Come for a ride as we spin through the orbits and gearing systems of the LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit set, checking how close it comes to being accurate.
Read MoreJoin us for the second part of our interview with Rocco Buttliere about his monumental project to recreate ancient Rome in LEGO bricks. We discuss NPU, details, cost, Elton John... and find out what comes next!
Read MoreWe sit down with Rocco Buttliere, master of giant microscale replicas of real buildings, cities, and even a whole country, to get a behind-the-scenes look at his latest project: Rebuilding ancient Rome... all of it.
Read MoreBallasting can add that special touch of realism to a LEGO train layout to take it to the next level. But what options are available and how do you get started?
Read MoreLEGO habitat builds don’t have to be boxy. Join us as we get out of the corner to see all the creative ways the community has broken the mold of the stackable standard.
Read MoreCome with us back to the early 2000s to meet The Amazing Redini—the witty, all-knowing floating head from LEGO Magazine who was even endorsed by Yoda himself.
Read MoreDo you have a favorite LEGO theme that came back from the dead? Today, Griffin Rose looks at revived and updated LEGO themes from Castle to Space, showing how some of them aren’t as dead as you might think…
Read MoreDid you know that air pressure can power a LEGO car? Join us as we explore LEGO pneumatics taking a look at the history, components, and science behind the system plus a few sets and MOCs that feature a little air power.
Read MoreReady to get seriously nerdy about 2x4 bricks? Today we take a deep dive into some mysterious LEGO Q elements and a mold that has traveled through time from the 60s.
Read MoreHave you ever wished BrickLink Studio could make renders of your LEGO models look even more realistic? Today we look at Studio’s lighting options, how they work and how to improve them.
Read MoreMany LEGOLAND Parks and Discovery Centers have offered promotional printed bricks over the years. Join BrickNerd as we look into the past, present, and future of promo bricks and the community that collects them.
Read MoreMiddle Earth is a world full of stunning locations and creatures, many of which would be amazing LEGO Lord of the Rings sets. With the announcement of 10333 Barad-dûr, join us as we look at the MOCs that fill in the gaps of what could be.
Read MoreJoin us as we explore the history of LEGO gears, the different types, how they work together (or don’t), and why they have so many teeth!
Read MoreAre you ready to launch into an adventure exploring the NASA Artemis SLS set and the history of brick-built LEGO launch pads? Lift off in T-minus 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…
Read MoreJoin us as we track down all the versions of Chase McCain, the main character of LEGO City Undercover. It’s an old-fashioned investigation!
Read MoreLEGO’s product catalog is saturated with promotional tie-ins and intellectual property (IP) sets. So how did we get from McDonald’s Happy Meal toys to today’s movie tie-in sets and Comic-Con exclusives? From collecting cereal box tops to partnering with Discovery Channel, there’s a lot to sort through.
Read MoreAre LEGO sets getting bigger? And what is the best way to accurately measure their size? Join us as we explore these questions and take a close look at the largest LEGO sets of all time.
Read MoreLong before the LEGO CMF series was launched, there existed another product line offering battle packs, army-building kits, and single minifigures with cardboard backings. This is the story of the original LEGO “Collectible Mini-Figures”.
Read MoreWant to level up your LEGO minifigure habitats? Today we take a tour of the ins and outs of this popular diorama genre and learn the five keys to having greater impact when building small.
Read MoreLEGO recently launched a new brand identity, but what does that mean and how will it impact the LEGO community? Join us as we take a close look at the visual apects of LEGO’s new identity and learn how to “Typewell.”
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