For Casey McCoy, Stranger Things fatigue felt inevitable… until Broadway and LEGO intervened. This LEGO Creel House remix literally cracks the house in half, exposing the undulating red mind lair beneath.
Read MoreJanuary 2026 has arrived with more than 160 new LEGO sets, including Botanicals, Star Wars, Creator, Stranger Things, Technic, Minifigures and more! And if you use BrickNerd’s affiliate link, you are helping support the LEGO community as you shop.
Read MoreWhat do BrickNerd’s 2025 numbers really tell us? This year-end recap examines the data, the community impact behind it, and how both are shaping our plans for 2026.
Read MoreDecember brought so many interesting articles and videos from all across the LEGO community. These are some of the best LEGO features of the month!
Read MoreEvery year, builders across the LEGO community pause to look back on what they’ve made, gathering a year’s worth of MOCs into a single collage. Here’s why I keep making them… and why you might want to start.
Read MoreCan Bionicle be beautiful? But of course! Today we have the pleasure of chatting with and showcasing the work of Patrick Biggs, who builds incredible LEGO creations out of Bionicle pieces that look organic and stunning—and tell a story.
Read MoreWith many people having just opened presents of LEGO and lighting kits, I took a hands-on approach to adding lights to a set and to a MOC to see if I could come up with any bright ideas.
Read MoreWho says LEGO packaging has to be a rectangle or square? Celebrate Boxing Day with us by exploring the weirdest and wackiest LEGO box designs ever made!
Read MoreI went into this ready to say “bah humbug” to a $330 LEGO Christmas tree. I ended up with a holiday build experience that reshaped how I think about LEGO, value, and what really matters when you’re building together.
Read MoreThis small-but-mighty tiny train is easy to build, endlessly expandable, and packed with festive charm. Perfect for Winter Villages, desk displays, or anywhere that could use a little seasonal locomotion.
Read MoreWhat started as a simple CMF experiment turned into a months-long digital LEGO build inspired by Across the Spider-Verse. Thorsten Bonsch (aka xenomurphy) walks us through the creative detour that brought him back to building.
Read MoreDidn’t manage to snag the Hot Chocolate Stand GWP? These instructions are still a simple way to keep your Winter Village well caffeinated, no purchase required.
Read MoreWe’ve seen Nerdly traveling near and far, and with two weeks left in our Nerdvember 2025 contest, there’s still time to submit your vacation build or photo before the January 4th deadline to win some awesome prizes!
Read MoreNutcrackers and Toy Soldiers are holiday icons steeped in tradition with their distinctive uniforms and classic designs. Join BrickNerd as we explore their many LEGO interpretations and see why their design is a tough nut to crack!
Read MoreJoin us on a Christmas journey as we use woodworking to upscale and carve the classic LEGO tree element into a centerpiece that will be the talk of the dinner table.
Read MoreFrom blooming red poinsettias to timeless evergreen wreaths, we explore how LEGO holiday botanicals can rekindle cherished memories of Christmases past.
Read MoreWhat was growing up with LEGO like for the founding family and what new photos have been uncovered in the LEGO archives? We learn all in the new book “The LEGO Story” from author Jens Andersen himself.
Read MoreWelcome to Paradisa: the tropical idyll of LEGO Classic Town. However, all is not as utopian as it seems. Island life has a shady side from nefarious dealings to inconsistent pink colors.
Read MoreDo LEGO sets actually rise in value as they sit on the shelf? Join us as we analyze if holding onto LEGO sets for the long term is a sound investment strategy to generate a profit.
Read MoreIs LEGO really a better investment than gold? Join us as we explore whether investing in LEGO is a profitable strategy or if it is just something that AFOLs say to themselves to ease their conscience when buying a new set.
Read MoreLEGO 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!
Brian Hickey is back with another installment of LEGO According To Kids. This time he asks his to young children about their thoughts on LEGO color names. Read on to find the interesting and comical results!
AFOLs have a language all their own, giving LEGO parts a variety of interesting nicknames and acronyms. But what do kids think of these part names? Well, we asked and they did not hold back…
What do all the symbols used in LEGO instructions actually mean? But what do kids think they represent? Pull up a blanket… err sticker sheet… and find out.
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.
September 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.
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