish, AP US History, and AP English, now I have to do AP City Building, also I thought professor Sands taught the lecture on modulars

  • @spaceinvader332
    @spaceinvader332 Před rokem +36

    I haven't really seen any lego city's on a shelf before. I think that they look really cool

    • @KiwiModulars
      @KiwiModulars Před rokem +7

      That’s exactly what I’m in the middle of doing! Shameless plug to the shorts on my channel 😆

    • @brickspace9
      @brickspace9 Před rokem +5

      Search for small brick city on CZcams; it’s an old channel with a Lego city on shelves.

    • @HollyOnFilm
      @HollyOnFilm  Před rokem +8

      Shout out to ShyTimeIsMyTime and MrBookieBoo who have some of the coolest I’ve seen yet

    • @countrabricksbuildcraze8916
      @countrabricksbuildcraze8916 Před rokem

      @@HollyOnFilm yes.

    • @sinan_collects
      @sinan_collects Před rokem +1

      I have a lego city on a shelf. It’s 4 x 2.5 baseplates and contains few modulars, smaller buildings and mocs.

  • @Gigau
    @Gigau Před 6 měsíci +3

    I agree about table vs shelf.... cities on table look amazing, but shelves present better for an office or a lego room.
    I have my Steampunk city on the mantle of my unused chimney... using modifications from sets and Rebrickable MOCs... using inspiration from Internet. so much fun. 🙂

  • @orien2v2
    @orien2v2 Před rokem +15

    I swear we both have unbelievably similar collecting paths...start with a couple of sets from a single theme, then some dark age period, then a bit of Marvel again before a year of minifig rush...then the dabbling in SW before a full on head dive into them...then a little bit of army building before trying out the SW ships, parting out retired sets along the way only to realize it leads to no where, and now slowly creeping into city building. Don't tell me you're looking into Friends this year because they're getting really good for city building...oh and also...are you looking into vintage polybags or sets right now? The vintage lego duck or bus perhaps? Guessing you'll be hunting for some of the SW helmets too in the next few months...starting with Boushh Leia?

    • @JackTheGrincher
      @JackTheGrincher Před rokem +1

      Cool story bro

    • @orien2v2
      @orien2v2 Před rokem +3

      @@JackTheGrincher I forgot the last part where I end up deep in debt now and couldn't afford to get the latest sets but still trying to catch up on some Marvel figs before the new movies come out this year lol so I'm screwed 😂

    • @JackTheGrincher
      @JackTheGrincher Před rokem

      @@orien2v2 haha was this all within the last 2 months? If so - too relatable. All I know is the dark age is over and it ended with a bang

  • @anthonywilson1838
    @anthonywilson1838 Před rokem +2

    This is literally the best Lego video I have ever watched.

  • @extremebricks5450
    @extremebricks5450 Před 5 měsíci +1

    The only thing that limits me is me being a kid and not having a disposable income. If and when I get a job, and I put my money into important stuff, I will unleash years worth of ideas like you won’t even believe it

  • @enigmadas5
    @enigmadas5 Před rokem +5

    Will definitely use this when I wanna build my own!!

  • @soniaholcombe7002
    @soniaholcombe7002 Před rokem +11

    Too bad professors don’t have Lego city presentations. 😂 Nice job!!! 💖

  • @SHYTIMEismyTIME
    @SHYTIMEismyTIME Před rokem +5

    Shelf city life represent!!!

  • @GregOrCreg
    @GregOrCreg Před rokem +4

    Unfortunately, I have very limited space, but I definitely agree that it does force me to be more creative and judicious about what models/MOCs to place in the City. I realise that I can't buy everything, so I try to make the best of what I can buy and position in the City (although that's partly why I'm not bothering with the Sanctum - although the exterior looks great, it doesn't feel as essential as other buildings are to a City).

  • @jessekalim
    @jessekalim Před rokem +5

    Great video and great point about the customization. I just built my city and my favorite part is probably the little park I built from scratch.

  • @roku144
    @roku144 Před rokem +7

    Hey Holly, another great video! I’m wondering if you’ve found a way to store/organize lego bricks in a smaller living space?

  • @Chaden
    @Chaden Před rokem +12

    Congrats on the sponsorship!

