Brickworld is getting the band back together! Today we’re chatting with Brickworld’s Chief Brick Officer Mark Larson about the upcoming convention in Chicago. Read on to find out more!
Read MoreI’ve always wondered if I felt the same way about attending LEGO fan conventions as an AFOL as other people in the exhibition hall. But now after a very unscientific poll conducted at Bricks Cascade, I know that opinions vary!
Read MoreWas the return to Bricks Cascade 2022 a pot o’ gold under the rainbow? We look back on our time at Portland, Oregon’s premier LEGO convention, back for its tenth year.
Read MoreFairy Bricks’ fundraising fan fest Bricktastic was back after a few years and better than ever. Here’s everything that happened in Manchester including LEGO MOCs, AFOL activities and more.
Read MoreIt’s time for Ted Andes to provide an update on the return BrickUniverse to Louisville, KY, and on how LEGO things have been going since his MOC TALK article from last year about cultivating a MOC building community.
Read MoreBricks LA 2022 looked a little different than past years, but it was still the gathering that the AFOL community needed. Here are our takeaways from southern California’s premier LEGO event.
Read MoreBrickNerd’s Francesco Spreafico shares his trip to Billund, Denmark for the now traditional AFOL Christmas dinner in LEGO House.
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 “På Kloss Hold” in Norway, the world’s northernmost LEGO fan convention, things have changed over the years. Read Are’s story to find out how the event expanded, how far people travel, and what this all has to do with chocolate!
Read MoreCome with us as we journey north to experience the origin story of LEGO fan convention “På Kloss Hold” in Norway, the world’s northernmost fan convention that we know of!
Read MoreBrickCon is back live baby! Swing on by, and read all about the Seattle LEGO extravaganza!
Read MoreBricks Cascade 2021 threw a grand picnic instead of a full LEGO convention—a Bricknic! What led to the decision, how did it go, and why is gathering in person so important to the community?
Read MoreWhat happens when you can’t bring people to a LEGO convention because of a pandemic? You bring LEGO to the people instead! This interview is how EnBlock 2021 in Singapore did everything they could to make their yearly LEGO exhibition happen—even installing display cases in a local mall.
Read MoreGuest contributor Alicia Costello takes us through her Brick Rodeo 2021 experience in Texas. The LEGO convention, formerly known as Brick Fiesta, featured games, amazing LEGO creations, fundraisers for charity, and more.
Read MoreIs the cup half-full or half-empty? Bricks by the Bay may be the last hurrah for virtual LEGO conventions. Is that a good thing or not? BrickNerd explores this hot-button topic!
Read MoreThis last weekend was the Paredes de Coura Fan Weekend in Portugal. What did the LEGO convention entail, what fun was to be had, and how did the event handle being online? Keep reading to find out or watch the whole event online!
Read MoreBrickCan 2021 Online was last week and though this is the second time the convention has gone virtual, there was much fun to be had. Here’s everything that happened at BrickCan and how the LEGO convention is planning on moving forward.
Read MoreLEGO House is again offering virtual tours of its History Collection, but what do these tours entail? We have all the info you need to know about how last year’s tours worked, what to expect this time around, a brief overview of the collection, and how to book tickets.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the lives of LEGO fans in the past year. We take a look at the various ways the AFOL Community has adapted to life in quarantine.
Read MoreLEGO recently hosted an online event where three LEGO employees shared their stories about how they went from fans to official designers. If you weren’t able to attend the event, here is a recap of some of the most interesting parts.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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