Heigh-Ho! Making a Motorized Mine for the Seven Dwarfs
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Come on a journey underground as we motorize a mine beneath Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ cottage. (But beware, the Heigh-Ho song may get stuck inside your head!)
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LEGO NPU: Aircraft and Watercraft Edition
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Think airplane and boat parts are too big or specialized to be useful? These builders prove otherwise with brilliant, unexpected LEGO NPU from spaceships to Aunt Ida.
Read MoreLush Landscaping: A Builder’s Part Guide to LEGO Foliage
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Want to take your LEGO landscaping to the next level? Discover how classic and unconventional parts can create lush, vibrant foliage that brings your builds to life.
Read MoreOne Box To Control Them All: Making an Automated LEGO Amusement Park
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What if your LEGO amusement park ran like a top-secret doomsday device? With a little coding, some old-school power tricks, and a key-activated control box, I brought my theme park to life—no batteries required.
Read MoreAvatar: The Last Airbender in LEGO
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Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony… then they got built out of plastic bricks! Join us as we tour the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender and see the show's mark on the LEGO community.
Read MoreQuick Build #13: St. Patrick’s Day Little Paddy
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Welcome back to BrickNerd Quick Builds! Today we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by sharing instructions to build a cool little guy sporting the colors of Ireland.
Read MoreTwo Weeks Left to Enter the Imperial March Contest
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The Empire is calling—the Imperial March contest is half-way gone! Build legendary Star Wars characters, epic ships, and reimagined scenes for a chance to claim galactic glory and some epic LEGO prizes.
Read MoreAchieving Greeble Greatness (Plus Instructions for a Space Baby Mech Suit)
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What is a greeble? And what makes a greeble good? Simon Liu takes a deep dive into the art of LEGO greebling and even provides instructions for his Space Baby Mech Suit while he is at it.
Read MorePi Day Feast: A Banquet of Brick-Built Bites
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Get ready to play with your food! Join us for a Pi Day feast where everything on the menu is built, not baked. We’re serving up a full-course meal made entirely of the tastiest LEGO food ever.
Read MoreThe Times They Are a-Changing: Is LEGO a Lifestyle Brand?
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Is LEGO just a company that sells toys or is it a brand that sells an identity? From display sets to apparel, The LEGO Group is leaning into a lifestyle-driven marketing approach. We explore if this new direction is the same brand we grew up with or a departure from their wooden toy roots.
Read MoreFebRovery 2025: A Rapid Rover Round-Up
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FebRovery has come and gone, BrickNerd fans, but if you missed all the action in real-time, we’ve got a LEGO rover round-up for you to enjoy. Let’s go for a ride, so hop in!
Read MoreBricktastic 2025: Big Builds and Even Bigger Friendships
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What happens when you can't attend a LEGO event but your MOC still makes it? Through the stories of first-time displayers and seasoned AFOLs, come relive some of the best and nerdiest parts of Bricktastic 2025.
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #3: How To Use Your LEGO Collection Effectively
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Does more LEGO mean better builds? Not necessarily. The Builder Improvement Initiative explores how collection size influences creativity and gives some tips on how to make the most of what you have—no matter its size.
Read MoreDrafts of a Mac: Is A LEGO MOC Ever Really Finished?
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Is a LEGO MOC ever really finished? Builder Kelly Bartlett explores how creating multiple drafts of a model can help with problem-solving and the creative process.
Read MoreWomen Who Are Building A More Inclusive AFOL Community
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The AFOL community is growing and women are leading the way—creating spaces, breaking barriers, and making sure everyone has a seat at the table. For International Women’s Day, let’s meet a few builders who are shaping a more inclusive LEGO world.
Read MoreJan Beyer: The Changing Face of LEGO
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After more than two decades at The LEGO Group, Jan Beyer has stepped into a new role outside the company—but not outside the community. In this final part of our interview, he reflects on the company’s evolution, the friendships he’s built, and what’s next for him in the AFOL community.
Read MoreJan Beyer: Engaging With AFOLs at Skærbæk and Beyond
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Jan Beyer didn’t just connect AFOLs with The LEGO Group—he built opportunities for them to shine. In this second part of our interview, he looks back at his role in creating Skærbæk Fan Weekend, shaping LEGO House’s fan initiatives, and helping ensure that the AFOL community had a seat at the table.
Read MoreJan Beyer: The Beginnings of a LEGO Journey
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Jan Beyer never planned on working for LEGO—but a chance encounter with a UCS X-Wing changed the course of his life. In this first part of our interview, he shares how his AFOL journey began and how it led to 21 years inside The LEGO Group.
Read MoreLEGO Contest Round-Up for March 2025
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Check out these amazing LEGO contests and challenges for March 2025 including our very own Imperial March! There are so many MOCs to be built and prizes to be won!
Read MoreImperial March: A LEGO Star Wars Contest
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The Empire is calling—the Imperial March contest has begun! Build legendary Star Wars characters, epic ships, and reimagined scenes for a chance to claim galactic glory and some epic LEGO prizes.
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