Vinyl Decals 101: How to Make Your Own LEGO Decals
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To stick or not to stick? Guest author Michael Bushong explains the basics of using one of those crafty vinyl cutters to make custom decals for LEGO MOCs.
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The Conversation Piece #10: How to Develop a LEGO Style
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How does a LEGO builder’s style take shape? The Builder Improvement Initiative traces how influences, practice, and personal taste evolve into a recognizable LEGO voice and style over time.
Read MoreIntegrated Habitats: The Art of the Seamless Stack
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From seamless scenes to tall towers, integrated habitat stacks are pushing the boundaries of what a LEGO habitat can be. This deep dive explores how builders are rethinking structure, style, and storytelling by breaking barriers—literally.
Read MoreNext-Level Habitats: Creative Ways to Break Out of the Corner
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LEGO habitat builds don’t have to be boxy. Join us as we get out of the corner to see all the creative ways the community has broken the mold of the stackable standard.
Read MoreSkillful Habitats: The Five Keys To Building Small
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Want to level up your LEGO minifigure habitats? Today we take a tour of the ins and outs of this popular diorama genre and learn the five keys to having greater impact when building small.
Read MoreObscure Parts Usage: The Typesetter Tile
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Have you ever come across an obscure LEGO element you never knew existed then absolutely had to use it in a MOC? Follow along as Oscar Cederwall uncovers the mystery of the Typesetter tile.
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #9: The Elements of LEGO Style
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What makes a builder’s work instantly recognizable? From color choices to texture and technique, the Builder Improvement Initiative unpacks the key elements of LEGO style to help you discover your own.
Read MoreThe Catchy and Creative Music Videos of LEGO Club TV
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The stop motion music videos that were part of LEGO Club TV were wacky and charming and exuded "The LEGO Movie" energy long before that film was ever imagined. Join BrickNerd as we chat with the creators of all the great songs that came out of the show.
Read MoreThe Unexpected Joys of Embracing Friendshiptember
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What is Friendshiptember, how did it start, and what impact has it had on the LEGO community? And why are we enjoying building with minidolls so much and using so many colors!?
Read MoreLEGO x Nike: A Slam Dunk or a Trickshot?
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Two decades after LEGO Sports first took the court, basketball is back. We’re taking a courtside look at the latest LEGO x Nike collab to see if these sets are a slam dunk or just another layup.
Read MoreThe Black Pearl: A Nerdy Voyage of Stats and Sails
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Hoist the sails and ready the cannons! 10365 Black Pearl is packed with clever techniques, hidden treasures, and a hearty dose of black LEGO bricks. Join us as we chart a course through the nerdy stats and stories behind this legendary vessel.
Read MoreStructural SHIPtember: Perfecting Polygons for Frame and Glory
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Build smarter, sturdier LEGO spaceships this SHIPtember with engineering tips for strong frames and precise polygons. This guide explores the geometry and design principles behind rigid, swooshable SHIP frames that won't sag.
Read MoreHow To Get Started with a LEGO Great Ball Contraption (GBC)
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What tools do you need to get started with a LEGO GBC module? Today, we explore the essential materials required to build your own Great Ball Contraption.
Read MoreLife-Sized LEGO Cars: Brick-Built Autos From Simple to Stunning
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How many life-size LEGO cars exist, who builds them and why? Join BrickNerd as we look at these brick-built automotive marvels from simple recreations to stunning showstoppers.
Read MoreAfter the Flood: Recovering Your LEGO Collection From Mud and Water
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If the unthinkable happens and your LEGO gets flooded, what comes next? A German AFOL shares his personal experience recovering his collection, how to clean mud off of LEGO, and what storage bins prevented the most water damage.
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #8: LEGO Tools (That Aren’t LEGO)
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What tools can help improve your LEGO builds? The Builder Improvement Initiative shares their favorite non-LEGO resources—digital and physical—that support every step of the MOC process.
Read MoreCounting Brick by Brick: Cataloging My Collection
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Ever thought about counting all your LEGO bricks? I thought about it—and then I did it. Am I committed or just crazy?
Read MoreFantastic Beasts: Harry Potter’s Influence on LEGO Animals
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How did Harry Potter reshape the LEGO animal kingdom? From owls to otters, guest contributor Caleb Schilling (aka Cheesey Studios) explores how this magical theme has quietly transformed the entire LEGO ecosystem.
Read MoreThere Will Never Be Another LEGO Club TV
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What was LEGO Club TV and how did it set the stage for LEGO’s current videos on YouTube? We chat with its creators to find out why there will probably never be another channel like it.
Read MoreRing Ring: A History of LEGO Telephone Games
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The Telephone Game has been played several times in the LEGO community. From SHIPs to symphonies, let’s see how a MOC changes when it is passed along.
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