LEGO Contest Round-Up for December 2023
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Check out these fantastic LEGO contests and challenges for December 2023. There are MOCs to be built and prizes to be won!
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Head West!
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From piñatas to prickly pears, Marco den Besten talks with one of the builders of this collaborative display featuring a Mexican-style spin on the Old West theme. Today on BrickNerd!
Read MoreCustomizing the Winter Village Holiday Main Street and Tram
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LEGO’s Holiday Main Street is a fine addition to the Winter Village Collection, but the tram could use a little shaping. Join us as we explore the history of snow-topped trolleys and trams and how you can improve your set with just a few extra pieces.
Read MoreLEGO Community Headlines and Highlights for November 2023
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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 MoreLast Days to Build a Survivor Nerdly
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The 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 MoreMeals for Minifigs: Searching For the Best Feast
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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 Rebirth of Mega Nerdly
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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 MoreExtending the Charm of Hogwarts Through Perspective
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Please 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 MoreEverything You Want To Know About LEGO Goats
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Just 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 MoreComics & Classic Space: An Interview with Thomas Labourot
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We 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 MoreThe Art of Not Finishing a MOC
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Is 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 MoreTo Protect and Share: The Story of Open L-Gauge
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How 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 MoreAll Types: Behind the Design of LEGO Typography
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Ever 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 MoreThe Tale of the Slow Travelling PJs
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When 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 MoreTwo Weeks Left To Build a Survivor Nerdly
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Nerdvember 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 MoreThe AFOL Slang Dictionary
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There 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 MoreDIY LEGO Lighting: Creating Custom Light Effects
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What 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 MoreInstructions to Build a Life-Size Tinkerbell
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Get 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 MoreLEGO Contest Round-Up for November 2023
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Check 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 MoreNative American Heritage and LEGO Representation
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LEGO 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.
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Are you one of those people that has a perpetually messy building table? If so, you are not alone. Ted Andes comes out in defense of creative clutter and pleads the case for there being a method-to-the-madness of a messy building table. Read on to find out why a little bit of disorganization can be a good thing.