There and Back Again with LEGO Builder Balbo

There and Back Again with LEGO Builder Balbo

One of the big perks of getting a gig here at BrickNerd is the opportunity to reach out to builders from all over the world and ask them questions—without appearing like a complete stalker! So today, I have the privilege to shine the spotlight on one of my favourite builders in the community, Balbo.

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The Need For Speed: An Interview with Jon Elliott

The Need For Speed: An Interview with Jon Elliott

When you think of amazing LEGO cars, one MOC builder immediately comes to mind: Jonathan Elliott. Today we sit down with Jon to talk about his vehicles, Speed Champions, what inspires him, and his constant drive to push the envelope of what a LEGO car can be.

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LEGO-Aero-gami: The Art of Automatic Paper Airplane Making

LEGO-Aero-gami: The Art of Automatic Paper Airplane Making

Aero-gami is the art of making paper planes. Okay, we totally made that up, but it captures today’s feature build so well though! Kenjiro Negai talks with us about his paper plane making LEGO robot, his plans for the future, and gives some excellent advice to aspiring robot builders.

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The Novel Builds of Shannon Sproule

The Novel Builds of Shannon Sproule

They say that you should never judge a book by the cover, but book publishers have long known that we still do anyways. Shannon Sproule’s appreciation for classic sci-fi cover art from the ‘50s to ‘70s has led him to create some eye-catching LEGO book covers of his own. Let’s take a closer look.

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Robots, Robots, Robots: An Interview with Josephine Monterosso

Robots, Robots, Robots: An Interview with Josephine Monterosso

BrickNerd's own Andreas Lenander speaks with Josephine Monterosso about robots, robots, and more robots. They delve deep into the parts, connections, and inspiration that make her creations come alive. In a good way, of course, not like those Terminators or Cylons.

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Creating Character: An Interview with Baron Julius von Brunk

Creating Character: An Interview with Baron Julius von Brunk

Take a journey into the mind of LEGO builder Baron Julius von Brunk in this showcase of creativity, wonder and character. You just might find yourself losing your head in Wonderland!

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One Color, Thirty-Nine Times: An Interview with Caz Mockett

One Color, Thirty-Nine Times: An Interview with Caz Mockett

Take a deep dive into color with builder Caz Mockett who created these stunning habitats for LEGO monofigures. She talks about how she was inspired, which color was the hardest to collect, and what’s the most expensive element in the entire display.

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It's a Small World After All

It's a Small World After All

In honor of the 55th anniversary of the opening of “It’s a Small World” at Disneyland, Bill Vollbrecht shares with us the story behind his stunning LEGO replica of the iconic ride, where his inspiration comes from, and the risks of carrying a large MOC down a staircase...

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