LEGO® SNOT & Modified Bricks

LEGO® modified and SNOT bricks expand the standard brick format with side-facing studs, recessed faces, textured surfaces and alternative connection points. These specialised elements support Studs Not On Top techniques, detailed façades, smooth panels, vehicle bodywork and compact structural changes that are difficult to achieve with basic rectangular bricks. Explore the wider LEGO® Bricks collection for additional brick families.

LEGO® SNOT Bricks for Sideways Building

SNOT bricks allow plates, tiles and other elements to connect at right angles to the usual top-stud direction. Different sizes and stud layouts provide options for compact details, wider panels and connections across several sides of a model.

• LEGO® Brick 1 x 1 with 4 Studs provides connection points on four sides from a compact footprint.
• LEGO® Modified Brick 1 x 2 with Studs on 1 Side adds two aligned side studs for panels and surface details.
• LEGO® Headlight Brick 1 x 1 offers a recessed front stud for compact sideways construction.
• LEGO® Modified Brick 1 x 4 with Studs on Side creates a longer row of horizontal attachment points.

Modified Bricks for Texture and Detail

Not every modified brick is defined by side-facing studs. Some use moulded surfaces or altered profiles to add visual detail while retaining the structural role of a brick. The LEGO® Masonry Brick 1 x 2 adds a textured face for walls, façades and architectural features.

Choose the Right Modified Brick

Use compact SNOT bricks where space is limited, longer side-stud bricks for wider panels, and textured modified bricks where surface detail is the main requirement. Combining several formats can support smooth exterior finishes, angled assemblies, signs, furniture, vehicle panels and detailed architectural sections.