What is chibi style? We chat with Javier Soravilla and Mike Dung, pioneering builders of the expressive LEGO characters, and learn about the chibi building community.
Read MoreContinuing our deep dive into LEGO Inside Tour sets, we take a look at the more modern models, how designs have changed over time, and what effect the opening of the LEGO House had on these incredibly rare sets.
Read MoreWhat are LEGO Inside Tour exclusive sets and why are they so rare? Today we take a look at the history of these highly desirable and impossible-to-find sets, how they came to be, who has designed them, and what they represent to the history of the company.
Read MoreIn the past few months, LEGO has hosted no less than five special events in New York City. What is it about NYC that LEGO loves so much that keeps bringing them back to the Big Apple?
Read MoreThere are lots of examples of LEGO animals that have received updated moulds over time, but what about the ones with the same moulds but different prints? Today we take an eye-opening look at the spectacle of Duplo animal eye decoration.
Read MoreMost LEGO fans know that long-term sun exposure to LEGO is bad and leads to yellowing. But how much exposure can be allowed to protect your white, blue and grey bricks? Are windows with direct sunlight an issue? And how well does Michael remember how to conduct a scientific experiment?
Read MoreDagny Holm was the first Master Builder for The Lego Group, but how did she get there? We take a look at her lasting LEGO legacy and how she set the standard for all who would follow.
Read MoreHow did the LEGO Ambassador Network get started? Francesco Spreafico goes back in time to find all the answers and discover the people behind the partnership between LEGO and the AFOL community.
Read MoreWhat is the best way to clean and restore your LEGO 9V track? We take a deep dive into how to maintain, clean and restore your precious track to keep it in as good condition as possible to keep your trains running on schedule!
Read MoreLEGO Masters has a book of 100 different building challenges to choose from, so if you wanted to be a contestant in a future season no matter your country, which ones should you prepare for the most? Michael Kanemoto shares his list of challenges from all the versions of the show—and offers suggestions as to where they may appear next.
Read MoreYesterday we took a deep dive into LEGO themes based on intellectual property that didn’t quite go anywhere. Today we are looking at the themes that LEGO came up with themselves—which also didn’t stick around for long!
Read MoreToday on BrickNerd, Griffin Rose takes a deep dive into some of the smallest and “flash in the pan” series that have been brought to life by LEGO.
Read MoreThe rare gold LEGO RCX and NXT bricks have been revealed! The epic tale involves trips to the US and Billund, a Technic dinosaur, a local jeweler, a group of AFOL superfans and lots of cake.
Read MorePack your bags and grab a safari hat because you are about to begin a quest through one of LEGO’s most epic themes, Adventurers! Join heroic Johnny Thunder as he searches for treasures untold throughout the history of the LEGO theme—and join our own treasure hunt at the bottom of the article to win a minifigure of our hero for yourself!
Read MorePrices for current LEGO sets are going up soon, but are the increases happening because of inflation or corporate greed? In this economic analysis, we examine what motivated LEGO to increase prices, if they are justified, what the new prices could be, and what impact they will have on the AFOL community.
Read MoreLEGO parrots are an iconic part of any child’s collection, but where did they come from, how have they been used and what colors are missing? Join us on an adventure of discovery as we investigate the mystery of the mohawk parrot that started this whole parrot party.
Read MoreGet nerdy and explore some tricksy triangles as we explore Kyle Keller’s newest LEGO build, the angular Seed Maker jar from the game Stardew Valley.
Read MoreStickers are controversial among adult fans of LEGO, but those who don’t take a second look are missing out! Join us as we take a deep dive into the stickers of Ninjago City Gardens to explore the graphic design secrets of a truly remarkable set.
Read MoreWhat’s the best way to choose the scale for your LEGO model? Between creativity and compromise, there is a lot at play! (Warning: it includes maths!) Don’t worry, though, our resident train expert Michael Gale sets us on the right track.
Read MoreIn 2005, LEGO celebrated the 200th anniversary of beloved Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. Join us as we take a look at all the sets (both marvelous and macabre) inspired by the fabled writer.
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