Summertime! MOCs That Rock Sunny Vibes
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This post should make a big splash, BrickNerd fans! We’ve compiled a few summer vacation-themed LEGO builds for your sunny enjoyment and seasonal inspiration.
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DIY Doors to Defend Your LEGO Display From Dust
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Frustrated with all the dust on your LEGO display? Fear not and read on to find out how to defeat that dust with a DIY acrylic door for your shelf.
Read MoreHacking Studio: How To Get Better Lighting in BrickLink Studio Renders
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Have you ever wished BrickLink Studio could make renders of your LEGO models look even more realistic? Today we look at Studio’s lighting options, how they work and how to improve them.
Read MoreWhere Should You Post MOCs? The Geography of the MOC World
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When you’ve spent so much time building an amazing LEGO MOC, where should you post it online? We look at the pros and cons of different platforms as we explore the geography of the online MOC world.
Read MoreHow to Drive Your Own Brick Derby
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Gravity: It’s the law! And it’s also the force driving these Brick Derby racers. Brian Hickey explores this LEGO convention staple activity and how to run your own.
Read MoreVisible and Invisible: Inclusion and Accessibility at LEGO House
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Lots of people visit the LEGO House, all with different needs—both visible and invisible. To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we spoke with them about how every visitor (child or AFOL) can feel included and play, no matter their ability.
Read MoreLEGOLAND Promo Bricks: Collecting May Be Addictive!
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Many LEGOLAND Parks and Discovery Centers have offered promotional printed bricks over the years. Join BrickNerd as we look into the past, present, and future of promo bricks and the community that collects them.
Read MoreThe Missing Sets of Middle Earth
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Middle Earth is a world full of stunning locations and creatures, many of which would be amazing LEGO Lord of the Rings sets. With the announcement of 10333 Barad-dûr, join us as we look at the MOCs that fill in the gaps of what could be.
Read MoreThe B Boys of Canada: Creating Community Through AfobLife
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Meet the B Boys of Canada who make everyone at BrickCan feel at home. Today we explore how they got started, how they create so much swag, and what it is like to wear a two-person buffalo costume at a LEGO convention.
Read MoreAn Opinionated Guide to LEGO Storage: Containers and Cost
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How should you store all of your loose LEGO parts? This is a highly opinionated guide for AFOLs to help you spend less money on storage and more time on building.
Read MoreHow to Skærbæk: A Guide to the Most LEGO of LEGO Cons
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Have you ever wanted to go to the Skærbæk Fan Weekend in Denmark but don’t know what to expect? This is your guide for the LEGO convention of all LEGO conventions.
Read MoreEverything You Want To Know About LEGO Gears
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Join us as we explore the history of LEGO gears, the different types, how they work together (or don’t), and why they have so many teeth!
Read MoreInstructions to Create a LEGO Builder's Studio
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Create your own dream studio packed with details any LEGO builder would love! Instructions are available right here on BrickNerd and in BrickJournal’s most recent issue.
Read MoreInside the Cathedral: Restoring the Stained Glass Windows of LEGO Notre Dame
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Join us as we venture inside LEGO Notre Dame to appreciate the stunning architecture and restore a bit of color and light missing in the original design.
Read MoreLet’s Light This Candle! Launching the LEGO NASA Artemis SLS
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Are you ready to launch into an adventure exploring the NASA Artemis SLS set and the history of brick-built LEGO launch pads? Lift off in T-minus 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…
Read MorePainting The Sky: Creating The Northern Lights For LEGO Photography
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Ann Megacolormix explores the world’s greatest light show. No, not The Pink Floyd Experience; the Northern Lights! She demonstrates how to incorporate this amazing phenomenon into a LEGO build.
Read MoreWhat the Shell? A LEGO Modding Journey Under the Sea
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What could you do with a UCS LEGO shell? Guest writer Liz Puleo explores all the modding possibilities of The Little Mermaid Royal Clamshell from fish to flowers.
Read MoreDefinitely Not Winging It: The Evolution of LEGO X-Wings
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Who better to talk to about LEGO X-wings than Tom Loftus? The space builder extraordinaire responsible for four mind-blowing X-wing MOCs over the years runs us through his design process and the history of X-wing MOCs at the same time.
Read MoreLEGO Contest Round-Up for May 2024
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Check out all of these amazing LEGO contests and challenges for May 2024. There are so many MOCs to be built and prizes to be won!
Read MoreLEGO Shows Qatar 2024: How To Survive a 16-Day Event
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How do you introduce LEGO to a whole region? By throwing an interactive LEGO event for more than two weeks! Read all about the massive LEGO Shows Qatar and see all the activities avaialble—dancing lessons included.
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