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May 10, 2025

LEGOLAND Promo Bricks: Collecting May Be Addictive!

May 10, 2025/ John Cooper
LEGOLAND Promo Bricks: Collecting May Be Addictive!

Many LEGOLAND Parks and Discovery Centers have offered promotional printed bricks over the years. Join BrickNerd as we look into the past, present, and future of promo bricks and the community that collects them.

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May 10, 2025/ John Cooper/ 1 Comment
Collecting, Deep Dive
LEGOLAND, Promo, Promotional, Commemorative
April 30, 2025

LEGO Community Headlines and Highlights for April 2025

April 30, 2025/ John Cooper
LEGO Community Headlines and Highlights for April 2025

April brought a multitude of interesting articles and eye-catching videos from all across the LEGO community. These are the best LEGO features of the month.

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April 30, 2025/ John Cooper/ Comment
News, Community
Headlines & Highlights, News
April 01, 2025

LEGO Is Changing from Raised to Recessed Logos on Its Studs

April 01, 2025/ John Cooper
LEGO Is Changing from Raised to Recessed Logos on Its Studs

LEGO is phasing out its raised stud logo in favor of a groovier, recessed design. We explore what this subtle shift means for sustainability, builders, and collectors—illegal techniques included.

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April 01, 2025/ John Cooper/ 30 Comments
News, Techniques
Molds, Sustainability, In the Groove, Groovy, Björk Schoenwald, April Fools
March 31, 2025

LEGO Community Headlines and Highlights for March 2025

March 31, 2025/ John Cooper
LEGO Community Headlines and Highlights for March 2025

March brought a multitude of interesting articles and eye-catching videos from all across the LEGO community. These are the best LEGO features of the month.

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March 31, 2025/ John Cooper/ Comment
News, Community
Headlines & Highlights, News
February 28, 2025

LEGO Community Headlines and Highlights for February 2025

February 28, 2025/ John Cooper
LEGO Community Headlines and Highlights for February 2025

While a short month, February brought a multitude of interesting articles, fascinating features, insightful deep dives, and eye-catching videos from all across the LEGO community. These are the best LEGO features of the month from around the fan community.

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February 28, 2025/ John Cooper/ Comment
News, Community
Headlines & Highlights, News
February 02, 2025

Bonus Bits: A Quick Take On Extra Pieces In LEGO Sets

February 02, 2025/ John Cooper
Bonus Bits: A Quick Take On Extra Pieces In LEGO Sets

Love or hate them, the extra pieces provided in new sets are a hallmark of LEGO. But have we been getting more or less of them recently? The answer is more complicated than you think.

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February 02, 2025/ John Cooper/ 3 Comments
Deep Dive
Bonus, Extra, Free, Extra Pieces
January 31, 2025

LEGO Community Headlines and Highlights for January 2025

January 31, 2025/ John Cooper
LEGO Community Headlines and Highlights for January 2025

A new year brought a multitude of interesting articles, fascinating features, insightful deep dives, and eye-catching videos from all across the LEGO community. These are the best LEGO features of January 2025 from around the fan community.

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January 31, 2025/ John Cooper/ Comment
News, Community
Headlines & Highlights, News
December 15, 2024

LEGO Nutcrackers and Toy Soldiers: Tough Nuts to Crack

December 15, 2024/ John Cooper
LEGO Nutcrackers and Toy Soldiers: Tough Nuts to Crack

Nutcrackers and Toy Soldiers are holiday icons steeped in tradition with their distinctive uniforms and classic designs. Join BrickNerd as we explore their many LEGO interpretations and see why their design is a tough nut to crack!

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December 15, 2024/ John Cooper/ Comment
Collecting, Deep Dive
Nutcracker, Toy Soldier, Royal Guard, Christmas
December 07, 2024

How to Apply LEGO Stickers: Conquering the Dreaded Sticker Sheet

December 07, 2024/ John Cooper
How to Apply LEGO Stickers: Conquering the Dreaded Sticker Sheet

Do you have trouble applying LEGO stickers? Do they end up crooked or, even worse, unused? Then this illustrated guide with tips and tricks to apply LEGO stickers is for you!

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December 07, 2024/ John Cooper/ 3 Comments
Tips and Tricks
Stickers, Brick Separator, Graphic Design, Sticker Sheet
October 28, 2024

LEGO Inside Tour Exclusive Sets, Part 3: Post-Pandemic Tours

October 28, 2024/ John Cooper
LEGO Inside Tour Exclusive Sets, Part 3: Post-Pandemic Tours

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.

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October 28, 2024/ John Cooper/ 1 Comment
Deep Dive, History
LEGO Inside Tour, exclusive, LEGO House, The Vault, Fire Engine, AGV, Stuart Harris, Henrik Andersen, Memory Lane
October 26, 2024

Every Comic-Con and Event Exclusive LEGO Set

October 26, 2024/ John Cooper
Every Comic-Con and Event Exclusive LEGO Set

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.

