DIY LEGO Lighting: Creating Custom Light Effects
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What does it take to make custom lighting effects for LEGO creations? Today we dive into the hardware, tools and coding you need to make your MOCs shine.
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Native American Heritage and LEGO Representation
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LEGO has included some “Indian” representation in their sets for a while, albeit, stereotypical and generalist views of Native American culture. Things have gotten a little better with time, so today we take a deep dive into the subject to mark Native American Heritage Month.
Read MoreHow LEGO Instructions Have Changed Over Time: A Forest of Discovery
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How much have LEGO instructions changed over the years? Michael J digs out his old Forestmen’s Hideout instructions and compares them to the new Forest Hideout set to see what we could learn from the differnences.
Read MoreMolds Over Time, Part 2: How Part Updates Change Build Techniques
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LEGO makes changes to existing elements every now and then that add a new building technique—or sometimes removes one. Today we take a look at even more part molds and how their changes have helped and hindered MOC builders.
Read MoreThat's Ball-sy: A Look At LEGO Balls
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LEGO has produced lots of balls, so today we will take a close look at the “soccer ball”-sized ones. Where did they get their start and where are they going? To find out, let’s get the ball rolling!
Read MoreBraille Bricks: Build and Feel
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Today on BrickNerd, Gwyneth explores the new Braille Bricks line, what they’re all about, and how she’s built MOCs meant to be touched!
Read MoreSquaring the Circle: Building Round Shapes Using LEGO
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How do you build round things out of square LEGO bricks, what math tricks are involved, and how does Minecraft play into it all?
Read MoreLEGO Pig Palooza: No Flies in This Oinkment!
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We are getting down and dirty with LEGO pigs! This is everything you want to know about LEGO pigs, where they have appeared, and highlighting a few very rare sows, indeed.
Read MoreHuggable LEGO Creatures: Ooh, Now That's Plush!
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LEGO doesn’t have to be hard plastic. Get an inside (and adorable) look at these huggable LEGO plushies from the vast creature collection of BrickNerd’s Teresa Elsmore.
Read MoreLEGO LEGO Stores: The Ultimate Ultimate Guide
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The LEGO Store is a magical place where dreams of kids and AFOLs alike come true, so join us today as we jump into an Inception-like guide to LEGO LEGO Stores, both official sets and fan creations.
Read MoreEverything You Want to Know About LEGO Model Ships
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Take a deep dive with us into the briny blue to look at LEGO model ships—and just like our contest, no minifigures are allowed! These are all the scale models of real ships that are not populated by minifigures.
Read MoreBeyond Lights: Taking Your LEGO Builds to the Next Level
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Lighting can instantly add life to any LEGO build, but where do you start? Rob Klingberg from Brickstuff shares where to begin, how lighting has evolved the past few years, and the exciting place where it could head in the future.
Read MoreLEGO’s Financial History, Part 1: The Ides of March, 2000 to 2001
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Welcome to Part 1 of a year-by-year financial history of The LEGO Group. We look back on 2000 and 2001—the rocky “Ides of March” which chronicle the period leading up to LEGO’s looming financial troubles.
Read MoreMusic in MOCs: Crafting the Sonic Landscape of New Hashima
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New Hashima takeover week continues with Casey McCoy’s soundtrack for the epic LEGO collaboration. Setting the mood for both day and night, Casey conducts a musical progression to show how the playlists were composed and what goes into making music for MOCs.
Read MoreHow To Modularize Your LEGO Train Layout with MILS
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What is the MILS standard for LEGO displays and how can it be used to modernize custom train layouts? Find out in this deep dive about how modular landscaping and tracks sections can make your life a whole lot easier.
Read MoreThe LEGO Lighting Compendium: Join the Light Side!
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Have you ever wondered how LEGO and lighting come together? Our LEGO Lighting Compendium covers everything from use-cases to products available to where to source them—and maybe it will make you see your creations in a new light!
Read MoreThe Lost Themes of LEGO: Sets That Could Have Been
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Did you know that there are photos of entire LEGO themes that never were released as products? Join us as we take a deep dive into these lost themes from space to European architecture and beyond!
Read MoreThis Old Track 2: 12V Edition
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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!
Read MoreLet’s Get Nerdy About LEGO Frogs 🐸
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Why is the LEGO frog weirdly special to so many builders within the fan community? Where did it come from and where has it gone? And why did I write a 2,000-word article about frogs!?
Read MoreHidden Math: The Numbers That Make LEGO Work
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What math is hidden in your favorite LEGO sets, how can you recognize it, and how does it magically make LEGO geometry work so perfectly?
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