Firas Abu-Jaber: The Man Behind The Cars
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A BrickNerd exclusive interview and MOC reveal with Firas Abu-Jaber and his all-new Toyota Supra! Well, technically we just interviewed him, not the car…
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LEGO Jerusalem: A Port City on the Shore of Eternity
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We chat with LEGO builder extraordinaire Rocco Buttliere about his newest 114,000-part masterpiece, First Century Jerusalem, to find out how he planned and built this impressive model, why he extensively researches the locations he builds, and how he chooses the perfect parts.
Read MoreWolfpack Ambush: The Old Tree-In-The-Road Trick
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Plant yourself down, and don’t even think about leafing this page! An in-depth look at Sjoerd Jochems’ flora filled Wolfpack Ambush. And as an added bonus, if you read this article in the next five minutes, you’ll receive detailed instructions on how to build one of those pine trees. Act now!
Read MoreBlackpowderbricks and the Castle of Perpetual Building
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Four years ago, LEGO builder Eva Svartkrut (aka Blackpowderbricks) started working on a MOC that just kept growing in size to become a gigantic dollhouse-style castle. We chat with her to learn about the process and what she is working on next.
Read MoreHoly FUNctions, Batman! An Interview with Rian Zagelow
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LEGO builder Rian Zagelow has a keen eye for incorporating cool functions into his builds including Batwings and Bat Computers. But what comes first? The mechanism or the MOC idea?
Read MoreA Chat with LEGO Masters Contestants Dave Kaleta & Richard Dryden
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Join us for a BrickNerd exclusive interview with Dave Kaleta and Richard Dryden of LEGO Masters US Season 2 to discover all sorts of behind-the-scenes info about filming the show, the brick pit, and spaceships!
Read MoreRoots That Unite Us: LEGO in Guatemala
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Continuing our look at builders in Latin America, we take a journey to Guatemala to see its past, people and culture conveyed through LEGO.
Read MoreLet’s Get Nerdy About LEGO Plastic
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We all know that LEGO bricks are made from plastic, but have you ever asked yourself why? We chatted with Brian from STLBrickCo who shared with us the reasons why ABS plastic gives LEGO all the right properties—and why a search for a sustainable alternative is such a challenge.
Read MoreCharting Colors: Behind the Scenes of the Periodic Table of LEGO Colors
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The Periodic Table of LEGO Colors has splashed onto the AFOL scene. How did it come to be, how was it designed, and how did they get all those colorful parts?
Read MoreFiesta en América: LATAM Street
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What represents Latin America more than a vibrant LEGO street scene complete with architecture styles from multiple countries, a festival atmosphere and clotheslines running across the street? We take a closer look at LATAM Street to find out.
Read MoreThe LEGO Space Race: Behind the Scenes of Brickmania's Custom Kits
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Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Brickmania designers Austin “Camera Guy” Granger and Amanda Feuk created these Titan II GLV and Gemini Spacecraft models and discover what is the biggest challenge of creating custom LEGO kits.
Read MoreSea Serpents and Castle Keeps: A Chat with a LEGO Storyteller, Part 2
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We continue our conversation with builder Louis of Nutwood about LEGO and writing—and learn his tips on creating a compelling scene that tells a story both in words and bricks.
Read MoreDream Catching: The Art of Vincent Sereks
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We had a dream of finding an overlooked and underappreciated builder that we could share with you here on BrickNerd. These dreamcatchers by Vincent Sereks have helped us to find one.
Read MoreBreaking the Mold: Crazy Legs Kickstarts into High Gear
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The LEGO community has always pushed the limits of the LEGO minifigure when it comes to dynamic poses. But Guy Himber from Crazy Bricks has always looked to “break the mold” and grant new flexibility to customizers and LEGO fans alike. We chatted with Guy at length about his newest Kickstarter project “Crazy Legs” and how they might impact the fan community.
Read MoreChristmas Decorations and Bedtime Stories: Chatting with a LEGO RPGer
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What do Christmas ornaments and bedtime stories have to do with LEGO RPGing? We chat with Louis of Nutwood, an up-and-coming LEGO builder and storyteller from Brazil, who has a few stories to tell both about his LEGO building and storytelling.
Read MoreOf Spindles and Spires: An Interview with Chris Wight
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We chat with builder Chris Wight about his gigantic LEGO MOC, “Maleficent’s Castle.” Find out how he planned, sourced the bricks, built, and transports this towering castle, and whether he plans on taking it apart!
Read MoreLEGO Community Headlines & Highlights for March 2021
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At BrickNerd, we celebrate getting nerdy about the bricks. But there are so many more fascinating stories from within the LEGO community that are worth your time. So here are some of the best LEGO articles that caught our contributors’ attention throughout the month of March.
Read More2020 in LEGO: The Year of Eli
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We chat with LEGO builder Eli Willsea and learn about his incredible 2020—a year chock full of amazing builds, hilarious hijinks, awards and more.
Read MoreWelcoming Spring with a Burst of Beautiful Butterflies
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The first day of spring can feel like a breath of fresh air, a chance to begin again, and an excuse to spread your wings—the same three feelings I get from looking at Kelly Bartlett’s stunning LEGO butterfly artwork.
Read MoreControl Transferred to Pilot: Gerry Burrows' Life-size LEGO T-5 Affliction Mech
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We interview builder Gerry Burrows and get a close-up look at his life-size LEGO mech that he can sit in and move himself, find out all the work that goes into making large-scale LEGO models, and discover his favorite milkshake flavor.
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Creating LEGO cityscapes is an AFOL passion, but how do you build sidewalks and curbs that curve like in real life? We share some step-by-step instructions using some helpful new elements to make sure your city has curb appeal.