Many complex LEGO pieces are actually two unique parts held together by screws. Taking them apart can lead to some amazing MOCs, but do the screws themselves count as LEGO elements?
Read MoreWhy does LEGO keep remaking Star Wars ships and City fire stations? Remakes are part of a long tradition of revisiting and refining classic sets from Architecture to vehicles. So let’s dive into the real reasons LEGO loves to rebuild the same subjects again and again.
Read MoreHow many different LEGO chests have been produced and how could you build one yourself? Read on to learn about these tricky trunks and get instructions to build an awesome upscaled LEGO treasure chest!
Read MoreStretch 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 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 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.