From color palettes to clever part choices, building LEGO Pokémon at minifig scale takes skill and a sharp eye for detail. We chat with Radioactive Cheese about how he brings his Pokédex to life.
Read MoreLEGO 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.
Read MoreBen Arkley's LEGO Ent is packed with twisted branches, clever part usage, and enough hidden details to reward a closer look. We caught up with Ben to learn how a simple experiment grew into one of his most ambitious builds yet.
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 MoreIn the hands of Japanese photographer Ryo Tomita, LEGO becomes a storytelling medium full of heart, humor and imagination. Ryo shares his creative process, favorite builds, and why the best part of LEGO is finding your own way to have fun.
Read MoreWhat happens when 13 LEGO train builders connect their worlds into one seamless layout? We go behind the scenes of the LLMTC’s massive display at LEGO World in the Netherlands.
Read MoreFollow a golden-visored space traveler through four mind-bending LEGO illusions by Shiutoku, where flat tiles come to life with nothing but a little perspective.
Read MoreWhat happens when you take kids’ drawings and build them exactly as imagined? These LEGO builds bring those wild ideas to life without losing what made them special in the first place.
Read MoreWe celebrate spring by featuring a spectacular floral build by Jiwoo Seon, an artist (and now LEGO designer) from South Korea. Come with us as Jiwoo takes us on a journey through her imagination, on a path toward self-discovery and freedom.
Read MoreGet ready to excavate some serious LEGO MOCs as Mathijs Bongers shares his passion for Rock Raiders, a long-retired theme that still shines with chrome, teal and creative potential.
Read MoreAt first glance, you might want to cook in this kitchen… until you realize it’s made entirely of LEGO. We talk to builder Victor van den Berg about capturing realism, the art of everyday design, and creating a space that feels like home.
Read MoreOne of the big perks of getting a gig here at BrickNerd is the opportunity to reach out to builders from all over the world and ask them questions—without appearing like a complete stalker! So today, I have the privilege to shine the spotlight on one of my favourite builders in the community, Balbo.
Read MoreFrom sleek starfighters to deeply emotional abstract works, Jerac’s LEGO journey has taken some unexpected turns. We sat down with the builder to explore the inspirations, experiments, and feelings behind his creations.
Read MoreWater. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony… then they got built out of plastic bricks! Join us as we tour the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender and see the show's mark on the LEGO community.
Read MoreWhat if your LEGO collection had no limits? Digital building allows for endless creativity, and [ S E A Z Y ] is taking it to the next level. Learn his tips, tricks, and philosophy behind virtual MOC design and custom part creation.
Read MoreIs the LEGO goat the G.O.A.T.? Find out how a love for these rare animals turned into one of the quirkiest and most creative AFOL communities: GOATLUG.
Read MoreWhat began as a simple seasonal build has grown into an annual family tradition. Join us as we step into Jojo and Manu’s winter landscape, inspired by Sámi culture and shaped through forced perspective.
Read MoreFrom childhood reenactments to massive MOCs, Evan’s LEGO story is a sailboat ride through history. See how he crafts vibrant battles, custom minifigures, clear photos and more.
Read MoreMost digital LEGO builders strive to create realistic images of their models, working to produce renders indistinguishable from photographs. However, Felix Dyson uses digital building programs to create airships and other illustrations for their various webcomics.
Read MoreWhat started as a simple CMF experiment turned into a months-long digital LEGO build inspired by Across the Spider-Verse. Thorsten Bonsch (aka xenomurphy) walks us through the creative detour that brought him back to building.
Read MoreThink you know LEGO Space? Think again. Before Blacktron hit the shelves, there was Jim Spaceborn, a forgotten comic that hinted at villains, megaships, and an entire LEGO publishing universe lost in time.
LEGO One Piece may be a licensed theme, but its latest wave feels surprisingly familiar. From pirate ships and towering castles to compact town scenes, we explore how the sets channel some of LEGO’s classic themes.
LEGO took a different approach to San Diego Comic-Con this year, transforming its booth into a travel-themed gateway to Star Wars, Pokémon, Ninjago and more. We explore the sights, reveals, and thinking behind LEGO’s Smart Play-centric Comic-Con 2026 experience.
Today 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.
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