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May 01, 2026

Instructions to Create a LEGO Builder's Studio

May 01, 2026/ Dave Schefcik
Instructions to Create a LEGO Builder's Studio

Create your own dream studio packed with details any LEGO builder would love! Instructions are available right here on BrickNerd and in BrickJournal’s most recent issue.

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May 01, 2026/ Dave Schefcik/ Comment
Instructions
Instructions, BrickJournal, Builder's Studio, Swivel Chair, Rolling Chair
April 30, 2026

The Mystery of LEGO Minitalia: Italy’s Forgotten LEGO Brick

April 30, 2026/ Mirko Crucchiola
The Mystery of LEGO Minitalia: Italy’s Forgotten LEGO Brick

Long mistaken for a clone, LEGO Minitalia is actually a rare and fascinating chapter in LEGO history. Discover how this region-exclusive brick from Italy (and its cousin OLO from Japan) helped shape the LEGO brick we know today.

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April 30, 2026/ Mirko Crucchiola/ 7 Comments
Deep Dive, History, Guest Article
Minitalia, OLO, 2x4 Brick, Italy, Mirko Crucchiola, Japan, Plastic
April 29, 2026

Organized Inspiration: How to Use Pinterest for LEGO Inspiration

April 29, 2026/ Oscar Cederwall
Organized Inspiration: How to Use Pinterest for LEGO Inspiration

Tired of losing track of that one perfect spaceship reference you wanted to build? Join us as we explore how Pinterest can become your personal inspiration library—and your secret weapon for better MOCs.

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April 29, 2026/ Oscar Cederwall/ Comment
Tips and Tricks, Deep Dive
Pinterest, Building Inspiration, Artstation, Mood Boards, Creativity
April 28, 2026

Divergent Ideas: How LEGO Themes Evolve

April 28, 2026/ Bailey Fullarton
Divergent Ideas: How LEGO Themes Evolve

LEGO themes aren’t static. They are sculpted over time by fans, designers, and a few corporate curveballs. From Art to Ideas, we explore how LEGO themes outgrow their origins and reshape their purpose, all while trying to stay true to their core.

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April 28, 2026/ Bailey Fullarton/ Comment
Deep Dive
LEGO Art, Logo, LEGO Dots, Mosaics, Architecture
April 27, 2026

LEGO NPU: Wheels & Tires Edition

April 27, 2026/ Will Hafner
LEGO NPU: Wheels & Tires Edition

Think LEGO tires are just for cars? These clever builders reinvent the wheel—literally—with some wheely wild NPU. Tread carefully because these round parts are rolling into some unexpectedly brilliant builds.

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April 27, 2026/ Will Hafner/ 2 Comments
MOC Round-up, Techniques
Tires, Wheels, NPU, LEGO NPU, Rubber
April 26, 2026

AFOLs With Kids: Should You Combine Your Collections?

April 26, 2026/ Brian Hickey
AFOLs With Kids: Should You Combine Your Collections?

Whose LEGO piece is this!? Brian Hickey explores the dynamics of adults and kids sharing a LEGO collection.

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April 26, 2026/ Brian Hickey/ 5 Comments
Collecting
LEGO, Parts, Sharing, Organizing, AFOLs with Kids
April 25, 2026

Last Call for Cute: Two Weeks Left in The AdoraBuild

April 25, 2026/ Dave Schefcik
Last Call for Cute: Two Weeks Left in The AdoraBuild

The clock is ticking with just two weeks remaining to enter The AdoraBuild! There’s still time to turn your sweetest ideas into reality and create a LEGO build that makes people smile the moment they see it.

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April 25, 2026/ Dave Schefcik/ Comment
Contest
AdoraBuild, Cute, contest, Small, Adorable
April 24, 2026

It's Not Just Friday, It's #blackfalconsfriday!

April 24, 2026/ Marco den Besten
It's Not Just Friday, It's #blackfalconsfriday!

Happy Friday! Though today we are celebrating more than just the end of the week in the LEGO world. Join Thomas (aka The Brick Dwarf) as we celebrate Black Falcons Friday.

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April 24, 2026/ Marco den Besten/ Comment
Community, Photography
The Brick Dwarf, Black Falcons, Photography
April 23, 2026

These MOCs Are S.P.E.C.I.A.L.: Fallout LEGO Builds with Stories to Tell

April 23, 2026/ Keith Reed
These MOCs Are S.P.E.C.I.A.L.: Fallout LEGO Builds with Stories to Tell

Another settlement needs your help—and these Fallout MOCs are worth the detour. Look closer and you’ll find creatures, landmarks, and hidden stories scattered across the wasteland.

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April 23, 2026/ Keith Reed/ Comment
MOC Round-up
Fallout, Video Games, Post Apoc, Nuka-Cola, Vault-Tec, Wasteland, Retro-future
April 22, 2026

Model Trains in a Miniature World: Exploring LEGO World in the Netherlands

April 22, 2026/ Geneva D
Model Trains in a Miniature World: Exploring LEGO World in the Netherlands

What happens when 13 LEGO train builders connect their worlds into one seamless layout? We go behind the scenes of the LLMTC’s massive display at LEGO World in the Netherlands.

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April 22, 2026/ Geneva D/ Comment
Interviews, Conventions
Trains, LEGO World, Group Layout, MILS, Lowland LEGO Model Train Club, Netherlands
April 21, 2026

Happy Accidents: Finding Inspiration in Unplanned LEGO Photos

April 21, 2026/ Ann Megacolormix
Happy Accidents: Finding Inspiration in Unplanned LEGO Photos

The best LEGO photos don’t always go according to plan. In fact, the most interesting results often come from unexpected moments. Here’s how to spot those happy accidents and turn them into creative opportunities.

