Want to customize a minifig without fancy printers or toxic fumes? Learn how to use the dark art of reductive design to literally erase the line between official and custom LEGO parts.
Read MoreWhen a legendary archaeologist minifigure meets the spin cycle, adventure calls! Follow along as we reclaim the lost fedora of Indiana Jones and uncover how to repair a LEGO keychain.
Read MoreIdentifying individual LEGO parts from bulk second-hand purchases can be challenging, so what are the most common elements that people want to know, “What is this!?”
Read MoreWant to build bigger, faster, and cheaper? The secret might be hiding in your toddler’s toy bin. Here’s how DUPLO can power up your next LEGO MOC.
Read MoreGravity: It’s the law! And it’s also the force driving these Brick Derby racers. Brian Hickey explores this LEGO convention staple activity and how to run your own.
Read MoreFrustrated 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 MoreAre 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 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 MoreTired of losing track of that one perfect spaceship reference you wanted to build? Join us as we explore how Pinterest can become your personal inspiration library—and your secret weapon for better MOCs.
Read MoreIs your LEGO MOC ready for its close-up… or the convention spotlight? Where your MOC is headed should shape how you build it. Photos and public displays play by different rules—here’s how to master both by asking one key question: what are you building it for?
Read MoreWhat do you do when you run out of pieces but want to make a MOC bigger and edit it onto a cool background? You use photography tricks! This is your guide to compositing and editing for LEGO photography.
Read MoreHave you ever said to yourself, “I wish I could be more creative”? Today, Oscar Cederwall shares some of the insights into creativity that he has gained during his years as a MOC-building AFOL.
Read MoreHave you heard of the alternative LEGO unit called the LDU? Come dive into its origin and explore the interesting ways LDU can help with your own LEGO builds.
Read MoreAwards at LEGO conventions aren’t just about luck—they’re about strategy, detail, and a little friendly competition. Discover Casey McCoy’s seven practical tips to taking home a trophy.
Read MoreWhether you are crafting D&D adventurers or Castle champions, Sobek Bricks reveals how purist LEGO parts can combine to build custom minifigures with epic personalities.
Read MoreLooking for the perfect gift for a LEGO fan who already has all the bricks? This non-LEGO gift guide has tools and essentials that serious builders didn’t know they needed—until now!
Read MoreDo you have an amazing MOC but no place to photograph it on a clean backdrop? If so, this is a DIY guide to hanging an all-in-one backdrop solution from the ceiling of your LEGO workshop.
Read MoreHow do you become a better LEGO builder? Brickworld Master Casey McCoy shares some of the things he has learned along the way, from surrounding yourself with inspiration to “stealing” the techniques you love.
Read MoreWe’ve discussed the best ways of packing LEGO MOCs for air travel, but what actually happens to your luggage before, during and after the flight? Knowing your bag’s journey can help you pack with purpose to protect your plastic pieces!
Read MoreYou’ve watched the videos, you’ve seen the carnage. Now you want to build your own! Will F is back with Part II of his Combat Robots series, today on BrickNerd!
Read MoreOld LEGO magic still has its charms. We revisit Borgin and Burkes and Dumbledore’s office to compare how their buildings, curious objects, and magical creatures have changed across generations of Harry Potter sets.
Want to customize a minifig without fancy printers or toxic fumes? Learn how to use the dark art of reductive design to literally erase the line between official and custom LEGO parts.
LEGO meets tabletop combat in the Brassbound universe. We talk with creator Paul Antoine about designing microscale armies, turning builds into game pieces, and developing games with a growing community.
When a legendary archaeologist minifigure meets the spin cycle, adventure calls! Follow along as we reclaim the lost fedora of Indiana Jones and uncover how to repair a LEGO keychain.
LEGO adventurers need somewhere to unwind between quests. We talk with Sleepy Dragon Inn designer Marin Graux about classic Castle, medieval hospitality, and how his design evolved for the BrickLink Designer Program.
From sketches to superglue, see how this custom LEGO motorcycle earned its street cred. We chat with Jean-Yves about the design, prototyping, and even heat resistance of his LEGO customizations, taking them from prototype to the pavement.
October has arrived 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 a new LEGO Speederbike Challenge, and a Halloween contest or two, there’s plenty of inspiration to be found!
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