A Brick Derby is a fun event to watch LEGO cars racing at conventions, but can the fun keep going at home? This is how to run your own backyard Brick Derby for birthdays or other fun LEGO-related events.
Read MoreTrick or Treat? Aubree (aka moctura_) and her three ghoul friends celebrate The Nightmare Before Christmas. Will the much anticipated LEGO Ideas set be put onto their naughty or nice list? Read on to find out!
Read MoreKnown for her whimsical builds and explorations of brick-built fonts, Australian builder Kristel Whitaker spells out her experience with the LEGO 41839 Message Board set.
Read MoreLEGO pieces can be used in near-infinite ways, especially those from smaller sets! Today, we explore the alt-build possibilities of the Plum Blossom and Chrysanthemum botanical sets.
Read MoreWhat difference does the color and a little extra detail make in a LEGO Speed Champions set? Today, we explore how to modify your car to be exactly what you want.
Read MoreThe stiff fabric flags in many LEGO sets are a great way to add detail to a set, but how do you make your own custom flags for your MOCs? We have the guide for you!
Read MoreRetiring a train layout conjures many bittersweet feelings, especially when it represents such a big part of your LEGO train journey. Like all worthwhile journeys, however, MOCs must come to an end.
Read MoreThe age-old question “Will it Float?” is once again asked as BrickNerd tests the buoyancy of the LEGO Ideas 21350 Jaws set. Can we make the Orca boat float? Read on to find out…
Read MoreWhat do you do with an Up-Scaled Minifig? Customize it, obviously! Sean Mayo takes us through his process of transforming the new Up-Scaled LEGO Minifigure set into a classic knight complete with an axe, helmet, and even a cape.
Read MoreCome visit LEGO Hogwarts as the school enjoys some magical celebrations complete with mysteries, delicious food and nano sculptures. The enchanted ceiling, seasonal decorations, and festive treats await!
Read MoreFrustrated with all the dust on your LEGO display? Fear not and read on to find out how to defeat that dust with a DIY acrylic door for your shelf.
Read MoreWhat could you do with a UCS LEGO shell? Guest writer Liz Puleo explores all the modding possibilities of The Little Mermaid Royal Clamshell from fish to flowers.
Read MoreJoin us on a magical photographic journey through LEGO Hogwarts to experience a few (minuscule) custom nano-sculptures! You’ll need a steady hand and infinite patience to master this microscale technique.
Read MoreUsing a smartphone or tablet to control LEGO Powered Up or Mindstorms functions can be a little tricky. So for Pi Day, we have a recipe for you to make everything much easier with the help of Pybricks.
Read MoreAt Bricktastic 2024, a parade of modded LEGO AT-ATs greeted visitors at the front of the exhibition hall. From giraffes to walking gardens, we chatted with each builder about how they approached customizing such a huge UCS Star Wars set.
Read MoreHow do you create a custom LEGO minifigure sword? Cutting, lathing, sanding, drilling, gluing, painting and etching were all necessary for this exceptional sword created by Detroitika who shared with us his behind-the-scenes process.
Read MoreHow do you convert a set into a MOC? By using some wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey powers. Join us as we change the LEGO Red Telephone Box into a blue TARDIS from Doctor Who.
Read MoreWhat do you do when your LEGO track layout doesn’t work with your table? This amusement park build journal takes you on a journey of all the highs and lows when the process throws you through unexpected loops.
Read MoreLEGO DreamZzz sets give people a choice between two final models, but what would happen if we gave the sets to three French builders and let them choose their own adventures?
Read MoreChinese New Year is just around the corner and LEGO is celebrating with a pair of new sets, but how do you make a dragon your own?
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