  • @AbsolutelyJason
    @AbsolutelyJason Před rokem +2

    lol Glad to see another video in this style! Always entertaining! 😄

  • @tefnutstemple7433
    @tefnutstemple7433 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I had to take down my city to prepare for my move, but I've actually been working on a weird science-fiction city

  • @SiOConnor
    @SiOConnor Před rokem +3

    Thanks Miss, I've taken lots of notes 😀

  • @DZstudios.
    @DZstudios. Před rokem +1

    I am redoing my lego city and this was awesome

  • @e_1665
    @e_1665 Před rokem +1

    The video I’ve been waiting for!❤

  • @SkeeterDraws
    @SkeeterDraws Před rokem

    So yes, I watched and weeks later, rewatched this video. And I did chuckle when you mentioned rewatching! I enjoyed this class :-)

  • @smashy7019
    @smashy7019 Před rokem +1

    You're videos are insighful and funny ,keep up the good work

  • @JesusCheeseburger
    @JesusCheeseburger Před rokem +1

    Man, it got motivational at the end there. Now I want to go customize my city!

  • @prokesuk
    @prokesuk Před rokem +2

    All of my Lego minifigures moved to Brick Nottingham, and now I weep myself to sleep.

  • @hjtproductions1650
    @hjtproductions1650 Před rokem +2

    5:34 made me laugh more than it should’ve

  • @KiwiModulars
    @KiwiModulars Před rokem +2

    LEGO City Shelf/Streetfront/Bookcase REP 😩🙌🏼 No space for a full ass city, so a shelf will do the trick

  • @davidkelly7314
    @davidkelly7314 Před rokem +1

    I would like to have a Lego city but never had the room! But I love your shelf idea and never thought of it before now. I just want building and mini figures and no cars or roads. Thanks for this awesome video and to was absolutely fun to watch.

  • @brickfairie
    @brickfairie Před rokem +2

    Hilarious video! Great editing also!

  • @hazzastargate2762
    @hazzastargate2762 Před rokem

    Thank you

  • @Andrew-ww1hz
    @Andrew-ww1hz Před rokem

    Great city guide!

  • @sybearOG
    @sybearOG Před rokem +1

    I love your background shots from Bricksie and Brickcafts lol. Can’t wait to see your finished city!

    • @sybearOG
      @sybearOG Před rokem

      @Nathan Drake same here. Tho the two channels are vastly different. One puts pre-made sets next to each other the other creates their own world. I like both but tbh bricksie’s content can be wholesome from time to time.

  • @brickreel
    @brickreel Před rokem +1

    Love this 😂 hope I can pass the class 🥳

  • @brickmerica
    @brickmerica Před rokem

    Really enjoyed watching this especially as I just start the journey of creating my own LEGO city and documenting it on CZcams. But now all can think about is everyone just trying to flex with their old sets!

  • @ethanrobertson560
    @ethanrobertson560 Před rokem

    Funny and informative great lesson Prof Holly🤝

  • @headcrabking9054
    @headcrabking9054 Před rokem +1

    Every time I've already incorporated Holly's recommendation, I just hear Gina Cross saying "you are doing well" in my head. Sad to say though that I've had to pack up my lego city as of recent, so my favorite creations and touches are mostly gone now.

  • @mitchc9167
    @mitchc9167 Před rokem +1

    Another tip if you don’t have enough money or parts for roads - masking tape can be a good alternative (even if it might be considered cheating)

  • @DisneyDork-km9nu
    @DisneyDork-km9nu Před rokem +2

    This is amazing! And funny! Why does Lego not have a professor for “Lego building for dummies” and why is she not that person?😂❤

  • @lbricks7631
    @lbricks7631 Před rokem +1

    A variety of modular buildings are based off Central Europe as well as american ones.

  • @bartholomewwindow743
    @bartholomewwindow743 Před rokem +1

    that intro for the sponsor was smooth

  • @kenthuang436
    @kenthuang436 Před rokem +1

    I’m making my own Lego City using mostly the 3 in 1 Creator sets that have buildings and businesses and apartments and a couple of the Lego City sets that I think fits what I want in my city. So far I have a Toy Shop, the Noodle Shop, and Pet Store and Cafe with the Lego City Camper and 3in 1 Creator Camper to have some vehicles.

