You’re Listening to WBCN: National Radio and Bacon Lovers Day in LEGO
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What do radios and bacon have in common? Well, for one, today is their official celebration day! And what's a better way to honor them than with LEGO!
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The LEGO IP Tax: How Much Extra Do Licensed Sets Cost?
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LEGO sets based on a famous intellectual property like Star Wars or Marvel always seem to cost more. Today we’ll use weight comparisons to estimate the true markup “IP tax” that we pay for licensed sets.
Read MoreThe Highs and Woes of a Neurodivergent LEGO Builder
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Do you know someone who likes LEGO but doesn’t enjoy building sets? Today we explore the hobby through a neurodivergent point of view to learn about the highs and lows of being an AFOL with ADHD.
Read MoreDisability Representation in LEGO
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Join us as we explore disability representation in LEGO, from the creation of the first minifigure wheelchair to the introduction of Braille Bricks—all part of an effort to have toys reflect the lives of kids (and adults) who play with them.
Read MoreToken Observation: The Impact of Tokens of Appreciation at LEGO Conventions
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Have you seen a pile of small builds and stickers next to a MOC at a LEGO convention? What are these tokens and what is the etiquette for giving them? Simon Liu shares his rules for tokens and how some have led to lasting friendships.
Read MoreGifting Gugicks: The Origin of the Brickworld Master Tradition
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The Gugick. It’s a staple of Brickworld Chicago handed out by the reigning Brickworld Master. But what is a Gugick? How did it start? And where is it going? BrickNerd’s own Simon Liu tells all…
Read MoreLettering in LEGO: The Wordplay of 41839 Message Board
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Known for her whimsical builds and explorations of brick-built fonts, Australian builder Kristel Whitaker spells out her experience with the LEGO 41839 Message Board set.
Read MoreThe Good and Bad of LEGO at San Diego Comic-Con 2024
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San Diego Comic-Con 2024 has come and gone, but what were the best and worst parts of LEGO’s presence at the fan event? There’s a lot to celebrate with their new community-centric approach to the event.
Read MoreStand Up Builders: Taking A Stand Against Cancer, Together
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Cancer is sadly continuing to negatively impact the LEGO community. Guest contributor Brian Saviano shares how a group of Stand Up Builders is trying to make a difference in the fight against the disease.
Read MoreSeamless SNOT: LEGO Techniques for Smooth Surfaces
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When building a LEGO MOC, sometimes you want to avoid texture. Today we explore seamless SNOT techniques to build smooth surfaces—and we find a surprising source of new SNOT bricks!
Read MoreIllegal SNOT: Stressful Techniques For Sideways Building
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Illegal techniques cause stress on LEGO elements, but we’re going to break the rules! These are all the illegal SNOT techniques for sideways building and stud reversal to make your creations that much more nefariously awesome.
Read MoreLEGO SNOT: Modern Elements for Stud Reversal and Sideways Building
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In this next article in our LEGO SNOT series, we explore elements introduced in the past few years to analyze their potential for reversing stud direction and sideways building.
Read MoreLEGO SNOT: Hinge Techniques and Element Design
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In this next article in our LEGO SNOT series, we explore hinge elements and how their unique geometry can be used to change the direction of studs in LEGO creations.
Read MoreLEGO SNOT: Advanced Techniques and Implementations
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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 MoreLEGO SNOT Basics: Geometry, Techniques and Pitfalls
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Take 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 MoreLEGO SNOT: A Short History of SNOT
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Welcome 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 MoreThe Legend of the Chrome Cup
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Why is this small, shiny LEGO chrome cup so expensive? And why is it so beloved (and hoarded) by builders of GBC modules? Today, we explore the legend of the chrome cup.
Read MoreSusan Williams: The Most Famous LEGO Employee That Never Existed
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Who was Susan Williams and why was her impact on people’s perception of LEGO so significant? Join BrickNerd as we piece together the illustrious career of this mysterious LEGO employee.
Read MoreLEGO Contest Round-Up for August 2024
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Check 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 More90+ New LEGO Sets for August 2024 Include Star Wars, Technic Cars, New Dinosaurs and More
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August 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.
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