Starting from Scratch: Creating the Ultimate LEGO City Space

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It all starts here! We've cleared out a bedroom in our house to build a LEGO city in, and in this video we plan the furniture setup to give us the perfect platform to build on, and discuss our plans for our new LEGO City!
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Starting from Scratch: Creating the Ultimate LEGO City Space
Starting from Scratch: Creating the Ultimate LEGO City Space
Starting from Scratch: Creating the Ultimate LEGO City Space
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[@boulevardbricks508]

heya - on the baseplate overhang, just scoot the tables away from the wall to make up the difference so the plates are flush with the tables at the front. :)

[@DMMoore1313]

Giraffe in the window is a lovely touch.

[@LONDONBRIDGEBRICKS]

Welcome to the wobbly wobbly world of LEGO and city building. I’m excited to see what you do with your city as I have the exact same idea of doing the city over two tiers with trains running around the lower section and more buildings on tier two for my city (LEGONDON) . And yes, a LEGO city is a constant MOC and it’s never really finished. Having just discovered you mr channel - I wish you all the best - cheers 👍

[@blockpartyuk]

Welcome along! Your starting a Lego city video was one of the first ones I’ve found, so few out there that literally start from an empty room and I found yours really helpful. Definitely inspired the storage drawers, it was your link in your description where I found them!

[@LONDONBRIDGEBRICKS]

@@blockpartyuk that’s really nice to know 👍the city is getting a reboot this year and I’m collating ‘stuff’ for it - Ninjago City is the next building being added ( on MILS as well ) I’ve got an order coming this week from IKEA for two new table tops and then I’ll be adding the wood for the second tier - I’m using kitchen cabinet feet for the elevation off tier 1 - have you thought what you’ll use?

[@blockpartyuk]

I’ve just ordered a big piece of MDF. I’m not certain it’ll be strong enough, if it isn’t I’ll just use it to even out the table tops and try something else!

[@LONDONBRIDGEBRICKS]

@@blockpartyuk MDF will be fine - because mine is in a garden cabin I’ll have to use something a little resistant to colder weather - but having wood to flatten out the surface is a good recommendation. I’d also buy an electric screwdriver as well - but I think you have that covered 😃

[@lindafarnes486]

Another youtuber measured his base plates, and discovered the actual size was a little bit different to what lego says it is.

[@Adamgratton0405]

You both do not look old enough to have had children old enough to move out 😂

[@blockpartyuk]

Teenage pregnancies and good moisturisers…

[@philbobaggins97]

This is the type of channel which will do really really well in the long run! Very niche haha

[@blockpartyuk]

Hope so!

[@CabbageFace_]

World of lego is massive on YT - look up m and r productions, Bricksie, Solid brick studios to name a few

[@LaLidoLoca]

Exciting stuff. I’m getting ready to start my LEGO room setup. Been enjoying your adventures.

[@temujanradari1105]

@brickmattster is one of my favorite Lego City builders Based in the UK, so he built a LEGO Room in his house or in a shed. Good use of space, nice MOC beaches and infrastructure

[@sarakeith5480]

This is going to be a ton of fun!! Look forward to watching you build your lego city!! Happy Easter!!

[@blockpartyuk]

Thanks so much!

[@Jamie-727]

Happy Easter Kevin and Anna have a wonderful day

[@beetlejace2917]

Hi the baseplates 32x32 arec25.5 which is why you have a small over hang, it's the extra .5 per baseplate 🙂

[@blockpartyuk]

Yeah, I discovered that after I’d bought everything! Exceptional planning on my part!

[@DWs-mp3cb]

Kevin do usb LED STRIP lights round the wall and plug them into hidden but easy to get to power banks could also use LED STRIP lights in around the Lego city to light it up

[@chrishewson7841]

Came here to say the same thing. Make sure to get colour changing ones so you can change colours to suit the theme.

[@simonmoss101]

Really looking forward to seeing your Lego city develop. You can buy UV light reducing blinds which would allow some natural light in but cut out the harmful rays even with them closed constantly. That’s what I’m buying for my room anyway.

[@blockpartyuk]

I’m happy with the natural light being entirely blocked out, means I can control the light easier myself for videos!

