Five Mesmerizing LEGO Mosaics from Brixpo 2025
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From nostalgic villains to technicolor blooms, these five standout mosaics at South Australia’s biggest LEGO fan event show how creativity and color collided at Brixpo 2025.
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BrickNerd’s Brickworld Blessings: Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
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With old friends, new builds, borrowed parts, and a post-con blues, our Brickworld Chicago 2025 recap offers a heartfelt look at what makes this LEGO convention a summer highlight each and every year, frogs and mice included.
Read MoreToken Observation: The Impact of Tokens of Appreciation at LEGO Conventions
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Have you seen a pile of small builds and stickers next to a MOC at a LEGO convention? What are these tokens and what is the etiquette for giving them? Simon Liu shares his rules for tokens and how some have led to lasting friendships.
Read MoreGifting Gugicks: The Origin of the Brickworld Master Tradition
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The Gugick. It’s a staple of Brickworld Chicago handed out by the reigning Brickworld Master. But what is a Gugick? How did it start? And where is it going? BrickNerd’s own Simon Liu tells all…
Read MoreFlying With MOCs: Should You Check LEGO in Your Luggage?
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What are the best ways to fly with MOCs? Today we look at the pros and cons of checking LEGO creations in your luggage to see which packing techniques mean less rebuilding upon arrival.
Read MoreHow to Avoid Con Crud: Staying Healthy at LEGO Conventions
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It’s LEGO convention season again which means con crud is on the rise! From germs to post-con blues, this guide explores how to avoid—and recover from—the dreaded con crud.
Read More1,000 Miles to Madness: A North Dakotan’s First BrickCon
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What drives someone to travel 1,000 miles for their first LEGO convention? For Becky and Renee, it was curiosity, community, and a love of LEGO that brought them to BrickCon—and keeps them coming back.
Read MoreWhy the Eurobricks Event Isn’t Like Any Other LEGO Meetup
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The Eurobricks Event may not be the biggest or flashiest LEGO gathering, but for those who attend, it’s the one that feels most like home. Join us as we explore what makes this low-key, quirky meetup a favorite among longtime AFOLs.
Read MoreFrom Public to Private: Celebrating 10 Years of BrickCan
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After a decade of public crowds, BrickCan’s 10th event went private. How did the change affect the experience? Two builders reflect on a milestone year of connection, reflection, and community.
Read MoreLosing the Love of LEGO… and Finding Joy in a Foam Banana
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Sometimes falling out of love with LEGO isn’t just about the hobby—it’s about feeling disconnected. But a return to a heartfelt show, familiar faces, and unexpected silliness like a foam banana might be exactly what you need to rebuild joy.
Read MoreBricktastic 2025: Big Builds and Even Bigger Friendships
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What happens when you can't attend a LEGO event but your MOC still makes it? Through the stories of first-time displayers and seasoned AFOLs, come relive some of the best and nerdiest parts of Bricktastic 2025.
Read MoreBrickvention 2025: New Hashima Down Under
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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 MoreOur Family’s First GBC Module
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Ever wanted to build a Great Ball Contraption? Here’s how we tackled our family’s first GBC module—from choosing a design to keeping it running at a LEGO convention.
Read MorePragmatic Advice for Winning Awards at LEGO Conventions
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Awards at LEGO conventions aren’t just about luck—they’re about strategy, detail, and a little friendly competition. Discover Casey McCoy’s seven practical tips to taking home a trophy.
Read MoreDesigning the Ultimate LEGO Star Wars Tatooine Layout
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How do you coordinate one of the biggest LEGO Star Wars collabs ever? We chat with the team behind this massive Tatooine display, three years in the making and still growing!
Read MoreCompeting to Build a GBC Module From a Single Technic Set
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Can you build a Great Ball Contraption using only one small LEGO Technic set? We found out by hosting a competition at LEGO World Utrecht and the results were impressive, resulting in some amazing GBC alt-builds.
Read MoreLosing the Love of LEGO… and Rekindling the Flame Through Dragons
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Sometimes burnout from LEGO feels like losing a part of yourself. Yet, with the help of a few colorful dragons and the joy of reconnecting with friends at a convention, that spark can be reignited.
Read More8x8 Honorifics: The Art of Custom Trophy Construction
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What makes a good LEGO trophy? Guest contributor Kyle Keller shares how he builds his custom 8x8 stud, award-winning… well… awards.
Read MoreAll About LEGO Trophies: The Award Goes To...
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Today on BrickNerd, we explore the Who, What, Where, When, and Why of LEGO convention trophies. How, you ask? Read on to find out!
Read MoreDebuting as an AFOL… at the Mothership of All Events
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On the eve of the Skærbæk Fan Weekend, the world's most international LEGO event, BrickNerd contributor Are tells the story of how he jumped into the AFOL community at this very event nine years ago and explains what makes it such a special happening.
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