July 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, Minifig Habitats, and the return of Bio-Cup, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!
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Read MoreFrom flippers and ramps to spinners and ball physics, LEGO's Arcade Pinball Machine borrows plenty from the real thing. A professional pinball engineer explores what LEGO recreated faithfully, where it made clever compromises, and why those choices work.
Read MoreThe Air Max 95 revolutionized sneaker design with visible air, bold colors, and inspiration drawn from the human body. Sneakerhead Richard Dryden dives into the history behind the shoe and the LEGO set that recreates it, arguing that the collaboration still has room to grow.
Read MoreEver wondered what your LEGO sets think of you while you're building them? Join two happy little plants as they discover life beyond the instruction booklet, complete with ripped-open bags, endless photo shoots, mysterious oranges, and a new home on the display shelf.
Read MoreWarning! This article contains dangerously high levels of adorableness. Enter at your own risk as we reveal the winners of AdoraBuild 2026 and celebrate the LEGO creations that made us smile the most.
Read MoreDouglas Hughes shares with us some LEGO instructions to build a Micro Mack Truck and tells the story of how a little friendly competition instigated this vibrant vehicle.
Read MoreMonoliths, aliens, and portals: Oh my! Caleb Huet takes us on a journey though space and time of his top picks of otherworldly creations. Today on BrickNerd!
Read MoreWhat do right triangles, new slope pieces, and something called a “sugar grid” have in common? They’re all part of the hidden math and geometry that make advanced LEGO building more precise and more creative than ever.
Read MoreWhat math is hidden in your favorite LEGO sets, how can you recognize it, and how does it magically make LEGO geometry work so perfectly?
Read MoreAdding movement to a LEGO MOC is one thing. Keeping it running for an entire convention weekend is something else. Bethany Wright shares the lessons she learned through trial, error, repairs, and plenty of white LEGO dust.
Read MoreHave you seen a pile of small builds and stickers next to a MOC at a LEGO convention? What are these tokens and what is the etiquette for giving them? Simon Liu shares his rules for tokens and how some have led to lasting friendships.
Read MoreThe Gugick. It’s a staple of Brickworld Chicago handed out by the reigning Brickworld Master. But what is a Gugick? How did it start? And where is it going? BrickNerd’s own Simon Liu tells all…
Read MoreGuest contributor Maciej Kocot shares how building LEGO MOCs is helping rebuild Ukraine through charity.
Read MoreGuest writer Jenn Williams shares her experience finding connections across borders through the AFOL community in Ukraine. The events in this article took place in Comfort Town, a vibrant neighborhood in Kyiv featuring LEGO-inspired architecture.
Read MoreAn amazing roof can elevate a build from “that looks nice“ to “holy crap, that is spectacular!“ From cheese slopes to Technic pins, join us as we take a look at 15 techniques to build a LEGO roof.
Read MoreThe Dragon roller coaster through LEGOLAND Castle is a classic ride, but goes by so fast that it is hard to see all the brick-built detail inside! Join us as we turn the lights on and get a close-up look at all the dragon details.
Read MoreWhat do the Tips&Bricks podcast, a flying ace, and a red doghouse have in common? They inspired this LEGO Quick Build of Snoopy's Flying Doghouse after a delightfully chaotic discussion about turning the new set into the Red Baron's legendary flying version.
Read MoreAfter multiple submissions, redesigns, and years of refinement, Joshua Kingma's University of Science has finally earned its place in the BrickLink Designer Program. We sat down with the designer behind the ambitious campus to discuss persistence, architecture, and how to bring large LEGO buildings to life.
Read MoreBio-Cup 2026 is underway, and Round 1 challenged builders to bring Magic & Mysticism to life. From enchanted castles to eerie mechanical creatures, these are some of the builds that stood out to us. With a new format and Round 2 now open, there’s still time to join the competition!
Did you know that there are photos of entire LEGO themes that never were released as products? Join us as we take a deep dive into these lost themes from space to European architecture and beyond!
How do you connect a tiny Danish town to the rest of the world? If you're The LEGO Group, you build an airport. Discover how the humble Billund airstrip took off, becoming an international gateway for LEGO fans everywhere.
Many people recognize La Catrina, but far fewer know her story. LEGO builder Dulce Gomez shares the history behind one of Mexico’s most enduring cultural symbols and why it means so much to her.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight brings together 80 years of comics, films, and LEGO history into one cohesive story. But does it live up to its ambitious name? Discover why the game feels like both a celebration of the Caped Crusader and a personal trip back to childhood.
Why do some LEGO builds immediately grab your attention? This month’s Conversation Piece from the Builder Improvement Initiative explores the composition techniques that help viewers notice—and remember—your creations.
LEGO Ideas has changed dramatically since the days of CUUSOO, and few people have seen that evolution firsthand like Brent Waller. We sat down to talk about official sets, rejected projects, changing expectations, and the road to The X-Files.
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