[@GUNNER-14]

I have a feeling this channel will be your most successful! Love the giraffe 🦒

[@blockpartyuk]

We’re a long way away from that point! But I’m certainly having a lot of fun!

[@rossbrowne6433]

Lighting wise the IKEA mittled LED worktop strips to the underside of the shelf could work really well and give you a constant light source over the city. Each strip throws out a lot of light. The downside would be when the strip lights are on it could make the display pieces on the shelf seem a bit dark

[@blockpartyuk]

Could potentially do another set on the ceiling above? I’ll look into them

[@fionacheek3020]

I look forward to seeing the city come to life. Happy building

[@BallisticBricks42]

Just started building a Lego city and my KZbin. Your progress is great and I’m happy I discovered you. Your videos are really entertaining!

[@blockpartyuk]

Welcome aboard!

[@BrickSweethearts]

Very excited to see this project grow and flourish, definitely interested to see how you adapt to the space, might helps us to figure out our own setup

[@jaredmoore5991]

Love the channel, and so glad that I was able to find the two of you. Just one suggestion Kevin... what if you put the wall of Fame behind where you are filming so that when you are in the room with the door closed, you can see it and make room for your skyscrapers against the wall too? 🤔

[@blockpartyuk]

The wall of fame should be in shot when I’m streaming in here. The skyscrapers I want at the other end of the room because I’m far less likely to knock them over if I never have to walk past them!

[@motions_king]

This is the second video of yours I've seen, and i already like you!

[@blockpartyuk]

Thanks very much! And welcome aboard!

[@preston_builds]

I would bring the tables forward slightly and have the mils plates over hanging at the back, rather than the front.

[@blockpartyuk]

Yeah, I think that’s my plan.

[@preston_builds]

@@blockpartyuk it’s what I’ve done on mine and it works well.

[@samanthamorristhecat8131]

Looking forward to seeing how your city develops...congrats on your start.

[@blockpartyuk]

Us too!

[@naymarshy1]

Looking forward to seeing it grow..

[@GamerAlley519]

excited to see your progress of your Lego City.

[@blockpartyuk]

Me too!

[@Benlovescheese]

YESSSSS.

[@mydreonia]

I hope you have an amazing time setting this up! I cannot wait to see the results!!!!

[@blockpartyuk]

I am! I've just spent my entire Saturday messing around with trains!

[@mydreonia]

@@blockpartyuk That's amazing!! Love from India!!

[@gwnlucman]

From building teams on FM to building LEGO cities now😜 jk, I love to see this journey! Enjoy it

[@gingerlegoman]

Hi guys, just found ur channel we’re on the verge of getting our own house and obviously a lego room . Quick Q. Where did u get ur draws from? Good luck with the channel and with the city build look forward to see it develop. 👍

[@blockpartyuk]

They're from the Really Useful Storage company. They have a website to buy direct, we got ours from Ryman

[@mikep19806]

I'd cut an inch, or whatever is required, off those baseplates and put the cut one at the back. I can guarantee I would lean on the overhang and send the front row flying!

[@blockpartyuk]

I’m thinking that maybe I pull the tables out a little and have the overhang at the back

[@mikep19806]

@@blockpartyuk that would be easier! :)

[@mrsilly6155]

​@@blockpartyukThat's what I do with mine. Once buildings are in place you totally forget that the tables aren't right up to the wall but if you have that overhang at the front it will bug you forever.

[@johnconway4161]

Congratulations on 4k subs

[@blockpartyuk]

Thanks! Hadn’t realised until you said!

[@johnconway4161]

​@@blockpartyukyou're welcome

[@transponderings]

Stud spacing is 8 mm, so a 32-by-32 baseplate is 256 mm square, hence your 24 mm (3 stud) overhang. Annoying that LEGO doesn’t quote the size accurately!

[@detroutspinners]

Just a suggestion re lighting, have you considered strip lighting under the shelves? Could run the cable up in the corner to the shelve which could help make it less visable.

[@blockpartyuk]

I have, but I’m not sure if it’ll be bright enough? I’ve been looking at the under cabinet lighting you get in kitchens today as a potential option

[@_sophiemae_]

Kev you’ll definitely need to check Vinted - lots of BNIB sets including buildings, vehicles, city decorations and much more for reasonable prices

[@blockpartyuk]

I’m going to be slowing down on the spending for a while now until I’ve built all of this! But then, yes, for sure!

