The Rebirth of Mega Nerdly
/The 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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreGreat Ball Contraptions are almost ubiquitous at LEGO conventions. But where did the idea of a GBC loop come from and how was it standardized into the hundreds of amazing machines moving thousands of balls that we know so well today?
Read MoreFor 15 years, Nannan Zhang has been organizing Creations for Charity, a fundraiser where LEGO fans can donate and purchase custom MOCs and more to help raise money to send LEGO to kids in need.
Read MoreGuest contributor Chrissy Vaughn shares why soccer and the new LEGO Icons of Play set help girls gain the confidence to play ball—and play with LEGO—because representation matters.
Read MoreWhat do Imagineers and AFOLs have in common? Guest contributor Joe Meno from BrickJournal Magazine shares his experience bringing Disney Imagineer Terri Hardin to BrickCon 2023 to celebrate creative expression using LEGO.
Read MoreSometimes kids are hard to connect with but LEGO can be the perfect icebreaker. Join Melissa Rekve as she shares what it is like being the LEGO lady at school and what fun connections that creates.
Read MoreWhat is SortLUG, how did the group start, and why have they had global Zoom calls every week for three years? Join guest contributor Justin Speers as he shares the origin of the group that is all about sorting LEGO and more.
Read MoreSeptember 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 MoreFrom sorting bricks to LEGO Masters, guest contributor Liz Puleo shares her experience growing as an AFOL and how ADHD has impacted her LEGO journey.
Read MoreToday on BrickNerd, Gwyneth explores the new Braille Bricks line, what they’re all about, and how she’s built MOCs meant to be touched!
Read MoreDo you have a LEGO related bucket list? If so, what is on it? Today we explore the BrickSlopes AFOL convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, and hear from some attendees as to what’s on their bucket lists!
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!
Read MoreWhat would you do if a car full of your MOCs was stolen right after you packed it for a LEGO convention? BrickNerd’s newest contributor Melissa Rekve tells the story of what she lost and what was found.
Read MoreLEGO Star Trek: the final frontier. These are the stories of Samuel Hatmaker. Their mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out and create community wherever they go, to boldly go where no builder has gone before.
Read MoreCancer affects so many people in the world, the LEGO community included. Hear from guest contributor Brian Saviano about the incredible things the BrickBuilding Community on Twitch is doing to stand up to cancer.
Read MoreAugust 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.
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