LEGO UFOs: The Truth Is Out There…
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Alright BrickNerd fans, it’s World UFO Day! So put on your tinfoil hats and prepare for some missing time as we look to the skies for some stellar LEGO UFOs.
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Nerdly Turns Eleven: Mega Nerdly Rides Again
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Eleven years ago on July 1st, 2013, our glasses-wearing mascot burst onto the scene. The bespectacled red 2x2 brick has since become a symbol for all things nerdy about the bricks. So let's turn it up to eleven to celebrate!
Read MoreExpanding the Palette: Options For The Next LEGO Color
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Self-confessed color addict Chris Clarke takes us on a journey around the LEGO color palette, hunting exotic specimens that could one day be immortalized as the next fully-fledged LEGO color.
Read MorePlaying With Scale: Upgrading the Up-Scaled LEGO Minifigure
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What do you do with an Up-Scaled Minifig? Customize it, obviously! Sean Mayo takes us through his process of transforming the new Up-Scaled LEGO Minifigure set into a classic knight complete with an axe, helmet, and even a cape.
Read MoreLEGO Community Headlines and Highlights for June 2024
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June brought many articles, deep dives, and videos from across the LEGO community. These are the best LEGO features of the month!
Read MoreAll Roads Lead to Rome: Building the Eternal City, Part II
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Join us for the second part of our interview with Rocco Buttliere about his monumental project to recreate ancient Rome in LEGO bricks. We discuss NPU, details, cost, Elton John... and find out what comes next!
Read MoreAll Roads Lead to Rome: Building the Eternal City, Part I
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We sit down with Rocco Buttliere, master of giant microscale replicas of real buildings, cities, and even a whole country, to get a behind-the-scenes look at his latest project: Rebuilding ancient Rome... all of it.
Read MoreHogwarts Celebrations: Recreating Magical Scenes with Nano Sculptures
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Come visit LEGO Hogwarts as the school enjoys some magical celebrations complete with mysteries, delicious food and nano sculptures. The enchanted ceiling, seasonal decorations, and festive treats await!
Read MoreBallasting Track: The "X" Factor for Your Train Layout
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Ballasting can add that special touch of realism to a LEGO train layout to take it to the next level. But what options are available and how do you get started?
Read MoreBrick-Built Patina: My Experience Distressing LEGO Vehicles
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New and shiny isn’t always better. Isaac Wilder shows us how to turn a LEGO build into something weathered and full of character with a palate of colors to create patina. What’s that you ask? Read on to find out!
Read MoreFestival of the Brick 2024: An Australian Adventure
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If you had three weeks off and a whole continent of LEGO to explore, where would you go? Join Sue Ann on her travels through Australia for the Festival of the Brick!
Read MoreSix Ways to Play LEGO with Kids for the International Day Of Play
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To celebrate the first-ever International Day of Play, we are exploring six easy ideas to play LEGO with kids to make sure everyone is having fun!
Read MoreBig Planes Can Really Take You Places!
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Join BrickNerd as we take a look at the amazing models by Jack (aka BigPlanes), and see just where his big planes have taken him!
Read MoreThe Floating City: Venice As You Have Never Seen It Before
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Venice, the floating city, the city of bridges, the city of water, the city of… LEGO? We sat down with Barthezz Brick and talked about his 14th-century rendition of the famous serene city, his creative process, how to build and transport a large layout, and how all the little details make his models come alive.
Read MorePainting With Water: Adding a Splash to Your LEGO Creation
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Water can be used in many creative ways to enhance LEGO photos and builds. In this tutorial, Ann provides a step-by-step guide on how to use water as more than just a special effect.
Read MoreLEGO Contest Round-Up for June 2024
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Check out all of these amazing LEGO contests and challenges for June 2024. There are so many MOCs to be built and prizes to be won!
Read MoreThe Tale of the Giant LEGO Credit Note
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My local toy store wasn’t interested in buying the rare LEGO set that was just gathering dust in my bedroom. They were, however, willing to offer me store credit in exchange for it—a credit note that would become infamous…
Read MoreThe Road to the Mushroom House: A Chat with Jonas Kramm
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Today we celebrate German LEGO builder and NPU master Jonas Kramm, whose very own Mushroom House set will be available through the BrickLink Designer Program this week.
Read More60+ New LEGO Sets for June 2024 Include Barad-dûr, Speed Champions, Notre Dame, Some Big Cats and More
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June 2024 has arrived with 60 new LEGO sets, including Lord of the Rings, buildable cats, Speed Champions, Notre Dame and more! And if you use BrickNerd’s affiliate link, you are helping support the LEGO community as you shop.
Read MoreLEGO Community Headlines and Highlights for May 2024
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May 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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October has arrived with a fresh selection of LEGO contests and challenges. Don’t miss your chance to build a MOC and maybe even win some awesome LEGO prizes. With a new LEGO Speederbike Challenge, and a Halloween contest or two, there’s plenty of inspiration to be found!