[@snazy2000]

Was just watching @Bricksie's video about designing his new tables and he mentions that the base plate dimensions are wrong then your video was recommended and you found same issue haha, looking forward to see how this comes along! :)

[@blockpartyuk]

Yeah, I wish he’d made that video a few weeks earlier!

[@bouncingswordsful]

Kev asking for advice yet we all know very well he will ignore it and do what a own thing anyway 😂

[@blockpartyuk]

Sometimes I ignore the advice and then present the same idea later on as my own thing!

[@littlelego]

Hi there! I came across your video & its nice to see & find someone just starting out a LEGO City. I was at this stage just a year ago & i've come a long way. You can view some of my videos if you'd like. There may be some ideas there too. I have a small space just like you. I DO also have a LIVE coming up on April 15th at 6PM PST (that's Calif time) so you can come in and see things LIVE. I will also be giving away a NEW LEGO set, though it IS U.S. only shipping (for now). Anyway, thanks for this video & its great to finally meet someone new!

[@JkaeAldinho]

I would love a top down Timelapse. Shorts or TikTok would be great for those too for each Addison step!

[@blockpartyuk]

There’ll be stuff like that in videos when it makes sense to do it. Just need to rig up a camera to do it. It’s on the to do list!

[@JkaeAldinho]

@@blockpartyuk awesome looking forward to it! You reignited my Pokemon addiction and I’ve started buying lego now!!!

[@user-fj3mh7tu9u]

Base Plates are actually 25.5 cm.

[@blockpartyuk]

Yeah, I’ve learned that now, much to my frustration! Won’t be the last time I mess something I’m sure!

[@JamesMHBurrow]

Don't forget to factor in should the train derail in the covered area you need to get to it

[@blockpartyuk]

When I eventually put walls on the sides, I plan for them to be modular

[@alexdavis-mann8513]

everyone makes lego citys, how about a lego jungle ! !

[@blockpartyuk]

But my favourite thing to build is buildings!

[@FelixAtk]

Have you heard of the channel “Beyond the brick”? Really good for Lego City inspo

[@blockpartyuk]

I’m not familiar with all the names yet, but I’ve probably watched it searching for info!

[@mjonesmotorsportsbarcharts]

i am starting my lego, i will be getting harry potter Train and the castle will coast me around £839.98 total yaks

[@kadswan1912]

Is this video sponsored by Ikea? 😆 Tbf it's my go-to place for pretty much anything home related

[@blockpartyuk]

I wish! Would have saved a few pounds!

[@freddiegrhm]

Will Anna give us a tour of her room soon

[@blockpartyuk]

Once the shelves have got built Lego on rather than boxes, yes

[@martstar1]

Wish I had a lego room. Your Lego room looks like it's of similar dimensions to my room, so there's so little space to display

[@blockpartyuk]

I guess you’re in the UK too? Our houses (and rooms) are so small!

[@martstar1]

@blockpartyuk indeed I am, nanoblocks are my friend, lego sets are peppered round the house

[@temujanradari1105]

UK Lego collectors have to get creative for sure!

[@stuartkay2632]

Lego, fm n beards, me and u are worryingly similar

[@craigallen8988]

you making a lego football stadium, im on minute 1 so hopefully you haven't mentioned it yet

[@blockpartyuk]

I already have one in my office - Camp Nou

[@callumolliver3794]

Great progress

[@CabbageFace_]

MILS it,

[@blockpartyuk]

Yeah, that’s the plan I think. Just need to get the parts

[@elchinofatman1]

What’s a mills plate?

[@blockpartyuk]

It’s basically a reinforced baseplate that makes it easier to keep the city modular so you can move it around and change stuff easier. I’ll be making a video on it soon.

[@elchinofatman1]

@@blockpartyuk ah cheers bro thanks

[@samrussell92]

You need to check out Bricksie’s Lego city

[@blockpartyuk]

I’ve watched a lot of his videos at this point. He definitely benefits from the big North American houses with big rooms and big basements! His basement is bigger than an entire floor of my house!

[@samrussell92]

@@blockpartyuk oh yeah! Have you seen his new warehouse?

[@blockpartyuk]

Yeah, it’s mad! Maybe one day…