Where Did LEGO Fan Mail Go? Remembering The Amazing Redini
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Come with us back to the early 2000s to meet The Amazing Redini—the witty, all-knowing floating head from LEGO Magazine who was even endorsed by Yoda himself.
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The Conversation Piece #6: How to Start Building LEGO MOCs
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Want to build your first LEGO MOC but don’t know where to start? The Builder Improvement Initiative breaks down the process with tips, practical advice and encouragement to help you take that first creative step.
Read MoreThe LEGO Color Wheel Challenge
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With bold colors and fantasy flair, the LEGO Color Wheel Challenge pushed Steven Howard’s creativity from sketches to renders and beyond… all the way to Denmark to become a LEGO designer.
Read MoreHidden Math: The Numbers Behind LEGO Grids and Slopes
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What do right triangles, new slope pieces, and something called a “sugar grid” have in common? They’re all part of the hidden math and geometry that make advanced LEGO building more precise and more creative than ever.
Read MoreThe Basics and Beauty of Brick Bending
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How far can you push the LEGO brick? We explore the semi-legal world of brick bending to see what shapes can be made, if any bricks will break, and how to use the technique in MOCs.
Read MoreTimelapse Maniacs: How to Create LEGO MOC Build Videos
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Like Zack the LEGO Maniac, we at BrickNerd are big fans of LEGO timelapse videos. Join us to find out how they are made!
Read MoreLEGOLAND Promo Bricks: Collecting May Be Addictive!
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Many LEGOLAND Parks and Discovery Centers have offered promotional printed bricks over the years. Join BrickNerd as we look into the past, present, and future of promo bricks and the community that collects them.
Read MoreEveryone Is Still Awesome: The Quiet Advocacy of LEGO’s Keith Haring Dancing Figures
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LEGO doesn’t say it outright, but the choice to honor queer artist Keith Haring speaks volumes. For those who know the story behind his Dancing Figures, it’s clear: everyone is still awesome.
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #5: How to Use Color in LEGO Builds
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Not sure which colors to choose for your next LEGO MOC? The Builder Improvement Initiative breaks down the basics of color theory and offers tips to help you build with more confidence, contrast, and creativity.
Read MoreChasing Chase McCain: Tracking Down Every Variant of LEGO’s Police Mascot
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Join us as we track down all the versions of Chase McCain, the main character of LEGO City Undercover. It’s an old-fashioned investigation!
Read MoreA Close Look at LEGO’s New Visual Brand Identity
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LEGO recently launched a new brand identity, but what does that mean and how will it impact the LEGO community? Join us as we take a close look at the visual aspects of LEGO’s new identity and learn how to “Typewell.”
Read MoreAll A Flutter: A Kaleidoscope of LEGO Butterflies
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Join us in our LEGO lepidopterarium as we explore the beautiful butterflies that have appeared across LEGO’s many systems.
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #4: How to Decide What to Build
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Ever struggle with what to build for a LEGO MOC? Or maybe you are lacking inspiration? The Builder Improvement Initiative explores some simple ways to stir up inspiration so you can begin building again!
Read MoreOn the Waterfront: Setting Standards for Collaborative Builds
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Large LEGO collabs can have a huge impact, but how do you make sure every module fits together seamlessly? Learn how NOVA-LUG created their Waterfront standard to build one epic beach party!
Read MoreUsing Color Theory and Composition in LEGO MOCs
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How can you use color theory to improve your LEGO creations? Today we dive into how color composition and detailing can make your MOCs really pop.
Read MoreAchieving Greeble Greatness (Plus Instructions for a Space Baby Mech Suit)
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What is a greeble? And what makes a greeble good? Simon Liu takes a deep dive into the art of LEGO greebling and even provides instructions for his Space Baby Mech Suit while he is at it.
Read MoreLoose Screws: Official LEGO Parts Hiding Behind Metal Screws
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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 MoreLEGO’s Greatest Hits: Why Some Sets Keep Coming Back
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Why 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 MoreLEGO Treasure Chests and How to Build Them
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How 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 MoreBeam Me Up! Flexing With LEGO Beams
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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!
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