How to Use DUPLO In Your LEGO MOCs
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Want to build bigger, faster, and cheaper? The secret might be hiding in your toddler’s toy bin. Here’s how DUPLO can power up your next LEGO MOC.
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The Five Core Mechanisms of Great Ball Contraptions
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Do you want to build a LEGO GBC module but don’t know how to get started? Build these five core mechanisms that make balls move and you’ll have your own Great Ball Contraption loop in no time!
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #7: How to Balance Detail in a MOC
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Is more detail always better in a MOC? The Builder Improvement Initiative explores how textures, patterns, and set pieces can enhance or overwhelm a LEGO build, and how to strike the right balance when building.
Read MoreA Sneakerhead’s Take on 43008 Nike Dunk x LEGO Set
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The 43008 Nike Dunk x LEGO set continues the company’s foray into sneaker culture with a new partner, but how does it stack up from the perspective of a sneakerhead?
Read MoreGetting the Balls Rolling: Building a Stylish GBC Module
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Have you ever wanted to design your own LEGO GBC module, complete with a story to wow people at conventions? Perhaps instead of creating a new function, focus on the style!
Read MoreFalling Down The Gravity Well: Orbits of the LEGO Orrery
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Come for a ride as we spin through the orbits and gearing systems of the LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit set, checking how close it comes to being accurate.
Read MoreGifting Gugicks: The Origin of the Brickworld Master Tradition
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The Gugick. It’s a staple of Brickworld Chicago handed out by the reigning Brickworld Master. But what is a Gugick? How did it start? And where is it going? BrickNerd’s own Simon Liu tells all…
Read MoreLost in Spaceborn: LEGO’s Forgotten Space and Castle Comics of the ‘80s
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Think you know LEGO Space? Think again. Before Blacktron hit the shelves, there was Jim Spaceborn, a forgotten comic that hinted at villains, megaships, and an entire LEGO publishing universe lost in time.
Read MoreWhere 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.
Read MoreThe 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 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 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!
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