Explore the architectural creations of Kim Plata, the Brick Artisan, who transforms familiar LEGO sets into modular masterpieces. Read our interview to discover how a civil engineer from the Philippines became a full-time designer and builder.
Read MoreTwo decades after LEGO Sports first took the court, basketball is back. We’re taking a courtside look at the latest LEGO x Nike collab to see if these sets are a slam dunk or just another layup.
Read MoreHoist the sails and ready the cannons! 10365 Black Pearl is packed with clever techniques, hidden treasures, and a hearty dose of black LEGO bricks. Join us as we chart a course through the nerdy stats and stories behind this legendary vessel.
Read MoreHave you ever rebuilt a LEGO set into something else entirely? Congratulations, that’s an alt-build! We chat to a master of using every piece in the set, Dorian, who shares his process on how to approach alternative LEGO builds.
Read MoreWith Halloween fast approaching and to celebrate Disney’s Haunted Mansion ride (and film), let’s reflect on how to create Pepper’s Ghost effect in LEGO.
Read MoreAugust brought a mountain of interesting articles and fascinating videos from all across the LEGO community. These are some of the best LEGO features of August!
Read MoreBuild smarter, sturdier LEGO spaceships this SHIPtember with engineering tips for strong frames and precise polygons. This guide explores the geometry and design principles behind rigid, swooshable SHIP frames that won't sag.
Read MoreFrom a late-night pun to a full-blown theme month, FROGust is hopping across the LEGO community. Don’t miss your chance to leap in and build your own frog!
Read MoreFrom Yosemite to the Grand Canyon, RebelLUG builders joined forces to celebrate the beauty of North America’s National Parks. This colorful LEGO collab stacked iconic parks to celebrate the great outdoors.
Read MoreFive years in, the Bauspielbahn-Treffen Train Event continues to bring together the most passionate LEGO train fans from across the globe. Climb aboard as we take a ride around the track to explore what made the 2025 show truly special.
Read MoreWhile many of us around the world are sweltering in the summer heat, we thought it would be a perfect time to dive back into the deep end of the photo pool to cool off with some killer aquatic LEGO builds from Ken Ito / 暁工房.
Read MoreWhat tools do you need to get started with a LEGO GBC module? Today, we explore the essential materials required to build your own Great Ball Contraption.
Read MoreSay cheese! Dan O’Connor’s cheese slope mosaic uses plenty of friction to bring an awesome Arcane scene to life. We chatted with him about the technique, skill, and patience required to create such a stunning MOC.
Read MoreWant to start a First LEGO League team? Discover what FLL is, how it works, and follow along as we launch into the hottest LEGO robotics competition for kids.
Read MoreBuilders battled through vignettes, mashups, and “what if” scenarios in MELO 2025 making the 2025 Middle Earth LEGO Olympics an epic showdown worthy of Tolkien’s legendarium. Come witness everything this fellowship of LEGO fans created.
Read MoreJoin us as we visit BrickCon.PH 2025, where LEGO fans from across Metro Manila came together for a weekend of awesome displays, heartfelt tributes, treasure hunting, and a spirited sense of community.
Read MoreOn this day in 2008, Max Braun first introduced the micropolis concept to his local LUG. We mark the anniversary of the LEGO micropolis standard by looking at how far this little big idea has gone.
Read MoreHow many life-size LEGO cars exist, who builds them and why? Join BrickNerd as we look at these brick-built automotive marvels from simple recreations to stunning showstoppers.
Read MoreFrom Luffy’s rubber arms to a LEGO minifig keychain gone horribly wrong, we explore the One Piece set’s play features, cursed mods, and the unstoppable rise of Cosmic Noodle Benny.
Read MoreWelcome back to BrickNerd Quick Builds! Today we are building a Mini Iron Man Bust, inspired by the LEGO set 76327 Iron Man MK4 Bust and story about the color teal…
Read MoreToday we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the concept of a “Flash MOC” and the evolution of one of her stunning backlit LEGO cheese slope mosaics.
Today we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the steps of creating a LEGO cheese slope mosaic that almost looks like a stained glass window.
What is a LEGO cheese slope and how can you tessellate them to make patterns that dazzle and amaze? This tutorial will teach you everything you need to know about cheese slope mosaics.
Can LEGO Botanical sets be used as “tree battle packs”? Yes! Here’s how to transform 10373 Mini Bonsai Trees into minifig-scale trees for all your MOC needs.
August is here 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 Frogust, Paradisa, and even some stop-motion in the mix, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!
Sometimes the best LEGO projects solve problems nobody actually has. Follow the design of the Kong-o-Matic 2000, a motorized machine that plays LEGO Donkey Kong so you don’t have to!
Now you can build your own iconic upscaled LEGO tree! Instructions are available right here on BrickNerd and in BrickJournal’s most recent issue.
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