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Create a simple scene for a LEGO® minifig

Create a simple scene for a LEGO® minifig
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Build a simple LEGO® minifig scene with a house, tree, and vehicle; stage and photograph it to tell a short story.

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Step-by-step guide to create a simple scene for a LEGO® minifig

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What you need
Adult supervision required, lego baseplate, lego bricks for a house, lego green bricks and brown bricks for a tree, lego minifigure, lego wheels and vehicle parts, plain paper for a backdrop, small props like flowers or accessories, tape or sticky putty

Step 1

Gather all the Materials and put them on a clear table.

Step 2

Choose one LEGO minifigure to be the main character of your scene.

Step 3

Build a small house on the baseplate using the house bricks.

Step 4

Add a door and a window to the house so the minifig can go inside.

Step 5

Build a simple tree using the green and brown bricks and connect it to the baseplate.

Step 6

Build a small vehicle using the wheels and vehicle parts.

Step 7

Place the vehicle beside the house where your story needs it.

Step 8

Add small props like flowers roof tiles or a mailbox to make the scene interesting.

Step 9

Put the minifig in a pose that shows what they are doing in the story.

Step 10

Make a plain backdrop by taping the paper behind your scene to hide distractions.

Step 11

Move the scene near a window or lamp so it is brightly lit.

Step 12

Ask an adult to help you take photos of the scene.

Step 13

Pick your favorite photo from the ones you took.

Step 14

Write one short sentence that tells the story shown in your photo.

Step 15

Share your finished creation and the sentence on DIY.org.

Final steps

You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Help!?

What can I use if I don't have a LEGO baseplate, wheels, or backdrop paper?

Use a piece of stiff cardboard or a cereal box lid as a baseplate, bottle caps or small toy wheels taped to a flat base for the vehicle wheels, and plain printer or construction paper taped behind the scene as the backdrop.

My house keeps falling apart or the tree won't stay on the baseplate—what should I do?

Press the house and tree bricks together firmly and secure any loose pieces to the baseplate with small pieces of double-sided tape or sticky putty so they stay in place when you pose the minifig and move the scene for photos.

How can I adapt this activity for younger or older kids?

For younger kids, choose larger bricks and simple steps like building only the house and placing the minifig with adult help for taking photos, and for older kids, add more detailed roof tiles, extra props like a mailbox or flowers, and write a longer story sentence to post on DIY.org.

How can we make the scene more special or extend the project after we take photos?

Personalize the scene by adding handmade props (for example a painted cardboard mailbox), try a short stop-motion sequence using the lamp for consistent lighting, or build an interior for the house and write a short story to share with your favorite photo on DIY.org.

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Facts about LEGO building and toy photography

🌳 A diorama is a miniature scene that uses scale, props, and lighting to make a tiny world feel real.

🧱 LEGO's company began in 1932, and the modern interlocking brick design was patented in 1958.

🎬 Staging and photographing a LEGO scene uses the same basic idea as stop-motion animation to show action and emotion.

📸 Toy photography is a popular hobby where people stage toys and take photos to tell fun stories — you can start with a phone camera and a lamp.

🧑‍🚀 The LEGO minifigure debuted in 1978 and is about 4 centimeters tall — perfect for tiny stories!

How do you create and photograph a simple LEGO® minifig scene to tell a short story?

Start by choosing a minifig character and a simple plot (e.g., rescue, delivery, picnic). Build a small house, tree, and vehicle on a baseplate. Arrange props and position the minifig to show action in three or four staged moments. Use natural light or a lamp, shoot from minifig eye level, and take close-up photos. Sequence the images to form a story and add short captions to complete the narrative.

What materials do I need to build and stage a LEGO® minifig scene?

You’ll need LEGO bricks for a small house, tree pieces, a vehicle, and at least one minifig, plus a baseplate. Add a plain paper or fabric backdrop, a smartphone or camera, and a small tripod or steady support. Extra props like paper signs, tape, and craft foliage help staging. Keep a small container for loose pieces and supervise younger children to manage tiny parts safely.

What ages is making a LEGO® minifig scene suitable for?

This activity suits children roughly ages 4 and up. Ages 4–6 enjoy simple building with supervision because minifig parts are small and can be choking hazards. Ages 7–12 can handle more detailed builds, storytelling, and basic photography. Younger children can try Duplo alternatives, while teens can expand scenes and editing. Always match complexity to your child’s fine motor skills and supervise to prevent swallowing small pieces.

What are the benefits of building and photographing LEGO® minifig scenes?

Creating minifig scenes boosts creativity, storytelling, and problem-solving skills as kids plan sets and actions. It strengthens fine motor control during building and staging, and teaches basic photography and composition. The activity encourages language development through captions and cooperative play when done with friends or family. It’s screen-light when photographing but promotes hands-on play, planning, and confidence in presenting a short visual story.
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