Get ready for an advanced degree in SNOT as we analyze complicated geometry, examine some complex building techniques, and expose some tricks for mastering the art of LEGO SNOT.
Read MoreTake a deep dive into SNOT as we analyze the geometry, look at some basic building techniques and expose some hidden pitfalls of LEGO SNOT.
Read MoreWelcome to SNOT Week! What is LEGO SNOT, where did the building term come from, and why would you use sideways building in a LEGO creation? Join us as we explore the history of LEGO SNOT.
Read MoreCheck out all of these amazing LEGO contests and challenges for August 2024. There are so many MOCs to be built and prizes to be won!
Read MoreAugust 2024 has arrived with more than 90 new LEGO sets, including Technic cars, Dark Side Star Wars, new botanicals, a stegosaurus, and more! Even better, if you use BrickNerd’s affiliate link, you are helping support the LEGO community as you shop.
Read MoreJuly brought many articles, deep dives, and videos from across the LEGO community. These are the best LEGO features of the month!
Read MoreLEGO pieces can be used in near-infinite ways, especially those from smaller sets! Today, we explore the alt-build possibilities of the Plum Blossom and Chrysanthemum botanical sets.
Read MoreWhat difference does the color and a little extra detail make in a LEGO Speed Champions set? Today, we explore how to modify your car to be exactly what you want.
Read MoreHave you ever seen a LEGO creation online and wanted to build it yourself? Before asking for directions, why not try reverse-engineering the MOC? We have some tips and tricks to get you started.
Read MoreToday we chat with Bionicle builder Abby Lilliebridge who we met at Brickworld Chicago about the massive amount of amazing creations she had on display and what her personal LEGO community is all about.
Read MoreThe 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have begun! Here at BrickNerd, we’re highlighting some great LEGO MOCs of lesser-known Olympic sports to celebrate the games.
Read MoreIt’s Christmas in July, so dust off your LEGO Winter Village because BrickNerd is interviewing a builder whose motorized display has moving Santa scenes and secrets galore!
Read MoreThere are quite a few stunning locations, buildings, vehicles and moments from LEGO Ninjago that haven’t been given the full AFOL treatment. Take a look at our list of “Missing MOCs” and maybe inspiration will hit!
Read MoreIf you’ve ever attended a LEGO fan convention, you’ve probably heard the question, “When is monorail coming back!?” Guest contributor Joe Meno answers the question and shows how you can build your own.
Read MoreRetiring a train layout conjures many bittersweet feelings, especially when it represents such a big part of your LEGO train journey. Like all worthwhile journeys, however, MOCs must come to an end.
Read MoreBio-Cup is back along with some of the most amazing LEGO constraction creations of the year. Join us as we look at four builders that have taken us by surprise!
Read MoreThe age-old question “Will it Float?” is once again asked as BrickNerd tests the buoyancy of the LEGO Ideas 21350 Jaws set. Can we make the Orca boat float? Read on to find out…
Read MoreWhat does a racing official think of the new LEGO Technic McLaren P1 hypercar? Scott Bowman joins BrickNerd to determine if the set lives up to its real-life counterpart’s power and prestige.
Read MoreWe chat with the author of the Zombillenium comic strip, Arthur De Pins, and the LEGO fan who transformed his drawings into a three-dimensional zombie theme park.
Read MoreA few years ago for the 10th Anniversary of its founding, Eurobricks’ Guilds of Historica hosted a “Build a Watchtower” competition. From beacons to guard towers and from desert to tundra, we boil down all the LEGO goodness.
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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