Moving a large LEGO collection can seem like a daunting task, so here are a few tips on how to best pack, store and relocate your MOCs, sets and parts… or a story of how to avoid the situation entirely.
Read MoreFrom Voltron to Mecha Team Leader, we mod LEGO’s latest Fortnite mech into what it could have been, complete with a bit of Nerdtron flair.
Read MoreTen years after becoming an official AFOL Hub Event, Portugal’s Paredes de Coura Fan Weekend continues to unite builders from around the world with MOCs, meals, and memorable moments. Join us as we revisit its origins and look ahead to what the future holds
Read MoreFrom summer fun to the perfect vacation, August 2025 has some great LEGO competitions and challenges for builders of all levels. Don’t miss your chance to build a MOC and maybe win some awesome LEGO prizes!
Read MoreWhat tools can help improve your LEGO builds? The Builder Improvement Initiative shares their favorite non-LEGO resources—digital and physical—that support every step of the MOC process.
Read MoreNo chaos, no rare exclusives—just great panels, creative builds, and a community gathering point. Here’s what LEGO brought to San Diego Comic-Con 2025.
Read MoreToday on BrickNerd, Ronald Vallenduuk chats with Ralph Savelsberg. From the A-Team to ZZ Top, Ralph has built it all. Check it out!
Read MoreMeet Loke, a Swedish TFOL specializing in morbidly fun character builds. He tells us how he turned to food and household items—and how he comes up with the hilariously grim scenes he puts them in.
Read MoreAugust has arrived which means that 110+ new LEGO sets are now available including Star Wars, One Piece, Transformers, Creator, Technic and more! And if you use BrickNerd’s affiliate link, you are helping support community-focused journalism with every purchase.
Read MoreJuly brought a mountain of interesting articles and fascinating videos from all across the LEGO community. These are the best LEGO features of July—the most we’ve ever collected in a month!
Read MoreThere’s a lot of science fiction out there beyond Star Wars, BrickNerd fans, so we’re going to take a look at some Battlestar Galactica LEGO builds from over the years. If TLG can revive Voltron, why not BSG!?
Read MoreFrom mechs to mosaics, Japan Brickfest 2025 marked ten years of creativity and community at Asia’s largest fan-built LEGO event. This year’s celebration in Kobe featured over 450 builders, live performances, and a collaborative cityscape honoring the host city.
Read MoreNo instructions. No shortcuts. Just 45 years of experience, determination, and living in the fast lane. Explore the story (and car MOCs) of Davide Zen, Italy’s quiet Technic genius.
Read MoreSharing LEGO creations usually means you’ll need to take a photo or two, but where do you get started? We have your DIY guide for building your own lightbox as well as other tips about upping your photography game.
Read MoreEver thought about counting all your LEGO bricks? I thought about it—and then I did it. Am I committed or just crazy?
Read MoreThe end is here! From skeletal horses to fungal centaurs, Bio-Cup 2025 wraps up with an apocalyptic final round. Saddle up for the final showdown of the Four Horsemen and meet the builder who survived to win.
Read MoreIt’s the 30th anniversary of Batman Forever, and LEGO has released a new version of the film’s biomechanical Batmobile. Join BrickNerd as we explore the history of this singular vehicle and how LEGO designer Mark Stafford tackled the challenge of translating it into brick form.
Read MoreHow do you fit the vastness of space into a LEGO display? Nicolas Riveau shows us how with scale rockets, working launches, and a passion for the stars.
Read MoreThe LEGO zoo has certainly expanded recently, but how do custom animals hold up compared to LEGO’s official elements? Join us as we dive into the depths in another edition of “Before and After.”
Read MoreWith September fast approaching, it is time to gear up for SHIPtember! But how should you prepare to build a 100-stud-long LEGO spaceship? This guide will help.
Read MoreSeptember 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 SHIPtember, the Brick Train Awards, and the return of the BrickLink Designer Program, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!
Why is this small, shiny LEGO chrome cup so expensive? And why is it so beloved (and hoarded) by builders of GBC modules? Today, we explore the legend of the chrome cup.
LEGO waterfalls are magical because they are both a memorizing moment frozen in time and also incredibly varied in how to build them. Here are some LEGO waterfall techniques from around the AFOL community, but be warned, you might get wet!
Ever wonder what goes into the design of LEGO set packaging? BrickNerd has you covered as we dive into the rules, standards and design sensibilities that go into creating an appealing product for store shelves.
What happens when a lifelong Trekkie, AFOL and professional toy designer finally gets an official LEGO Star Trek playset? Samuel Hatmaker explores the new Enterprise bridge and shows why playing Star Trek matters as much as displaying it.
We spoke with several Autistic AFOLs who shared their experiences with LEGO regarding coping, community, collecting and catharsis. And we found that Autism can be both a challenge and a superpower when it comes to LEGO.
What do you do when a LEGO Pokémon set doesn’t quite hit the mark? Take it apart and create an alternate build using only the pieces from the original set! But how do you level up a character as recognizable as Pikachu?
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Change was in the air for Bio-Cup 2026 Round 2 as builders tackled the theme of Metamorphosis. From fatherhood and molting to decay and rebirth, these are some of the transformations that caught our eye as the competition moves toward its final rounds.