What you put behind your LEGO MOC when taking photos can make all the difference. Today we are going to look at all the different types of backgrounds you can use to take your LEGO projects to the next level and give your creations more character.
Read MoreFor International Women’s Day, we chat with two women who build LEGO trains, talk about what inspired them, and discuss what they look forward to in the next generation of train builders.
Read MoreLEGO Bionicle lives on! Join us as we chat with builder Mathijs Dubbeldam about the LEGO system, custom masks, and where Bionicle may be heading next.
Read MoreRivendell has arived! If you use BrickNerd’s affiliate link for LEGO.com, you are helping support community-focused journalism and forming a fellowship for an incredible journey.
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 MoreIt is time to take to the skies to see all the LEGO floating islands that populate our imaginations. Check out these gravity-defying rocks and learn why they might be one of the best ever collab ideas.
Old LEGO magic still has its charms. We revisit Borgin and Burkes and Dumbledore’s office to compare how their buildings, curious objects, and magical creatures have changed across generations of Harry Potter sets.
Want to customize a minifig without fancy printers or toxic fumes? Learn how to use the dark art of reductive design to literally erase the line between official and custom LEGO parts.
LEGO meets tabletop combat in the Brassbound universe. We talk with creator Paul Antoine about designing microscale armies, turning builds into game pieces, and developing games with a growing community.
When a legendary archaeologist minifigure meets the spin cycle, adventure calls! Follow along as we reclaim the lost fedora of Indiana Jones and uncover how to repair a LEGO keychain.
LEGO adventurers need somewhere to unwind between quests. We talk with Sleepy Dragon Inn designer Marin Graux about classic Castle, medieval hospitality, and how his design evolved for the BrickLink Designer Program.
From sketches to superglue, see how this custom LEGO motorcycle earned its street cred. We chat with Jean-Yves about the design, prototyping, and even heat resistance of his LEGO customizations, taking them from prototype to the pavement.
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Monet painted his garden many times, exploring changes in color and time of day. Meredith Najewicz follows his lead, rebuilding the LEGO Art Water Lilies set with a darker palette and some creative part substitutions to cast the lilies in a different light.