Johnny Thunder Rides Again: Indiana Jones and Idols of the Past
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We compare the new Indiana Jones sets to one of the most epic themes LEGO has ever created—Adventurers. Do our idols of the past stand the test of time?
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Instructions to Build Spring Daffodils
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Spring has arrived and brought some beautiful flowers along with it! To celebrate, the BrickNerd team designed a LEGO daffodil with instructions only available here and in BrickJournal Magazine’s most recent issue.
Read MorePerfecting Paimon: Building Big on Commission
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What goes into making a big flying 3D sculpture out of LEGO? More engineering than you might think. Get a look behind the scenes of this giant commissioned character Paimon from Genshin Impact.
Read MoreHow I Ended Up With the World’s Cheapest Mr. Gold
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To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we tell you a tale of good luck and golden rewards in the form of a quest for the incredibly rare LEGO Mr. Gold.
Read MoreSets vs Parts: What Kind of AFOL Are You?
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When it comes to collecting LEGO, do you build and then keep sets together or do you part them out into pieces? Or do you fall somewhere in between? Between sets and parts, what kind of AFOL are you?
Read MoreCelebrating Pi Day In Our LEGO Kitchens
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Whether you love or hate math, any excuse to eat pie is a good one—especially on Pi Day! We hope you have some real pie at home to eat because today’s pantry raid on LEGO kitchens is sure to make you hungry!
Read MoreBuilding Red: The Quirky Characters of Martin Redfern
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Martin Redfern’s work seems simple at first glance until you look closely and see the hidden complexity of each quirky character. We chat with him about his broad portfolio of MOCs and what building LEGO means to him.
Read MoreThere and Back Again with LEGO Builder Balbo
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One of the big perks of getting a gig here at BrickNerd is the opportunity to reach out to builders from all over the world and ask them questions—without appearing like a complete stalker! So today, I have the privilege to shine the spotlight on one of my favourite builders in the community, Balbo.
Read MoreWhat's in the Space Box?
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Chris Yu’s LEGO Space Box series only gets better with each sequel, and his fourth box is ready to be revealed. Take a peek inside his Classic Space luggage to find all the hidden details.
Read MoreBuildable Backgrounds: Backdrop Options for LEGO Photography
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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 MoreWomen Who Build LEGO Trains
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For 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 MoreA Tribute to Mata Nui: Celebrating LEGO Bionicle
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LEGO 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 MoreNew LEGO Sets for March 2023 Include Rivendell, BTS, Star Wars Helmets, Speed Champions and More
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Rivendell 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 MoreThe LEGO National Mall: Building and Illuminating L'Enfant’s Vision
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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 MoreLEGO Contest Round-Up for March 2023
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Check 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 MoreA Pair of Pirates: Meet the Couple Who Build Big Together
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We 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 MoreBrick Built Minifigures: Scaling Up a Beloved Classic
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The 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 MoreLEGO Community Headlines and Highlights for February 2023
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February 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 Community in Ukraine: Welcome to Kyiv’s Comfort Town
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Guest writer Jenn Williams shares her experience finding connections across borders through the AFOL community in Ukraine. The events in this article took place in Comfort Town, a vibrant neighborhood in Kyiv featuring LEGO-inspired architecture.
Read MoreAn Ode to Elves: Remaking Rivendell in the Style of LEGO Elves
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LEGO’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.
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