Guest contributor Casey McCoy finishes the epic story of Simon Liu, one of the most profound community creators in the LEGO fandom. From where he gets his inspiration to those he has inspired, come explore his expanding LEGO family.
Read MoreGuest contributor Casey McCoy continues the story of one of the most prolific LEGO builders and community creators of the past decade, Simon Liu. From SHIPtember and BattleSHIP to New Hashima and beyond, you never know what Simon will build next.
Read MoreCasey McCoy tells the story of the awesome AFOL we all know and love, Simon Liu. From his childhood to when he acquired his LEGO superpowers, you won’t want to miss this origin story!
Read MoreThe question “Do you have instructions?” is asked by LEGO fans to MOC builders more than ever before. But what goes into making LEGO instructions, how has digital building affected them, and what else can you do to recreate a MOC you love?
Read MoreCome with us back to the early 2000s to meet The Amazing Redini—the witty, all-knowing floating head from LEGO Magazine who was even endorsed by Yoda himself.
Read MoreFrom Bio-Cup to the LEGO House, June 2025 is packed with LEGO competitions and challenges for builders of all levels. Don’t miss your chance to build a MOC and win some awesome LEGO prizes!
Read MoreWant to build your first LEGO MOC but don’t know where to start? The Builder Improvement Initiative breaks down the process with tips, practical advice and encouragement to help you take that first creative step.
Read MoreThe LEGO Minifigure Vending Machine is more than just balls with minifigs. Join us to see what mini MOC prizes they inspired instead! Don’t worry, no real coins are required and you’ll win every time!
Read MoreSummer has arrived which means that 100+ new LEGO sets are now available for June 2025, including Bluey, Botanicals, Simpsons, Ideas, Disney, and more! And if you use BrickNerd’s affiliate link, you are helping support community-focused journalism with every purchase.
Read MoreHow far can you push the LEGO brick? We explore the semi-legal world of brick bending to see what shapes can be made, if any bricks will break, and how to use the technique in MOCs.
Read MoreMay 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 MoreLike Zack the LEGO Maniac, we at BrickNerd are big fans of LEGO timelapse videos. Join us to find out how they are made!
Read MoreWhat happens when your dream LEGO project turns into a burden? One builder shares how stepping away from a massive castle helped them find joy in the hobby again.
Read MoreWhat are the best ways to fly with MOCs? Today we look at the pros and cons of checking LEGO creations in your luggage to see which packing techniques mean less rebuilding upon arrival.
Read MoreBionicle and constraction pieces can really make your builds look more organic and natural, but what are the best ways of incorporating them into a LEGO build? With Bio-Cup back, here are three techniques to learn how to build Bionicle.
Read MoreWhat happens when you remix a masterpiece using only what LEGO gives you? This color-driven alt-build of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers proves you can reframe the original even if all the pieces are flat.
Read MoreWhat drives someone to travel 1,000 miles for their first LEGO convention? For Becky and Renee, it was curiosity, community, and a love of LEGO that brought them to BrickCon—and keeps them coming back.
Read MoreMeet Rita Ebel, a grandma better known as the ‘LEGO Oma’ who is using LEGO to build ramps that make buildings more beautiful and accessible in Germany.
Read MoreAnn Megacolormix explores the world’s greatest light show. No, not The Pink Floyd Experience; the Northern Lights! She demonstrates how to incorporate this amazing phenomenon into a LEGO build.
Read MoreHave you ever taken a photo of your amazing LEGO creation at a convention but the background is too distracting? BrickNerd guest contributor Wayne Tyler shares his process to make MOC photos pop, no matter what is behind them!
Read MoreTake 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!
AFOLs have a language all their own, giving LEGO parts a variety of interesting nicknames and acronyms. But what do kids think of these part names? Well, we asked and they did not hold back…
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