Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony… then they got built out of plastic bricks! Join us as we tour the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender and see the show's mark on the LEGO community.
Read MoreEven though it was a short month, February still delivered an avalanche of interesting articles and engaging videos from all corners of the hobby, alongside a full slate of features here on BrickNerd. Here’s the LEGO content that caught our eye in February 2026.
Read MoreLEGO finally enters the Pokémon arena with a massive take on the Gen 1 starters. We dig into Venusaur, Blastoise, and Charizard to see if this premium set is truly super effective.
Read MoreLEGO takes another shot at the moon, this time with a function-packed Technic launch system. We analyzed the Artemis Space Launch set like NASA engineers and even crunched the rocket science to see if it will fly.
Read MoreProfessional camera gear doesn’t have to break the bank to get all the right moves. This is how to build a functional, three-axis camera slider using nothing but LEGO and a bit of engineering know-how.
Read MoreFrom tropical escapes to airport adventures, Nerdly traveled far and wide for Nerdvember 2025. With the vacation wrapped, it’s time to reveal the winners and hand out some prizes!
Read MoreToday we get seriously nerdy with Cole Blaq’s LEGO interpretations of metaphysics. So if you want to learn how cats, inflatable cows, and the great beyond all relate to LEGO, this is the article for you!
Read MoreFor better or worse, LEGO trains have changed significantly over time. Today we look at the history of powered LEGO trains to see what makes them move—from electrified track and motors to controllers and more.
Read MoreWhat if your LEGO collection had no limits? Digital building allows for endless creativity, and [ S E A Z Y ] is taking it to the next level. Learn his tips, tricks, and philosophy behind virtual MOC design and custom part creation.
Read MoreWhat do you do when you run out of pieces but want to make a MOC bigger and edit it onto a cool background? You use photography tricks! This is your guide to compositing and editing for LEGO photography.
Read MoreThe Dark Lord finally joins LEGO’s growing helmet lineup, but do Sauron’s fearsome headgear and minifigure live up to their legendary reputation? We take a closer look with the help of another lurking menace…
Read MoreHave you ever said to yourself, “I wish I could be more creative”? Today, Oscar Cederwall shares some of the insights into creativity that he has gained during his years as a MOC-building AFOL.
Read MoreThe new LEGO French Café gives builders just a taste of the beauty of French architecture, but what if there was more? Guest contributor Brickproject has done just that in reimagining and expanding the set, with instructions included.
Read MoreIs the LEGO Ideas Twilight set really an Architecture set in disguise? Join us as we take an in-depth look at the modernist design of the Hoke House and how its clean lines and geometric shapes translated into its brick-built counterpart.
Read MoreIn recent years the LEGO Architecture theme has seen fewer set releases, but has its influence truly diminished or has it simply evolved into something greater? Let’s look at the data to see if architecture is in decline or if it is experiencing a resurgence in unexpected ways.
Read MoreAs the founder of BrickJournal and one of the earliest voices in LEGO fan media, Joe Meno championed builders, celebrated creativity, and quietly shaped the AFOL community we know today. This is a personal reflection on the man behind the magazine… and the legacy he leaves behind.
Read MoreLEGO’s LOVE set based on Robert Indiana’s work builds on a long tradition of art and commercialization. But is this a celebration of Pop Art or just another example of cashing in on mass-market appeal?
Read MoreWith minifigure-scale builds dominating the BrickLink Designer Program, the Antique Collection offers a case for why the BDP should make more room for creative risk.
Read MoreWhen 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 MoreThe Spindlejack messengers have a new predator on their tail! Dan Ko shares his T-R3X Speeder Bike, a dinosaur-inspired ride for the light-fingered Swindlejerks, with free instructions to build your own bike and display stand.
Creating LEGO cityscapes is an AFOL passion, but how do you build sidewalks and curbs that curve like in real life? We share some step-by-step instructions using some helpful new elements to make sure your city has curb appeal.
Monet painted his garden many times, exploring changes in color and time of day. Meredith Najewicz follows his lead, rebuilding the LEGO Art Water Lilies set with a darker palette and some creative part substitutions to cast the lilies in a different light.
It is time to take to the skies to see all the LEGO floating islands that populate our imaginations. Check out these gravity-defying rocks and learn why they might be one of the best ever collab ideas.
Old LEGO magic still has its charms. We revisit Borgin and Burkes and Dumbledore’s office to compare how their buildings, curious objects, and magical creatures have changed across generations of Harry Potter sets.
Want 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.
LEGO meets tabletop combat in the Brassbound universe. We talk with creator Paul Antoine about designing microscale armies, turning builds into game pieces, and developing games with a growing community.
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