At 25 years old, is Legoland California worth the trip? Join us as we take a deep dive into LEGO, rollercoasters, dinos, 4D movies and more from the perspective of an opinionated parent (and AFOL).
Read MoreHave you ever wanted to design your own LEGO GBC module, complete with a story to wow people at conventions? Perhaps instead of creating a new function, focus on the style!
Read MoreBuild a LEGO cassette tape ready to record all your awesome tunes and mixes! We have the instructions available right here on BrickNerd and in the most recent issue of BrickJournal Magazine.
Read MoreCome for a ride as we spin through the orbits and gearing systems of the LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit set, checking how close it comes to being accurate.
Read MoreJoin BrickNerd as we explore the LEGO Friends Heartlake City Apartments and Stores to recreate classic movie moments in its many rooms and spaces!
Read MoreThe new Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook is out! Today, BrickNerd is bringing you inspiration for your own Lord of the Rings book nook with a couple MOCs inspired by the set!
Read MoreWhat do you get when you ask Bionicle builders to dream? According to Bio-Cup 2025, the answer involves spiders, skeletons and androids.
Read MoreThese mysterious white bricks started appearing around Brickworld Chicago in 2017. What do they mean to the LEGO community and what is hidden inside of them? Join us as we unravel the mystery of the White Brick and discover the hidden, deeply personal meanings within.
Read MoreGuest 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 MoreGalidor. A retired theme with a cult following, nearly universally hated by all. Just look at it. What part of this makes you think “LEGO?” Today we’ll take a look at the horrors of Galidor.
Shrek’s fairy-tale cast has arrived in LEGO minifigure form, but does everyone get a happily ever after? We take a close look at the movie references, a few puzzling design choices, and some useful parts for Castle builders.
What are the best ways to score cheap LEGO? If you’re willing to go to some effort, hidden LEGO pops up all over the place. In today’s guest article, Molly Patton shares her stories and tips at finding low-priced LEGO.
Are you one of those people that has a perpetually messy building table? If so, you are not alone. Ted Andes comes out in defense of creative clutter and pleads the case for there being a method-to-the-madness of a messy building table. Read on to find out why a little bit of disorganization can be a good thing.
What happens when you turn a LEGO pirate ship into a Great Ball Contraption? Brian Hickey and his family find out, building a working module and learning a few hard lessons when it joins the GBC loop at BrickCon.
The Spindlejack messengers have a new predator on their tail! Dan Ko shares his T-R3X Speeder Bike, a dinosaur-inspired ride for the light-fingered Swindlejerks, with free instructions to build your own bike and display stand.
Creating LEGO cityscapes is an AFOL passion, but how do you build sidewalks and curbs that curve like in real life? We share some step-by-step instructions using some helpful new elements to make sure your city has curb appeal.
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