Summer Bubbles: Taking Your Minifigures for a Swim
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This should really make a splash! Today, Ann Megacolormix takes a deep dive into underwater LEGO photography—without actually going into the pool. Read on to find out how!
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One Color, Thirty-Nine Times: An Interview with Caz Mockett
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Take a deep dive into color with builder Caz Mockett who created these stunning habitats for LEGO monofigures. She talks about how she was inspired, which color was the hardest to collect, and what’s the most expensive element in the entire display.
Read MoreThe Stickers of Ninjago City Gardens
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Stickers are controversial among adult fans of LEGO, but those who don’t take a second look are missing out! Join us as we take a deep dive into the stickers of Ninjago City Gardens to explore the graphic design secrets of a truly remarkable set.
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 MoreBio-Cup 2022 is Back! (Naturally)
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Bio-Cup is back once again, which means we will be sharing some amazingly creative Bionicle MOCs in the weeks ahead. But what even is a “Bionicle MOC”? How did the contest get started, and how can you get involved? It’s time to refresh your Matoran memories!
Read MoreChoo Choo Choosing the Right Scale for a LEGO Model
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What’s the best way to choose the scale for your LEGO model? Between creativity and compromise, there is a lot at play! (Warning: it includes maths!) Don’t worry, though, our resident train expert Michael Gale sets us on the right track.
Read MoreDouble Trouble: Alternate LEGO Builds
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Are you an AFOL in need of a break or maybe some inspiration? Or are you just getting started trying to build a MOC for the first time? Well, alternate LEGO set builds are the perfect experiment to get your imagination racing!
Read MoreIt's a Small World After All
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In honor of the 55th anniversary of the opening of “It’s a Small World” at Disneyland, Bill Vollbrecht shares with us the story behind his stunning LEGO replica of the iconic ride, where his inspiration comes from, and the risks of carrying a large MOC down a staircase...
Read MoreCosmic Adventures: An Interview with a Cardboard Spaceman
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LEGO’s latest Gift With Purchase (GWP) set “Cosmic Cardboard Adventures” captures the whimsical adventures of a space-obsessed childhood. Join us for a quick chat with its fan designer, Ivan Guerrero, also known as bulldoozer.
Read MoreFrom Lagers to LEGO: Finding Midlife Creativity
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Today we’ve got guest contributor Jesse Gros’ tale of finding an outlet for his pent-up creativity. You guessed it: LEGO!
Read MorePrime Directive: Optimus Prime LEGO MOCs
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You've heard about the new Optimus Prime official set, but people have been building LEGO Transformers for years. Let's check out a few of them, today on BrickNerd!
Read MoreThe Year LEGO Celebrated Hans Christian Andersen
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In 2005, LEGO celebrated the 200th anniversary of beloved Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. Join us as we take a look at all the sets (both marvelous and macabre) inspired by the fabled writer.
Read MoreMedieval Realism: An Interview with Ralf Langer
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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 MoreLemon and Limestone: Building Brighter Buildings
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LEGO 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 MoreHeads Up! An Interview with Jeff Cunningham
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When it comes to LEGO MOCs you can wear, Jeff Cunningham is heads above the rest! We sat down with him to talk about his legacy of brick-built mascot heads.
Read MoreQuick Build #2: Desk Warriors - Boba Fett, Iron Man and Stormtrooper
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Welcome back to BrickNerd Quick Builds! This time we have instructions for three LEGO characters using minifig helmets - Boba Fett, Iron Man and Stormtrooper
Read MoreInstructions to Build a Pirate Ship Ride
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One 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 MoreDevilish Destroyer of Dragons: An Interview with Sandro Q
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We sat down with LEGO builder Sandro Q to learn how they created this intricate Knight’s Kingdom-inspired dragon hunter.
Read MoreProject AMORsolo: A LEGO Tribute to a Filipino Master Artist
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PinoyLUG 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 MoreLEGO Contest Round-Up for May 2022
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Check out all these LEGO contests and challenges for the month of May 2022. There are prizes to be won!
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