A Clear Path Forward for Transparent Bricks
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Have you noticed a change in clear LEGO bricks recently? Because if they changed the plastic to what we think they did, it could usher in a whole new golden age of transparency.
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Remixing 12V Trains: Modernizing Classic LEGO Trains
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12V trains were something special, but what would they look like if made in the modern era? Let’s remix some classic sets using old and new elements to create a contemporary re-interpretation of LEGO trains.
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 MoreMolds Over Time: How Part Updates Change Build Techniques
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Every so often LEGO makes changes to an existing element that adds a new building technique—or sometimes removes one. Today we take a look at part molds over time and how the changes have helped and hindered MOC builders.
Read MoreWhat Is The Best LEGO Snowman? A Deep Dive Into Frosty Figures
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LEGO has produced many minifig-scale snowmen with varying levels of success for decades, but which version is definitively the best snowman? Join us as we analyze what makes a snowman and determine which one has all the right snowy stuff.
Read MoreWhen Technic Wasn't Technic
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You might think LEGO Technic has a straightforward past, but then BrickNerd wouldn’t be publishing an article about it! Come find out when Technic wasn’t Technic.
Read MoreThe Past, Present and Future of Formula One and LEGO
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LEGO and Formula 1 are starting a new partnership in 2025, but LEGO has a long history of F1 sets. Check out the sets from the past and some impressive MOCs too!
Read More25 Years of LEGO Calendars... That Aren't Really Advents
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What is Advent? What’s the deal with the wreaths and the calendars? How long has LEGO been making Advent Calendars? Well, we’ll be answering those questions and much more, today on BrickNerd!
Read MoreLEGO Coupling Rods: The Orient Express and the Steam Train Renaissance
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The arrival of the LEGO Orient Express train brings an exciting element: a coupling rod! Why are these rods so important to trains? You can keep spinning or read on to find out.
Read MoreBillund’s Buildings: LEGO’s Hometown History
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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 MoreHidden Math: The Numbers Behind LEGO Circles and Spheres
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What 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 MoreHacking Studio: How To Get Better Renders Like Blender
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BrickLink 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 MoreAll About NED: The LEGO Engineering Department You’ve Never Heard Of
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Who 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 MoreReverse Engineering SNOT
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How can you learn some amazing SNOT skills and improve your MOCs? By reverse engineering these LEGO SNOT puzzles, spearheaded by Rylie Howerter.
Read MoreThe Future of LEGO: A Builder's Perspective on AI
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AI-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 MoreThe AI Revolution: How Artificial Intelligence Is Impacting the LEGO Community
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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 MoreMax: The Coolest Kid in The LEGO Club
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Closing 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 MoreHow To Insure Your LEGO Collection
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LEGO 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 Minifigure Skin Tones Over Time: The Changing Colors of an Icon
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LEGO 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 MoreLEGO Inside Tour Exclusive Sets, Part 3: Post-Pandemic Tours
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Sign-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.
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