    • @TravisHi_YT
      @TravisHi_YT Před 4 měsíci

      I think the 3 in 1 sets are cool & really under-looked. They're almost perfect for people with limited space, they're like modular lites.

  • @SandsGC
    @SandsGC Před rokem +5

    I'm Sorry.. 16 Modulars... SIXTEEN!?! Holly You Need To Pull Yourself Together, You're Starting To Embarrass Me

    • @HollyOnFilm
      @HollyOnFilm  Před rokem

      I’m sorry, I was only counting the standard line and failed myself in doing so

    • @SandsGC
      @SandsGC Před rokem

      There Are 18 In The Standard Line

  • @IsaiahBuildStuff
    @IsaiahBuildStuff Před rokem +2

    If you don't have any money, customized everything. Thats what I do. After 10 years, I still don't have a complete city. Holly has some high standers.

    • @Tppppp189
      @Tppppp189 Před rokem +1

      Bark bark join the furrerereyssss

  • @IsaiahBuildStuff
    @IsaiahBuildStuff Před rokem +1

    I don't have a laptop. Does a desktop work?? Or am I expelled?

  • @razz4taz
    @razz4taz Před rokem

    Can you tell me how to build a house/area? I want to build a private villa over the water with island features. However I have not a clue where to start or what pieces I need to get the ball rolling.

  • @IsaiahBuildStuff
    @IsaiahBuildStuff Před rokem +14

    I have been putting off building a mini City for years. Now I have no reason to put it off. Great video. Is "How to ___ for Dummies" going to be a series? Random question, do you wear glasses?

  • @fellinlovein0ctobstudios650

    EPISODE 2!

  • @RedBrickz03
    @RedBrickz03 Před rokem +2

    My Lego city almost has all of these things😊

  • @pandee29
    @pandee29 Před rokem +9

    glasses = experience

  • @pink_ice9454
    @pink_ice9454 Před rokem +1

    I think the greatest hits album needs to be updated

  • @carlosmelendez8317
    @carlosmelendez8317 Před 11 měsíci

    I love Holly's accent!

  • @Andrewww2000
    @Andrewww2000 Před rokem +4

    Why do you give me florence pugh/yelena belova Vibes…😂😂

  • @nathanaelfriday7596
    @nathanaelfriday7596 Před rokem

    I have three Medieval Blacksmith 21325 and a MOC castle. Does that count as a LEGO city?

  • @ARCvideos13
    @ARCvideos13 Před rokem

    Are there any more pictures of that aquarium at 15:45 floating around? That thing is sick

    • @collide007
      @collide007 Před rokem +1

      Check out Jangbricks’ channel, it’s part of his zoo.

  • @erikpng
    @erikpng Před rokem +1

    This came at a very oportune time. I'd like to build City 17 from the Half-Life franchise. I haven't seen many European lego cities, let alone dystopian ones.
    Oh, and it's the opposite approach to lego Cities. Everyone wants their city looking alive. The one I want won't look that alive.

  • @MCSquidward
    @MCSquidward Před rokem +2

    You are hilarious 😂

  • @Scott-yu4yt
    @Scott-yu4yt Před rokem

    I think the only way I could do a lego city is if I had a house with a seperate guest house. It's too much. I think 2 shelves is enough and just swap out what you're displaying as you like.

  • @Chaden
    @Chaden Před rokem +3

    I don’t have the space for a LEGO city, I definitely want to eventually make one though.

    • @IsaiahBuildStuff
      @IsaiahBuildStuff Před rokem

      do you have a useable book shelf? I have made a "city" on a book shelf once. It was good. Until my parents told me to take it down.

    • @karanphokela5743
      @karanphokela5743 Před rokem

      You could try making it in segments. Instead of having one giant map you could break it up and put it into its full form every once in a while.

    • @dinodavid5315
      @dinodavid5315 Před rokem

      No Joke, start on right now. Get off you phone or whatever and start making space. (If you want to, but I highly recomend it)

  • @TACODUDE600
    @TACODUDE600 Před rokem +1

    I don't have a city, I have and endgame final battle MOC. Which is better?

