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?
Read MoreTen Ways to Break Through Builder’s Block
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Have you ever felt unable to start or finish a LEGO MOC? How do you combat creative brain freeze? Our guest contributor Casey McCoy has ten great tips to break through builder's block!
Read MoreWhat is This!? Hard to Identify LEGO Parts
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Identifying individual LEGO parts from bulk second-hand purchases can be challenging, so what are the most common elements that people want to know, “What is this!?”
Read MoreHow To Get Started with a LEGO Great Ball Contraption (GBC)
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What tools do you need to get started with a LEGO GBC module? Today, we explore the essential materials required to build your own Great Ball Contraption.
Read MorePrepping 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.
Read MoreSix Ways to Play LEGO with Kids for the International Day Of Play
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To celebrate the first-ever International Day of Play, we are exploring six easy ideas to play LEGO with kids to make sure everyone is having fun!
Read MoreFlying With MOCs: Should You Check LEGO in Your Luggage?
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What are the best ways to fly with MOCs? Today we look at the pros and cons of checking LEGO creations in your luggage to see which packing techniques mean less rebuilding upon arrival.
Read MoreDIY Doors to Defend Your LEGO Display From Dust
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Frustrated with all the dust on your LEGO display? Fear not and read on to find out how to defeat that dust with a DIY acrylic door for your shelf.
Read MoreHacking Studio: How To Get Better Lighting in BrickLink Studio Renders
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Have you ever wished BrickLink Studio could make renders of your LEGO models look even more realistic? Today we look at Studio’s lighting options, how they work and how to improve them.
Read MoreHow to Drive Your Own Brick Derby
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Gravity: It’s the law! And it’s also the force driving these Brick Derby racers. Brian Hickey explores this LEGO convention staple activity and how to run your own.
Read MoreAn Opinionated Guide to LEGO Storage: Containers and Cost
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How should you store all of your loose LEGO parts? This is a highly opinionated guide for AFOLs to help you spend less money on storage and more time on building.
Read MorePainting The Sky: Creating The Northern Lights For LEGO Photography
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Ann Megacolormix explores the world’s greatest light show. No, not The Pink Floyd Experience; the Northern Lights! She demonstrates how to incorporate this amazing phenomenon into a LEGO build.
Read MoreHopper’s Nighthawks: Updating a Classic
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Samuel Pister takes us on a journey from Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks to a LEGO sci-fi chain of frog restaurants called Hopper’s. It’s going to be finger-licking’ good!
Read MoreGetting Scrappy: The Hidden Perks of LEGO Table Scraps
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Table scraps are the misfit LEGO bits and pieces that get left behind after you finish a MOC. However, they can actually be quite interesting and helpful if you hang onto them.
Read MoreLDU and You: The Oldest New LEGO Measurement Unit
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Have you heard of the alternative LEGO unit called the LDU? Come dive into its origin and explore the interesting ways LDU can help with your own LEGO builds.
Read MoreLEGO and Creativity: Unleashing the Master Builder Within
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Have you ever said to yourself, “I wish I could be more creative”? Today, Oscar Cederwall shares some of the insights into creativity that he has gained during his years as a MOC-building AFOL.
Read MoreHow To Store Your LEGO Winter Village: Tips from the Community
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With the Christmas season wrapping up, how do you store your LEGO Winter Village? We asked some of the most enthusiastic holiday builders what they do from storing them whole to dissambling every set.
Read MoreAFOLs with Kids: Tips For Building LEGO Together
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If you’re an adult collector of LEGO, sharing your hobby with young children can be a frightening experience. So what are some of the best ways an AFOL can build and play LEGO together with kids?
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 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.
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