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April 21, 2026/ Ann Megacolormix/ Comment
Photography, Techniques
photography, Long Exposure, Visual Effects
April 20, 2026

This Old Motor Bogie: How To Refurbish LEGO 9V Train Motors

April 20, 2026/ Michael Gale
This Old Motor Bogie: How To Refurbish LEGO 9V Train Motors

What is the best way to clean and restore your LEGO 9V train motors? We take a deep dive into how to maintain and refurbish your precious bogies to keep your trains running for as long as possible.

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April 20, 2026/ Michael Gale/ 2 Comments
Community, Techniques, Deep Dive
This Old Track, Trains, LEGO Trains, Motor, Bogie
April 19, 2026

My Ship Has Sailed: Donating a $10,000 LEGO Build to Creations for Charity

April 19, 2026/ Isaiah Durand
My Ship Has Sailed: Donating a $10,000 LEGO Build to Creations for Charity

Isaiah Durand sets sail, from ship builder to museum exhibitor, telling the story of how he built and donated a gigantic LEGO ship to Creations for Charity.

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April 19, 2026/ Isaiah Durand/ 1 Comment
Stories, Community
Ships, LEGO Ships, Creations for Charity, Brazil, Boats, Galeon, Boiled Eggs, Pizza, Rooftop Pools
April 18, 2026

LEGO According To Kids: Part Names and Acronyms

April 18, 2026/ Brian Hickey
LEGO According To Kids: Part Names and Acronyms

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…

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April 18, 2026/ Brian Hickey/ 3 Comments
Deep Dive
LEGO According To Kids, Children, Nickname, Slang, Terminology
April 17, 2026

Let's Build a Shipping Container!

April 17, 2026/ Michael Gale
Let's Build a Shipping Container!

Seemingly mundane, the ISO shipping container is one of the most important logistical tools in the world, and we have instructions for you to build a LEGO one of your own!

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April 17, 2026/ Michael Gale/ 5 Comments
Instructions
trains, containers, shipping, cargo, instructions
April 16, 2026

LEGO’s Forgotten Collectible Minifigures

April 16, 2026/ Griffin Rose
LEGO’s Forgotten Collectible Minifigures

Long before the LEGO CMF series was launched, there existed another product line offering battle packs, army-building kits, and single minifigures with cardboard backings. This is the story of the original LEGO “Collectible Mini-Figures”.

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April 16, 2026/ Griffin Rose/ 1 Comment
Deep Dive
Collectible Minifigures, Star Wars, Ninja, LEGO City, Cardboard, Rock Raiders
April 15, 2026

Soaring Through Aviation History: The LEGO Icons DC-3 Next to the Real Thing

April 15, 2026/ Michael J
Soaring Through Aviation History: The LEGO Icons DC-3 Next to the Real Thing

Few aircraft have had the impact of the DC-3, and now it’s landed as a LEGO Icons set. We explore the model, its history, and how it holds up when placed beside the real plane.

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April 15, 2026/ Michael J/ Comment
Review, Deep Dive
Aircraft, Airplane, Douglas DC-3, Pan Am
April 14, 2026

The Case Against LEGO Purism

April 14, 2026/ Sean Mayo
The Case Against LEGO Purism

Sometimes breaking the rules of LEGO leads to amazing creations. Join us as we look at the case against LEGO purism and how customizing, cutting and coloring bricks can provide an amazing “illegal” spark to your MOCs.

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April 14, 2026/ Sean Mayo/ 3 Comments
Community
Purist, Purism, Customization, Chrome, Glue, Cutting
April 13, 2026

The Case For LEGO Purism

April 13, 2026/ Bram Reijnders
The Case For LEGO Purism

To purists, every LEGO part should be used the way they were intended without alteration or customization. But what are the reasonings behind that belief?

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April 13, 2026/ Bram Reijnders/ 5 Comments
Community
Purism, Purist, Illegal Techniques, Illegal, Custom
April 12, 2026

LEGO NPU: Duplo Edition

April 12, 2026/ Will Hafner
LEGO NPU: Duplo Edition

Think you’ve outgrown your Duplo bricks? Think again! Will Hafner takes us on a MOC-Round-Up journey of the Nifty Parts Usage (NPU) potential of this often overlooked theme.

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April 12, 2026/ Will Hafner/ 2 Comments
MOC Round-up
Duplo, Bunnies, Mech, Submarine, npu, squirrel!
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Metamorphosis: Highlights From Bio-Cup 2026 Round 2
Metamorphosis: Highlights From Bio-Cup 2026 Round 2

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.

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LEGO Contest Round-Up for September 2026
LEGO Contest Round-Up for September 2026

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!

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The Legend of the Chrome Cup
The Legend of the Chrome Cup

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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LEGO Waterfall Techniques: Don't Go Chasing Them, We've Done That For You!
LEGO Waterfall Techniques: Don't Go Chasing Them, We've Done That For You!

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!

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The Anatomy of LEGO Boxes
The Anatomy of LEGO Boxes

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.

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An Enterprising AFOL: The LEGO Star Trek Set I Wanted as a Kid
An Enterprising AFOL: The LEGO Star Trek Set I Wanted as a Kid

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.

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Coping and Catharsis: Autistic AFOLs In Their Own Words
Coping and Catharsis: Autistic AFOLs In Their Own Words

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.

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Shock and Alt-Build: Leveling Up LEGO Pikachu
Shock and Alt-Build: Leveling Up LEGO Pikachu

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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