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December 18, 2021

Artistic and Organic LEGO Sculpting: The Moonbird Mausoleum

December 18, 2021/ Geneva D
Artistic and Organic LEGO Sculpting: The Moonbird Mausoleum

Organic looking animal or plant shapes are some of the hardest shapes to achieve in LEGO—but Aurore makes it look easy with this beautifully sculpted bird statue set in an autumn colored landscape!

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MOC Spotlight, sculpting, medieval, Embervale, Aurore
August 08, 2021

A Castle is Born: The Great Hall of Embervale

August 08, 2021/ Marco den Besten
A Castle is Born: The Great Hall of Embervale

The Chronicles of Embervale begin with stone and light, created by LEGO builder Aurore who not only built a castle’s great hall but is writing an epic tale to go with it.

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August 08, 2021/ Marco den Besten/ 1 Comment
MOC Spotlight
Castle, Embervale, Aurore, Lighting

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Simplifying SNOT: Thinking in Cubes
Simplifying SNOT: Thinking in Cubes

In the latest installment of our LEGO SNOT series, we explore how thinking in 2×2×2 cubes takes the guesswork out of sideways building. See how a few simple SNOT cubes can help you line up studs in any direction.

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The AFOL Slang Dictionary
The AFOL Slang Dictionary

There are many acronyms, terms and phrases used to describe various LEGO things within the world of AFOLs. But what about all the made-up words we use every day that don’t make it into a standard glossary? Welcome to the AFOL Slang Dictionary.

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Mangled Minifigs & Cursed Connections: Spooky Edition
Mangled Minifigs & Cursed Connections: Spooky Edition

No bones about it, BrickNerd fans, we’ve got some interesting connections for you today. Will explores the old LEGO skeleton, digs up several curiosities, and resurrects Belville to tickle your funny bone!

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Instructions to Build a Witch and a Grave for Halloween
Instructions to Build a Witch and a Grave for Halloween

Welcome back to some spooky BrickNerd Quick Builds! We have two treats for you today. The theme for our LEGO instructions is Halloween with witches, spiders, crows and a grave!

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Empire Brick Con: Through the Looking-Glass… Museum
Empire Brick Con: Through the Looking-Glass… Museum

Did you know there is a LEGO convention held inside a world-renowned glass museum? Let’s step through the looking-glass together and learn what BrickNerd contributors Ted Andes and Daniel Zimmerman found at Empire Brick Con.

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The Galidor Horror Picture Show
The Galidor Horror Picture Show

Galidor. A retired theme with a cult following, nearly universally hated by all. Just look at it. What part of this makes you think “LEGO?” Today we’ll take a look at the horrors of Galidor.

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Happily Ever After? A Close Look at the LEGO Shrek Minifigures
Happily Ever After? A Close Look at the LEGO Shrek Minifigures

Shrek’s fairy-tale cast has arrived in LEGO minifigure form, but does everyone get a happily ever after? We take a close look at the movie references, a few puzzling design choices, and some useful parts for Castle builders.

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Pieces for Pennies: Where Cheap LEGO May Lurk
Pieces for Pennies: Where Cheap LEGO May Lurk

What are the best ways to score cheap LEGO? If you’re willing to go to some effort, hidden LEGO pops up all over the place. In today’s guest article, Molly Patton shares her stories and tips at finding low-priced LEGO.

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