The Eurobricks Event may not be the biggest or flashiest LEGO gathering, but for those who attend, it’s the one that feels most like home. Join us as we explore what makes this low-key, quirky meetup a favorite among longtime AFOLs.
Read MoreHow do you part out a LEGO set into pieces that you can build with? Guest contributor Katie Walker shows us her sorting process and storage system and describes how sorting helped her back into the hobby.
Read MoreMany LEGOLAND Parks and Discovery Centers have offered promotional printed bricks over the years. Join BrickNerd as we look into the past, present, and future of promo bricks and the community that collects them.
Read MoreWhat does it take to move the Space Shuttle? A really big airplane! LEGO 10360 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft captures a legendary piece of space history. But how does it measure up to the real thing? A former NASA engineer weighs in.
Read MoreCheck out these amazing LEGO contests and challenges for May 2025. There are so many MOCs to be built and prizes to be won!
Read MoreNot 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 MoreOld LEGO magic still has its charms. We revisit Borgin and Burkes and Dumbledore’s office to compare how their buildings, curious objects, and magical creatures have changed across generations of Harry Potter sets.
Want to customize a minifig without fancy printers or toxic fumes? Learn how to use the dark art of reductive design to literally erase the line between official and custom LEGO parts.
LEGO meets tabletop combat in the Brassbound universe. We talk with creator Paul Antoine about designing microscale armies, turning builds into game pieces, and developing games with a growing community.
When a legendary archaeologist minifigure meets the spin cycle, adventure calls! Follow along as we reclaim the lost fedora of Indiana Jones and uncover how to repair a LEGO keychain.
LEGO adventurers need somewhere to unwind between quests. We talk with Sleepy Dragon Inn designer Marin Graux about classic Castle, medieval hospitality, and how his design evolved for the BrickLink Designer Program.
From sketches to superglue, see how this custom LEGO motorcycle earned its street cred. We chat with Jean-Yves about the design, prototyping, and even heat resistance of his LEGO customizations, taking them from prototype to the pavement.
October has arrived with a fresh selection of LEGO contests and challenges. Don’t miss your chance to build a MOC and maybe even win some awesome LEGO prizes. With a new LEGO Speederbike Challenge, and a Halloween contest or two, there’s plenty of inspiration to be found!
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