LEGO Minecraft Cobuild
/LEGO has announced a fascinating project, LEGO Minecraft Cobuild. They're jumping in the Minecraft world with both feet and are inviting you to help. Watch the video and visit the Facebook page for more info.
Alphabet Fighters
/Our pals over at FBTB are running a cool contest, with cool prizes. Now, before you start slamming together your Q-Wing, there's some rules. You first have to submit a minifigure that will serve as your pilot, and then you'll be assigned a letter for your ship and your pilot must fit inside. Head over to FBTB for complete rules and good luck!
LEGO Space: Building The Future Teaser Trailer
/I'm so excited for this book. Some of the best times I had in England were just hanging out at Pete Reid's place. We'd drink tea, build and photograph all day, it was great. Now his much anticipated book is almost here. And he's a little teaser...
Friends Dolphin Cruiser On Sale
/Fans of BrickNerd (and of Robin Leach) take notice! The excellent Friends Dolphin Cruiser is 20% at Amazon right now.
You Can Own Breaking Nerdly! (updated)
/Simon Liu (Si-MOCs) has generously put his excellent entry into the Pimp My Nerdly contest up for auction to benefit Creations For Charity. For some reason he thought having me sign it would make it more appealing, go figure. There's also some BrickNerd swag included! If you want to get your hands on this excellent MOC and support a great cause visit this link.
UPDATE: Sold!
Exo-Suit!!!
/This makes me so friggin' happy. My best mate across the pond is the next Cuusoo set! Pete Reid's outstanding Exo-suit is going to be available for everyone to enjoy, I can't wait to get my hands on it. Congrats Pete, it's well deserved!
SKULLS!
/From the people that brought you Pigs Vs Cows minifigure heads comes the next big thing, skulls. What better way to celebrate the spirit of halloween than to get behind this Kickstarter project and get yourself some nifty little skulls? Go there, do that.
Greetings From Seattle!
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It's BrickCon time! Tables are being set up, MOCs are getting unloaded and AFOLs are gathering. I'm going to be producing at least most of the next episode of BrickNerd right here, should be interesting.
And The Winners Are...
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First off, let me say that I'm absolutely blown away by the response to this contest. I never dreamed there would be so many entries, and I certainly didn't expect the quality to be so totally awesome. I am humbled and honored to have inspired so much quality building, you're all amazing.
But there can be only three winners (at least by my totally arbitrarily set rules) so here they are...
1st Place - Lego Junkie
Nerdly might be a strong personality, but he's also plastic. So careful where you point that magnifying glass.
2nd Place - Ochre Jelly
There have been many rumors of the origins of Nerdly, this is just one. I'm not confirming or denying this, but I will caution against wounding him, just in case he has acid blood.
3rd Place - customBRICKS
If at first you think you see Nerdly, don't be surprised if he transforms. He is in disguise.
Thank you all for entering, you made the judging VERY difficult with so many amazing MOCs. Speaking of judging, I'd like to thank everyone who helped judge the contest, I know how hard it was. Winners, your prizes will be in the mail soon, just as soon as I'm back from BrickCon.
LEGO Deals From Amazon
/Spotted some bargains at Amazon this morning, thought I'd pass them along. If you're interested please consider using these links and supporting BrickNerd
Last Day To Get Pimpin'
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Midnight tonight (PST) is the end of the BrickNerd Pimp My Nerdly contest. There's still time to get your entry complete. You've got some stiff competition though, there's been a great many amazing entries so far. Get pimpin'!
Only One Week Left To Pimp!
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Yo pimp daddies (sorry, trying to be hip and cool, didn't work did it?) There's only one week left in the BrickNerd "Pimp My Nerdly" contest. The entries so far have just blown us away, so many cool MOCs! Head over to the Flickr group for rules and to enter. Get pimpin'!
LEGO Deals
/Amazon has a few deals going on sets. As you know, sale LEGO is a bit like bigfoot, in that it's rarely seen (but I understand it smells much better).
LEGO Friends
Heartlake Pool is 26% off
LEGO Star Wars
Sith Infiltrator is 24% off
LEGO Architecture
Brandenburg Gate is 36% off
The LEGO Adventure Book Volume 2
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The veil of secrecy has been lifted and I can finally share this news: I'm in the next LEGO Adventure Book!!! As you can tell I'm very excited about this book, and very proud to be a featured builder in it. Megan Rothrock contacted me late last year to ask if I would be involved and I jumped at the chance.
Read MoreSuper Yetee Bros.
/Chris McVeigh created this MOC for THEYETEE, an awesome online t-shirt company. They're opening a gallery this weekend in Aurora Illinois and invited artists to create Yeti and bigfoot inspired art. If you're in the area drop by and if not, check out their site, they have crazy, nerdy, geeky cool tees.
Two Weeks Left To Get Pimpin'
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The Pimp My Nerdly contest is half over, and the entries so far are brilliant. I know there's more in progress but is yours? Get building people!
Lego Junkie Draws First Blood
/This was a great surprise to wake up to. Lego Junkie posted the first entry to the Pimp My Nerdly contest, and it's awesome. I knew Nerdly was ready for action, but whoa!
The Sydney Opera House Is Available
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The Iconic and impressive Sydney Opera House is now available from LEGO and retailers.
I'd love to review this for you all, but I'm afraid it's beyond my budget at this time. But if you're going to nab one for yourself consider using this link and supporting BrickNerd.
VW Busses Everywhere
/With FBTB's Star Warsify and Eurobricks Pimp contests both going simultaneously, this is going to be an epic month of mini VW's. They're already showing up and we're barely getting started. Being a big fan of the van, I couldn't be happier.
The Spindlejack messengers have a new predator on their tail! Dan Ko shares his T-R3X Speeder Bike, a dinosaur-inspired ride for the light-fingered Swindlejerks, with free instructions to build your own bike and display stand.