What is This!? Hard to Identify LEGO Parts
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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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10 Things I Learned by Building LEGO Skyscrapers, Part 2
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Continuing our guest article on building LEGO skyscrapers from Deep Shen, learn the SNOT tricks, Pythagorean triples, and jumper techniques you need to know to build big architecture!
Read MoreAlt W.A.L.T.: Building a Bley BrickLink Travel Buddy
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When a shipping mix-up left W.A.L.T. stranded, I did what any reasonable AFOL would do: I built my own robot and took him on the road instead! The result? A travel diary meets alt-build experiment featuring BrickLink’s first non-minifigure BDP set.
Read MoreInvesting in LEGO, Part 2: Left on the Shelf
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Do LEGO sets actually rise in value as they sit on the shelf? Join us as we analyze if holding onto LEGO sets for the long term is a sound investment strategy to generate a profit.
Read MoreInvesting In LEGO: Gold Rush or Fool’s Gold?
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Is LEGO really a better investment than gold? Join us as we explore whether investing in LEGO is a profitable strategy or if it is just something that AFOLs say to themselves to ease their conscience when buying a new set.
Read MoreFinding Myself in LEGO: The Struggle to Make a Black Sigfig
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Today’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 MoreHacking Studio: How To Get Better Lighting in BrickLink Studio Renders
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Have you ever wished BrickLink Studio could make renders of your LEGO models look even more realistic? Today we look at Studio’s lighting options, how they work and how to improve them.
Read MoreOrganic Inspiration: Where the Wild Things Are
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We sat down with builder Djokson to unveil the secrets behind his organic building inspiration and learn how he creates his memorable LEGO characters.
Read MoreThe LEGO National Mall: Building and Illuminating L'Enfant’s Vision
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Wayne Tyler’s epic LEGO National Mall continues to grow and now illuminates the night. Find out what he has been up to and what is next for his massive “micro” MOC.
Read MoreTormod Askildsen: One Last Chat with LEGO's AFOL Advocate, Part 3
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In the third and last part of our interview with Tormod Askildsen, we chat about the later years of his advocacy of the Adult Fan of LEGO (AFOL) community—and why he feels that his wish to welcome adults in LEGO’s primary target group has finally come true.
Read MoreI Spy: Searching for Sets in a LEGO Bulk Buy
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Follow the clues in a random bulk LEGO lot and put your searching skills to the test to identify the sets hidden within the chaos!
Read MoreThe Waiting Game: An AFOL's Love/Hate Relationship with the Postal Services, Part 1
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How on earth did eight yellow LEGO wheels, ordered from one BrickLink seller, manage to end up in an envelope sent from a completely different BrickLink seller, before mysteriously returning to the seller they didn't come from? You're probably as confused as we are, but at least we can tell you the story.
Read MoreLEGO Convention Recap: Paredes de Coura Fan Weekend 2021
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This last weekend was the Paredes de Coura Fan Weekend in Portugal. What did the LEGO convention entail, what fun was to be had, and how did the event handle being online? Keep reading to find out or watch the whole event online!
Read MoreWelcoming Spring with a Burst of Beautiful Butterflies
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The first day of spring can feel like a breath of fresh air, a chance to begin again, and an excuse to spread your wings—the same three feelings I get from looking at Kelly Bartlett’s stunning LEGO butterfly artwork.
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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!