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I recently found my old Lego bricks and also discovered a program that allows me to design Lego creations on the computer so that I can order whichever pieces I need. I’d like to make everything awesome for my son, so I want to design a spaceship for him that’s completely unique. I think I know the general shape of spaceship he’d like, but can you give me pointers on techniques or features that would make it a good fit for a 6-year-old?
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-	Try to make your construction very structurally sound. Unless there’s no other way, always try to connect parts and features to the larger structure at multiple points. That way they don’t easily pop off if your child drops it or brings the spaceship in for a hard landing. Your physical bricks will be helpful in testing this out; it’s hard to evaluate the structural stability of a digital Lego model.
-	Create play features. The Lego company consistently cites play features as their test-audiences’ favorite aspects. There are lots of great options on fictional spaceships. Try an opening cockpit and a separate opening cargo bay. If it’s large enough, consider a module that separates to become a ground vehicle or which opens up as a garage for a rover. If there’s enough volume, create a playable interior for the pilot, complete with a bed, kitchen, laboratory, etc. Or take a page out of old Lego designs and construct the ship as a series of detachable modules that can be mixed and matched. Play features are limited only by your imagination and available parts.
-	Consider the way your child may view certain features. Antennas may become laser guns or missiles. A minor round detail could be a refueling port or an oxygen recharging station. He may choose to tuck his favorite Lego dog into a bit of unused space in the design. Don’t be afraid to add detailing that doesn’t clearly serve a purpose to you but that could be assigned a function in your child’s imagination.
-	If possible, work with a consistent color palate. This isn’t a must, of course, and often depends on part availability, but it can be a nice touch that makes your creation seem professional. It will look like it belongs in the same universe as the official Space Police and Blacktron sets. Plus, if you can work in your child’s favorite colors, you’ll likely score extra points. 