Brickworld Chicago 2022 felt like a long-awaited family reunion. To try to share some of the “overall feel” of the LEGO convention, we’re sharing our thoughts on our favorite foods eaten while at Brickworld, the people we finally met, and the things we had fun doing.
Read MoreThe theme for Round 1 of Bio-Cup 2022 was #KAIJUNE with builders tasked with creating gargantuan monsters. We noticed a trend in some of the entries… repeated use of a few specific LEGO pieces to achieve a more organic look.
Read MoreEvery June, the world gets a bit more colorful. I love this time of year which has come to represent a celebration of diversity and creativity, so I’ve collected some of the rainbow-themed LEGO creations from around the community that are bursting with color!
Read MoreBrick Rodeo is on the move to Austin, Texas this year. We chat with Will Heron about the upcoming LEGO fan event, discuss what it takes to relocate the convention every year, and get a sneak preview of what’s inside the goody bag!
Read MoreHow do you make a summer LEGO scene even more dynamic? Just add water!
Read MoreFrancesco Spreafico takes us to Portugal for the Paredes de Coura Fan Weekend. From participating in discussions to jumping in a literal river, read on to find out what the LEGO convention is all about!
Read MoreHow do you pack to go to a LEGO convention? Well, let’s see what some of our BrickNerd Contributors are doing as they head out to Brickworld Chicago.
Read MoreIt’s a big day for jazz fans with LEGO’s latest Ideas set, the Jazz Quartet. So, in BrickNerd fashion, let’s take a look at some other jazz-inspired MOCs from around the community.
Read MoreBlue, light grey, and transparent yellow LEGO pieces scream spaceship—spaceship!—SPACESHIP! BrickNerd contributor Geneva Durand has designed a classic baby spaceship with instructions available here and in BrickJournal Magazine.
Read MoreBrickworld is getting the band back together! Today we’re chatting with Brickworld’s Chief Brick Officer Mark Larson about the upcoming convention in Chicago. Read on to find out more!
Read MoreGet nerdy and explore some tricksy triangles as we explore Kyle Keller’s newest LEGO build, the angular Seed Maker jar from the game Stardew Valley.
Read MoreAiden Rexroad highlights this year’s Bio-Cup thus far. From Pheasants to Pteranodons, the nature-themed contest is really flying by! Check it out, today on BrickNerd!
Read MoreIn celebration of Philippine Independence, BrickNerd takes its readers on a tour of the Philippines — in LEGO form! Join us as we explore the iMake History Fortress Museum, where members of the Philippine LEGO Users Group have contributed several builds of famous Philippine structures and icons.
Read MoreCheck out all these LEGO contests and challenges for the month of June 2022. There are prizes to be won so start building!
Read MoreWhat do you do after landing one of your projects on Mars? Build an earth-bound version out of LEGO! NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Engineer Stephen Pakbaz has done just that, creating a working version of the interplanetary Ingenuity helicopter as well as instructions for a 1:3 scale model.
Read MoreToday’s BrickNerd article is sponsored by the letter Rrrrr! Pistash talks to builder Julio about his LEGO version of the Unicorn ship from the Tintin comic adventure series.
Read MoreNew LEGO summer sets have arrived! Please consider using our affiliate link for LEGO.com. It is a great way to support community-focused journalism when you get a fancy new red car, a red truck that transforms into Optimus Prime, or cute new animals you’ll want in bulk!
Read MoreThese are the best LEGO features from around the fan community for May 2022. They are well worth your time!
Read MoreThis 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!
Read MoreStickers 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 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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