  • @barbiegirl-gc3ds
    @barbiegirl-gc3ds Před rokem

    I don't have room for a city I just have the space in front of the tv in my room. I have 6 mocs built right now. Three of them are on 16by32 baseplates. I have a farm on a red baseplate. A pink castle on a pink baseplate and a garage moc on a heavily tiled yellow baseplate. You can't even see the color of the yellow baseplate. I got those from china. My park moc and my bedroom moc are on 8by16 baseplates. I made a kitchen moc too that ones on a 16by16 baseplate. I have two vehicles a fire truck and a vet ambulance. I also have 4 motorcycles. two are Lego one is captain America's and the others a police one. The other two come from dollar tree. I keep 3 of the motorcycles in my garage moc. I would keep the fourth but the second red one from dollar tree doesn't have brakes. I had to add the brakes using pieces I already had.

  • @xSoulhunterDKx
    @xSoulhunterDKx Před 3 měsíci

    The only thing that i didnt like about the Video was not giving credits/Source of the Clips you used when showing off the cities of others.
    One Shot was from Bob Brickman for example

  • @TediousMilkshake
    @TediousMilkshake Před rokem

    1:25 yooo it's bella

  • @monkeyman8265
    @monkeyman8265 Před 10 měsíci

    It’s not feasible for most people to have a whole Lego city I personally put them on shelves like a mini city block and move them around from time to time.

  • @stewiegriffin4
    @stewiegriffin4 Před rokem

    I’m 19, and just started my Lego city for real a couple of months ago (I started working on it when I last moved seven years ago, but I didn’t have much disposable income), and it’s growing in such a fast pace that i’m auickly running out of space in my Lego room, so I’ve honestly been considering switching my bedroom and Lego room, since my bedroom is almost twice as large.
    When I restarted the city in September I had the cafe corner, green grocer, town hall, a police station, a fire station, a hospital, a toy shop and the Ghostbusters HQ,
    but now I’ve also got the monster fighters haunted house, the home alone house, the creator hillside house, the apple tree house, the palace cinema, the modular police station, the bookshop, assembly square and the sanctum sanctorum.
    I started out using the 2021 road plates, but after my 11th pack I both realized that it was very expensive and that I didn’t like the look as much as the older road plates - so now I’ll have to get some of those as well. I get anywhere between 650 and 900 dollars a month from my job so I have to prioritize what I want to get every month, but i’m happy with how it’s going. I’m planning a big stop motion film project with my friends, so i’m building the city with the concept of that film in mind.

    • @GregOrCreg
      @GregOrCreg Před rokem

      You don't have much disposable income, and you only started working on the city a couple of months ago, and yet you've got the Ghostbusters HQ?!?

    • @stewiegriffin4
      @stewiegriffin4 Před rokem

      @@GregOrCreg yeah I spent all my savings on it in 2016!

    • @GregOrCreg
      @GregOrCreg Před rokem

      @@stewiegriffin4 Ah, I see. You were lucky. I missed the boat. I didn't get back into collecting Lego until a few years after my nephew was born, by which time the Ghostbusters HQ (my most wanted set) was out of production.

  • @martazedbricks
    @martazedbricks Před rokem

    @hollyonfilm I really enjoyed that video 😁

  • @steinheilig7926
    @steinheilig7926 Před rokem

    what a fun video :)

  • @AlexOvTheAbyss
    @AlexOvTheAbyss Před rokem

    Came across this video while in the process of converting the Scooby Doo Mystery Mansion to be a modular. That's worth at least 3 cred points, right?

  • @Ash-Ketchup2
    @Ash-Ketchup2 Před 3 měsíci

    That green screen clocked in to work one day and never went home

  • @BrickHQ
    @BrickHQ Před rokem

    There are 18 modular buildings.
    Not buying roads until you have a bigger budget saves money.
    Speed Champions are on a different scale then Lego cities.
    Lego should rerelease the old modulars.
    As someone who has had a Lego city for years, starting with creator 3 in 1 or city sets is a good cheap starting point.
    Its hard to customize you're Lego city a lot unless it's your job

  • @SuperSecretBricks
    @SuperSecretBricks Před rokem +1

    I really like these LEGO for Dummies videos 👍.
    And now, in order to be original I'll have to avoid building a city on a shelf, desk or bookcase... Which leaves me with the floor! I'm pretty sure that's not something we'll see anywhere else 😼

  • @WelshRaptor367
    @WelshRaptor367 Před rokem

    I want a city!!!!

