Let’s start the year with a B(atar)ang! Here are some LEGO instructions for a Chibi-inspired Batman, complete with a brooding gargoyle statue for him to stand on and look out over Gotham City.
Read MoreLEGO DreamZzz sets give people a choice between two final models, but what would happen if we gave the sets to three French builders and let them choose their own adventures?
Read MoreWe launch into classic space to explore all things TRON which we’ve defined as “Totally Retro Objective Nostalgia”. From sets to MOCs and color schemes to design language, these LEGO TRON themes still have inspiration to offer.
Read MoreMost LEGO builders are aware of “illegal” building techniques, but what about ones that are barely legal? But be forewarned, these techniques could open a pathway to many abilities some consider to be... unnaturally awesome!
Read MoreChinese New Year is just around the corner and LEGO is celebrating with a pair of new sets, but how do you make a dragon your own?
Read MoreWith so many themed months for LEGO builders like FebRovery and SHIPtember, Galidor fans are missing out! Not anymore, thanks to Glinchmas!
Read MoreMaxx Davidson has taken the art of making paper airplanes to new heights! Join us as we learn more about this “Best-in-Class” Vic Viper: the highlighters, the lined paper, and a pair of rulers ready to slice through space and attack the school year!
Read MoreIt’s time to give BrickNerd readers some tough love… for orcs! Join us in this recap of the “Orctober” LEGO building contest and check out all the amazing builds that were born from it. To battle!
Read MoreWhat makes a LEGO set meaningful to a community? Corey Samuels shares his experience with the LEGO Black Panther bust and why it is important to the Black community.
Read MoreLEGO has not released an updated color palette since 2016, so today we take a deep dive into color theory and Pantone matching to create an updated and more accurate LEGO color palette, updated for 2024!
Read MoreDevoted LEGO fans have customized minifigures to be exactly what they want them to be through printing, injection molding, painting, sculpting, cutting and more. But what do all of these terms mean and where should you get started?
Read MoreOur photographic journey of Gringotts continues with a story of intrigue and hidden treasure as our LEGO heroes attempt to break in and out of the bank.
Read MoreJoin us today as we go on a photographic journey of Gringotts Bank, explore the hidden treasures inside, and investigate goblin lore as told through LEGO and a lens.
Read MoreWith the Christmas season wrapping up, how do you store your LEGO Winter Village? We asked some of the most enthusiastic holiday builders what they do from storing them whole to dissambling every set.
Read MoreTake a deep dive with us into the details of Octan’s logo—its design, history, and place in the LEGO universe—to find out what goes into making such an iconic brand last more than a lifetime.
Read MoreWhile the LEGO hobby has many facets, one of the most divisive topics is purism. Caleb Huet explores this sometimes touchy topic, looking at times when LEGO gear like keychains, plush animals and more have been incorporated in a brilliant build.
Read MoreCheck out these fantastic LEGO contests and challenges for January 2024. There are MOCs to be built and prizes to be won!
Read MoreWe’ve looked into the past of LEGO Friends and discovered what they are doing in the present by building Andrea’s Modern Mansion. Now we’re going to extrapolate the cyberpunk future of Friends by revisiting New Hashima.
Read MoreLEGO Friends has experienced a turnaround in the last few years, culminating in 42693 Andrea’s Modern Mansion. How did Friends begin, what are they up to now, and where can we imagine them going in the future?
Read MoreLEGO’s Build to Give initiative inspired the Philippine LEGO Users Group to celebrate Christmas at Mano Amiga Academy, building with the children and gifting them LEGO sets, embodying the true spirit of the holidays in our hearts.
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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