Quick Build #12: Halloween Vampire
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Welcome to our BrickNerd dungeon, where our quick build instructions lurk in the dark. But be warned, this LEGO vampire doesn’t bite!
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LEGO Inside Tour Exclusive Sets, Part 3: Post-Pandemic Tours
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Sign-ups for the 2025 LEGO Inside Tour start today, so we are continuing our deep dive series by looking at the incredibly exclusive sets given to those on the tour over the past few years.
Read MoreSix Degrees of Building Separation
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“What inspired your latest build?” Ted Andes is back to explore the creative process with LEGO and explain why his answer to that question always seems to take a convoluted path.
Read MoreEvery Comic-Con and Event Exclusive LEGO Set
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Comic-Con events and Star War Celebrations have been some of the most prolific sources of exclusive LEGO sets over the past twenty years. Join BrickNerd as we look at each of these rare buildable sets.
Read MoreLosing the Love of LEGO… and Rekindling the Flame Through Dragons
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Sometimes burnout from LEGO feels like losing a part of yourself. Yet, with the help of a few colorful dragons and the joy of reconnecting with friends at a convention, that spark can be reignited.
Read MoreSix-Wide: How to Fit a Minifig in a Custom Car
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LEGO Speed Champion sets have shifted to wider cars the past few years, but for MOC builders of six-stud-wide vehicles, how do you make room for a minifigure in such a confined space?
Read MoreTransforming a LEGO Set to Minifigure Habitats with a Little Disney Magic
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With the Magic of Disney LEGO set, can it be transformed into minifigure habitats for the new characters included? Get ready for another dive into the magical world of minifigure habitats.
Read MoreA New Take on LEGO Space
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Space MOCs usually have a very defined look and feel, but what can you do if you image LEGO space as a near-future colony on a colorful alien planet instead? Kimberly Giffen takes us on a tour of her take on LEGO Space.
Read MoreSoaring Over the Winter Village: Hanging by a Thread
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What’s the best way to make your Winter Village hot air balloon fly? Today we chat with the designer and try to add a little magic to really elevate your LEGO holiday display.
Read MoreLEGO in College: Avoiding the Dark Ages
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Have you ever experienced a LEGO Dark Age during college? Let’s explore a few ways to continue building throughout school, no matter how much space you have or how few parts you have access to.
Read MoreThe Meaning of LEGO Instructions Symbols… Interpreted by Kids
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What do all the symbols used in LEGO instructions actually mean? But what do kids think they represent? Pull up a blanket… err sticker sheet… and find out.
Read MoreLife After LEGO Masters with Mel Brown
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In the second installment of Life After LEGO Masters, Melissa speaks with Season 1 contestant of LEGO Masters USA, Mel Brown, about the many opportunities in the LEGO community his time on the show afforded him.
Read MoreJoin the BrickNerd Team
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Over the past four years, BrickNerd has published over a thousand articles about LEGO and the fan community, hosted a dozen contests, and gotten really nerdy about the bricks. And now we want YOU to join the team!
Read MoreA Tale of Two Moves: The Best Ways to Pack LEGO Sets
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Moving is no easy task. Moving LEGO is even more difficult. How do you move dozens of boxed LEGO sets from one home to another without damaging them?
Read MoreCreations for Charity: Using LEGO to Build a Community
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For 16 years, Nannan Zhang has been organizing Creations for Charity, a fundraiser where LEGO fans can donate and purchase custom MOCs and more to help raise money to send LEGO to kids in need.
Read MoreClassroom Connections: How LEGO Connects Kids and Educators
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Sometimes kids are hard to connect with but LEGO can be the perfect icebreaker. Join Melissa Rekve as she shares what it is like being the LEGO lady at school and what fun connections that creates.
Read MoreEverything Is Awesome When It's Bricksized
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We chat with Jannis Mavrostomos aka Bricksized, a LEGO builder from Finland, who shares with us the secrets behind his small-scale signature building style.
Read MoreLEGO Floating Islands: Take To The Skies!
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It is time to take to the skies to see all the LEGO floating islands that populate our imaginations. Check out these gravity-defying rocks and learn why they might be one of the best ever collab ideas.
Read MoreThe Story of SortLUG: Friends Don’t Let Friends Sort Alone
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What is SortLUG, how did the group start, and why have they had global Zoom calls every week for three years? Join guest contributor Justin Speers as he shares the origin of the group that is all about sorting LEGO and more.
Read MoreTen Ways to Break Through Builder’s Block
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Have you ever felt unable to start or finish a LEGO MOC? How do you combat creative brain freeze? Our guest contributor Casey McCoy has ten great tips to break through builder's block!
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