A Disturbance in the Force
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Can you feel it? Something long dormant is awakening. Prepare for the return of Imperial March, an epic LEGO contest where the fate of the galaxy is at stake. All will be revealed on March 1st…
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LEGO Treasure Chests and How to Build Them
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How many different LEGO chests have been produced and how could you build one yourself? Read on to learn about these tricky trunks and get instructions to build an awesome upscaled LEGO treasure chest!
Read MoreSlice of Life: A Tale of Constant Iteration
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Join us as we tell the tale of Bartu Elci-Ozsoy who shares how his “Slice of Life: Townhouse” MOC came together through constant iteration and feedback from fellow LEGO builders.
Read MoreBeam Me Up! Flexing With LEGO Beams
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Stretch your mind as we celebrate Engineers' Week! Michael J puts LEGO beams to the test, exploring what happens when they flex under pressure. There’s a little math ahead, but don’t get bent out of shape, this is all about reinforcing your MOC-building skills!
Read MoreBuilding Beyond the Block: A Personal Journey
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Ever stared at a pile of LEGO bricks with zero inspiration? In this personal essay, I share my own experience with a massive builder’s block and a mid-life crisis and how I’m finding my way back to creativity and joy.
Read MoreA Builder's Guide to the Scrumptious LEGO Sausage
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The LEGO sausage has been around for more than 25 years, but with new colors and techniques, it is appearing in more sets and MOCs than ever before. Hot dog!
Read MoreThe Silmarillion in LEGO
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In the history of Middle Earth, so much happened before The Lord of the Rings. Come with us on a journey as we explore Tolkien’s Silmarillion in LEGO form to understand the origins of elves, men, and the forging of the One Ring.
Read MoreGuys and Dolls: The Beautiful Failure of Belville Figures
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LEGO has produced a variety of humanoid figures over the years, but none more fascinatingly frightening than those in the Belville theme. Join us for a closer look at these creepy dolls and for an analysis of how they size up to other LEGO figures.
Read MoreThe Secret of the Old Dutch Villa in the Masterpiece Gallery
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Victor van den Berg's Old Dutch Villa now graces the Masterpiece Gallery at LEGO House, but the journey to this achievement is just as remarkable as the build itself.
Read MoreBuilding a GBC Module From Start to Finish
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How do you build a LEGO Great Ball Contraption module from start to finish? Peek behind the scenes at the concept development, creation and testing of this soccer module to see if it scores a goal!
Read MoreFinding Myself in LEGO: The Struggle to Make a Black Sigfig
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Today’s guest article comes from Levi Knighten who shares their experience and struggles trying to create a sigfig as a black, queer fan of LEGO.
Read MoreBrickvention 2025: New Hashima Down Under
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Bringing a slice of cyberpunk to Australia wowed crowds at Brickvention 2025, so we spoke with the New Hashima Down Under crew to uncover what it takes to build big, bold, and brilliantly lit.
Read MoreLEGO Contest Round-Up for February 2025
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Check out these amazing LEGO contests and challenges for February 2025. There are so many MOCs to be built and prizes to be won!
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #2: What Makes a MOC Outstanding?
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What separates a solid MOC from an unforgettable one? The Builder Improvement Initiative dives into the difference between “good” and “outstanding,” exploring how pushing boundaries and breaking traditions can elevate your LEGO builds.
Read MoreInstructions to Build Classic Space Mini Rovers
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Just in time for Febrovery, here are some LEGO instructions for building cute Mini Rovers inspired by your favorite Classic Space factions!
Read MoreBonus Bits: A Quick Take On Extra Pieces In LEGO Sets
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Love or hate them, the extra pieces provided in new sets are a hallmark of LEGO. But have we been getting more or less of them recently? The answer is more complicated than you think.
Read MoreLEGO Community Headlines and Highlights for January 2025
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A new year 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 January 2025 from around the fan community.
Read MoreOur Family’s First GBC Module
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Ever wanted to build a Great Ball Contraption? Here’s how we tackled our family’s first GBC module—from choosing a design to keeping it running at a LEGO convention.
Read MoreBuilding Tradition: A LEGO Lunar New Year Celebration
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What is the meaning behind a simple LEGO set? For guest contributor Lia Chan and her mother, the new 80117 Good Fortune set is all about bonding, telling stories, and creating new traditions for Lunar New Year.
Read MoreCelebrating 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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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.