The Meaning of LEGO Instructions Symbols… Interpreted by Kids
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What do all the symbols used in LEGO instructions actually mean? But what do kids think they represent? Pull up a blanket… err sticker sheet… and find out.
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Life After LEGO Masters with Mel Brown
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In the second installment of Life After LEGO Masters, Melissa speaks with Season 1 contestant of LEGO Masters USA, Mel Brown, about the many opportunities in the LEGO community his time on the show afforded him.
Read MoreJoin the BrickNerd Team
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Over the past four years, BrickNerd has published over a thousand articles about LEGO and the fan community, hosted a dozen contests, and gotten really nerdy about the bricks. And now we want YOU to join the team!
Read MoreA Tale of Two Moves: The Best Ways to Pack LEGO Sets
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Moving is no easy task. Moving LEGO is even more difficult. How do you move dozens of boxed LEGO sets from one home to another without damaging them?
Read MoreCreations for Charity: Using LEGO to Build a Community
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For 16 years, Nannan Zhang has been organizing Creations for Charity, a fundraiser where LEGO fans can donate and purchase custom MOCs and more to help raise money to send LEGO to kids in need.
Read MoreClassroom Connections: How LEGO Connects Kids and Educators
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Sometimes kids are hard to connect with but LEGO can be the perfect icebreaker. Join Melissa Rekve as she shares what it is like being the LEGO lady at school and what fun connections that creates.
Read MoreEverything Is Awesome When It's Bricksized
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We chat with Jannis Mavrostomos aka Bricksized, a LEGO builder from Finland, who shares with us the secrets behind his small-scale signature building style.
Read MoreLEGO Floating Islands: Take To The Skies!
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It is time to take to the skies to see all the LEGO floating islands that populate our imaginations. Check out these gravity-defying rocks and learn why they might be one of the best ever collab ideas.
Read MoreThe Story of SortLUG: Friends Don’t Let Friends Sort Alone
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What is SortLUG, how did the group start, and why have they had global Zoom calls every week for three years? Join guest contributor Justin Speers as he shares the origin of the group that is all about sorting LEGO and more.
Read MoreTen Ways to Break Through Builder’s Block
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Have you ever felt unable to start or finish a LEGO MOC? How do you combat creative brain freeze? Our guest contributor Casey McCoy has ten great tips to break through builder's block!
Read MoreMa.Ktoberfest: The Rise (and Demise?) of a Theme Month
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Once upon a time, “Ma.Ktoberfest” was the main building theme for the month of October. This year, however, it didn’t even make it onto BrickNerd’s monthly contest round-up list. So what gives? Read on to learn more about the rise (and demise?) of this once vaunted community building theme.
Read MoreCharacter, Color and Calendars: An Interview with Palixa And The Bricks
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Today we're highlighting the colorful work of Katja aka Palixa And The Bricks. From colorful characters to charming advent calendars, their work will leave you with a smile.
Read MoreRainbow Heart: A LEGO Mosaic Pulsing with Color
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What do you do with all your extra quarter-circle tiles? Create a double-layer mosaic bursting with color! Guest contributor Joe Meno talks with BrickNerd-in-Chief Dave Schefcik about his Rainbow Heart mosaic and how it could become an official BrickLink Designer Program set.
Read More8x8 Honorifics: The Art of Custom Trophy Construction
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What makes a good LEGO trophy? Guest contributor Kyle Keller shares how he builds his custom 8x8 stud, award-winning… well… awards.
Read MoreAll About LEGO Trophies: The Award Goes To...
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Today on BrickNerd, we explore the Who, What, Where, When, and Why of LEGO convention trophies. How, you ask? Read on to find out!
Read MoreLEGO Contest Round-Up for October 2024
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Check out these amazing LEGO contests and challenges for October 2024. There are so many MOCs to be built and prizes to be won!
Read MoreIt's a Smokeshow! Ten LEGO Smoke Techniques
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Smoke might just be the hardest thing to capture when building with LEGO. But maybe it’s really just smoke and mirrors? Here are ten LEGO smoke techniques from around the AFOL community.
Read MoreMedical Representation in the World of LEGO Friends
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What is The LEGO Group's history of medical representation been like? Henry Licklider examines sets, minifigures, and minidolls for a thorough diagnosis. BrickNerd has you covered, now with no deductible!
Read MoreA Literal Dive Into the Lost City
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A finalist in the third series of the BrickLink Designer Program, The Lost City is no small nod to adventurers: it’s a 3,500+ parts ode to exploration, but can it survive under water?
Read MoreLEGO Community Headlines and Highlights for September 2024
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September 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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