🎉 Building Joy Brick by Brick: Julian's Birthday Party LEGO Set (77046) 🧁

Welcome back to Bricks and Builds with Chay! Today, we're diving into one of the most delightful builds we've done on the channel—Julian's Birthday Party (Set 77046) from the Animal Crossing LEGO collection. This stream was full of creativity, laughter, and a whole lot of colorful bricks. So let’s break it down for you in blog form!

🐴 Meet Julian – The Birthday Star 🌟

Julian, the sparkling unicorn from Animal Crossing, takes center stage in this vibrant party set. From decorative balloons to tiny presents, every piece in this box screams celebration. It's not just a build—it's an invitation to join the party!

🧱 Bricks, Bags, and Banter

From the get-go, the stream kicked off with the usual Chay-chaos—checking audio, setting up the Raspberry Pi streaming rig, and locating the right scripts for overlays. But once we got rolling, it was smooth building with bursts of joy and spontaneous commentary. We even got nostalgic, recalling how a LEGO Star Wars holiday set reignited our passion for the brick life!

🎮 The Real Talk on Streaming Setup

I gotta tell you—it’s not all plug-and-play. Running a stream off a Raspberry Pi? That’s a ride in itself. Between gaming overlays, building overlays, and OBS-free scripting, it’s a miracle we make it to air! But the real MVP? You guys—our LEGO fam—who roll with the bloopers and keep the vibes positive.

🛠️ Favorite Build Moments

• Hanging tiny decorations with Julian 🧁
• Discovering all the extra loops and accessories 🎁
• Watching the birthday bash come to life with Lake and Celeste 🌌

We also had a few “big hands, small bricks” moments—classic Chay! But nothing a little LEGO patience couldn’t solve.

🧳 Life Beyond the Build

During the stream, we chatted about upcoming travels, including an Easter cruise and some much-needed time with friends and family. These little life updates make every stream feel like we’re building not just LEGO sets—but memories together.

🧩 Why This Set is a Must-Have

Julian’s Birthday Party is compact, fun, and filled with detail. Whether you're a hardcore Animal Crossing fan or just love cute builds, this one’s a gem. And guess what? It pairs perfectly with Leaf's Caravan and Stargate from the same collection!

🙌 Wrapping It Up

This build reminded me why I love LEGO so much. It's about more than just pieces—it’s about joy, community, and creativity. Thanks to everyone who joined live. If you missed it, be sure to catch the replay and don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and stay tuned for our next adventure.

Until then—keep building, keep dreaming, and remember: every brick counts! 🧱💙

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