Change was in the air for Bio-Cup 2026 Round 2 as builders tackled the theme of Metamorphosis. From fatherhood and molting to decay and rebirth, these are some of the transformations that caught our eye as the competition moves toward its final rounds.
Read MoreBio-Cup 2026 is underway, and Round 1 challenged builders to bring Magic & Mysticism to life. From enchanted castles to eerie mechanical creatures, these are some of the builds that stood out to us. With a new format and Round 2 now open, there’s still time to join the competition!
Read MoreThe end is here! From skeletal horses to fungal centaurs, Bio-Cup 2025 wraps up with an apocalyptic final round. Saddle up for the final showdown of the Four Horsemen and meet the builder who survived to win.
Read MoreFrom kings made of leaves to music monsters in the club, Bio-Cup 2025’s Round 2 brought a full house. Shuffle through the highlights before the final hand is dealt.
Read MoreBio-Cup 2025’s beastly Round 1 brought mythic dragons, djinn, centaur cowboys and cute gargoyles into the arena. Check out the monsters, mayhem, and magnificent parts usage on display!
Read MoreBionicle and constraction pieces can really make your builds look more organic and natural, but what are the best ways of incorporating them into a LEGO build? With Bio-Cup back, here are three techniques to learn how to build Bionicle.
Read MoreBio-Cup is back along with some of the most amazing LEGO constraction creations of the year. Join us as we look at four builders that have taken us by surprise!
Read MoreRound 2 of Bio-Cup has wrapped up and the competition this year is some of the toughest ever. The theme of the round was the Nine Circles of Hell, so come with us down, down, down…
Read MoreWe sat down with builder Djokson to unveil the secrets behind his organic building inspiration and learn how he creates his memorable LEGO characters.
Read MoreBio-Cup is back, which means some amazingly creative Bionicle MOCs are about to be unleashed on the community in the weeks ahead. But what even is a “Bionicle MOC”? How did the contest get started, and how can you get involved? It’s time once again to refresh your Matoran memories!
Read MoreBio-Cup 2022 wrapped up in fantastic fashion with the final theme being “The End.” What builders took home the best recognition the LEGO Bionicle community has to offer? Read on to find out!
Read MoreBio-Cup 2022 is quickly coming to a conclusion but not before nine builders put their “Blood, Sweat and Tears” into these amazing creations. Check out how they interpreted the theme for Round 3.
Read MoreThe building theme of Bio-Cup 2022 Round 2 was a little eclectic—a series of numbers. Check out our countdown of the top nine LEGO builders who impressed the judges enough to move on to the semifinals!
Read MoreThe theme for Round 1 of Bio-Cup 2022 was #KAIJUNE with builders tasked with creating gargantuan monsters. We noticed a trend in some of the entries… repeated use of a few specific LEGO pieces to achieve a more organic look.
Read MoreAiden Rexroad highlights this year’s Bio-Cup thus far. From Pheasants to Pteranodons, the nature-themed contest is really flying by! Check it out, today on BrickNerd!
Read MoreBio-Cup is back once again, which means we will be sharing some amazingly creative Bionicle MOCs in the weeks ahead. But what even is a “Bionicle MOC”? How did the contest get started, and how can you get involved? It’s time to refresh your Matoran memories!
Read MoreIt’s time to gorge ourselves once again on another round-up of tasty LEGO builds from Bio-Cup 2021. This time it is by way of a three-course meal of “Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner” builds as prepared by the competition’s remaining nine top chefs. Let’s dig in!
Read MoreIn the latest round of Bio-Cup 2021, the remaining competitors went “Back to the Future” to give various legends from around the globe a mythic-makeover. Let’s take a look at some of these mythic LEGO builds.
Read MoreSometimes a spark of imagination, a group theme, prizes or even a deadline is all you need to get building! Here are all the LEGO community contests and challenges for the month of July 2021.
Read MoreSometimes a spark of imagination, a group theme, prizes or even a deadline is all you need to get building! Here are all the LEGO community contests and challenges for the month of June 2021.
Read MoreFrom 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!
What makes your eye land on one part of a LEGO build before another? In this month’s Conversation Piece, we explore focal points, visual weight, and how builders can guide a viewer through a composition.
LEGO Speeder Bikes are back with a new community building challenge inspired by Citizen Sleeper. Build an airbike, create its messenger, and see what you can squeeze into just three studs wide.
Ahoy, me hearties! It be Talk Like A Pirate Day! Are you ready to set sail on an adventure through the history of classic LEGO Pirates? Where did it begin, what was it all about, and where has the theme showed up since? Join us on a treasure hunt through history!
Take a seat as we explore clever LEGO chair techniques that will leave you sitting pretty. From boat studs to bucket handles, here are some simple ways to design your own stylish chairs.
Identifying 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!?”
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