So You Want To Build Your Own Fighting Robot...
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You’ve watched the videos, you’ve seen the carnage. Now you want to build your own! Will F is back with Part II of his Combat Robots series, today on BrickNerd!
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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 MoreSkillful Habitats: The Five Keys To Building Small
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Want to level up your LEGO minifigure habitats? Today we take a tour of the ins and outs of this popular diorama genre and learn the five keys to having greater impact when building small.
Read MoreLEGO Photo Tips from a Non-Professional Photographer: Part 2, Camera Phone Edition
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How do you take better photos of your LEGO creations if you only have a cell phone? Here are some tips to make your photos shine on a budget, no professional camera needed.
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 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 MoreDIY Guide for LEGO Photography
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Sharing LEGO creations usually means you’ll need to take a photo or two, but where do you get started? We have your DIY guide for building your own lightbox as well as other tips about upping your photography game.
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 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 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 MoreWe'll Fix It In Post: How to Edit Photos to Make MOCs Pop
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Have you ever taken a photo of your amazing LEGO creation at a convention but the background is too distracting? BrickNerd guest contributor Wayne Tyler shares his process to make MOC photos pop, no matter what is behind them!
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 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 MoreUsing Color Theory and Composition in LEGO MOCs
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How can you use color theory to improve your LEGO creations? Today we dive into how color composition and detailing can make your MOCs really pop.
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #3: How To Use Your LEGO Collection Effectively
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Does more LEGO mean better builds? Not necessarily. The Builder Improvement Initiative explores how collection size influences creativity and gives some tips on how to make the most of what you have—no matter its size.
Read MoreHow To Make a DIY LEGO Brick Sifter
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Sifting your loose bricks can make sorting them faster and more fun, but can you make a sifter yourself? Join us as we look at some of the easiest ways to make a LEGO sifter so you can get back to building, ASAP.
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #2: What Makes a MOC Outstanding?
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What separates a solid MOC from an unforgettable one? The Builder Improvement Initiative dives into the difference between “good” and “outstanding,” exploring how pushing boundaries and breaking traditions can elevate your LEGO builds.
Read MoreGiving a Clue: Offering Feedback to New LEGO Builders
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Offering feedback to budding LEGO builders can be a challenge, so how do you help them learn new techniques without overwhelming them? Michael J. gives a few clues from a board game collaboration with his son to help solve this mystery!
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.
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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!