Not sure which colors to choose for your next LEGO MOC? The Builder Improvement Initiative breaks down the basics of color theory and offers tips to help you build with more confidence, contrast, and creativity.
Read MoreLast month we challenged you to bring to life your most iconic LEGO Star Wars creations for our Imperial March contest. Today for May the Fourth, we are excited to reveal the winners who went to the Dark Side and beyond!
Read MoreJoin us as we track down all the versions of Chase McCain, the main character of LEGO City Undercover. It’s an old-fashioned investigation!
Read MoreWhat do you get when you mash up LEGO and Horizon Zero Dawn? A new Horizon Adventures game full of wild machines, brick-smashing fun, and a physical tie-in set. As a bonus, we’ve even got free instructions to make your own in-game training dummy at home!
Read MoreStar Wars Day is arriving in full force in LEGO form! If you use BrickNerd’s affiliate link for LEGO.com, you are helping support community-focused journalism to take down the Empire!
Read MoreApril brought a multitude of interesting articles and eye-catching videos from all across the LEGO community. These are the best LEGO features of the month.
Read MoreAfter a decade of public crowds, BrickCan’s 10th event went private. How did the change affect the experience? Two builders reflect on a milestone year of connection, reflection, and community.
Read MoreToday we’ve got guest contributor Dr. Logan’ tale of finding an outlet for his pent-up creativity. You guessed it: LEGO!
Read MoreToday we feature a guest article from one of BrickNerd’s patrons and former LEGO Masters contestant Liz Puleo about her experience visiting Boston Children’s Hospital and meeting the kids there who love LEGO.
Read MoreWhat is a LUG? Should you roll the dice and join one? How are they organized and what should you expect at a meeting? Take a chance as we explore the basics of LEGO User Groups using LUGVegas as an example.
Read MoreSometimes falling out of love with LEGO isn’t just about the hobby—it’s about feeling disconnected. But a return to a heartfelt show, familiar faces, and unexpected silliness like a foam banana might be exactly what you need to rebuild joy.
Read MoreLEGO recently launched a new brand identity, but what does that mean and how will it impact the LEGO community? Join us as we take a close look at the visual aspects of LEGO’s new identity and learn how to “Typewell.”
Read MoreFrom mountain tops to the bottom of the sea, Ann Megacolormix compares her custom sculpted accessories with official LEGO counterparts that came after through some action-packed adventure photos.
Read MoreJoin us in our LEGO lepidopterarium as we explore the beautiful butterflies that have appeared across LEGO’s many systems.
Read MoreHow can LEGO bring family and friends together? Read this personal journal about how a spaceship did just that.
Read MoreEver wonder what might be floating above the clouds? A giant in a castle with a pouch of magic beans? Maybe an entire city, one that doesn’t draw the attention of the Empire. Chris Roberts explores a collaborative build that shows us one possibility.
Read MoreDo you find your LEGO walls boring or visually ineffective? Well, we’ve got a treat for you! Andreas Lenander takes us on a tour of some exciting wall techniques, from simple to… well, even he doesn't know how it was done.
Read MoreIf you’ve wound up here today on BrickNerd, then you know it’s time for a LEGO clock round-up! Check out all these working LEGO clocks before time runs out!
Read MoreWhat does it take to keep a LEGO club thriving for 25 years? For the VLC, the answer is creativity, connection, and plenty of trains, towers, and towns. What started as a local meetup has now grown into a cornerstone of Canada’s AFOL community.
Read MoreEver struggle with what to build for a LEGO MOC? Or maybe you are lacking inspiration? The Builder Improvement Initiative explores some simple ways to stir up inspiration so you can begin building again!
Read MoreAhoy, me hearties! It be Talk Like A Pirate Day! Are you ready to set sail on an adventure through the history of classic LEGO Pirates? Where did it begin, what was it all about, and where has the theme showed up since? Join us on a treasure hunt through history!
Take a seat as we explore clever LEGO chair techniques that will leave you sitting pretty. From boat studs to bucket handles, here are some simple ways to design your own stylish chairs.
Identifying individual LEGO parts from bulk second-hand purchases can be challenging, so what are the most common elements that people want to know, “What is this!?”
The same bricks have sailed under many names in Alexander Zarkowski’s LEGO shipyard. We talk cruise ships, building at scale and how it feels to take apart a massive build after only a few weeks.
Which country has the cheapest LEGO? We’ve crunched the numbers across 22 countries spanning Europe, North America, and Australia and found a surprising result…
LEGO Castle has featured quite a few factions like the Wolfpack and Fright Knights. But what would kids name them after only seeing their shields? Make way for the Mean Rocktopusses!
Brian Hickey is back with another installment of LEGO According To Kids. This time he asks his to young children about their thoughts on LEGO color names. Read on to find the interesting and comical results!
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