A Tale of Two Moves: The Best Ways to Pack LEGO Sets
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Moving is no easy task. Moving LEGO is even more difficult. How do you move dozens of boxed LEGO sets from one home to another without damaging them?
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Classroom Connections: How LEGO Connects Kids and Educators
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Sometimes kids are hard to connect with but LEGO can be the perfect icebreaker. Join Melissa Rekve as she shares what it is like being the LEGO lady at school and what fun connections that creates.
Read MoreToothless Meets Toothless: Exploring Berk at Epic Universe
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What happens when you bring LEGO Toothless to meet the real Toothless at Epic Universe? From dragon meet-and-greets to exploring other worlds, this little build had an epic day in Berk.
Read MoreAfter the Flood: Recovering Your LEGO Collection From Mud and Water
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If the unthinkable happens and your LEGO gets flooded, what comes next? A German AFOL shares his personal experience recovering his collection, how to clean mud off of LEGO, and what storage bins prevented the most water damage.
Read MoreHow To Move Your LEGO Collection
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Moving a large LEGO collection can seem like a daunting task, so here are a few tips on how to best pack, store and relocate your MOCs, sets and parts… or a story of how to avoid the situation entirely.
Read MoreCounting Brick by Brick: Cataloging My Collection
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Ever thought about counting all your LEGO bricks? I thought about it—and then I did it. Am I committed or just crazy?
Read MoreThe Mystery and Legend of the White Brick
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These mysterious white bricks started appearing around Brickworld Chicago in 2017. What do they mean to the LEGO community and what is hidden inside of them? Join us as we unravel the mystery of the White Brick and discover the hidden, deeply personal meanings within.
Read MoreHow Sidelining My Dream MOC Reinvigorated My LEGO Passion
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What happens when your dream LEGO project turns into a burden? One builder shares how stepping away from a massive castle helped them find joy in the hobby again.
Read MoreLove, Space and LEGO: A Personal Journal
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How can LEGO bring family and friends together? Read this personal journal about how a spaceship did just that.
Read MoreBuying a Chunk of a Legendary LEGO Masterpiece... with Some Assembly Required
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Would you ever sell part of one of your LEGO MOCs? Are tells the tale of buying a chunk of his favorite MOC, “Victorian on Mud Heap” by Mike Doyle… with some assembly required.
Read MoreJan Beyer: The Changing Face of LEGO
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After more than two decades at The LEGO Group, Jan Beyer has stepped into a new role outside the company—but not outside the community. In this final part of our interview, he reflects on the company’s evolution, the friendships he’s built, and what’s next for him in the AFOL community.
Read MoreJan Beyer: Engaging With AFOLs at Skærbæk and Beyond
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Jan Beyer didn’t just connect AFOLs with The LEGO Group—he built opportunities for them to shine. In this second part of our interview, he looks back at his role in creating Skærbæk Fan Weekend, shaping LEGO House’s fan initiatives, and helping ensure that the AFOL community had a seat at the table.
Read MoreJan Beyer: The Beginnings of a LEGO Journey
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Jan Beyer never planned on working for LEGO—but a chance encounter with a UCS X-Wing changed the course of his life. In this first part of our interview, he shares how his AFOL journey began and how it led to 21 years inside The LEGO Group.
Read MoreBuilding Beyond the Block: A Personal Journey
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Ever stared at a pile of LEGO bricks with zero inspiration? In this personal essay, I share my own experience with a massive builder’s block and a mid-life crisis and how I’m finding my way back to creativity and joy.
Read MoreFinding Myself in LEGO: The Struggle to Make a Black Sigfig
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Today’s guest article comes from Levi Knighten who shares their experience and struggles trying to create a sigfig as a black, queer fan of LEGO.
Read MoreBuilding Tradition: A LEGO Lunar New Year Celebration
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What is the meaning behind a simple LEGO set? For guest contributor Lia Chan and her mother, the new 80117 Good Fortune set is all about bonding, telling stories, and creating new traditions for Lunar New Year.
Read MoreCelebrating International LEGO Day With Our Best LEGO Store Stories
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To celebrate International LEGO Day, we’ve collected some of BrickNerd’s best stories about shopping for these coveted plastic toys!
Read MoreIt’s A (Wonder) FOL Life
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Discover a holiday story about the power of asking for help and the LEGO community’s unique way of proving no one is a failure who has friends.
Read MoreDeck the Halls with Balls of LEGO
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Have you ever considered decorating a Christmas tree using only brick-built LEGO ornaments? A group of builders in Louisville set out to do exactly that, in support of a charitable foundation raising funds for a local children’s hospital.
Read MoreMonkey Trouble: A Plush Tale of Rescue and Reunion
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How far would you go to rescue a lonely LEGO monkey? At Skaerbaek Fan Weekend, two groups of travelers sparked a plush-filled adventure of rescue and reunion.
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