DIY Doors to Defend Your LEGO Display From Dust
/
Frustrated with all the dust on your LEGO display? Fear not and read on to find out how to defeat that dust with a DIY acrylic door for your shelf.
Read More
Where Should You Post MOCs? The Geography of the MOC World
/
When you’ve spent so much time building an amazing LEGO MOC, where should you post it online? We look at the pros and cons of different platforms as we explore the geography of the online MOC world.
Read MoreDouble Trouble: Alternate LEGO Builds
/
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 More10 Things I Learned by Building LEGO Skyscrapers, Part 2
/
Continuing 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 More10 Things I Learned by Building LEGO Skyscrapers
/
Building 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 MoreQuick Build #19: The Mandalorian and Grogu
/
Welcome 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 Taking Over the World!
/
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!
Read MoreWhen the Bricks Won’t Click: Tackling Creative Burnout in the LEGO Hobby
/
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
/
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
/
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
/
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
/
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
/
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
/
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
/
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
/
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
/
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
/
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
/
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
/
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 More
The same bricks have sailed under many names in Alexander Zarkowski’s LEGO shipyard. We talk cruise ships, building at scale and how it feels to take apart a massive build after only a few weeks.