Stretch your mind as we celebrate Engineers' Week! Michael J puts LEGO beams to the test, exploring what happens when they flex under pressure. There’s a little math ahead, but don’t get bent out of shape, this is all about reinforcing your MOC-building skills!
Read MoreThe LEGO sausage has been around for more than 25 years, but with new colors and techniques, it is appearing in more sets and MOCs than ever before. Hot dog!
Read MoreIn the history of Middle Earth, so much happened before The Lord of the Rings. Come with us on a journey as we explore Tolkien’s Silmarillion in LEGO form to understand the origins of elves, men, and the forging of the One Ring.
Read MoreLEGO has produced a variety of humanoid figures over the years, but none more fascinatingly frightening than those in the Belville theme. Join us for a closer look at these creepy dolls and for an analysis of how they size up to other LEGO figures.
Read MoreHow do you build a LEGO Great Ball Contraption module from start to finish? Peek behind the scenes at the concept development, creation and testing of this soccer module to see if it scores a goal!
Read MoreWhat if your LEGO collection had no limits? Digital building allows for endless creativity, and [ S E A Z Y ] is taking it to the next level. Learn his tips, tricks, and philosophy behind virtual MOC design and custom part creation.
Read MoreLove or hate them, the extra pieces provided in new sets are a hallmark of LEGO. But have we been getting more or less of them recently? The answer is more complicated than you think.
Read MoreLet’s take a break from the chilly air and head somewhere more tropical to feature a flock of LEGO flamingos!
Read MoreWhat if your favorite classic LEGO characters got a CMF makeover? Here are 12 nostalgic candidates we think are ready for their big minifigure comeback.
Read MoreHave 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.
Read More12V 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 MoreLEGO 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 MoreEvery 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 MoreLEGO 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 MoreYou 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 MoreLEGO 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 MoreWhat 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 MoreThe 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 MoreIn 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?
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