What does it take to build nostalgia in miniature? Rick Peckham’s classic theme vignette series nails the magical feelings we experienced as kids. And all it took was a second LEGO Dark Age to get him there.
Read MoreHave you ever rebuilt a LEGO set into something else entirely? Congratulations, that’s an alt-build! We chat to a master of using every piece in the set, Dorian, who shares his process on how to approach alternative LEGO builds.
Read MoreWhat happens when you can’t bring people to a LEGO convention because of a pandemic? You bring LEGO to the people instead! This interview is how EnBlock 2021 in Singapore did everything they could to make their yearly LEGO exhibition happen—even installing display cases in a local mall.
Read MoreWhile many of us around the world are sweltering in the summer heat, we thought it would be a perfect time to dive back into the deep end of the photo pool to cool off with some killer aquatic LEGO builds from Ken Ito / 暁工房.
Read MoreBrickNerd's Samuel Pister interviews a mysterious street artist in Dijon, France, known as M'Brick. Although his identity remains a secret, Pistash finds out what he's all about and reveals his newest art piece.
Read MoreThis article should generate quite a reaction! We chat with AFOL teacher Lavi Subang about how he uses LEGO to get his high school students to bond with the complexities of chemistry. The subject may seem daunting at times, but Lavi thinks that using something familiar like LEGO may be the solution.
Read MoreHere be dragons! In today’s MOC spotlight, BrickNerd’s Keith Reed talks to builder Joss Woodyard about his Great Leviathan creation and how it evolved over the years, as well as Iron Builder, BioCup 2021, social media attention, and much more.
Read MoreEclipsegrafx is a premium provider of custom printed LEGO Minifigures and accessories. BrickNerd’s Billy Mohr sits down in person to find out all there is about their operation and inspiration. Check it out!
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreWe 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 MorePlant 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 MoreFour 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 MoreLEGO 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 MoreJoin 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 MoreContinuing our look at builders in Latin America, we take a journey to Guatemala to see its past, people and culture conveyed through LEGO.
Read MoreWe 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 MoreThe 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 MoreWhat 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 MoreGet 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 MoreWe 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.
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