Celebrating International LEGO Day With Our Best LEGO Store Stories
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To celebrate International LEGO Day, we’ve collected some of BrickNerd’s best stories about shopping for these coveted plastic toys!
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Sailing Into History: Evancelt's Imperial MOCs from the Age of Sail
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From childhood reenactments to massive MOCs, Evan’s LEGO story is a sailboat ride through history. See how he crafts vibrant battles, custom minifigures, clear photos and more.
Read MoreGiving a Clue: Offering Feedback to New LEGO Builders
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Offering feedback to budding LEGO builders can be a challenge, so how do you help them learn new techniques without overwhelming them? Michael J. gives a few clues from a board game collaboration with his son to help solve this mystery!
Read MorePretty in Pink: Flamingos A-go-go
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Let’s take a break from the chilly air and head somewhere more tropical to feature a flock of LEGO flamingos!
Read MoreBeast Mode: Building LEGO Animals with AI Inspiration
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Building lifelike animals with LEGO is no easy feat, let alone an awesome dragon. Join us as we experiment with AI-generated inspiration to tackle organic MOC-building.
Read MoreBuilding LEGO Manga and Anime Characters in Europe
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Manga and anime-inspired LEGO creations are rare outside of Asia, but French builder Benjamin Walter is breaking the mold. From intricate characters to life-size builds, we explore his techniques, inspirations, and passion for Japanese pop culture.
Read MoreThe Need For Speed: An Interview with Jon Elliott
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When you think of amazing LEGO cars, one MOC builder immediately comes to mind: Jonathan Elliott. Today we sit down with Jon to talk about his vehicles, Speed Champions, what inspires him, and his constant drive to push the envelope of what a LEGO car can be.
Read MoreClassic Comebacks: 12 LEGO Characters Ready for a CMF Remake
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What if your favorite classic LEGO characters got a CMF makeover? Here are 12 nostalgic candidates we think are ready for their big minifigure comeback.
Read MoreTopping It Off: The Triumphs and Tribulations of Crafting a New Hashima Tower
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From fragile facades to vibrating elevators, New Hashima offered Blake Foster a chance to push his building skills and engineering prowess to the limit. The result? A LEGO tower that tested his creativity, patience, and the laws of physics.
Read MoreCastle Gate of Brik'neerd: How to Make a Castle Gate
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Ever wonder how LEGO castles come to life? Andreas Lenander reveals his process for building an elegant gate, sharing techniques to create curved walls and detailed stonework that will elevate your own medieval masterpieces.
Read MoreA Clear Path Forward for Transparent Bricks
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Have you noticed a change in clear LEGO bricks recently? Because if they changed the plastic to what we think they did, it could usher in a whole new golden age of transparency.
Read MoreJoint Effort: LEGO Joint Techniques for Articulated Builds
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Looking to roll up some inspiration and add articulation to a MOC? No need to blaze through your parts bin—these LEGO joint techniques will bend your imagination in all the right ways!
Read MoreLEGO NPU: Minifigure Accessories Edition
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Think minifigure accessories are just for decoration? Discover how these tiny tools become the highlight of a build in our latest LEGO NPU round-up!
Read MoreTurning LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Sets into Combo Builds
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LEGO Creator 3-in-1 sets already offer three builds in one box, but why stop there? Today we explore combo builds and how to use two sets together to create even more custom models.
Read MoreGOATLUG: The Greatest LUG of All Time
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Is the LEGO goat the G.O.A.T.? Find out how a love for these rare animals turned into one of the quirkiest and most creative AFOL communities: GOATLUG.
Read MorePragmatic Advice for Winning Awards at LEGO Conventions
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Awards at LEGO conventions aren’t just about luck—they’re about strategy, detail, and a little friendly competition. Discover Casey McCoy’s seven practical tips to taking home a trophy.
Read MoreLight Painting: Add a Little Magic to Your LEGO Photos
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Looking for a way to add a bit of magic into your LEGO photos? Ann shares her tips and tricks on how you can use light painting to add a bit of whimsy and color into your brick-built scenes.
Read MoreRemixing 12V Trains: Modernizing Classic LEGO Trains
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12V trains were something special, but what would they look like if made in the modern era? Let’s remix some classic sets using old and new elements to create a contemporary re-interpretation of LEGO trains.
Read MoreMastering Rebrickable: A Guide to Sharing MOCs and Instructions
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From cataloging parts to selling MOCs, Rebrickable helps LEGO builders to take their hobby to the next level. Here’s how to maximize its features to share your creations with the world while safeguarding them against theft.
Read MoreIn Your DreamZzz: Building a Set You’ve Never Seen
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Can you build a LEGO set just from the parts without ever seeing what the official set should be? Join us as we attempt an “all pieces, no pictures” experiment with the wild and whimsical DreamZzz sets.
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