Ballasting Track: The "X" Factor for Your Train Layout
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Ballasting can add that special touch of realism to a LEGO train layout to take it to the next level. But what options are available and how do you get started?
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Brick-Built Patina: My Experience Distressing LEGO Vehicles
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New and shiny isn’t always better. Isaac Wilder shows us how to turn a LEGO build into something weathered and full of character with a palate of colors to create patina. What’s that you ask? Read on to find out!
Read MoreLEGO NPU: ZNAP Edition
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Join us on our continuing mission to explore strange LEGO parts and NPU as we launch into an investigation of the least LEGO of LEGO themes, ZNAP!
Read MoreMaking Waves: The Soothing Moves of LEGO Waves
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Okay, BrickNerd fans, better pop a couple of Dramamines and slip on your swim floaties because today we’re checking out some crafty LEGO wave action MOCs!
Read MoreBrick Engineering: Planetary Gear Trains
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Happy Engineers Week! Join Michael as he explores the 6x6 quarter-circle gear racks to make LEGO planetary gear trains.
Read MoreLEGO NPU: Capes & Cloth Edition
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If you want a more flexible option for building a MOC masterpiece, look no further! Today we’re taking a look at how capes and cloth have been used as NPU (Nice Part Usage) in LEGO MOCs.
Read MoreSelf Scrutiny: Learning From Past MOC Mistakes
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What can you learn from past MOC mistakes? Blake Foster looks back at his earlier spaceships to see what LEGO lessons he’s learned along his AFOL journey.
Read MoreBarely Legal: Building LEGO with Dubious Connections
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Most LEGO builders are aware of “illegal” building techniques, but what about ones that are barely legal? But be forewarned, these techniques could open a pathway to many abilities some consider to be... unnaturally awesome!
Read MoreAn Introduction To The World Of Custom LEGO Minifigures
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Devoted LEGO fans have customized minifigures to be exactly what they want them to be through printing, injection molding, painting, sculpting, cutting and more. But what do all of these terms mean and where should you get started?
Read MoreThe Art of Not Finishing a MOC
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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.
Read MoreMangled Minifigs & Cursed Connections: Spooky Edition
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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!
Read MoreGo Figure! Exploring LEGO Figure Building
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How do you build humanoid LEGO figures? From Miniland scale and more, Michael J shares with us his journey creating brick-built figures from orcs to fairies.
Read MoreCurb Appeal: Building Curved Sidewalks for Your LEGO City
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Creating LEGO cityscapes is an AFOL passion, but how do you build sidewalks and curbs that curve like in real life? We share some step-by-step instructions using some helpful new elements to make sure your city has curb appeal.
Read MoreHoney, I Shrunk the National Mall
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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 MoreEvolution of a Cheese Slope Mosaic
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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.
Read MoreLEGO Waterfall Techniques: Don't Go Chasing Them, We've Done That For You!
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LEGO waterfalls are magical because they are both a memorizing moment frozen in time and also incredibly varied in how to build them. Here are some LEGO waterfall techniques from around the AFOL community, but be warned, you might get wet!
Read MoreThe Colors of New Hashima
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New Hashima takeover week continues as we explore the color palate of the cyber city! Guest contributor Meredith Najewicz takes us on a tour of the rare and unusual LEGO colors used in this massive collaboration.
Read MoreLighting New Hashima: Letting the Cyber City Shine
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How do you make a gigantic LEGO cyber city shine? By running hundreds of feet in wires connected to thousands of lights, of course. Join BrickNerd for New Hashima takeover week as we peek inside the collab to see how it all lights up.
Read MoreHow to Make a Cheese Slope Mosaic
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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.
Read More15 Ways to Build a LEGO Roof
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An amazing roof can elevate a build from “that looks nice“ to “holy crap, that is spectacular!“ From cheese slopes to Technic pins, join us as we take a look at 15 techniques to build a LEGO roof.
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