At first glance, LEGO might seem like simple colorful bricks — but in the hands of the right creator, they become portals to other worlds. From fantasy landscapes and candy-coated castles to architectural icons and beloved movie scenes, builders across the globe use LEGO to tell stories, explore creativity, and connect with others.
And increasingly, those builders are women.
This November, Bricks & Minifigs Littleton is proud to host its first-ever Women’s Builder Display, featuring women builders who are changing the face of the LEGO® community, one imaginative build at a time. Their creations span fandoms, generations, and techniques, but all share one thing: the belief that creativity and community are better when everyone has a place at the table, or in this case, the brick bin.
Can’t make it to the store? Don’t worry — we’ll be spotlighting our featured female builders and sharing their incredible creations right here! Learn more about Nikki Malone Daniels:
Building Worlds: Nikki Malone Daniels and the Power of Imagination
For event organizer and longtime builder Nikki Malone Daniels, creativity is about both expression and connection. Her featured displays include two separate builds — The Stanley Hotel and her Dungeons & Dragons display featuring a stained-glass demon named Glasswail. Though often built side by side, they are distinct creations inspired by collaborative storytelling and fantasy roleplay.
“I challenged myself to make a stained-glass D&D logo,” Nikki said. “It’s about storytelling — bringing something magical to life through bricks.”
Her passion for LEGO® started early, but it wasn’t until adulthood that she found her community. “The AFOL [Adult Fans of LEGO®] community brought me out of my shell,” she said. “I’ve met so many extraordinary women — including Heather, Erin, Cynde, my mom Kathy, and Lorien — who’ve become both collaborators and friends.”
Nikki, who now describes herself as a “LEGO® interior designer,” helps coordinate events for both CoWLUG and DENLUG and is on a mission to ensure more women feel welcomed in the hobby. “Representation matters,” she said. “The more women you see building, the more young girls will say, ‘I can do that too.’”
Stop by Bricks and Minifigs Littleton to see Nikki’s display, starting Nov. 8!