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January 12, 2025

Light Painting: Add a Little Magic to Your LEGO Photos

January 12, 2025/ Ann Megacolormix
Light Painting: Add a Little Magic to Your LEGO Photos

Looking for a way to add a bit of magic into your LEGO photos? Ann shares her tips and tricks on how you can use light painting to add a bit of whimsy and color into your brick-built scenes.

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January 12, 2025/ Ann Megacolormix/ 2 Comments
Photography, Techniques, Tips and Tricks
Photography, Light Painting, Minifigs
August 26, 2024

The Evolution of Magical Creatures in LEGO Harry Potter

August 26, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix
The Evolution of Magical Creatures in LEGO Harry Potter

LEGO has recreated many magical creatures for the Wizarding World over the past 20 years. Let's explore the evolution of these fantastical beasts and see how they've grown!

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August 26, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix/ Comment
Photography
Creatures, Harry Potter, Buckbeak, Troll
June 21, 2024

Hogwarts Celebrations: Recreating Magical Scenes with Nano Sculptures

June 21, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix
Hogwarts Celebrations: Recreating Magical Scenes with Nano Sculptures

Come visit LEGO Hogwarts as the school enjoys some magical celebrations complete with mysteries, delicious food and nano sculptures. The enchanted ceiling, seasonal decorations, and festive treats await!

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June 21, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix/ 2 Comments
Customizing, Photography
harry potter, Hogwarts, Castle, Miniatures, Nano Sculptures
June 07, 2024

Painting With Water: Adding a Splash to Your LEGO Creation

June 07, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix
Painting With Water: Adding a Splash to Your LEGO Creation

Water can be used in many creative ways to enhance LEGO photos and builds. In this tutorial, Ann provides a step-by-step guide on how to use water as more than just a special effect.

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June 07, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix/ Comment
Photography
Toy Photographers, Photography, How To, Water, Splish Splash
April 12, 2024

Shelters in the Snow: A Look At LEGO Igloos

April 12, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix
Shelters in the Snow: A Look At LEGO Igloos

While it is turning to spring in many parts of the world, that doesn’t mean we still can’t frolic in the snow! Join us as we build LEGO igloos under the Northern Lights.

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April 12, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix/ 2 Comments
Photography
A Song of Ice and Fire, igloo, snow, ice, Photography, special effects, cozy
March 23, 2024

Making Hogwarts More Magical with Miniscule Nano Sculptures

March 23, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix
Making Hogwarts More Magical with Miniscule Nano Sculptures

Join us on a magical photographic journey through LEGO Hogwarts to experience a few (minuscule) custom nano-sculptures! You’ll need a steady hand and infinite patience to master this microscale technique.

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March 23, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix/ 4 Comments
Customizing, Photography
Microscale, hogwarts, Nanofigures, Nano Sculptures, Custom, Castle, Photography, Patience
January 10, 2024

Gringotts Adventures: Breaking the Bank

January 10, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix
Gringotts Adventures: Breaking the Bank

Our photographic journey of Gringotts continues with a story of intrigue and hidden treasure as our LEGO heroes attempt to break in and out of the bank.

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January 10, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix/ Comment
Photography, Review
Harry Potter, Gringotts, Photography, Dragon, The Wizarding World of Ann MegaColorMix
January 09, 2024

Gringotts Adventures: A Photographic Tale of Goblins and Gold

January 09, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix
Gringotts Adventures: A Photographic Tale of Goblins and Gold

Join us today as we go on a photographic journey of Gringotts Bank, explore the hidden treasures inside, and investigate goblin lore as told through LEGO and a lens.

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January 09, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix/ 2 Comments
Customizing, Photography, Review
harry potter, Gringotts, Goblins, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Photography
November 21, 2023

Extending the Charm of Hogwarts Through Perspective

November 21, 2023/ Ann Megacolormix
Extending the Charm of Hogwarts Through Perspective

Please raise your wizarding wands with Ann as she casts her “Extension Charm” spells onto the new microscale LEGO Hogwarts Castle and Grounds. What magical moments of perspective await us?

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November 21, 2023/ Ann Megacolormix/ 4 Comments
Review, Photography
Hogwarts, Castle, Microscale, The Wizarding World of Ann MegaColorMix, Harry Potter, Forced perspective
November 17, 2023

The Art of Not Finishing a MOC

November 17, 2023/ Isaac Wilder
The Art of Not Finishing a MOC

Is building only the parts of a MOC that will be photographed a lazy AFOL sin or a shrewd speed-building secret? Sometimes the decision to not finish a MOC comes down to the time and LEGO parts you have available.

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November 17, 2023/ Isaac Wilder/ 2 Comments
Techniques, Photography
Completionism, MOC building, Backside, Not Finished, Photography
October 03, 2023

Food Detectives, Part 2: Solving the Minifig Mystery Meal

October 03, 2023/ Ann Megacolormix
Food Detectives, Part 2: Solving the Minifig Mystery Meal

In Part 2 of Food Detectives, our two teams cook using the clues they found in Culinary Moriarty’s kitchen, but will they make the right mystery dish? Find out in the exciting conclusion, today on BrickNerd!

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October 03, 2023/ Ann Megacolormix/ 2 Comments
Stories, Photography
LEGO, LEGO food, Food Detectives
July 13, 2023

Moving Photos: Adding Movement and Magic to LEGO BrickHeadz

July 13, 2023/ Ann Megacolormix
Moving Photos: Adding Movement and Magic to LEGO BrickHeadz

LEGO BrickHeadz are usually pretty static, so today we electrify them with some magical movement to make their photos come alive!

