LEGO photographer Masayuki Muraki takes us on a journey to Himeji Castle—both the real one and its stunning LEGO counterpart—sharing cultural context, architectural admiration, and the story of a long-awaited set done right.
Read MoreWhat happens when you have too many flowers and not enough vases? I looked around, saw some wall space, and got inspired. Turns out, changing LEGO Botanical sets into wall decor works better than I’d ever imagined.
Read MoreAt Brickworld Chicago, four talented builders joined a mysterious frog game and left with the LEGO Art Tiger set and an unexpected mission. This is the story of how they turned Frog Bucks into a tiger—and that tiger into an amphibian alt-build for Frog Nation.
Read MoreFrom nostalgic villains to technicolor blooms, these five standout mosaics at South Australia’s biggest LEGO fan event show how creativity and color collided at Brixpo 2025.
Read MoreDo you want to build a LEGO puzzle? Now you can with these instructions from BrickNerd to build puzzle pieces that interconnect.
Read MoreWhat was LEGO Club TV and how did it set the stage for LEGO’s current videos on YouTube? We chat with its creators to find out why there will probably never be another channel like it.
Read MoreThe Telephone Game has been played several times in the LEGO community. From SHIPs to symphonies, let’s see how a MOC changes when it is passed along.
Read MoreFrom kings made of leaves to music monsters in the club, Bio-Cup 2025’s Round 2 brought a full house. Shuffle through the highlights before the final hand is dealt.
Read MoreThe world is much more colorful than the muted grays in many LEGO Castle and Fantasy builds. So we collected some of the best uses of color to see what makes your MOC pop!
Read MoreDo you want to build a LEGO GBC module but don’t know how to get started? Build these five core mechanisms that make balls move and you’ll have your own Great Ball Contraption loop in no time!
Read MoreFrom Summer Joust to an awesome LEGO Ideas Hobby challenge, July 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 MoreIs more detail always better in a MOC? The Builder Improvement Initiative explores how textures, patterns, and set pieces can enhance or overwhelm a LEGO build, and how to strike the right balance when building.
Read MoreWith old friends, new builds, borrowed parts, and a post-con blues, our Brickworld Chicago 2025 recap offers a heartfelt look at what makes this LEGO convention a summer highlight each and every year, frogs and mice included.
Read MoreWelcome back to BrickNerd Quick Builds! The LEGO Toothless set is now available, and it inspired us to build this cute Chibi version! Grab your parts and join us as we build this little Night Fury.
Read MoreJune 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 MoreMake a splash as Michael J and Sylon_TW look back at the LEGO Aquazone theme and explore how Sylon revised what was already a great build into something more focused and eye-catching.
Read MoreTake a journey into the mind of LEGO builder Baron Julius von Brunk in this showcase of creativity, wonder and character. You just might find yourself losing your head in Wonderland!
Read MoreEvery LEGO builder borrows techniques, but when does copying stop being flattery and start looking like forgery? In a community built on shared ideas, the difference between inspiration and imitation comes down to one thing: credit.
Read MoreBio-Cup 2025’s beastly Round 1 brought mythic dragons, djinn, centaur cowboys and cute gargoyles into the arena. Check out the monsters, mayhem, and magnificent parts usage on display!
Read MoreThe 43008 Nike Dunk x LEGO set continues the company’s foray into sneaker culture with a new partner, but how does it stack up from the perspective of a sneakerhead?
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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Did you know there is a LEGO convention held inside a world-renowned glass museum? Let’s step through the looking-glass together and learn what BrickNerd contributors Ted Andes and Daniel Zimmerman found at Empire Brick Con.