Awards at LEGO conventions aren’t just about luck—they’re about strategy, detail, and a little friendly competition. Discover Casey McCoy’s seven practical tips to taking home a trophy.
Read MoreTwo teams, one small Technic set, and a whole lot of GBC chaos. See how both groups turned the same LEGO tractor into two wildly different—and surprisingly clever—great ball machine modules in this year’s GBC Set Competition Cup.
Read MoreFrom MILS to Micropolis, there are many different themes that have become “standards” in the AFOL community. This extensive article seeks to list and document every LEGO collaboration standard, themed month, recurring contest, and any other coordinated excuse to build.
Read MoreCan you build a Great Ball Contraption using only one small LEGO Technic set? We found out by hosting a competition at LEGO World Utrecht and the results were impressive, resulting in some amazing GBC alt-builds.
Read MoreThe epic battle of Bio-Cup 2023 continues with round three based on all things punk. Who will reign supreme!? BrickNerd’s Aiden Rexroad has the nitty gritty on who’s got the inside track to victory.
Read MoreThe bakeries in Solvang, California banded together to host a LEGO brick bake-off to celebrate their Danish heritage. Join us as we take a look at what the sweet event was like from the AFOL competitor’s point of view.
Read MoreIn this week’s Inside LEGO Masters article, Randall Wilson gives us an inside look at his relationship with his partner, Syreeta Gates, how it brought him to LEGO Masters, and what this experience has taught him.
Read MoreThe latest Iron Builder is over, and I'm sure the awe we feel as spectators fails in comparison to the relief that is echoed by the builders. It was an epic battle, between two incredibly talented builders, and the work speaks for itself. Onosendai2600 and 6kyubi6, you both fought with honor and skill, it was awesome to watch.
September 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 SHIPtember, the Brick Train Awards, and the return of the BrickLink Designer Program, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!
Why is this small, shiny LEGO chrome cup so expensive? And why is it so beloved (and hoarded) by builders of GBC modules? Today, we explore the legend of the chrome cup.
LEGO waterfalls are magical because they are both a memorizing moment frozen in time and also incredibly varied in how to build them. Here are some LEGO waterfall techniques from around the AFOL community, but be warned, you might get wet!
Ever wonder what goes into the design of LEGO set packaging? BrickNerd has you covered as we dive into the rules, standards and design sensibilities that go into creating an appealing product for store shelves.
What happens when a lifelong Trekkie, AFOL and professional toy designer finally gets an official LEGO Star Trek playset? Samuel Hatmaker explores the new Enterprise bridge and shows why playing Star Trek matters as much as displaying it.
We spoke with several Autistic AFOLs who shared their experiences with LEGO regarding coping, community, collecting and catharsis. And we found that Autism can be both a challenge and a superpower when it comes to LEGO.
What do you do when a LEGO Pokémon set doesn’t quite hit the mark? Take it apart and create an alternate build using only the pieces from the original set! But how do you level up a character as recognizable as Pikachu?
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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.