In this week’s “Inside LEGO Masters” article, Maria talks about building from memory, a special celebrity guest, working together in small spaces, and an encouraging host pep talk. Buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride!
Read MoreThis article should generate quite a reaction! We chat with AFOL teacher Lavi Subang about how he uses LEGO to get his high school students to bond with the complexities of chemistry. The subject may seem daunting at times, but Lavi thinks that using something familiar like LEGO may be the solution.
Read MoreHere be dragons! In today’s MOC spotlight, BrickNerd’s Keith Reed talks to builder Joss Woodyard about his Great Leviathan creation and how it evolved over the years, as well as Iron Builder, BioCup 2021, social media attention, and much more.
Read MoreJoin me as I tell you a classic story using LEGO bricks and special effects, then peek behind the lens to find out how to create your own fairytales!
Read MoreHow on earth did eight yellow LEGO wheels, ordered from one BrickLink seller, manage to end up in an envelope sent from a completely different BrickLink seller, before mysteriously returning to the seller they didn't come from? You're probably as confused as we are, but at least we can tell you the story.
Read MoreIn the latest round of Bio-Cup 2021, the remaining competitors went “Back to the Future” to give various legends from around the globe a mythic-makeover. Let’s take a look at some of these mythic LEGO builds.
Read MoreCan you imagine living within a short walking distance of an official LEGO store? And the nervous excitement anticipating its Grand Opening!? BrickNerd’s Kitty Elsmore was on the scene for a first-hand report.
Read MoreMany LUGs have traditions that are unique to their group. It might be the meeting location, the kind of food the members enjoy, the preferred MOC style, or even a special game they play. For the Melbourne LEGO Users Group (MUGs) in Australia, it’s an activity known as Partsies.
Read MoreEclipsegrafx is a premium provider of custom printed LEGO Minifigures and accessories. BrickNerd’s Billy Mohr sits down in person to find out all there is about their operation and inspiration. Check it out!
Read MoreIn this week’s Inside LEGO Masters article, Randall Wilson gives us an inside look at his relationship with his partner, Syreeta Gates, how it brought him to LEGO Masters, and what this experience has taught him.
Read MoreWhat kind of antics will the BrickNerd team be up to while the Boss is on vacation? Find out on today’s installment of BrickNerd HQ!
Read MoreIs the cup half-full or half-empty? Bricks by the Bay may be the last hurrah for virtual LEGO conventions. Is that a good thing or not? BrickNerd explores this hot-button topic!
Read MoreGrab a turkey leg and tighten your helmets and corsets, BrickNerd readers, because the LEGO jousting action is about to begin! And this is no ordinary joust, mind you, it’s a Dino-Joust!
Read MoreSometimes a spark of imagination, a group theme, prizes or even a deadline is all you need to get building! Here are all the LEGO community contests and challenges for the month of July 2021.
Read MoreLEGO Masters may be taking a break this week, but BrickNerd’s Maria Straatsma sure isn’t! She’s got more exclusive behind-the-scenes content just for you with a guest post from the Science Alliance!
Read MoreAt BrickNerd, we celebrate getting nerdy about the bricks. But there are so many more fascinating stories from within the LEGO community that are worth your time. So here are some of the best LEGO articles that caught our contributors’ attention throughout the month of June.
Read MoreWhat is it like building a LEGO vignette every day for a week? Get a behind-the-scenes tour of RebelLUG’s 2021 Vignweek and see some of the incredible builds that were entered day after day.
Read MoreThough we may not be able to travel at the moment, this LEGO microscale creation from Gut’s24 reminds me of one of the most beautiful destinations in France: Le Mont-Saint-Michel.
Read MoreInspiration strikes again and again in the latest round of Bio-Cup 2021. Let’s take a closer look at some of those inspired LEGO builds and the various muses that inspired them.
Read MoreIn this week’s “Inside LEGO Masters” article, Maria shares her experience building a wearable LEGO hat, learning how to develop a concept, and figuring out a twist.
Read MoreAhoy, me hearties! It be Talk Like A Pirate Day! Are you ready to set sail on an adventure through the history of classic LEGO Pirates? Where did it begin, what was it all about, and where has the theme showed up since? Join us on a treasure hunt through history!
Take a seat as we explore clever LEGO chair techniques that will leave you sitting pretty. From boat studs to bucket handles, here are some simple ways to design your own stylish chairs.
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!?”
The same bricks have sailed under many names in Alexander Zarkowski’s LEGO shipyard. We talk cruise ships, building at scale and how it feels to take apart a massive build after only a few weeks.
Which country has the cheapest LEGO? We’ve crunched the numbers across 22 countries spanning Europe, North America, and Australia and found a surprising result…
LEGO 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!
Brian Hickey is back with another installment of LEGO According To Kids. This time he asks his to young children about their thoughts on LEGO color names. Read on to find the interesting and comical results!
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