Four new LEGO Botanical sets promise an early spring, but how well do they hold up once it’s time to find them a place at home? Join us for a retro review as we look at the scale, parts usage, and display value of these potted plants.
Read More“Dino Jet” is a great name for a LEGO DreamZzz set but it doesn’t quite look like what you probably expected. This alt build explores what happens when a builder takes that name seriously.
Read MoreCan one LEGO set really represent 15 years of Ninjago? A deep dive into 71861 The Old Town reveals just how much lore, history, and fan service the designers managed to hide in plain sight.
Read MoreWe handed the latest LEGO DreamZzz sets to a group of builders and let their creativity run wild. From fantastic plants to a trippy train, the results feel right at home within the theme’s anything-goes philosophy.
Read MoreHow do you transform a wizarding village into a Winter Village? By adding snow, expanding interiors, and recreating familiar scenes throughout Hogsmeade with plenty of tiny custom details.
Read MoreFor Casey McCoy, Stranger Things fatigue felt inevitable… until Broadway and LEGO intervened. This LEGO Creel House remix literally cracks the house in half, exposing the undulating red mind lair beneath.
Read MoreI went into this ready to say “bah humbug” to a $330 LEGO Christmas tree. I ended up with a holiday build experience that reshaped how I think about LEGO, value, and what really matters when you’re building together.
Read MoreFrom blooming red poinsettias to timeless evergreen wreaths, we explore how LEGO holiday botanicals can rekindle cherished memories of Christmases past.
Read MoreThink you have every LEGO costumed minifigure? From CMFs and retail sets to Build-A-Minifigure exclusives and rare oddities, this definitive guide tracks down every officially released LEGO costume minifigure, organized by theme.
Read MoreLooking for the perfect gift for a LEGO fan who already has all the bricks? This non-LEGO gift guide has tools and essentials that serious builders didn’t know they needed—until now!
Read MoreWhat happens when the gorgeous LEGO Ideas River Steamboat meets a lifelong Ninjago dream? One builder can’t help himself and turns it into Master Chen’s iconic ferry from Ninjago!
Read MoreLEGO announced the 10,001-piece 10307 UCS Christmas Tree, and BrickNerd was lucky enough to be sent an early copy ahead of the holidays. What follows is an epic stream-of-consciousness build journal of the set while lighting and decorating it for Christmas.
Read MoreFrom color palettes to decorative details, each LEGO Winter Village train has a distinct style. Here’s how understanding their visual identity can help you build a longer, more cohesive Holiday Express.
Read MoreWhat happens when Broadway’s biggest show gets made from LEGO bricks? We traveled to NYC to build the new sets with the cast of Wicked, hear their tales from Oz, and share in their love for the stage and LEGO.
Read MoreSpace babies have been exploring the stars long before the official LEGO figure came along. Today we look at Baby Scale and the builders who pioneered the style from Baby Castle to Baby Space and beyond, starting with the new LEGO Insiders Retro Space Explorer.
Read MoreWhat could you do with an enormous LEGO fish tank? Guest writer Liz Puleo dives into the depths of the Tropical Aquarium to mod up a storm from tanks to turtles to total chaos.
Read MoreThe LEGO Nintendo Game Boy set is already a great build, but what if you could swap out what’s on its screen? Dan Ko shows how to design custom cartridges with tiny LEGO dioramas inspired by your favorite games.
Read MoreStep right up! Explore the fascinating history of LEGO clowns, from vintage Big Tops to Buggy the Clown from One Piece. It’s a spectacle of color, chaos, and creativity—both unsettling and mesmerizing.
Read MoreWhat happens when two Simons, one castle, and a long road trip collide? Follow along as the LEGO Neuschwanstein Castle takes to the dashboard… and then takes off!
Read MoreThe knights have returned to the saddle, and Creator 3-in-1 proves that LEGO Castle’s legacy still has legs. Join us as we take a look at 31168 Medieval Horse Knight Castle and how it keeps the medieval spirit trotting along in modern form.
Read MoreLEGO took a different approach to San Diego Comic-Con this year, transforming its booth into a travel-themed gateway to Star Wars, Pokémon, Ninjago and more. We explore the sights, reveals, and thinking behind LEGO’s Smart Play-centric Comic-Con 2026 experience.
Today we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the concept of a “Flash MOC” and the evolution of one of her stunning backlit LEGO cheese slope mosaics.
Today we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the steps of creating a LEGO cheese slope mosaic that almost looks like a stained glass window.
What is a LEGO cheese slope and how can you tessellate them to make patterns that dazzle and amaze? This tutorial will teach you everything you need to know about cheese slope mosaics.
Can LEGO Botanical sets be used as “tree battle packs”? Yes! Here’s how to transform 10373 Mini Bonsai Trees into minifig-scale trees for all your MOC needs.
August is here with a fresh selection of LEGO contests and challenges. Don’t miss your chance to build a MOC and maybe even win some awesome LEGO prizes. With Frogust, Paradisa, and even some stop-motion in the mix, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!
Sometimes the best LEGO projects solve problems nobody actually has. Follow the design of the Kong-o-Matic 2000, a motorized machine that plays LEGO Donkey Kong so you don’t have to!
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