In LEGO’s hometown of Billund, Denmark, there are so many buildings that belong to the ever expanding company. What happens in all of these locations, what are their history, and what is coming next for the headquarters of the brick?
Read MoreWhat math is hidden in your favorite circular LEGO sets, how do designers build the perfect sphere, and how do numbers magically make LEGO geometry work so perfectly?
Read MoreBrickLink Studio is a powerful program to digitally build and render photos of your LEGO creations. But what if we told you that the program was holding back and capable of so much more?
Read MoreWho is NED and what do they do at LEGO? Find out in this rare look inside the mold and plastics engineering department at LEGO.
Read MoreHow can you learn some amazing SNOT skills and improve your MOCs? By reverse engineering these LEGO SNOT puzzles, spearheaded by Rylie Howerter.
Read MoreAI-generated “LEGO” MOCs continue to impact the LEGO community, but what does this cyber future entail? What does the creative process look like in the age of AI? And what impact will it have on real-life gatherings of AFOLs?
Read MoreAI-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 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 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 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 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.