AI-generated “LEGO” sets and MOCs are sparking a debate between inspiration and imitation within the AFOL community. Today we take a look at the pros and cons of using artificial intelligence for LEGO building.
Read MoreClosing out our series about the LEGO Club and LEGO Club TV, today BrickNerd will uncover the secret history and legacy of the coolest kid in the club: Max!
Read MoreLEGO is expensive, so should you insure your collection in case something horrible happens? Learn how to begin the process of protecting your investment and what you need to consider before insuring all your LEGO.
Read MoreLEGO minifigures have been around for half a century, so we’ve visualized how their head color and skin tone have changed over time in several different ways.
Read MoreSign-ups for the 2025 LEGO Inside Tour start today, so we are continuing our deep dive series by looking at the incredibly exclusive sets given to those on the tour over the past few years.
Read MoreComic-Con events and Star War Celebrations have been some of the most prolific sources of exclusive LEGO sets over the past twenty years. Join BrickNerd as we look at each of these rare buildable sets.
Read MoreWhat do all the symbols used in LEGO instructions actually mean? But what do kids think they represent? Pull up a blanket… err sticker sheet… and find out.
Read MoreWhich country has the cheapest LEGO? We’ve crunched the numbers across 22 countries spanning Europe, North America, and Australia and found a surprising result…
Read MoreEver wonder how those Great Ball Contraption gizmos worked? Or what they're called? You can count on Ronald Vallenduuk to explain it all, and rest assured, he won't drop the ball...
Read MoreBrian Hickey is back with another installment of LEGO According To Kids. This time he asks his to young children about their thoughts on LEGO color names. Read on to find the interesting and comical results!
Read MoreIdentifying individual LEGO parts from bulk second-hand purchases can be challenging, so what are the most common elements that people want to know, “What is this!?”
Read MoreTake off with us into the blue skies above to look at every LEGO model airplane ever created. From the Concorde to the Sopwith Camel, these are all the LEGO scale models of real airplanes from the last 60 years.
Read MoreIs digital LEGO building using software just as valid as physical LEGO building using tangible bricks? What are the benefits and challenges of each, and how does that relate to the true spirit of LEGO?
Read MoreEver wonder what goes into the design of LEGO set packaging? BrickNerd has you covered as we dive into the rules, standards and design sensibilities that go into creating an appealing product for store shelves.
Read MoreLet's head into the garden to catch a glimpse of all the bees and ladybugs (ahem, ladybirds) that have joined the LEGO insectarium over the years.
Read MoreToday on BrickNerd, we explore NPU (Nice Parts Usage) of various LEGO animals. From dolphin hair to slug flowers, Will Hafner doesn’t monkey around with the MOCs he found to show us!
Read MoreShould Rock Raiders be considered a long-lost LEGO Space subtheme? BrickNerd guest contributor R.R. Slugger dives deep into the 1990s to rock out and take a close look at all the evidence.
Read MoreLEGO sets based on a famous intellectual property like Star Wars or Marvel always seem to cost more. Today we’ll use weight comparisons to estimate the true markup “IP tax” that we pay for licensed sets.
Read MoreJoin us as we explore disability representation in LEGO, from the creation of the first minifigure wheelchair to the introduction of Braille Bricks—all part of an effort to have toys reflect the lives of kids (and adults) who play with them.
Read MoreWhen building a LEGO MOC, sometimes you want to avoid texture. Today we explore seamless SNOT techniques to build smooth surfaces—and we find a surprising source of new SNOT bricks!
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