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 MoreCome explore the technicolor world of The Wizard of Oz with this LEGO maxifig display and Emerald City mosaic that were recently unveiled at Brixpo in South Australia.
Read MoreThis LEGO shark means business—but even with a massive harpoon gun and all those teeth, it still looks cute! Find out where Moko drew inspiration for the Shark’s exo-suit and get instructions on how to build one yourself.
Read MoreThe Chronicles of Embervale begin with stone and light, created by LEGO builder Aurore who not only built a castle’s great hall but is writing an epic tale to go with it.
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 MoreGrab a turkey leg and tighten your helmets and corsets, BrickNerd readers, because the LEGO jousting action is about to begin! And this is no ordinary joust, mind you, it’s a Dino-Joust!
Read MoreThough we may not be able to travel at the moment, this LEGO microscale creation from Gut’s24 reminds me of one of the most beautiful destinations in France: Le Mont-Saint-Michel.
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 MoreForced perspective techniques create optical illusions by playing with scale—so when you’re building with LEGO bricks, it’s a great technique for turning less into more! Armon Russ gives us a great example of effective forced perspective in his creation Fractured Kingdoms: The Siege.
Read MoreBuilding a kampung house was something that Malaysian LEGO builder Vincent Kiew had wanted to do for a long time but there weren’t enough brown colors. Now that has changed he gives us an inside tour of his MOC.
Read MoreWe’ve seen a few Modulex pieces used here and there but never 5,400 of them in a single build! Take a closer look at this house—we had to double-check if it was actually made of our favorite interlocking LEGO bricks.
Read MoreWhen you see a LEGO creation as impressive as Eric Law’s Hogwarts Grand Staircase, it is easy to imagine that the whole thing was planned out from start to finish. But sometimes the MOC has different ideas…
Read MoreSummer is just around the corner, which means fun in the sun… and bugs! Watch out for this fiery mosquito built by Max Howell.
Read MoreThe Ancient Gate of Qarava is a mysterious place… but join us for a look behind the facade at the Technic structure that made this LEGO creation possible.
Read MoreLEGO builder Dunedain98 takes us into a forest where a hunter elf beholding a majestic deer makes us want to contemplate nature, but keep an eye out for the dwarves!
Read MoreThese LEGO PEZ dispensers from builder Alego instantly awaken our sweet childhood memories, and we have instructions so you can build them too!
Read MoreThe complex curvature of the human face is hard to replicate in LEGO, but builder Y. Muto manages to capture the simple elegance of the shape in this classic silhouette.
Read MoreDo pirates read? We find out by taking a look at the results of the “Like an Open Book” contest hosted by French LUG BrickPirate. So flip the cover open and dive in to see these book-inspired LEGO builds.
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