LEGO Brick Separators Are Taking Over the World!
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LEGO brick separators are everywhere! (Except when you really need one.) Cluttering your build table and falling on the floor, waiting to be stepped upon!
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When the Bricks Won’t Click: Tackling Creative Burnout in the LEGO Hobby
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The LEGO hobby is supposed to be creative and fun… until your own expectations start getting in the way. This deeply personal reflection explores burnout, perfectionism, and the surprising challenge of learning how to enjoy building again.
Read MoreDual-Molded Petals and Printed Plants: LEGO Botanicals Are Getting Delightfully Weird
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From marbled magnolia petals to printed orchid flowers, LEGO Botanicals are getting weird in the best possible way. Let’s take a closer look at the weird parts and make a few questionable creations along the way.
Read MoreAn Opinionated Guide to LEGO Storage: Containers and Cost
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How should you store all of your loose LEGO parts? This is a highly opinionated guide for AFOLs to help you spend less money on storage and more time on building.
Read MoreEveryone Is Still Awesome: The Quiet Advocacy of LEGO’s Keith Haring Dancing Figures
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LEGO doesn’t say it outright, but the choice to honor queer artist Keith Haring speaks volumes. For those who know the story behind his Dancing Figures, it’s clear: everyone is still awesome.
Read MoreOnce Upon a VHS: The Fairy Tale Behind LEGO Shrek
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From worn VHS tapes and childhood nostalgia to centuries-old fairy tales and DreamWorks history, LEGO’s new Shrek set opens the door to a surprisingly deep story. Join us as we explore the folklore, animation rivalry, and nostalgia behind the ogre who became a pop culture icon.
Read MoreHow to Skærbæk: A Guide to the Most LEGO of LEGO Cons
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Have you ever wanted to go to the Skærbæk Fan Weekend in Denmark but don’t know what to expect? This is your guide for the LEGO convention of all LEGO conventions.
Read MoreMust Go Faster: Examining the LEGO Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler
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How accurate is the LEGO Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler? We take a deep dive into the iconic movie vehicle, comparing the new set to the real thing, analyzing its proportions, details, and design choices along the way. Plus, grab free instructions for a custom brick-built Dennis Nedry figure to complete your display!
Read MoreThe Missing Sets of Middle Earth
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Middle Earth is a world full of stunning locations and creatures, many of which would be amazing LEGO Lord of the Rings sets. With the announcement of 11377 Minas Tirith, join us as we look at the MOCs that fill in the gaps of what could be.
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #16: Strengthening Your Skills
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This month’s Conversation Piece from the Builder Improvement Initiative explores some SMART goals we can set for ourselves to help break though our building plateaus and bulk-up those mental LEGO MOC-building muscles. “We want to pump 🙌… you up! 🫵”
Read MoreMaking the Definitive Anakin Skywalker Minifigure
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Customization is an art, and when it comes to Anakin Skywalker from Revenge of the Sith, the quest for the perfect minifigure is far from over. Join us as we explore official releases, custom creations, and the elusive parts that just might complete the chosen one.
Read MoreHow Rome Became Home to the World’s First Ole Kirk Kristiansen Park
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What does it take to name an international park after the founder of the LEGO Group? For one AFOL in Rome, it meant seven years of persistence, passion, and one unforgettable ceremony.
Read MoreLast Chance to Enter The AdoraBuild
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The AdoraBuild is almost over, and this is your final reminder to unleash your cutest ideas before submissions close. From sweet and silly to completely over-the-top, there’s still time to build something that makes the LEGO community smile.
Read MoreLEGO Community Headlines and Highlights for April 2026
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April was a busy month across the LEGO community, filled with fantasy worlds, microscale cities, model trains, space exploration, and deep dives into LEGO history and creativity. From thoughtful discussions about the hobby to wonderfully weird discoveries, here are the LEGO articles and videos that stood out to us in April 2026.
Read MoreLEGO Contest Round-Up for May 2026
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May 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 LEGO Ideas, Star Wars, and all things adorable, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!
Read MoreHow to Avoid Con Crud: Staying Healthy at LEGO Conventions
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It’s LEGO convention season again which means con crud is on the rise! From germs to post-con blues, this guide explores how to avoid—and recover from—the dreaded con crud.
Read MoreHands-On with the LEGO Smart Brick: A Kid vs. AFOL Star Wars Showdown
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A new kind of LEGO play is here, but who is it really for? With Star Wars Day in full swing, we put the Smart Brick to the test with both a lifelong fan and its true target audience to see how it holds up in a galaxy far, far away.
Read MoreLEGO Castle Faction Names According To Kids
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LEGO 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!
Read MoreEverything You Want To Know About LEGO Gears
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Join us as we explore the history of LEGO gears, the different types, how they work together (or don’t), and why they have so many teeth!
Read MoreInstructions to Create a LEGO Builder's Studio
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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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