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January 07, 2023

Building Block: Making A LEGO Tribute to Ken Block

January 07, 2023/ Are M Heiseldal
Building Block: Making A LEGO Tribute to Ken Block

In honor of Ken Block who tragically passed away earlier this week, we are republishing Are’s story about meeting him as a fellow car nerd and building a LEGO tribute to the stunt-driving legend.

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January 07, 2023/ Are M Heiseldal/ 8 Comments
Stories, MOC Spotlight
Ken Block, Hoonigan, Speed Champions, Chrome Block City, Autograph, Brickstuff
May 11, 2021

LEGO Speeder Bikes (LSB) Contest Winners Revealed

May 11, 2021/ Ted Andes
LEGO Speeder Bikes (LSB) Contest Winners Revealed

It’s time to announce the winners of the 2021 “Let’s Get Tropical” LEGO Speeder Bikes (LSB) Contest here on BrickNerd! Let’s check out these amazing flying creations that were built during the contest.

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May 11, 2021/ Ted Andes/ 3 Comments
Community, Contest
LEGO, speeder bike, contest, Let's Get Tropical!, Chrome Block City, bounty hunters, racing, musical, Spumoni!

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Space is the Place: Building LEGO’s Upscaled Blue Astronaut
Space is the Place: Building LEGO’s Upscaled Blue Astronaut

The blue Classic Space astronaut has come a long way from the 1980s. Richard Dryden explores LEGO’s new upscaled version and reflects on the Classic Space sets and memories that started his LEGO journey.

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Structural SHIPtember: Perfecting Polygons for Frame and Glory
Structural SHIPtember: Perfecting Polygons for Frame and Glory

Build smarter, sturdier LEGO spaceships this SHIPtember with engineering tips for strong frames and precise polygons. This guide explores the geometry and design principles behind rigid, swooshable SHIP frames that won't sag.

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Did LEGO Classic Space Minifigure Colors Mean Anything?
Did LEGO Classic Space Minifigure Colors Mean Anything?

Do Classic Space minifigures have roles assigned by color, like in Star Trek or the U.S. Navy’s flight deck crews? We grab our metal detectors and dig into LEGO history (and the data) to find out!

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A New Take on LEGO Space
A New Take on LEGO Space

Space MOCs usually have a very defined look and feel, but what can you do if you image LEGO space as a near-future colony on a colorful alien planet instead? Kimberly Giffen takes us on a tour of her take on LEGO Space.

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Lost in Spaceborn: LEGO’s Forgotten Space and Castle Comics of the ‘80s
Lost in Spaceborn: LEGO’s Forgotten Space and Castle Comics of the ‘80s

Think you know LEGO Space? Think again. Before Blacktron hit the shelves, there was Jim Spaceborn, a forgotten comic that hinted at villains, megaships, and an entire LEGO publishing universe lost in time.

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Castle, Town and Pirates: How One Piece is Sailing Through the LEGO Classics
Castle, Town and Pirates: How One Piece is Sailing Through the LEGO Classics

LEGO One Piece may be a licensed theme, but its latest wave feels surprisingly familiar. From pirate ships and towering castles to compact town scenes, we explore how the sets channel some of LEGO’s classic themes.

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Boarding Now: LEGO Takes Flight at San Diego Comic-Con 2026
Boarding Now: LEGO Takes Flight at San Diego Comic-Con 2026

LEGO took a different approach to San Diego Comic-Con this year, transforming its booth into a travel-themed gateway to Star Wars, Pokémon, Ninjago and more. We explore the sights, reveals, and thinking behind LEGO’s Smart Play-centric Comic-Con 2026 experience.

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Evolution of a Cheese Slope Mosaic
Evolution of a Cheese Slope Mosaic

Today we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the concept of a “Flash MOC” and the evolution of one of her stunning backlit LEGO cheese slope mosaics.

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