Bio-Cup is back once again, which means we will be sharing some amazingly creative Bionicle MOCs in the weeks ahead. But what even is a “Bionicle MOC”? How did the contest get started, and how can you get involved? It’s time to refresh your Matoran memories!
Read MorePinoyLUG pays tribute to Filipino National Artist Fernando Amorsolo by recreating three of his masterpieces as LEGO mosaics. Read on how this incredible collaborative project - which had more than 80 builders - came together in the midst of the pandemic.
Read MoreThese are the best LEGO features from around the fan community for April 2022. They are well worth your time!
Read MoreLast week we featured our first article about LEGO streaming on Twitch. The response was overwhelming! So due to popular demand, we’re back with a second installment introducing the streaming community.
Read MoreWith the rise of live-streaming, the LEGO community on Twitch has been steadily growing. After starting my own Twitch channel, I got to know the “BrickBuilding” community a bit more and today have the pleasure of introducing them to you.
Read MoreThe bakeries in Solvang, California banded together to host a LEGO brick bake-off to celebrate their Danish heritage. Join us as we take a look at what the sweet event was like from the AFOL competitor’s point of view.
Read MoreEach year the online LEGO community takes part in a creative tradition by publishing jokes for April Fools Day. In case you missed any, here is a comprehensive list of all 33 fake news articles about LEGO we could find.
Read MoreThese are the best LEGO articles and features from around the fan community for March 2022. They are well worth your time!
Read MoreEvery February, LEGO builders go crazy creating space rovers. This year, however, some little alien creatures invaded and robbed them blind. Here are the results of the FebRobbery 2022 building competition!
Read MoreWhat better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than to talk to women AFOLs about LEGO? In a decidedly unscientific survey, we asked women AFOLs about their thoughts on different aspects of the hobby.
Read MoreThese are the best of the LEGO articles and features from around the fan community for February 2022.
Read MoreCollege tends to be a time when the Dark Age starts and interest in LEGO wanes, but for some students in The LEGO Brick Club at The Ohio State University, exactly the opposite is happening. This is their story about making a mosaic of OSU’s mascot, Brutus Buckeye.
Read MoreThe Brick Alliance has launched its Polybag Project 2022, a year-long community build and research project dedicated to celebrating the LEGO polybag. Join us as we explore the possibilities of this pleasant project.
Read MoreThese are the best of the LEGO articles and features from around the community for January 2022. These stories are worth your time!
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 MoreAt BrickNerd, we celebrate getting nerdy about the bricks. But there are so many more fascinating stories from within the LEGO community that are worth your time! So here are some of the best LEGO articles and videos that caught our contributors’ attention throughout the month of December.
Read MoreLast month, a group of dedicated LEGO fans created the Brick Alliance, an organization working to help make the AFOL community more diverse, inclusive, and welcoming. In this foundational interview, we’ll discover how the group got started, what they hope to achieve, and how they are approaching these important issues.
Read MoreWhen someone says “Comic Con”, San Diego is probably the first thing that comes to mind. But there are so many smaller, local shows where a LEGO display can really shine!
Read MoreAt BrickNerd, we celebrate getting nerdy about the bricks. But there are so many more fascinating stories from within the LEGO community that are worth your time! So here are some of the best LEGO articles and videos that caught our contributors’ attention throughout the month of November.
Read MoreLEGO’s annual Build to Give event is up and running as they donate sets to children in need this holiday season for every star built and posted online. But it may be a bit more challenging than at first glance! How exactly do you build a five-pointed star out of LEGO? We have some tips and a gallery of inspiration to help get you started.
Read MoreSeptember 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 SHIPtember, the Brick Train Awards, and the return of the BrickLink Designer Program, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!
Why is this small, shiny LEGO chrome cup so expensive? And why is it so beloved (and hoarded) by builders of GBC modules? Today, we explore the legend of the chrome cup.
LEGO waterfalls are magical because they are both a memorizing moment frozen in time and also incredibly varied in how to build them. Here are some LEGO waterfall techniques from around the AFOL community, but be warned, you might get wet!
Ever wonder what goes into the design of LEGO set packaging? BrickNerd has you covered as we dive into the rules, standards and design sensibilities that go into creating an appealing product for store shelves.
What happens when a lifelong Trekkie, AFOL and professional toy designer finally gets an official LEGO Star Trek playset? Samuel Hatmaker explores the new Enterprise bridge and shows why playing Star Trek matters as much as displaying it.
We spoke with several Autistic AFOLs who shared their experiences with LEGO regarding coping, community, collecting and catharsis. And we found that Autism can be both a challenge and a superpower when it comes to LEGO.
What do you do when a LEGO Pokémon set doesn’t quite hit the mark? Take it apart and create an alternate build using only the pieces from the original set! But how do you level up a character as recognizable as Pikachu?
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Change was in the air for Bio-Cup 2026 Round 2 as builders tackled the theme of Metamorphosis. From fatherhood and molting to decay and rebirth, these are some of the transformations that caught our eye as the competition moves toward its final rounds.