What drives someone to travel 1,000 miles for their first LEGO convention? For Becky and Renee, it was curiosity, community, and a love of LEGO that brought them to BrickCon—and keeps them coming back.
Read MoreLEGO Castle has featured quite a few factions like the Wolfpack and Fright Knights. But what would kids name them after only seeing their shields? Make way for the Mean Rocktopusses!
Read MoreMeet Rita Ebel, a grandma better known as the ‘LEGO Oma’ who is using LEGO to build ramps that make buildings more beautiful and accessible in Germany.
Read MoreAnn 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 MoreHave 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 MoreWe can’t repel cuteness of that magnitude! An adorable Space Baby has crash-landed into LEGO’s latest Gift With Purchase available now, and we’ve got all the close-up details.
Read MoreThe Eurobricks Event may not be the biggest or flashiest LEGO gathering, but for those who attend, it’s the one that feels most like home. Join us as we explore what makes this low-key, quirky meetup a favorite among longtime AFOLs.
Read MoreFrom seamless scenes to tall towers, integrated habitat stacks are pushing the boundaries of what a LEGO habitat can be. This deep dive explores how builders are rethinking structure, style, and storytelling by breaking barriers—literally.
Read MoreIn the hands of Japanese photographer Ryo Tomita, LEGO becomes a storytelling medium full of heart, humor and imagination. Ryo shares his creative process, favorite builds, and why the best part of LEGO is finding your own way to have fun.
Read MoreHow 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 MoreMany LEGOLAND Parks and Discovery Centers have offered promotional printed bricks over the years. Join BrickNerd as we look into the past, present, and future of promo bricks and the community that collects them.
Read MoreLEGO doesn’t say it outright, but the choice to honor queer artist Keith Haring speaks volumes. For those who know the story behind his Dancing Figures, it’s clear: everyone is still awesome.
Read MoreWhat does it take to move the Space Shuttle? A really big airplane! LEGO 10360 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft captures a legendary piece of space history. But how does it measure up to the real thing? A former NASA engineer weighs in.
Read MoreCheck out these amazing LEGO contests and challenges for May 2025. There are so many MOCs to be built and prizes to be won!
Read MoreNot sure which colors to choose for your next LEGO MOC? The Builder Improvement Initiative breaks down the basics of color theory and offers tips to help you build with more confidence, contrast, and creativity.
Read MoreJoin us as we explore the history of LEGO gears, the different types, how they work together (or don’t), and why they have so many teeth!
Read MoreLast month we challenged you to bring to life your most iconic LEGO Star Wars creations for our Imperial March contest. Today for May the Fourth, we are excited to reveal the winners who went to the Dark Side and beyond!
Read MoreJoin us as we track down all the versions of Chase McCain, the main character of LEGO City Undercover. It’s an old-fashioned investigation!
Read MoreWhat do you get when you mash up LEGO and Horizon Zero Dawn? A new Horizon Adventures game full of wild machines, brick-smashing fun, and a physical tie-in set. As a bonus, we’ve even got free instructions to make your own in-game training dummy at home!
Read MoreStar Wars Day is arriving in full force in LEGO form! If you use BrickNerd’s affiliate link for LEGO.com, you are helping support community-focused journalism to take down the Empire!
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