Form or Function? How Gnarlicbread Builds LEGO Mechs
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We chat with Gnarlicbread about how Bionicle and graffiti shape his LEGO mechs, why he loves old dark grey, and how one printed part can inspire a whole build.
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A 3D-Printed Approach to Smarter LEGO Storage
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Tired of wasted space in your LEGO drawers? See how 3D printing and Gridfinity can transform chaotic piles of plastic into an efficient, customizable storage system, complete with some IKEA Alex drawer mods to unlock every inch of space.
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #19: How to Choose the Right Backdrop for Your MOC
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How do you show off a LEGO build once it’s finished? In this month’s Conversation Piece, the Builder Improvement Initiative explores how different backdrops, from a sheet of white cardstock to a digitally created scene, can change the way people see your MOC.
Read MoreNerdvember 2026 Contest: Inside Edition
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Nerdly desperately needed new glasses and ended up redesigned with a removable lid. So what’s inside Nerdly? This year’s Nerdvember contest gives you three ways to answer, from a tiny build hidden inside to a creation that bursts out of the box.
Read MoreLEGO Contest Round-Up for November 2026
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November has arrived with a fresh selection of LEGO contests and challenges. Don’t miss your chance to build a MOC and maybe even win some awesome LEGO prizes. With contests like Brickscalibur and Colossal Castle Contest returning, and new ones popping up, there’s plenty of inspiration to be found!
Read MoreThis Old Track 2: 12V Edition
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Self-described Train Nerd, Michael Gale takes us through his process to restore old and tarnished track, in various states of deterioration. Hop aboard, and see what he comes up with, today on BrickNerd!
Read MoreThis Old Track: Maintaining and Restoring Metal 9V Track
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What is the best way to clean and restore your LEGO 9V track? We take a deep dive into how to maintain, clean and restore your precious track to keep it in as good condition as possible to keep your trains running on schedule!
Read MoreSimplifying SNOT: Thinking in Cubes
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In the latest installment of our LEGO SNOT series, we explore how thinking in 2×2×2 cubes takes the guesswork out of sideways building. See how a few simple SNOT cubes can help you line up studs in any direction.
Read MoreThe AFOL Slang Dictionary
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There are many acronyms, terms and phrases used to describe various LEGO things within the world of AFOLs. But what about all the made-up words we use every day that don’t make it into a standard glossary? Welcome to the AFOL Slang Dictionary.
Read MoreMangled Minifigs & Cursed Connections: Spooky Edition
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No bones about it, BrickNerd fans, we’ve got some interesting connections for you today. Will explores the old LEGO skeleton, digs up several curiosities, and resurrects Belville to tickle your funny bone!
Read MoreInstructions to Build a Witch and a Grave for Halloween
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Welcome back to some spooky BrickNerd Quick Builds! We have two treats for you today. The theme for our LEGO instructions is Halloween with witches, spiders, crows and a grave!
Read MoreEmpire Brick Con: Through the Looking-Glass… Museum
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Did you know there is a LEGO convention held inside a world-renowned glass museum? Let’s step through the looking-glass together and learn what BrickNerd contributors Ted Andes and Daniel Zimmerman found at Empire Brick Con.
Read MoreThe Galidor Horror Picture Show
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Galidor. A retired theme with a cult following, nearly universally hated by all. Just look at it. What part of this makes you think “LEGO?” Today we’ll take a look at the horrors of Galidor.
Read MoreHappily Ever After? A Close Look at the LEGO Shrek Minifigures
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Shrek’s fairy-tale cast has arrived in LEGO minifigure form, but does everyone get a happily ever after? We take a close look at the movie references, a few puzzling design choices, and some useful parts for Castle builders.
Read MorePieces for Pennies: Where Cheap LEGO May Lurk
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What are the best ways to score cheap LEGO? If you’re willing to go to some effort, hidden LEGO pops up all over the place. In today’s guest article, Molly Patton shares her stories and tips at finding low-priced LEGO.
Read MoreSorting, Schmorting: Creativity and Chaos
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Are you one of those people that has a perpetually messy building table? If so, you are not alone. Ted Andes comes out in defense of creative clutter and pleads the case for there being a method-to-the-madness of a messy building table. Read on to find out why a little bit of disorganization can be a good thing.
Read MoreSmooth Sailing? Lessons From Building a Pirate Ship GBC
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What happens when you turn a LEGO pirate ship into a Great Ball Contraption? Brian Hickey and his family find out, building a working module and learning a few hard lessons when it joins the GBC loop at BrickCon.
Read MoreQuick Build #21: T-R3X Speeder Bike
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The Spindlejack messengers have a new predator on their tail! Dan Ko shares his T-R3X Speeder Bike, a dinosaur-inspired ride for the light-fingered Swindlejerks, with free instructions to build your own bike and display stand.
Read MoreCurb Appeal: Building Curved Sidewalks for Your LEGO City
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Creating LEGO cityscapes is an AFOL passion, but how do you build sidewalks and curbs that curve like in real life? We share some step-by-step instructions using some helpful new elements to make sure your city has curb appeal.
Read MoreMonet in Dark Mode: Recoloring the LEGO Art Water Lilies
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Monet painted his garden many times, exploring changes in color and time of day. Meredith Najewicz follows his lead, rebuilding the LEGO Art Water Lilies set with a darker palette and some creative part substitutions to cast the lilies in a different light.
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We chat with Gnarlicbread about how Bionicle and graffiti shape his LEGO mechs, why he loves old dark grey, and how one printed part can inspire a whole build.