Prepping for SHIPtember: Design, Stability and Parts
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With September fast approaching, it is time to gear up for SHIPtember! But how should you prepare to build a 100-stud-long LEGO spaceship? This guide will help.
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The Basics and Beauty of Brick Bending
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How far can you push the LEGO brick? We explore the semi-legal world of brick bending to see what shapes can be made, if any bricks will break, and how to use the technique in MOCs.
Read MoreHow to Build Bionicle: Combining Constraction with the LEGO System
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Bionicle and constraction pieces can really make your builds look more organic and natural, but what are the best ways of incorporating them into a LEGO build? With Bio-Cup back, here are three techniques to learn how to build Bionicle.
Read MoreHow to Part Out LEGO Sets: Sorting Your Way Out of a Dark Age
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How do you part out a LEGO set into pieces that you can build with? Guest contributor Katie Walker shows us her sorting process and storage system and describes how sorting helped her back into the hobby.
Read More15 Ways To Build LEGO Walls With Texture
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Do you find your LEGO walls boring or visually ineffective? Well, we’ve got a treat for you! Andreas Lenander takes us on a tour of some exciting wall techniques, from simple to… well, even he doesn't know how it was done.
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #4: How to Decide What to Build
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Ever struggle with what to build for a LEGO MOC? Or maybe you are lacking inspiration? The Builder Improvement Initiative explores some simple ways to stir up inspiration so you can begin building again!
Read More12 Tips to Improve Your LEGO Stop-Motion Animation
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From smooth walk cycles to cinematic lighting, LEGO animator Josh Whitehouse reveals the techniques he uses to bring his brickfilms to life. Whether you're new to stop-motion or looking to sharpen your skills, these 12 tips will take your animations to the next level.
Read MoreLEGO Is Changing from Raised to Recessed Logos on Its Studs
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LEGO is phasing out its raised stud logo in favor of a groovier, recessed design. We explore what this subtle shift means for sustainability, builders, and collectors—illegal techniques included.
Read MorePi Day Feast: A Banquet of Brick-Built Bites
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Get ready to play with your food! Join us for a Pi Day feast where everything on the menu is built, not baked. We’re serving up a full-course meal made entirely of the tastiest LEGO food ever.
Read MoreA Builder's Guide to the Scrumptious LEGO Sausage
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The LEGO sausage has been around for more than 25 years, but with new colors and techniques, it is appearing in more sets and MOCs than ever before. Hot dog!
Read MoreBeast Mode: Building LEGO Animals with AI Inspiration
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Building lifelike animals with LEGO is no easy feat, let alone an awesome dragon. Join us as we experiment with AI-generated inspiration to tackle organic MOC-building.
Read MoreCastle Gate of Brik'neerd: How to Make a Castle Gate
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Ever wonder how LEGO castles come to life? Andreas Lenander reveals his process for building an elegant gate, sharing techniques to create curved walls and detailed stonework that will elevate your own medieval masterpieces.
Read MoreJoint Effort: LEGO Joint Techniques for Articulated Builds
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Looking to roll up some inspiration and add articulation to a MOC? No need to blaze through your parts bin—these LEGO joint techniques will bend your imagination in all the right ways!
Read MoreLight Painting: Add a Little Magic to Your LEGO Photos
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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.
Read MoreMolds Over Time, Part 2: How Part Updates Change Build Techniques
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LEGO makes changes to existing elements every now and then that add a new building technique—or sometimes removes one. Today we take a look at even more part molds and how their changes have helped and hindered MOC builders.
Read MoreMolds Over Time: How Part Updates Change Build Techniques
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Every so often LEGO makes changes to an existing element that adds a new building technique—or sometimes removes one. Today we take a look at part molds over time and how the changes have helped and hindered MOC builders.
Read MoreT Is For Tiny: Integrating T-Gauge Trains Into a LEGO Build
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If you thought LEGO trains were small, take a look at T-Gauge trains. Warren Elsmore shows how these tiny trains—10 times smaller than LEGO—can be made into a miniature garden layout MOC.
Read MoreIn the Spotlight: Lighting Tudor Corner
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BrickNerd explores how building LEGO light fixtures can create practical lighting effects to deliver the light where it is needed most... by spotlighting the new Tudor Corner modular set from LEGO.
Read MoreCrooked Tables: A Hinged Fix for Better Running Trains
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No doubt, the phrase “venue-provided tables” will conjure up bad memories for those of you who set up large LEGO creations (not just train layouts) that span one or more tables! So what can you do to help level the playing field?
Read MoreHidden Math: The Numbers Behind LEGO Circles and Spheres
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What math is hidden in your favorite circular LEGO sets, how do designers build the perfect sphere, and how do numbers magically make LEGO geometry work so perfectly?
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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.