Everything You Want To Know About LEGO Gears
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Join us as we explore the history of LEGO gears, the different types, how they work together (or don’t), and why they have so many teeth!
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The Mystery of LEGO Minitalia: Italy’s Forgotten LEGO Brick
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Long mistaken for a clone, LEGO Minitalia is actually a rare and fascinating chapter in LEGO history. Discover how this region-exclusive brick from Italy (and its cousin OLO from Japan) helped shape the LEGO brick we know today.
Read MoreOrganized Inspiration: How to Use Pinterest for LEGO Inspiration
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Tired of losing track of that one perfect spaceship reference you wanted to build? Join us as we explore how Pinterest can become your personal inspiration library—and your secret weapon for better MOCs.
Read MoreDivergent Ideas: How LEGO Themes Evolve
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LEGO themes aren’t static. They are sculpted over time by fans, designers, and a few corporate curveballs. From Art to Ideas, we explore how LEGO themes outgrow their origins and reshape their purpose, all while trying to stay true to their core.
Read MoreThis Old Motor Bogie: How To Refurbish LEGO 9V Train Motors
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What is the best way to clean and restore your LEGO 9V train motors? We take a deep dive into how to maintain and refurbish your precious bogies to keep your trains running for as long as possible.
Read MoreLEGO’s Forgotten Collectible Minifigures
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Long before the LEGO CMF series was launched, there existed another product line offering battle packs, army-building kits, and single minifigures with cardboard backings. This is the story of the original LEGO “Collectible Mini-Figures”.
Read MoreSoaring Through Aviation History: The LEGO Icons DC-3 Next to the Real Thing
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Few aircraft have had the impact of the DC-3, and now it’s landed as a LEGO Icons set. We explore the model, its history, and how it holds up when placed beside the real plane.
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #15: Why Do We Build?
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Why do we build with LEGO? This month’s Conversation Piece gathers voices from the Builder Improvement Initiative to explore the many motivations behind building, from personal expression and problem-solving to competitions and the joy of sharing creativity with others.
Read MoreLush Landscaping: A Builder’s Part Guide to LEGO Foliage
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Want to take your LEGO landscaping to the next level? Discover how classic and unconventional parts can create lush, vibrant foliage that brings your builds to life.
Read MoreThe Best of Speed Champions: A 10-Year (Okay, 11-Year) Retrospective
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Speed Champions has come a long way in just over a decade, evolving far beyond its 6-wide roots. From clever parts usage to boundary-pushing builds, we revisit the LEGO cars that pushed the theme forward—and decide which set is the best yet.
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #14: Finding Your LEGO Community
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Building with LEGO is often a personal journey, but the right community can change everything. This month’s the Builder Improvement Initiative explores how finding your people—online or in person—can elevate your building, confidence, and connection to the hobby.
Read MoreMission to LEGO Galaxy: Exploring LEGOLAND’s Classic Space Frontier
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LEGOLAND blasts off in a new direction with a space-themed land packed with a spaceship coaster, an animatronic minifigure, and even a standout taco. We explored LEGO Galaxy to find out what works, what doesn’t, and what families (and AFOLs) should know before visiting.
Read MorePybricks and Powered Up: A Recipe For Bluetooth Py
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Using a smartphone or tablet to control LEGO Powered Up or Mindstorms functions can be a little tricky. So for Pi Day, we have a recipe for you to make everything much easier with the help of Pybricks.
Read MoreCharting the Big Blue: A History of LEGO Maersk Ships
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From the original floating Maersk ship to the newest container vessel, LEGO’s partnership with the Danish shipping giant spans half a century. We chart the course of these iconic blue ships and see how the latest ship stacks up.
Read MoreEvery Type of Plastic Used By LEGO: 2026 Edition
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While ABS may be the most well-known plastic used by LEGO, they actually use a wide variety of plastics. Here’s an updated guide to all the kinds of plastic used by LEGO, provided by BrickNerd guest contributor Rylie Howerter.
Read MoreThe Times They Are a-Changing: Is LEGO a Lifestyle Brand?
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Is LEGO just a company that sells toys or is it a brand that sells an identity? From display sets to apparel, The LEGO Group is leaning into a lifestyle-driven marketing approach. We explore if this new direction is the same brand we grew up with or a departure from their wooden toy roots.
Read MoreAvatar: The Last Airbender in LEGO
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Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony… then they got built out of plastic bricks! Join us as we tour the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender and see the show's mark on the LEGO community.
Read MoreGo for Launch? A Technic-al Look at the Artemis Space Launch System
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LEGO takes another shot at the moon, this time with a function-packed Technic launch system. We analyzed the Artemis Space Launch set like NASA engineers and even crunched the rocket science to see if it will fly.
Read MoreSmooth Moves: Making a Working Camera Slider With LEGO
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Professional camera gear doesn’t have to break the bank to get all the right moves. This is how to build a functional, three-axis camera slider using nothing but LEGO and a bit of engineering know-how.
Read MoreThe Hilbert Brick: A Nerdy Build For Even Nerdier Builders
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Today we get seriously nerdy with Cole Blaq’s LEGO interpretations of metaphysics. So if you want to learn how cats, inflatable cows, and the great beyond all relate to LEGO, this is the article for you!
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It 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.