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October 26, 2024/ John Cooper/ 3 Comments
Collecting, Deep Dive
Comic-Con, SDCC, exclusive, Star Wars Celebration, New York Comic-Con, San Diego Comic-Con
August 21, 2024

Life-Sized LEGO Cars: Brick-Built Autos From Simple to Stunning

August 21, 2024/ John Cooper
Life-Sized LEGO Cars: Brick-Built Autos From Simple to Stunning

How many life-size LEGO cars exist, who builds them and why? Join BrickNerd as we look at these brick-built automotive marvels from simple recreations to stunning showstoppers.

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August 21, 2024/ John Cooper/ 1 Comment
Deep Dive, MOC Round-up
car, full size, Porsche, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, Life-size, 1:1 Scale
August 03, 2024

Susan Williams: The Most Famous LEGO Employee That Never Existed

August 03, 2024/ John Cooper
Susan Williams: The Most Famous LEGO Employee That Never Existed

Who was Susan Williams and why was her impact on people’s perception of LEGO so significant? Join BrickNerd as we piece together the illustrious career of this mysterious LEGO employee.

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August 03, 2024/ John Cooper/ 5 Comments
Stories, Deep Dive
Susan Williams, consumer services, customer service
July 04, 2024

LEGO Liberty: The Many Faces of The Statue of Liberty

July 04, 2024/ John Cooper
LEGO Liberty: The Many Faces of The Statue of Liberty

Join BrickNerd as we look at the many LEGO iterations of the famous icon of freedom, the Statue of Liberty, and all her many faces.

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July 04, 2024/ John Cooper/ 1 Comment
Deep Dive
Statue of Liberty, Lady Liberty, 3450, 5526, 21042, Planet of the Apes, Apocalysburg
June 14, 2024

Details of the Dragon Coaster: Shining Some Light on a LEGOLAND Classic

June 14, 2024/ John Cooper
Details of the Dragon Coaster: Shining Some Light on a LEGOLAND Classic

The Dragon roller coaster through LEGOLAND Castle is a classic ride, but goes by so fast that it is hard to see all the brick-built detail inside! Join us as we turn the lights on and get a close-up look at all the dragon details.

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June 14, 2024/ John Cooper/ 2 Comments
Stories
The Dragon, LEGOLAND, Roller Coaster, Ollie
June 09, 2024

Big Planes Can Really Take You Places!

June 09, 2024/ John Cooper
Big Planes Can Really Take You Places!

Join BrickNerd as we take a look at the amazing models by Jack (aka BigPlanes), and see just where his big planes have taken him!

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June 09, 2024/ John Cooper/ 1 Comment
Builder Showcase
Big Planes, Jack Carleson, Southwest, Emirates, LEGO
April 01, 2024

LEGO To Impose Lifetime Purchase Limits with LEGO Max

April 01, 2024/ John Cooper
LEGO To Impose Lifetime Purchase Limits with LEGO Max

LEGO announced a new initiative called LEGO Max that implements lifetime purchase limits as part of their corporate sustainability strategy. But how will this limit impact the LEGO community?

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April 01, 2024/ John Cooper/ 23 Comments
News
LEGO Max, April Fools, Share More Build More, Björk Schoenwald
March 06, 2024

LEGO Building Systems: History Told in Microscale

March 06, 2024/ John Cooper
LEGO Building Systems: History Told in Microscale

LEGO has a rich corporate history, especially when it comes to its three primary building systems. Join BrickNerd as we look at a sampling of the many sets with historical references, some of them very tiny!

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March 06, 2024/ John Cooper/ 1 Comment
Deep Dive, History, Review
40505, LEGO House, Exclusive, Duplo, System, Technic
December 23, 2023

LEGO Employee Holiday Gifts: Exclusive Presents For LEGO’s Elves

December 23, 2023/ John Cooper
LEGO Employee Holiday Gifts: Exclusive Presents For LEGO’s Elves

Did you know that LEGO gives an exclusive set to its employees every year for the holidays? Join us as we take a festive look at the history of these rare sets and how they have changed over time.

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December 23, 2023/ John Cooper/ Comment
Deep Dive, Collecting
Exclusive, Christmas, Employee Gift, Holidays, LEGO Duck
May 29, 2023

LEGO House Exclusive Sets: Only in Billund

May 29, 2023/ John Cooper
LEGO House Exclusive Sets: Only in Billund

LEGO House is “The Home of the Brick” in Billund Denmark, and today, BrickNerd looks into the history of LEGO House exclusive sets.

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May 29, 2023/ John Cooper/ 7 Comments
Collecting, Deep Dive
LEGO House, Exclusive, Wooden Duck, Tree of Creativity, Moulding Machine, Billund Airport
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