Re-Envisioning Santa’s Post Office
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Sometimes an official set isn’t exactly what you want it to be, so we used that as an excuse to modify Santa’s Post Office into a more display-worthy addition to the LEGO Winter Village.
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T Is For Tiny: Integrating T-Gauge Trains Into a LEGO Build
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If you thought LEGO trains were small, take a look at T-Gauge trains. Warren Elsmore shows how these tiny trains—10 times smaller than LEGO—can be made into a miniature garden layout MOC.
Read MoreIn the Spotlight: Lighting Tudor Corner
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BrickNerd explores how building LEGO light fixtures can create practical lighting effects to deliver the light where it is needed most... by spotlighting the new Tudor Corner modular set from LEGO.
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 MoreBuilding a Backyard Brick Derby
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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? The Nightmare Before Christmas in LEGO
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Trick 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 MoreLettering in LEGO: The Wordplay of 41839 Message Board
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Known 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 MoreAbandoning the Instructions: Rebuilding Smaller LEGO Botanical Sets
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LEGO 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 MoreCar Mods: Customizing the Speed Champions Camaro ZL1 and Ferrari F40
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What 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 MoreFarewell to Fareham: Retiring a Large LEGO Train Layout
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Retiring 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 MoreWill It Float? Testing the Buoyancy of the LEGO Ideas Jaws Boat
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The 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 MorePlaying With Scale: Upgrading the Up-Scaled LEGO Minifigure
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What 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 MoreHogwarts Celebrations: Recreating Magical Scenes with Nano Sculptures
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Come 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 MoreWhat the Shell? A LEGO Modding Journey Under the Sea
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What 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 MoreMaking Hogwarts More Magical with Miniscule Nano Sculptures
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Join 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 MoreBricktastic 2024: AT-ATs on Parade
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At 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 MoreThe Quest to Forge the Perfect LEGO Minifigure Sword
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How 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 MoreConverting a Red Telephone Box Into a Blue TARDIS
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How 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 MoreOopsy Loop: The Joy and Frustration of a LEGO Train
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What 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 MoreChoose Your Own Adventure: French DreamZzz
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LEGO 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?
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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.