Thanksgiving is about being grateful—and for enjoying food with family and friends. Minifigs may not need to eat like we do, but judging by these scrumptious creations, they enjoy it just as much!
Read MoreThe original Mega Nerdly died spectacularly along a highway. But thanks to the amazing LEGO community, Mega Nerdly is reborn! Find out how it happened, who built it, and how they kept the project secret.
Read MorePlease raise your wizarding wands with Ann as she casts her “Extension Charm” spells onto the new microscale LEGO Hogwarts Castle and Grounds. What magical moments of perspective await us?
Read MoreJust when you thought you already knew everything there was to know about LEGO goats, here comes another herd. What is it exactly about these animals that makes them so coveted?
Read MoreWe chat with French comic book artist and LEGO builder Thomas Labourot (aka Legolabo) about how he is inspired by Classic Space to both draw and build.
Read MoreIs building only the parts of a MOC that will be photographed a lazy AFOL sin or a shrewd speed-building secret? Sometimes the decision to not finish a MOC comes down to the time and LEGO parts you have available.
Read MoreHow do MOC builders protect their copyrights while sharing their custom LEGO builds and instructions with the community? Open L-Gauge seeks to do just that, starting with the train community.
Read MoreEver pay attention to the LEGO logo? If so, font-astic! Today we explore all types of LEGO text, from boxes to signage and everything in between.
Read MoreWhen cool LEGO-related gear and clothes pop up for sale around the world, the global network of AFOLs makes sure they get where they need to go—including pajamas from Australia.
Read MoreNerdvember is almost halfway over here at BrickNerd, but it’s not too late to build a Survivor Nerdly and win some amazing LEGO prizes!
Read MoreThere are many acronyms, terms and phrases used to describe various LEGO things within the world of AFOLs. But what about all the made-up words we use every day that don’t make it into a standard glossary? Welcome to the AFOL Slang Dictionary.
Read MoreWhat does it take to make custom lighting effects for LEGO creations? Today we dive into the hardware, tools and coding you need to make your MOCs shine.
Read MoreGet ready to take flight with some pixie dust and build this life-size LEGO Tinkerbell! Instructions are available right here on BrickNerd and in BrickJournal’s most recent issue.
Read MoreCheck out these fantastic LEGO contests and challenges for November 2023, including BrickNerd’s own Nerdvember contest. There are MOCs to be built and prizes to be won!
Read MoreLEGO has included some “Indian” representation in their sets for a while, albeit, stereotypical and generalist views of Native American culture. Things have gotten a little better with time, so today we take a deep dive into the subject to mark Native American Heritage Month.
Read MoreWhile 10329 Tiny Plants might be the most adorable LEGO set in recent memory, that doesn’t mean it is safe from being an incredible parts pack for building MOCs!
Read MoreNovember means BrickNerd is celebrating Nerdvember—a month where we are EXCEPTIONALLY nerdy and host a contest to reimagine our mascot Nerdly with some amazing LEGO prizes. But what is the theme this year?
Read MoreOctober brought a multitude of interesting articles, fascinating features, insightful deep dives, and eye-catching videos from all across the LEGO community. These are the best LEGO features of the month from around the fan community.
Read MoreWe love brains at BrickNerd… but not as much as this zombie! Here are instructions to build a LEGO zombie for Halloween.
Read MoreGhostbusters is one of the Nerdiest film franchises around, and the green ghost they called Slimer is certainly one of the slimiest. Let’s take a closer look at ZiO Chao’s SNOT-covered walls, as they tell the tale of this iconic “Class-5 Full Roaming Vapor.”
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.