Bringing a slice of cyberpunk to Australia wowed crowds at Brickvention 2025, so we spoke with the New Hashima Down Under crew to uncover what it takes to build big, bold, and brilliantly lit.
Read MoreHow far would you go to rescue a lonely LEGO monkey? At Skaerbaek Fan Weekend, two groups of travelers sparked a plush-filled adventure of rescue and reunion.
Read MoreIdentifying individual LEGO parts from bulk second-hand purchases can be challenging, so what are the most common elements that people want to know, “What is this!?”
Read MoreIf you had three weeks off and a whole continent of LEGO to explore, where would you go? Join Sue Ann on her travels through Australia for the Festival of the Brick!
Read MoreHave you ever packed up your MOCs, and traveled across the country? Or a continent? Sue Ann Barber takes us to the Bendigo Bricks fan event in Australia to see how far people are willing to go.
Read MoreLet’s celebrate The Phantom, the first comic strip superhero! On this day in 1936, Lee Falk first published The Ghost Who Walks, and more than 80 years later, the LEGO Phan community is still inspired by his purple spandex suit.
Read MoreHow do you convert a set into a MOC? By using some wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey powers. Join us as we change the LEGO Red Telephone Box into a blue TARDIS from Doctor Who.
Read MoreCome with us to Melbourne, Australia to see the LEGO dragons, art, trains, and towns of Brickvention 2024. It is a LEGO fan event not to be missed!
Read MoreWhen cool LEGO-related gear and clothes pop up for sale around the world, the global network of AFOLs makes sure they get where they need to go—including pajamas from Australia.
Read MoreThere 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 MoreWhether you call them Tokens of Appreciation, Fan Trophies or some other name, giving these small LEGO-related items has become a well-established tradition at many AFOL events across North America—and now they’ve made their way to Brixpo in Australia.
Read MoreOn this day in 2008, Max Braun first introduced the micropolis concept to his local LUG. We mark the 15th anniversary of the LEGO micropolis standard by looking at how far this little big idea has gone.
Read MoreSue Ann Barber takes us on an epic journey across Australia, braving the wilds of Shopping Centres, witnessing the birth of a brand new LEGO Store, and attending an elusive LEGO Fan Convention. Read all about it, today on BrickNerd!
Read MoreCome with us to Bendigo Bricks in Australia to hear about the event and see what MOCs made their way to just outside of Melbourne.
Read MoreMartin Redfern’s work seems simple at first glance until you look closely and see the hidden complexity of each quirky character. We chat with him about his broad portfolio of MOCs and what building LEGO means to him.
Read MoreAt Brickvention 2023, one LEGO creation stood out so much that it literally walked out the door. Today we chat with builder Veronica Young and showcase her wonderous wearable LEGO wardrobe.
Read MoreFor the 58th anniversary of the first screening of Doctor Who in Australia, we chatted with local builders about the show and how it inspired their LEGO creations from Daleks to Doctors.
Read MoreMeet Sir Termie who went too far back in time and is trying to blend in. We talked with builder Aaron Amatnieks to get all the terrific LEGO Terminator details.
Read MoreJust like you can’t tell that the TARDIS is bigger on the inside, the influence you have may go further than you might expect. Join Sue Ann as she shares how inspiration to and from fellow LEGO builders has impacted the overall community for the better.
Read MoreFollow the multi-continental search for a LEGO Star Wars Stormtrooper keychain and how it turned into tale about being clear about what you want.
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