Are you an AFOL in need of a break or maybe some inspiration? Or are you just getting started trying to build a MOC for the first time? Well, alternate LEGO set builds are the perfect experiment to get your imagination racing!
Read MoreContinuing our guest article on building LEGO skyscrapers from Deep Shen, learn the SNOT tricks, Pythagorean triples, and jumper techniques you need to know to build big architecture!
Read MoreBuilding LEGO models of real-life skyscrapers is more complex than it seems. How do you get the right scale, nail the details, support the weight, and make the MOC portable!? To help answer those questions, we are pleased to feature a guest article from Deep Shen on LEGO architecture.
Read MoreWelcome back to BrickNerd Quick Builds! Today we are celebrating the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu movie and the love of the community for Star Wars contests with some free instructions to build your own LEGO Mando and Baby Yoda. Enjoy!
Read MoreLEGO brick separators are everywhere! (Except when you really need one.) Cluttering your build table and falling on the floor, waiting to be stepped upon!
Read MoreThe 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 MoreFrom 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 MoreHow 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 MoreLEGO 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 MoreFrom 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 MoreHave 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 MoreHow 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 MoreMiddle 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 MoreThis 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 MoreCustomization 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 MoreWhat 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 MoreThe 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 MoreApril 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 MoreMay 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 MoreIt’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 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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