“Dino Jet” is a great name for a LEGO DreamZzz set but it doesn’t quite look like what you probably expected. This alt build explores what happens when a builder takes that name seriously.
Read MoreWe handed the latest LEGO DreamZzz sets to a group of builders and let their creativity run wild. From fantastic plants to a trippy train, the results feel right at home within the theme’s anything-goes philosophy.
Read MoreHow do you transform a wizarding village into a Winter Village? By adding snow, expanding interiors, and recreating familiar scenes throughout Hogsmeade with plenty of tiny custom details.
Read MoreFrom childhood reenactments to massive MOCs, Evan’s LEGO story is a sailboat ride through history. See how he crafts vibrant battles, custom minifigures, clear photos and more.
Read MoreDo you wish your LEGO Leonardo Da Vinci Flying Machine could actually fly? We’ve motorized the set so it flaps through the clouds, and we’ll show you how to do it, too.
Read MoreFor Casey McCoy, Stranger Things fatigue felt inevitable… until Broadway and LEGO intervened. This LEGO Creel House remix literally cracks the house in half, exposing the undulating red mind lair beneath.
Read MoreWith many people having just opened presents of LEGO and lighting kits, I took a hands-on approach to adding lights to a set and to a MOC to see if I could come up with any bright ideas.
Read MoreJoin us on a Christmas journey as we use woodworking to upscale and carve the classic LEGO tree element into a centerpiece that will be the talk of the dinner table.
Read MoreWhether you are crafting D&D adventurers or Castle champions, Sobek Bricks reveals how purist LEGO parts can combine to build custom minifigures with epic personalities.
Read MoreLooking for the perfect gift for a LEGO fan who already has all the bricks? This non-LEGO gift guide has tools and essentials that serious builders didn’t know they needed—until now!
Read MoreSure, you’ve hung a few LEGO ornaments on your Christmas tree, but why stop there? This year, we’re taking donning the tree to the next level by creating Christmas lights and other holiday decorations with the classic LEGO light brick.
Read MoreTwo teams, one small Technic set, and a whole lot of GBC chaos. See how both groups turned the same LEGO tractor into two wildly different—and surprisingly clever—great ball machine modules in this year’s GBC Set Competition Cup.
Read MoreWhat happens when the gorgeous LEGO Ideas River Steamboat meets a lifelong Ninjago dream? One builder can’t help himself and turns it into Master Chen’s iconic ferry from Ninjago!
Read MoreLEGO announced the 10,001-piece 10307 UCS Christmas Tree, and BrickNerd was lucky enough to be sent an early copy ahead of the holidays. What follows is an epic stream-of-consciousness build journal of the set while lighting and decorating it for Christmas.
Read MoreFrom color palettes to decorative details, each LEGO Winter Village train has a distinct style. Here’s how understanding their visual identity can help you build a longer, more cohesive Holiday Express.
Read MoreTired of wasted space in your LEGO drawers? See how 3D printing and Gridfinity can transform chaotic piles of plastic into an efficient, customizable storage system, complete with some IKEA Alex drawer mods to unlock every inch of space.
Read MoreWhat does it take to build a fleet of planes worthy of a museum? Step inside the multi-month project that brought five iconic American Airlines aircraft to life.
Read MoreWhat could you do with an enormous LEGO fish tank? Guest writer Liz Puleo dives into the depths of the Tropical Aquarium to mod up a storm from tanks to turtles to total chaos.
Read MoreThe LEGO Nintendo Game Boy set is already a great build, but what if you could swap out what’s on its screen? Dan Ko shows how to design custom cartridges with tiny LEGO dioramas inspired by your favorite games.
Read MoreWhat happens when two Simons, one castle, and a long road trip collide? Follow along as the LEGO Neuschwanstein Castle takes to the dashboard… and then takes off!
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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In the latest installment of our LEGO SNOT series, we explore how thinking in 2×2×2 cubes takes the guesswork out of sideways building. See how a few simple SNOT cubes can help you line up studs in any direction.