Just as LEGO bricks get reused again and again, the AFOL experience can be a cycle, too. BrickNerd contributor Geneva D explores the life cycle of an AFOL as told through an aging MOC in desperate need of cleaning.
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 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 MoreWhose LEGO piece is this!? Brian Hickey explores the dynamics of adults and kids sharing a LEGO collection.
Read MoreLEGO is removing purchase limits and stock constraints for sets and Pick a Brick orders with its new LEGO Unlimited initiative. We explore what this means for builders, the secondary market, and whether “out of stock” is about to go extinct.
Read MoreWhen it comes to collecting LEGO, do you build and then keep sets together or do you part them out into pieces? Or do you fall somewhere in between? Between sets and parts, what kind of AFOL are you?
Read MoreWho says LEGO packaging has to be a rectangle or square? Celebrate Boxing Day with us by exploring the weirdest and wackiest LEGO box designs ever made!
Read MoreNutcrackers and Toy Soldiers are holiday icons steeped in tradition with their distinctive uniforms and classic designs. Join BrickNerd as we explore their many LEGO interpretations and see why their design is a tough nut to crack!
Read MoreDo LEGO sets actually rise in value as they sit on the shelf? Join us as we analyze if holding onto LEGO sets for the long term is a sound investment strategy to generate a profit.
Read MoreIs LEGO really a better investment than gold? Join us as we explore whether investing in LEGO is a profitable strategy or if it is just something that AFOLs say to themselves to ease their conscience when buying a new set.
Read MoreThink you have every LEGO costumed minifigure? From CMFs and retail sets to Build-A-Minifigure exclusives and rare oddities, this definitive guide tracks down every officially released LEGO costume minifigure, organized by theme.
Read MoreTired of wasted space in your LEGO drawers? See how 3D printing and Gridfinity can transform chaotic piles of plastic into an efficient, customizable storage system, complete with some IKEA Alex drawer mods to unlock every inch of space.
Read MoreContinuing our series on semi-official “bootleg” LEGO sets designed locally at LEGOLAND parks, we take a look at the Ambassador Pass models from LEGOLAND California that took the designs (and rare parts) to new heights.
Read MoreTake a look at the semi-official “bootleg” LEGO sets designed locally at various LEGOLAND parks and learn how one of them forever changed how LEGO produces models.
Read MoreWhat if your favorite classic LEGO characters got a CMF makeover? Inspired by reader suggestions, here are 12 more nostalgic candidates ready for their big minifigure comeback.
Read MoreHow do you part out a LEGO set into pieces that you can build with? Guest contributor Katie Walker shows us her sorting process and storage system and describes how sorting helped her back into the hobby.
Read MoreMany LEGOLAND Parks and Discovery Centers have offered promotional printed bricks over the years. Join BrickNerd as we look into the past, present, and future of promo bricks and the community that collects them.
Read MoreJoin us as we track down all the versions of Chase McCain, the main character of LEGO City Undercover. It’s an old-fashioned investigation!
Read MoreJoin us in our LEGO lepidopterarium as we explore the beautiful butterflies that have appeared across LEGO’s many systems.
Read MoreWhat if your favorite classic LEGO characters got a CMF makeover? Here are 12 nostalgic candidates we think are ready for their big minifigure comeback.
Read MoreToday we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the concept of a “Flash MOC” and the evolution of one of her stunning backlit LEGO cheese slope mosaics.
Today we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the steps of creating a LEGO cheese slope mosaic that almost looks like a stained glass window.
What is a LEGO cheese slope and how can you tessellate them to make patterns that dazzle and amaze? This tutorial will teach you everything you need to know about cheese slope mosaics.
Can LEGO Botanical sets be used as “tree battle packs”? Yes! Here’s how to transform 10373 Mini Bonsai Trees into minifig-scale trees for all your MOC needs.
August is here 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 Frogust, Paradisa, and even some stop-motion in the mix, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!
Sometimes the best LEGO projects solve problems nobody actually has. Follow the design of the Kong-o-Matic 2000, a motorized machine that plays LEGO Donkey Kong so you don’t have to!
Now you can build your own iconic upscaled LEGO tree! Instructions are available right here on BrickNerd and in BrickJournal’s most recent issue.
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