At first glance, it is hard to tell the medieval towns built by Ralf Langer are even made out of LEGO. So we chatted with him about his techniques, what inspires him, and why realism is his playground.
Read MoreLEGO builder Ayrlego is a bold painter unafraid to use their color palette when it comes to buildings. Join us as we explore some colors other than muted Earth tones that can make buildings brighter than ever.
Read MoreWelcome back to BrickNerd Quick Builds! This time we have instructions for three LEGO characters using minifig helmets - Boba Fett, Iron Man and Stormtrooper
Read MoreOne of the most iconic rides from any amusement park is the pirate ship ride that swings back and forth like a boat on the waves. The BrickNerd team has designed a small version of this rocking ride with instructions available here and in BrickJournal Magazine’s most recent issue.
Read MoreWe sat down with LEGO builder Sandro Q to learn how they created this intricate Knight’s Kingdom-inspired dragon hunter.
Read MorePinoyLUG pays tribute to Filipino National Artist Fernando Amorsolo by recreating three of his masterpieces as LEGO mosaics. Read on how this incredible collaborative project - which had more than 80 builders - came together in the midst of the pandemic.
Read MoreCheck out all these LEGO contests and challenges for the month of May 2022. There are prizes to be won!
Read MoreHappy May the Fourth, BrickNerd fans! This Star Wars Day, Lorren Loveless takes a look at Mark B’s massive Battle of Hoth display. Most impressive!
Read MoreEver wonder what your non-FOL spouses/partners/friends/family/pets have to endure when you’re on a mission for Brick? Today BrickNerd’s Lorren Loveless’ partner, Kimberly, gives us some insight!
Read MoreMay the Fourth LEGO Star Wars deals have begun, so here is a reminder to please consider using our affiliate link for LEGO.com. It is a great way to support community-focused journalism while ordering your Landspeeder, orchids, Lightyear ship, Muppets, or even a diorama or two.
Read MoreThese are the best LEGO features from around the fan community for April 2022. They are well worth your time!
Read MoreWelcome to BrickNerd Quick Builds! These are instructions for small, fun LEGO builds that we will publish regularly. We are starting with Hellboy!
Read MoreHave you ever considered selling a MOC? Are you curious how the process works? Hop on in for a tour of one of our BrickNerd’s experience going through it for the first time!
Read MoreToday Bram Reijnder showcases his other expensive hobby: Dungeons and Dragons. He shows us how he has integrated his LEGO building and customized minifigs into epic games of adventure. Read on, if you dare!
Read MoreIf you could have LEGO make any minifigure you wanted, what would it be? That’s what Robert8 explored in his series of custom collectible minifig concepts. We chatted with him about the hundreds of minifigs he has imagined, the accessories that come with them, and even some similarities between his art and what LEGO actually produced.
Read MoreLast week we featured our first article about LEGO streaming on Twitch. The response was overwhelming! So due to popular demand, we’re back with a second installment introducing the streaming community.
Read MoreCowboy Bebop MOCs are hard to pull off, but newer builder samythril on Flickr has tackled all three iconic ships in excellent detail. We sat down with her to get to know her a bit more and talk about LEGO and anime!
Read MoreLet’s open these book sets to explore the scenes within them, using the covers as backdrops and reenacting the exact scenes from each movie through LEGO and photography.
Read MoreWith the rise of live-streaming, the LEGO community on Twitch has been steadily growing. After starting my own Twitch channel, I got to know the “BrickBuilding” community a bit more and today have the pleasure of introducing them to you.
Read MoreTen years ago I discovered the AFOL community… and now I’ve built over 600 MOCs. What is it about LEGO that keeps inspiring me, how has my style developed, and what can you hopefully learn from my journey?
Read MoreWhat makes your eye land on one part of a LEGO build before another? In this month’s Conversation Piece, we explore focal points, visual weight, and how builders can guide a viewer through a composition.
LEGO Speeder Bikes are back with a new community building challenge inspired by Citizen Sleeper. Build an airbike, create its messenger, and see what you can squeeze into just three studs wide.
Ahoy, 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…
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October has arrived with a fresh selection of LEGO contests and challenges. Don’t miss your chance to build a MOC and maybe even win some awesome LEGO prizes. With a new LEGO Speederbike Challenge, and a Halloween contest or two, there’s plenty of inspiration to be found!