How to Upgrade Your Building Sets with LED Lights and Other Accessories

Building sets are already awesome, but adding LED lights and custom accessories can take them to the next level! Whether you want to make your city glow at night, bring your spaceship to life, or create a dramatic display for your MOC model, here’s how to do it.

1. Why Add LED Lights?

LED lights can make your builds:

• More realistic (e.g., streetlights in a city, glowing engines on a spaceship)
• More interactive (lights that turn on/off, flickering effects)
• More impressive for display (a lit-up showcase is much more eye-catching)

2. Choosing the Right LED Lights

There are several ways to add LED lights to your builds:

Official LEGO Light Kits

LEGO offers its own Light Brick pieces, which are easy to use but limited in customization.

Third-Party LED Kits

Brands like Light My Bricks, BriksMax, and Game of Bricks offer LED kits specifically designed for LEGO sets. These come with tiny pre-wired lights that fit between bricks without damaging them.

DIY LED Setup

For full customization, you can buy micro LEDs, copper wiring, and battery packs from electronics stores. These allow you to install lights exactly where you want them.

3. How to Install LED Lights in Your Build

• Plan the wiring – Before installing, decide where the lights and cables will go. Try to hide the wires behind walls or under floors.
• Use transparent bricks – Clear and translucent bricks help diffuse light, creating a better effect.
• Secure the lights – Use clips or tape to keep LEDs in place without stressing the bricks.
• Power options – Most kits use USB power, button batteries, or rechargeable packs. Choose what works best for your display.

4. Other Cool Accessories to Upgrade Your Build

Besides LED lights, here are other ways to make your builds even better:

Motorized Features

Adding motors and moving parts can make your models dynamic. Use:

• LEGO Powered Up or LEGO Technic motors for movement
• Servo motors for rotating parts (e.g., opening doors, spinning wheels)

Custom Printed Bricks and Stickers

• Use custom-printed bricks for logos, control panels, and signage
• Stickers and decals add extra realism (e.g., road signs, screens, control panels)

Mini LED Screens and Sound Modules

• Tiny OLED displays can show animations inside your builds
• Sound modules can play engine noises, dialogue, or background music

5. Show Off Your Upgraded Build

Once your model is enhanced with LEDs and accessories, it deserves to be displayed properly:

• Use a display case to protect it from dust while showing off the lights
• Time-lapse or cinematic videos are great for capturing your creation
• Share it online with the LEGO community on Instagram, Flickr, or Rebrickable

Ready to Upgrade Your Builds?

Adding LED lights and other accessories makes your sets look stunning and brings them to life. Have you ever upgraded a LEGO set before? What’s your next lighting project? 😃