Vinyl Decals 101: How to Make Your Own LEGO Decals
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To stick or not to stick? Guest author Michael Bushong explains the basics of using one of those crafty vinyl cutters to make custom decals for LEGO MOCs.
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Habitats for CMF Series 27: Constraints That Spark Imagination
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Join us for a build-along as ABrickDreamer crafts habitats for LEGO CMF Series 27, and see how constraints like size, part availability and even time spark creativity.
Read MoreTransforming a LEGO Set to Minifigure Habitats with a Little Disney Magic
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With the Magic of Disney LEGO set, can it be transformed into minifigure habitats for the new characters included? Get ready for another dive into the magical world of minifigure habitats.
Read MoreSweet as Honey: A LEGO Friends Beekeeping Story
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From garden to table, LEGO Friends 42669 Beekeepers’ House and Flower Garden is buzzing with charm. Join us for a closer look at this sweet little story that’s sure to bee a tasty delight.
Read MoreBrick Artisan: The Alt-Build Master of Modulars
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Explore the architectural creations of Kim Plata, the Brick Artisan, who transforms familiar LEGO sets into modular masterpieces. Read our interview to discover how a civil engineer from the Philippines became a full-time designer and builder.
Read MoreLong Arm Luffy and the Birth of Cosmic Noodle Benny
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From Luffy’s rubber arms to a LEGO minifig keychain gone horribly wrong, we explore the One Piece set’s play features, cursed mods, and the unstoppable rise of Cosmic Noodle Benny.
Read MoreToothless Meets Toothless: Exploring Berk at Epic Universe
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What happens when you bring LEGO Toothless to meet the real Toothless at Epic Universe? From dragon meet-and-greets to exploring other worlds, this little build had an epic day in Berk.
Read MoreFrom Voltron to Fortnite: Modding LEGO’s Mecha Team Leader
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From Voltron to Mecha Team Leader, we mod LEGO’s latest Fortnite mech into what it could have been, complete with a bit of Nerdtron flair.
Read MoreGothic Grin: The Biomechanical Design of LEGO’s Batman Forever Batmobile
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It’s the 30th anniversary of Batman Forever, and LEGO has released a new version of the film’s biomechanical Batmobile. Join BrickNerd as we explore the history of this singular vehicle and how LEGO designer Mark Stafford tackled the challenge of translating it into brick form.
Read MoreBefore and After: Custom Creations vs. LEGO Elements, Part 3
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The LEGO zoo has certainly expanded recently, but how do custom animals hold up compared to LEGO’s official elements? Join us as we dive into the depths in another edition of “Before and After.”
Read MoreNot Your Average Wallflowers: Turning LEGO Botanical Sets into Wall Decor
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What happens when you have too many flowers and not enough vases? I looked around, saw some wall space, and got inspired. Turns out, changing LEGO Botanical sets into wall decor works better than I’d ever imagined.
Read MoreIn Frog We Trust: From Tiger to Toad at Brickworld Chicago
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At Brickworld Chicago, four talented builders joined a mysterious frog game and left with the LEGO Art Tiger set and an unexpected mission. This is the story of how they turned Frog Bucks into a tiger—and that tiger into an amphibian alt-build for Frog Nation.
Read MoreClassic Movie Moments Made From LEGO Friends Heartlake City Apartments
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Join BrickNerd as we explore the LEGO Friends Heartlake City Apartments and Stores to recreate classic movie moments in its many rooms and spaces!
Read MoreBook Nooks, Balrogs, and Beyond
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The new Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook is out! Today, BrickNerd is bringing you inspiration for your own Lord of the Rings book nook with a couple MOCs inspired by the set!
Read MorePrize Machine Potential: Mini MOCs for the Minifigure Vending Machine
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The LEGO Minifigure Vending Machine is more than just balls with minifigs. Join us to see what mini MOC prizes they inspired instead! Don’t worry, no real coins are required and you’ll win every time!
Read MoreFrom Sunflowers to Surrealism: A Color-Driven LEGO Art Remix
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What happens when you remix a masterpiece using only what LEGO gives you? This color-driven alt-build of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers proves you can reframe the original even if all the pieces are flat.
Read MoreBefore and After: Custom Creations That Preceded Official LEGO Elements, Part 2
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From mountain tops to the bottom of the sea, Ann Megacolormix compares her custom sculpted accessories with official LEGO counterparts that came after through some action-packed adventure photos.
Read MoreUsing Color Theory and Composition in LEGO MOCs
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How can you use color theory to improve your LEGO creations? Today we dive into how color composition and detailing can make your MOCs really pop.
Read MoreThings That Could Have Been: A Curious Look at 10354 The Shire
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LEGO’s 10354 The Shire beautifully captures Bag End from The Lord of the Rings, but what if the set had drawn inspiration from The Hobbit instead? We explore the details, the design, and the delightful what-ifs of the most famous Hobbit-hole in Middle-earth.
Read MoreTurning LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Sets into Combo Builds
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LEGO Creator 3-in-1 sets already offer three builds in one box, but why stop there? Today we explore combo builds and how to use two sets together to create even more custom models.
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Self-described Train Nerd, Michael Gale takes us through his process to restore old and tarnished track, in various states of deterioration. Hop aboard, and see what he comes up with, today on BrickNerd!