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.
Read MoreImagine living with a genetic disorder that could eventually take away your eyesight. What would you choose to build in that limited time? How would you adapt? This is the story of Caleb Adams, his passion for LEGO, and his ever-positive attitude facing these challenges.
Read MoreThese mysterious white bricks started appearing around Brickworld Chicago in 2017. What do they mean to the LEGO community and what is hidden inside of them? Join us as we unravel the mystery of the White Brick and discover the hidden, deeply personal meanings within.
Read MoreWhat happens when your dream LEGO project turns into a burden? One builder shares how stepping away from a massive castle helped them find joy in the hobby again.
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 MoreHow can LEGO bring family and friends together? Read this personal journal about how a spaceship did just that.
Read MoreWould you ever sell part of one of your LEGO MOCs? Are tells the tale of buying a chunk of his favorite MOC, “Victorian on Mud Heap” by Mike Doyle… with some assembly required.
Read MoreAfter more than two decades at The LEGO Group, Jan Beyer has stepped into a new role outside the company—but not outside the community. In this final part of our interview, he reflects on the company’s evolution, the friendships he’s built, and what’s next for him in the AFOL community.
Read MoreJan Beyer didn’t just connect AFOLs with The LEGO Group—he built opportunities for them to shine. In this second part of our interview, he looks back at his role in creating Skærbæk Fan Weekend, shaping LEGO House’s fan initiatives, and helping ensure that the AFOL community had a seat at the table.
Read MoreJan Beyer never planned on working for LEGO—but a chance encounter with a UCS X-Wing changed the course of his life. In this first part of our interview, he shares how his AFOL journey began and how it led to 21 years inside The LEGO Group.
Read MoreEver stared at a pile of LEGO bricks with zero inspiration? In this personal essay, I share my own experience with a massive builder’s block and a mid-life crisis and how I’m finding my way back to creativity and joy.
Read MoreToday’s guest article comes from Levi Knighten who shares their experience and struggles trying to create a sigfig as a black, queer fan of LEGO.
Read MoreWhat is the meaning behind a simple LEGO set? For guest contributor Lia Chan and her mother, the new 80117 Good Fortune set is all about bonding, telling stories, and creating new traditions for Lunar New Year.
Read MoreTo celebrate International LEGO Day, we’ve collected some of BrickNerd’s best stories about shopping for these coveted plastic toys!
Read MoreDiscover a holiday story about the power of asking for help and the LEGO community’s unique way of proving no one is a failure who has friends.
Read MoreFrom blooming red poinsettias to timeless evergreen wreaths, we explore how LEGO holiday botanicals can rekindle cherished memories of Christmases past.
Read MoreHave you ever considered decorating a Christmas tree using only brick-built LEGO ornaments? A group of builders in Louisville set out to do exactly that, in support of a charitable foundation raising funds for a local children’s hospital.
Read MoreHow far would you go to rescue a lonely LEGO monkey? At Skaerbaek Fan Weekend, two groups of travelers sparked a plush-filled adventure of rescue and reunion.
Read MoreWhat happens when Broadway’s biggest show gets made from LEGO bricks? We traveled to NYC to build the new sets with the cast of Wicked, hear their tales from Oz, and share in their love for the stage and LEGO.
Read MoreSometimes burnout from LEGO feels like losing a part of yourself. Yet, with the help of a few colorful dragons and the joy of reconnecting with friends at a convention, that spark can be reignited.
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