Honey, I Shrunk the National Mall
/How do you make a mini-micro LEGO MOC? Take a tour of Wayne Tyler’s recently shrunk National Mall as he shares some big secrets on how to build small.
Read MoreHow do you make a mini-micro LEGO MOC? Take a tour of Wayne Tyler’s recently shrunk National Mall as he shares some big secrets on how to build small.
Read MoreBrickNerd’s Doug Hughes challenged himself to build convention trophies for BrickCon 2023 only using parts from a few LEGO sets. Find out what sets he chose and why, and how he ultimately fared creating four mini builds to give away.
Read MoreToday we’re going back to Las Vegas to see the progress that Lorren Loveless has made on his LEGO microscale rendition of the famous Strip. So have a seat, slip off those blue suede shoes, and check it out!
Read MoreWe chat with builder JNCE about their two Chinese warriors. But these LEGO action figures are more than meets the eye…
Read MoreJoin us as we sit down with Theo Bonner who shares what went into his colorful space creations which were on display in the LEGO House Masterpiece Gallery and inspired by LEGO Friends cube elements.
Read MoreHeading to the new Spiderverse movie? Well, don’t forget to take this LEGO Mile Morales build with you! We chat with builder Marius Herrmann about how Miles came together, from nice part usage to deciding when the build was finally done.
Read MoreToday, Marco den Besten talks with LEGO builder IDS about his Think Tank build for Marchikoma. Not familiar? Well, read on to find out!
Read MoreCan new LEGO sets inspire MOCs of the past? To celebrate Star Wars Day, Miro Dudas updates an old cinematic favorite to mark the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi.
Read MoreFrancis Wiemelt's Brickscalibur vignette makes tedious paperwork look beautiful. A masterclass in detail and atmosphere, today on BrickNerd!
Read MoreLots of LEGO builds make you go “Wow!” but even fewer make you laugh out loud. Rickard Stensby’s fantastic taxidermy collection exudes character and holds the highest honor in my book—making me laugh.
Read MoreGet your sunscreen ready, we’re heading to Vegas! A massive microscale LEGO Las Vegas strip, that is. Take a look at all the tiny details that make up this sprawling tourist oasis in the heart of the desert.
Read MoreChris Yu’s LEGO Space Box series only gets better with each sequel, and his fourth box is ready to be revealed. Take a peek inside his Classic Space luggage to find all the hidden details.
Read MoreLEGO Bionicle lives on! Join us as we chat with builder Mathijs Dubbeldam about the LEGO system, custom masks, and where Bionicle may be heading next.
Read MoreWayne Tyler’s epic LEGO National Mall continues to grow and now illuminates the night. Find out what he has been up to and what is next for his massive “micro” MOC.
Read MoreWe take a cruise around this massive LEGO pirate bay built by a Swedish couple who just woke up one morning and decided to build something huge!
Read MoreBask in the Nothern Lights dancing over a detailed LEGO Viking village as we chat with the builder all about this victorious vignette.
Read MoreSometimes art speaks to you, other times it literally jumps off the canvas! Today we chat with LEGO builder Jane Gibbons-Eyre about her pop-up MOC of the Australian painting Down On His Luck.
Read MoreKeith Espinoza’s Bushido mech combines the articulation of a Gunpla/Gundam model with LEGO. Clearly, the days of stiff immovable models are long gone. We had a quick chat with Keith to find out the secret to his highly poseable builds.
Read MoreIn honor of Ken Block who tragically passed away earlier this week, we are republishing Are’s story about meeting him as a fellow car nerd and building a LEGO tribute to the stunt-driving legend.
Read MoreHow do you transform steampunk concept art into a MOC? We chat with LEGO builder Hejjo Demkowicz about his wonderfully atmospheric scene, District 1., to get the full story.
Read MoreThere are many acronyms, terms and phrases used to describe various LEGO things within the world of AFOLs. But what about all the made-up words we use every day that don’t make it into a standard glossary? Welcome to the AFOL Slang Dictionary.
No bones about it, BrickNerd fans, we’ve got some interesting connections for you today. Will explores the old LEGO skeleton, digs up several curiosities, and resurrects Belville to tickle your funny bone!
Welcome back to some spooky BrickNerd Quick Builds! We have two treats for you today. The theme for our LEGO instructions is Halloween with witches, spiders, crows and a grave!
Did you know there is a LEGO convention held inside a world-renowned glass museum? Let’s step through the looking-glass together and learn what BrickNerd contributors Ted Andes and Daniel Zimmerman found at Empire Brick Con.
Galidor. A retired theme with a cult following, nearly universally hated by all. Just look at it. What part of this makes you think “LEGO?” Today we’ll take a look at the horrors of Galidor.
Shrek’s fairy-tale cast has arrived in LEGO minifigure form, but does everyone get a happily ever after? We take a close look at the movie references, a few puzzling design choices, and some useful parts for Castle builders.
What are the best ways to score cheap LEGO? If you’re willing to go to some effort, hidden LEGO pops up all over the place. In today’s guest article, Molly Patton shares her stories and tips at finding low-priced LEGO.
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