The LEGO House launched a gigantic Captain Red Beard as its new exclusive 40504 Minifigure Tribute set available only in Billund, Denmark. But when has LEGO gone big and made upscaled brick-built minifigures before?
Read MoreThe LEGO Ideas BTS Dynamite set lit up the internet when it was revealed last week, but many AFOLs wondered, “Who is BTS!?” Today we introduce you to the popular boyband, evaluate why the partnership is a perfect fit, and take a hands-on look at the model from the perspective of a fan of both BTS and LEGO.
Read MoreTo make a big impact sometimes you have to build small. Today we look at the mini-builds of the recent Tribute to LEGO House Gift with Purchase set, compare them to the originals, and explore the ways LEGO has miniaturized sets in the past.
Read MoreWhich LEGO colors have only ever been used for a single part? Come take a deep dive into the rare rainbow of single-instance LEGO colors to find out!
Read MoreWe’re pretty nerdy about LEGO here, but who has traveled the furthest to buy bricks? Who has visited the most LEGO Stores? And which LEGO Store has been visited by the most BrickNerd contributors?
Read MoreFor the tenth anniversary of the most northern major LEGO event in the world in Norway, the organizers partnered with some of the best talents in the fan community to make a special model. This is the story of how the custom Trondheim Skyline event kit came to be.
Read MoreWhat essential characteristics define a BrickHeadz figure? We push the boundaries by going on an unexpected journey through Middle Earth with LEGO’s Lord of the Rings BrickHeadz.
Read MoreTo mark World Braille Day, we are getting hands-on with LEGO Braille Bricks, showing how to build your own set, and showcasing some resources from The LEGO Foundation to help learn how to read them by having fun!
Read MoreJoin us as we celebrate the Spring Festival with LEGO’s most recent Lunar New Year sets! We explore the cultures and traditions of the Chinese diaspora from the perspectives of LEGO fans in Asian communities across the globe.
Read MoreLEGO Star Wars Advent Calendars have been a Yuletide highlight for more than a decade providing a total of 288 small gifts from a galaxy far away. But what are the odds of finding a female minifig in your advent calendar?
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 MoreIt is time to take to the skies to see all the LEGO floating islands that populate our imaginations. Check out these gravity-defying rocks and learn why they might be one of the best ever collab ideas.
Old LEGO magic still has its charms. We revisit Borgin and Burkes and Dumbledore’s office to compare how their buildings, curious objects, and magical creatures have changed across generations of Harry Potter sets.
Want to customize a minifig without fancy printers or toxic fumes? Learn how to use the dark art of reductive design to literally erase the line between official and custom LEGO parts.
LEGO meets tabletop combat in the Brassbound universe. We talk with creator Paul Antoine about designing microscale armies, turning builds into game pieces, and developing games with a growing community.
When a legendary archaeologist minifigure meets the spin cycle, adventure calls! Follow along as we reclaim the lost fedora of Indiana Jones and uncover how to repair a LEGO keychain.
LEGO adventurers need somewhere to unwind between quests. We talk with Sleepy Dragon Inn designer Marin Graux about classic Castle, medieval hospitality, and how his design evolved for the BrickLink Designer Program.
From sketches to superglue, see how this custom LEGO motorcycle earned its street cred. We chat with Jean-Yves about the design, prototyping, and even heat resistance of his LEGO customizations, taking them from prototype to the pavement.
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Monet painted his garden many times, exploring changes in color and time of day. Meredith Najewicz follows his lead, rebuilding the LEGO Art Water Lilies set with a darker palette and some creative part substitutions to cast the lilies in a different light.