There’s nothing spooky about it! October brought a mountain of delicious articles and sweet videos from all across the LEGO community. These are some of the best LEGO features of the month for your trick-or-treating delight.
Read MoreWelcome back to BrickNerd Quick Builds! Next in our LEGO instructions series for Halloween is this adorable kid in a ghost costume going door to door for candy! Who is under there, we simply don’t know, but hey, it’s Halloween so we all can trick or treat.
Read MoreStep right up! Explore the fascinating history of LEGO clowns, from vintage Big Tops to Buggy the Clown from One Piece. It’s a spectacle of color, chaos, and creativity—both unsettling and mesmerizing.
Read MoreWhat happens when two Simons, one castle, and a long road trip collide? Follow along as the LEGO Neuschwanstein Castle takes to the dashboard… and then takes off!
Read MoreSo you’ve started a First LEGO League team—now what? Follow along as our rookie crew learns the ropes of coaching, coding, and keeping a team of young engineers on track for their first season.
Read MoreToday we explore the amazing menagerie of brick-built LEGO creatures and characters from artist Ian Hou.
Read MoreHow much have LEGO instructions changed over the years? Michael J digs out his old Forestmen’s Hideout instructions and compares them to the new Forest Hideout set to see what we could learn from the differnences.
Read MoreLEGO Speed Champion sets have shifted to wider cars the past few years, but for MOC builders of six-stud-wide vehicles, how do you make room for a minifigure in such a confined space?
Read MoreWhat is The LEGO Group's history of medical representation been like? Henry Licklider examines sets, minifigures, and minidolls for a thorough diagnosis. BrickNerd has you covered, now with no deductible!
Read MoreWhen a legendary archaeologist minifigure meets the spin cycle, adventure calls! Follow along as we reclaim the lost fedora of Indiana Jones and uncover how to repair a LEGO keychain.
Read MoreYou’ve watched the videos, you’ve seen the carnage. Now you want to build your own! Will F is back with Part II of his Combat Robots series, today on BrickNerd!
Read MoreWhat 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 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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