The LEGO National Mall: Building and Illuminating L'Enfant’s Vision
/Wayne Tyler’s epic LEGO National Mall continues to grow and now illuminates the night. Find out what he has been up to and what is next for his massive “micro” MOC.
Read MoreWayne Tyler’s epic LEGO National Mall continues to grow and now illuminates the night. Find out what he has been up to and what is next for his massive “micro” MOC.
Read MoreCheck out all these LEGO contests and challenges for the month of March 2023. From gaming to castles to 101 part competitions, there are MOCs to be built and prizes to be won!
Read MoreWe take a cruise around this massive LEGO pirate bay built by a Swedish couple who just woke up one morning and decided to build something huge!
Read MoreThe LEGO House launched a gigantic Captain Red Beard as its new exclusive 40504 Minifigure Tribute set available only in Billund, Denmark. But when has LEGO gone big and made upscaled brick-built minifigures before?
Read MoreFebruary 2023 proved to be a month full of deep dives, fascinating features and riveting videos from the broader LEGO community. These are the best LEGO features from around the fan community that are worth your time!
Read MoreLEGO’s massive 10316 Rivendell set is a love letter to The Lord of the Rings fans and a stunning model showcasing the splendor of the elves of Middle Earth, but can we make it a mashup with LEGO’s other colorful elves? Join us as we celebrate the legacy of the LEGO Elves theme through a bit of creative modding.
Read MoreThe LEGO Ideas BTS Dynamite set lit up the internet when it was revealed last week, but many AFOLs wondered, “Who is BTS!?” Today we introduce you to the popular boyband, evaluate why the partnership is a perfect fit, and take a hands-on look at the model from the perspective of a fan of both BTS and LEGO.
Read MoreIn today’s guest article, Andrea Lattanzio displays his custom LEGO Show Rods inspired by the chromed cars from the 1970s, chats about the history of the vehicular trend, and shares some tips on building your own.
Read MoreBask in the Nothern Lights dancing over a detailed LEGO Viking village as we chat with the builder all about this victorious vignette.
Read MoreTo make a big impact sometimes you have to build small. Today we look at the mini-builds of the recent Tribute to LEGO House Gift with Purchase set, compare them to the originals, and explore the ways LEGO has miniaturized sets in the past.
Read More50 kilometres is no small feat, but I needed to do something to help raise funds for the Fairy Bricks charity so they could donate LEGO sets to kids in need. But buying new shoes for the walk might have been a mistake…
Read MoreBlocks Magazine is celebrating its 100th issue, so we are chatting with fellow long-form LEGO storyteller Graham E. Hancock about the magazine’s journey to 100 and his own personal history as a lover of LEGO.
Read MoreAt Brickvention 2023, one LEGO creation stood out so much that it literally walked out the door. Today we chat with builder Veronica Young and showcase her wonderous wearable LEGO wardrobe.
Read MorePlastic isn’t generally thought of as appetizing… which makes these delicious-looking LEGO creations all the more impressive. Join us for a yummy square meal of tasty LEGO and lots of desserts!
Read MoreWelcome to Casa Madrigal and the other magical movie MOCs of medical student Thomas Carlier. From Encanto to Back to the Future and Toy Story to Ratatouille, we find out about the inspiration and process behind designing these vibrant vignettes.
Read MoreThe Lion Knights’ Castle is a pretty cool LEGO set with tall walls, a great layout, a full interior, and tons of minifigures. But we ask the important questions here at BrickNerd. How much fun is it to smash with a battering ram!?
Read MoreContinuing our series about AFOLs with kids, we take a look at the question of whether or not kids are welcome at LUG meetings and LEGO fan conventions as exhibitors. Spoiler alert: there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer.
Read MoreWhich LEGO colors have only ever been used for a single part? Come take a deep dive into the rare rainbow of single-instance LEGO colors to find out!
Read MoreA new month means new LEGO sets! If you use BrickNerd’s affiliate link for LEGO.com, you are helping support community-focused journalism—a win-win situation when you get your cabin, flowers or more!
Read MoreCheck out all these LEGO contests and challenges for the month of February 2023. From fantasy to castles to vignette competitions, there are MOCs to be built and prizes to be won!
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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