BrickNerd celebrated Nerdvember this month in spectacular nerdy fashion, but the LEGO community also published many interesting articles and eye-catching videos during November. These are the best LEGO features of the month from around the fan community.
Read MoreThe end is nigh! Nerdvember is almost over at BrickNerd but it isn’t too late to race against time and build a survivor Nerdly to win some epic LEGO prizes.
Read MoreThanksgiving 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 MoreTake 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!
AFOLs have a language all their own, giving LEGO parts a variety of interesting nicknames and acronyms. But what do kids think of these part names? Well, we asked and they did not hold back…
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