Mandatory Fun: LUG Building Contests
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We all love a good online LEGO contest, but how do you run a building contest for a LUG? Michael J. shares his thoughts and experiences of running contests for the last seven years.
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Over the Moon: Building the Pharrell LEGO Set Piece By Piece
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Join guest-contributor Richard Dryden as he builds Pharrell's new LEGO spaceship "Over the Moon" piece by piece to see if it can be both swooshable and a statement.
Read MoreMedieval Alley: A Sprawling LEGO Castle Project
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BrickNerd's Pistash talks with French builder, Guillaume, about his sometimes sprawling and sometimes towering Medieval creations. In either direction, they're awesome: Check it out!
Read MoreThe Unexpected Joys of Embracing Friendshiptember
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What is Friendshiptember, how did it start, and what impact has it had on the LEGO community? And why are we enjoying building with minidolls so much and using so many colors!?
Read MoreEverything You Want to Know About LEGO Model Airplanes
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Take off with us into the blue skies above to look at every LEGO model airplane ever created. From the Concorde to the Sopwith Camel, these are all the LEGO scale models of real airplanes from the last 60 years.
Read MoreConfessions of an Anti-Digital Builder
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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 MoreCreative Artistry: An Interview with Cheung Hin Lun, aka Alanboar
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Join 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 MoreWelcome to the Chibi Gang! An Interview with Justin Chang
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It’s time to check back in with the “chibi gang“ and meet one of its newest members, Justin Chang, who is pushing forward the expressive LEGO character style.
Read MoreThe Anatomy of LEGO Boxes
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Ever wonder what goes into the design of LEGO set packaging? BrickNerd has you covered as we dive into the rules, standards and design sensibilities that go into creating an appealing product for store shelves.
Read MoreVisions of Vader: A LEGO Tribute to James Earl Jones
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As 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 MorePaul Hetherington’s Bricktacular West Coast Modern Show
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Melissa 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 MoreLost and Found: The Story of Stolen LEGO
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What 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 MoreLand Ho! LEGO Lighthouses Light the Way
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Let the beacons of these custom LEGO lighthouses from around the fan community guide you around the rocky shores.
Read MoreSimon Liu: The Life and Legacy of a LEGO Leader
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Guest contributor Casey McCoy finishes the epic story of Simon Liu, one of the most profound community creators in the LEGO fandom. From where he gets his inspiration to those he has inspired, come explore his expanding LEGO family.
Read MoreLEGO Contest Round-Up for September 2024
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Check 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 MoreObscure Parts Usage: The Typesetter Tile
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Have you ever come across an obscure LEGO element you never knew existed then absolutely had to use it in a MOC? Follow along as Oscar Cederwall uncovers the mystery of the Typesetter tile.
Read MoreThe Catchy and Creative Music Videos of LEGO Club TV
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The stop motion music videos that were part of LEGO Club TV were wacky and charming and exuded "The LEGO Movie" energy long before that film was ever imagined. Join BrickNerd as we chat with the creators of all the great songs that came out of the show.
Read MoreTo Bee or Not to Bee? Every LEGO Bee and Ladybug
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Let'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 MoreInside the The Ark: Adding Movement and Stability to a LEGO Spaceship
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How 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 MoreSwedish Steam: A Tremendous Train Two Years in the Making
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Every 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!
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