What is more entertaining than pure LEGO destruction in a fight to the death!? Find out what LEGO combat robots are all about, where to watch some of the best bouts, and how to start building your own.
Read MoreThis LEGO locomotive is loaded with details and ready to rumble! Get a look up close and even behind the scenes as builder Pieter Post his building process with us.
Read MoreGreat Ball Contraptions are almost ubiquitous at LEGO conventions. But where did the idea of a GBC loop come from and how was it standardized into the hundreds of amazing machines moving thousands of balls that we know so well today?
Read MoreThe knights have returned to the saddle, and Creator 3-in-1 proves that LEGO Castle’s legacy still has legs. Join us as we take a look at 31168 Medieval Horse Knight Castle and how it keeps the medieval spirit trotting along in modern form.
Read MoreToday we're highlighting the colorful work of Katja aka Palixa And The Bricks. From colorful characters to charming advent calendars, their work will leave you with a smile.
Read MoreFor 17 years, Nannan Zhang has been organizing Creations for Charity, a fundraiser where LEGO fans can donate and purchase custom MOCs and more to help raise money to send LEGO to kids in need.
Read MoreTo stick or not to stick? Guest author Michael Bushong explains the basics of using one of those crafty vinyl cutters to make custom decals for LEGO MOCs.
Read MoreSorting can be a soothing exercise or one that causes concern as you face a chaotic collection. But how you organize your LEGO should depend on how you use it.
Read MoreMoving is no easy task. Moving LEGO is even more difficult. How do you move dozens of boxed LEGO sets from one home to another without damaging them?
Read MoreHave you ever felt unable to start or finish a LEGO MOC? How do you combat creative brain freeze? Our guest contributor Casey McCoy has ten great tips to break through builder's block!
Read MoreWant to customize a minifig without fancy printers or toxic fumes? Learn how to use the dark art of reductive design to literally erase the line between official and custom LEGO parts.
Read MoreFrom sketches to superglue, see how this custom LEGO motorcycle earned its street cred. We chat with Jean-Yves about the design, prototyping, and even heat resistance of his LEGO customizations, taking them from prototype to the pavement.
Read MoreWith October well on its way and Halloween just around the corner, this Wednesday duo of LEGO sets brings an interesting chest, stained glass windows, and a whole lot of other things…
Read MoreHow does a LEGO builder’s style take shape? The Builder Improvement Initiative traces how influences, practice, and personal taste evolve into a recognizable LEGO voice and style over time.
Read MoreThe spooky season is upon is, but October 2025 has more great LEGO competitions and challenges to offer than just Halloween ones! Don’t miss your chance to build a MOC and maybe win some awesome LEGO prizes!
Read MoreSometimes kids are hard to connect with but LEGO can be the perfect icebreaker. Join Melissa Rekve as she shares what it is like being the LEGO lady at school and what fun connections that creates.
Read MoreOnce upon a time, “Ma.Ktoberfest” was the main building theme for the month of October. This year, however, it didn’t even make it onto BrickNerd’s monthly contest round-up list. So what gives? Read on to learn more about the rise (and demise?) of this once vaunted community building theme.
Read MoreSmoke might just be the hardest thing to capture when building with LEGO. But maybe it’s really just smoke and mirrors? Here are ten LEGO smoke techniques from around the AFOL community.
Read MoreWelcome back to BrickNerd Quick Builds! We are kicking off the Halloween season with instructions to build a friendly neighborhood spider.
Read MoreOctober has arrived which means that new LEGO sets are now available including the Death Star, Christmas sets, the Game Boy and more! And if you use BrickNerd’s affiliate link, you are helping support community-focused journalism with every purchase.
Read MoreLEGO Speeder Bikes are back with a new community building challenge inspired by Citizen Sleeper. Build an airbike, create its messenger, and see what you can squeeze into just three studs wide.
Ahoy, me hearties! It be Talk Like A Pirate Day! Are you ready to set sail on an adventure through the history of classic LEGO Pirates? Where did it begin, what was it all about, and where has the theme showed up since? Join us on a treasure hunt through history!
Take 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!
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