When a shipping mix-up left W.A.L.T. stranded, I did what any reasonable AFOL would do: I built my own robot and took him on the road instead! The result? A travel diary meets alt-build experiment featuring BrickLink’s first non-minifigure BDP set.
Read MoreWe started by trying to tweak Pooh’s smile. What followed was a full emotional journey from joy and mischief to rage and embarrassment… and the unsettling realization that LEGO Winnie the Pooh was staring into our souls.
Read MoreIt’s been Hoth-level cold lately, which can only mean one thing: Tauntauns. You think they smell bad on the outside? Look inside to learn everything you wanted to know—and a few things you didn’t—about LEGO Tauntauns of Empire Strikes Back fame.
Read MoreFebruary is here with a fresh lineup of LEGO contests and challenges. Don’t miss your chance to build a MOC and maybe even win some awesome LEGO prizes. With Valentine’s builds, space rovers, and everything in between, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!
Read MoreHave you ever encountered an oversized element in a tub of LEGO bricks and wondered why the part was made the way it was? Today we take a look at the cockpit from Jack Stone sets to discover the reasons behind this molding manufacturing mystery.
Read MoreHave you heard of the alternative LEGO unit called the LDU? Come dive into its origin and explore the interesting ways LDU can help with your own LEGO builds.
Read MoreNot every new LEGO part is created equal. Some exist to look good, others to solve problems—and the most useful ones do both. We explore how form and function shape the way builders evaluate new elements.
Read MoreThe Japanese Cherry Blossom Landscape captures a serene spring moment, but what happens when you reimagine the scene as a traditional scroll painting and change the seasons?
Read MoreMore detail doesn’t always mean a better build. We take a deep dive into how visual hierarchy, focal points, greebling distribution, and negative space shape the way LEGO MOCs are seen and understood.
Read MoreWhat better excuse than Groundhog Day to do a double take? We take a look at the cinematic “two-shot” and how it brings energy, emotion, and storytelling to LEGO photography.
Read MoreHow did FebRovery get started in the LEGO community and what is the standing appeal of this building theme-month? Come with us as we explore its creation and discover the nostalgia, ingenuity and community-focus that brings us together over rolling rovers.
Read MoreJanuary was packed with thoughtful articles, creative builds, and engaging videos from across the LEGO community, along with quite a few awesome features here on BrickNerd. Here’s all the LEGO content that caught our eye in January 2026.
Read MoreLEGO rockwork in a MOC can stand out or blend in with so many ways to build them. Here are some LEGO rockwork techniques from around the AFOL community, but be warned, things are going to get a little rocky!
Read MoreThe instructions suggested a Paris skyline. We ignored them and used the pieces from the LEGO Architecture Paris set to build a dinosaur fossil instead!
Read MoreHappy International LEGO Day from BrickNerd! Today we celebrate our love of LEGO bricks from all around the globe—but why today specifically? Looking at history, three events changed the game in such a remarkable way that we wouldn’t be AFOLs today if they hadn’t happened.
Read MoreLEGO Education’s “Build, Solve, Invent” series turns problem-solving into hands-on play, inviting kids (and adults) to learn by experimenting, rebuilding, and having fun along the way. You might even find yourself happily taking a model apart just to see what happens next.
Read MoreFIRST LEGO League may be entering a new era, but for teams on the ground, the changes go far beyond a simple tech upgrade. Here’s what the shift to new hardware and AI-focused kits means for real coaches, kids, and classrooms.
Read MoreFrom fragile facades to vibrating elevators, New Hashima offered Blake Foster a chance to push his building skills and engineering prowess to the limit. The result? A LEGO tower that tested his creativity, patience, and the laws of physics.
Read MoreBuild your own LEGO airship island that practically defies gravity! Instructions are available right here on BrickNerd and in BrickJournal’s most recent issue.
Read MoreAt first glance, the Flower Wall looks like a polished LEGO Botanicals set. But from Rylie Howerter’s perspective, it’s a parts pack of new colors and pieces with room to grow.
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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