LEGO recently launched a new brand identity, but what does that mean and how will it impact the LEGO community? Join us as we take a close look at the visual aspects of LEGO’s new identity and learn how to “Typewell.”
Read MoreIn this installment of Behind the Design, we take a look at the iconic LEGO minifigure smile to reveal its design secrets, learn how it has evolved, and see examples of how it has been utilized over the decades.
Read MoreWe conclude our exploration of LEGO fonts, ending the series where it all began by discovering the typeface for the original LEGO logo. Come back with us to the 1930s on a typographic journey through toy history.
Read MoreWhat does a font say about a product? Today we continue our exploration of the fonts used by LEGO between the 1960s and 1990s.
Read MoreTake a deep dive with us into the details of Octan’s logo—its design, history, and place in the LEGO universe—to find out what goes into making such an iconic brand last more than a lifetime.
Read MoreEver pay attention to the LEGO logo? If so, font-astic! Today we explore all types of LEGO text, from boxes to signage and everything in between.
Read MoreWelcome 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Are you one of those people that has a perpetually messy building table? If so, you are not alone. Ted Andes comes out in defense of creative clutter and pleads the case for there being a method-to-the-madness of a messy building table. Read on to find out why a little bit of disorganization can be a good thing.
What happens when you turn a LEGO pirate ship into a Great Ball Contraption? Brian Hickey and his family find out, building a working module and learning a few hard lessons when it joins the GBC loop at BrickCon.
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