Is digital LEGO building using software just as valid as physical LEGO building using tangible bricks? What are the benefits and challenges of each, and how does that relate to the true spirit of LEGO?
Read MoreJoin us as we chat with LEGO builder Cheung Hin Lun, aka Alanboar, about his creativity and how travel, family and pop culture influence his artistic vision.
Read MoreAs we mourn the passing of James Earl Jones, it’s impossible not to recognize how his powerful voice has echoed through the LEGO community for decades. Join us as we crack open the BrickNerd vault and see all the brick-built busts, scenes, ships, and sabers we've featured over the years marking Vader’s greatest moments.
Read MoreMelissa Rekve takes us to British Columbia, Canada, to check out an architectural preservation project that uses LEGO bricks as the building medium. Read on to find out all about it!
Read MoreWhat would you do if a car full of your MOCs was stolen right after you packed it for a LEGO convention? BrickNerd contributor Melissa Rekve tells the story of what she lost and what was found.
Read MoreLet the beacons of these custom LEGO lighthouses from around the fan community guide you around the rocky shores.
Read MoreCheck out all of these amazing LEGO contests and challenges for September 2024. There are so many MOCs to be built and prizes to be won!
Read MoreLet's head into the garden to catch a glimpse of all the bees and ladybugs (ahem, ladybirds) that have joined the LEGO insectarium over the years.
Read MoreHow do you build a rotating LEGO spaceship that is stable enough to move? Builder Ben Smith shares the inside secrets of The Ark, how it is constructed, how it moves, and some of the hard lessons he learned along the way.
Read MoreEvery now and then a LEGO train MOC comes by that takes your breath away. Today is one of those days with Sven J’s Swedish Class S1 2-6-4 steaming things up!
Read MoreAugust 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.
Read MoreTrick or Treat? Aubree (aka moctura_) and her three ghoul friends celebrate The Nightmare Before Christmas. Will the much anticipated LEGO Ideas set be put onto their naughty or nice list? Read on to find out!
Read MoreEver wondered what life is like after LEGO Masters? We spoke with New Zealand semi-finalists Rachel and Jason to find out how they've continued their LEGO journey post-competition.
Read MoreLEGO has recreated many magical creatures for the Wizarding World over the past 20 years. Let's explore the evolution of these fantastical beasts and see how they've grown!
Read MoreToday on BrickNerd, we explore NPU (Nice Parts Usage) of various LEGO animals. From dolphin hair to slug flowers, Will Hafner doesn’t monkey around with the MOCs he found to show us!
Read MoreShould Rock Raiders be considered a long-lost LEGO Space subtheme? BrickNerd guest contributor R.R. Slugger dives deep into the 1990s to rock out and take a close look at all the evidence.
Read MoreWhat 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!
Read MoreLEGO 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 MoreDo 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 MoreJoin 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 MoreGalidor. A retired theme with a cult following, nearly universally hated by all. Just look at it. What part of this makes you think “LEGO?” Today we’ll take a look at the horrors of Galidor.
Shrek’s fairy-tale cast has arrived in LEGO minifigure form, but does everyone get a happily ever after? We take a close look at the movie references, a few puzzling design choices, and some useful parts for Castle builders.
What are the best ways to score cheap LEGO? If you’re willing to go to some effort, hidden LEGO pops up all over the place. In today’s guest article, Molly Patton shares her stories and tips at finding low-priced LEGO.
Are you one of those people that has a perpetually messy building table? If so, you are not alone. Ted Andes comes out in defense of creative clutter and pleads the case for there being a method-to-the-madness of a messy building table. Read on to find out why a little bit of disorganization can be a good thing.
What happens when you turn a LEGO pirate ship into a Great Ball Contraption? Brian Hickey and his family find out, building a working module and learning a few hard lessons when it joins the GBC loop at BrickCon.
The Spindlejack messengers have a new predator on their tail! Dan Ko shares his T-R3X Speeder Bike, a dinosaur-inspired ride for the light-fingered Swindlejerks, with free instructions to build your own bike and display stand.
Creating LEGO cityscapes is an AFOL passion, but how do you build sidewalks and curbs that curve like in real life? We share some step-by-step instructions using some helpful new elements to make sure your city has curb appeal.
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Did you know there is a LEGO convention held inside a world-renowned glass museum? Let’s step through the looking-glass together and learn what BrickNerd contributors Ted Andes and Daniel Zimmerman found at Empire Brick Con.