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July 13, 2023/ Ann Megacolormix/ 4 Comments
Photography
Harry Potter, Quidditch, Brickfilms, Photography, Movement, BrickHeadz
June 01, 2023

Magnifying the Macroverse: LEGO Under the Microscope

June 01, 2023/ Chris Clarke
Magnifying the Macroverse: LEGO Under the Microscope

What does LEGO look like up close? Join us as we discover the invisible yet beautiful intricacies of the LEGO ecosystem as seen through macro photography.

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June 01, 2023/ Chris Clarke/ 1 Comment
Photography, Deep Dive
Photography, Macro Photography, Close Up, Bugs, Colors
May 30, 2023

Hogwarts Moments: Storytelling Through Divination

May 30, 2023/ Ann Megacolormix
Hogwarts Moments: Storytelling Through Divination

Explore the Divination classroom at Hogwarts to see how simple things like light, photo editing, and composition can transform a simple LEGO set into a magical storytelling extravaganza.

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May 30, 2023/ Ann Megacolormix/ 2 Comments
Photography
Hogwarts Moment, hogwarts, Photography, harry potter, Divination
April 04, 2023

Silly Situations: Finding Fun in LEGO Photography

April 04, 2023/ Ann Megacolormix
Silly Situations: Finding Fun in LEGO Photography

Continuing the fun of April Fools, Ann Megacolormix is back to share some silly situations made out of LEGO. It’s time once again to get carried away by the winds of whimsy!

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April 04, 2023/ Ann Megacolormix/ Comment
Photography
LEGO, cats, comedy, trolls, Colosseum, Christmas Carol, Kiss, Hula, Alice in Wonderland
March 09, 2023

Buildable Backgrounds: Backdrop Options for LEGO Photography

March 09, 2023/ Ann Megacolormix
Buildable Backgrounds: Backdrop Options for LEGO Photography

What you put behind your LEGO MOC when taking photos can make all the difference. Today we are going to look at all the different types of backgrounds you can use to take your LEGO projects to the next level and give your creations more character.

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March 09, 2023/ Ann Megacolormix/ 6 Comments
Photography
Photography, Composite Photography, Background, Cardboard
December 23, 2022

The Secret Adventures of LEGO Minifigs: It’s Christmas Time!

December 23, 2022/ Ann Megacolormix
The Secret Adventures of LEGO Minifigs: It’s Christmas Time!

The characters from LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 23 are celebrating Christmas with a little added holiday magic. Join us on a photographic journey to see all their festive secrets of the season!

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December 23, 2022/ Ann Megacolormix/ 2 Comments
Photography
Secret Santa, Santa, Reindeer, Collectible Minifigures, Snowman, Photography, Minifigures
November 24, 2022

The Secret Adventures of LEGO Minifigs: Thanksgiving Feast

November 24, 2022/ Ann Megacolormix
The Secret Adventures of LEGO Minifigs: Thanksgiving Feast

The characters from LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 23 are celebrating Thanksgiving but there is a nosy neighbor on the loose. Join us on a photographic journey through a festive feast for the eyes!

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November 24, 2022/ Ann Megacolormix/ 2 Comments
Photography
Photography, Collectible Minifigures, Thanksgiving, Turkey
November 09, 2022

An In-Depth Look at LEGO In Focus

November 09, 2022/ Inez T. Vasquez
An In-Depth Look at LEGO In Focus

LEGO photography is so vibrant and engaging that we had to sit down with Stefan Matthies from Stuck in Plastic and Anna Bitanga from BrickCentral to talk about the stunning photos and stories behind them in the new coffee table book, LEGO In Focus.

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November 09, 2022/ Inez T. Vasquez/ Comment
Photography, Interviews
LEGO photography, LEGO books, In Focus, Photography, Stuck in Plastic, BrickCentral
November 08, 2022

Cinematic Creations: The Editing Process Behind a Hero Shot

November 08, 2022/ Geneva D
Cinematic Creations: The Editing Process Behind a Hero Shot

Adding special effects to a LEGO MOC may seem a daunting task—join me for a breakdown of how I did it for these two separate shots and learn a few different tips and tricks along the way!

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November 08, 2022/ Geneva D/ 2 Comments
Tips and Tricks, Photography
Photoshop, Editing, Photography, Behind The Scenes
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Mangled Minifigs & Cursed Connections: Spooky Edition
Mangled Minifigs & Cursed Connections: Spooky Edition

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!

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Instructions to Build a Witch and a Grave for Halloween
Instructions to Build a Witch and a Grave for Halloween

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!

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Empire Brick Con: Through the Looking-Glass… Museum
Empire Brick Con: Through the Looking-Glass… Museum

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.

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The Galidor Horror Picture Show
The Galidor Horror Picture Show

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.

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Happily Ever After? A Close Look at the LEGO Shrek Minifigures
Happily Ever After? A Close Look at the LEGO Shrek Minifigures

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.

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Pieces for Pennies: Where Cheap LEGO May Lurk
Pieces for Pennies: Where Cheap LEGO May Lurk

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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Sorting, Schmorting: Creativity and Chaos
Sorting, Schmorting: Creativity and Chaos

Are you one of those people that has a perpetually messy building table? If so, you are not alone. Ted Andes comes out in defense of creative clutter and pleads the case for there being a method-to-the-madness of a messy building table. Read on to find out why a little bit of disorganization can be a good thing.

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Smooth Sailing? Lessons From Building a Pirate Ship GBC
Smooth Sailing? Lessons From Building a Pirate Ship GBC

What happens when you turn a LEGO pirate ship into a Great Ball Contraption? Brian Hickey and his family find out, building a working module and learning a few hard lessons when it joins the GBC loop at BrickCon.

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