  • @mikaxms
    @mikaxms Před rokem

    How to build a LEGO city:
    1. Have a lot of money
    2. Have a lot of space
    3. ???
    4. Success 🎉

  • @ejhproductions1
    @ejhproductions1 Před rokem +1

    Basically, be Jang

  • @hunter4229
    @hunter4229 Před rokem

    I have both modular Marvel sets. Guess I have a Lego City now. Lol

  • @MayoHosko
    @MayoHosko Před rokem

    As a LEGO city builder I’ll say if you’re on a budget embrace vintage LEGO. Become an #AFOOL (a fan of old LEGO) because vintage LEGO MOCs are attractive and cheap

  • @florian6259
    @florian6259 Před rokem

    10/10. Would do if not already broke

  • @Se-du7sh
    @Se-du7sh Před rokem

    I just buy the small City sets. Don't want too much water over my head.

  • @SPOOCECIMO
    @SPOOCECIMO Před rokem

    11:15 also 😊

  • @puppetguy8726
    @puppetguy8726 Před měsícem

    1:24 BELLA 😍

  • @Imshosheek
    @Imshosheek Před rokem +1

    Lol step 2 😂

  • @Marnie_C
    @Marnie_C Před rokem +3

    ✋ Excuse me teacher? Will this lecture be on the exam?

    • @HollyOnFilm
      @HollyOnFilm  Před rokem +4

      Yes so make sure you study your detailed

  • @danteyoda
    @danteyoda Před rokem

    My Star Wars collection has taken all my room up so no cities for me.

  • @anthonylieske3841
    @anthonylieske3841 Před rokem +3

    With those glasses I have to assume she knows what she is talking about.

  • @BlooTanooki
    @BlooTanooki Před rokem

    As much as I like the individuals builds themselves, the thing I don't care for Lego City is the same issue I have with modern city developments where the builders end up making their cities look the same.

  • @ZION-THELASTRONIN
    @ZION-THELASTRONIN Před rokem +1

    With dose glasses she can teach any class lol

  • @Mahan_
    @Mahan_ Před rokem +1

    Miss OnFilm can I go now? The bell just went and I took 5 pages of notes so my hands hurt

    • @HollyOnFilm
      @HollyOnFilm  Před rokem +1

      The bell doesn’t dismiss you, I do…

    • @doncristobalaspee5925
      @doncristobalaspee5925 Před rokem

      Now my hand hurts too.

    • @Mahan_
      @Mahan_ Před rokem

      @@HollyOnFilm can you dismiss us now? I’m gonna miss my carpool. They leave in 5 minutes

  • @redcodegaming3164
    @redcodegaming3164 Před 6 měsíci

    One of my favorite Lego cities is the one Afol tv made. Check his channel out, his city is crazy.

  • @robertkile8442
    @robertkile8442 Před rokem

    I didn't pull out my electronics become I only have pintist lego amzox and youtube

  • @Johan_S847
    @Johan_S847 Před rokem

    Does one modular set and two custom modulars count ms Holly?🤣

  • @woolseym
    @woolseym Před rokem

    I built my Republic gunship and turbo tank by buying the pieces from bricklink, no shame here.

  • @SPOOCECIMO
    @SPOOCECIMO Před rokem

    9:38 ew that’s so much money who would do that

  • @Probably_chroma
    @Probably_chroma Před rokem

    Can’t make a city, I’m broke

  • @LuketheDuke424
    @LuketheDuke424 Před rokem

    *sees afols spending thousands on modulars*
    *just MOCs my own modulars*
    Haha now I'm less broke.

  • @menachemroetter8820
    @menachemroetter8820 Před rokem

    Just wait until you see the arguments over using other brands in your city LOL

  • @7hqv
    @7hqv Před rokem

    U used bob brickmans video from his city i know him

  • @jeff1iplumber
    @jeff1iplumber Před rokem

    I thought "crop top ok vapid" but then kept listening... sorry I judged so soon .

  • @Mb_the_og
    @Mb_the_og Před rokem

    You know you can just make custom Lego sets it’s not that hard

  • @AmazingMina-
    @AmazingMina- Před 10 měsíci +1

    I am shameless, o buy lepin Modular's instead of second market. I save a lot of money in exchange for my dignity