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February 16, 2022

LEGO NPU: Dots Edition

February 16, 2022/ Will Hafner
LEGO NPU: Dots Edition

Can you spot the Dots? Let’s take a look at some awesome NPU (nice parts usage) using LEGO Dots of all shapes and sizes.

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NPU, LEGO Dots, Cube Your Enthusiasm
September 27, 2021

The Winner of Cube Your Enthusiasm Is…

September 27, 2021/ Dave Schefcik
The Winner of Cube Your Enthusiasm Is…

The wait is over! The results of our Cube Your Enthusiasm contest are in! The Golden Nerdly trophy goes to…

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September 27, 2021/ Dave Schefcik/ 3 Comments
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Contest, Golden Nerdly, Prizes, BrickNerd, Cube Your Enthusiasm, Sheep, #sheepflexing
September 11, 2021

Cube Your Enthusiasm Contest: The End is Nigh!

September 11, 2021/ El Barto
Cube Your Enthusiasm Contest: The End is Nigh!

Time’s a-ticking, BrickNerd fans! The clock on the Cube Your Enthusiasm contest is running out—tomorrow, in fact, at precisely 11:59 Pacific Time.

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Cube Your Enthusiasm, contest, bricknerd, LEGO, LEGO Dots, Prizes, Swag, Golden Nerdly, Sheep
August 28, 2021

Two Weeks Left to Cube Your Enthusiasm

August 28, 2021/ Dave Schefcik
Two Weeks Left to Cube Your Enthusiasm

There are only two weeks left to enter our Cube Your Enthusiasm contest for a chance at winning The Golden Nerdly trophy and a flock of sheep—and digital files of the seed parts are now available!

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Contests, Nerdly, Golden Nerdly, Prizes, Swag, LEGO Dots, Cube, Cube Your Enthusiasm, #sheepflexing, Giant Nerdly
August 03, 2021

Cube Your Enthusiasm Contest

August 03, 2021/ Dave Schefcik
Cube Your Enthusiasm Contest

The Golden Nerdly is up for grabs! And all you have to do is “Cube Your Enthusiasm!” For this LEGO contest, use DOTS cubes and loops to build whatever you want—anything goes. Hurry up, there are prizes to be won!

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August 03, 2021/ Dave Schefcik/ 2 Comments
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Contests, Nerdly, Golden Nerdly, Prizes, Swag, LEGO Dots, Cube, Cube Your Enthusiasm, #sheepflexing, Giant Nerdly

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Simplifying SNOT: Thinking in Cubes
Simplifying SNOT: Thinking in Cubes

In the latest installment of our LEGO SNOT series, we explore how thinking in 2×2×2 cubes takes the guesswork out of sideways building. See how a few simple SNOT cubes can help you line up studs in any direction.

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The AFOL Slang Dictionary
The AFOL Slang Dictionary

There are many acronyms, terms and phrases used to describe various LEGO things within the world of AFOLs. But what about all the made-up words we use every day that don’t make it into a standard glossary? Welcome to the AFOL Slang Dictionary.

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Mangled Minifigs & Cursed Connections: Spooky Edition
Mangled Minifigs & Cursed Connections: Spooky Edition

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!

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Instructions to Build a Witch and a Grave for Halloween
Instructions to Build a Witch and a Grave for Halloween

Welcome 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!

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Empire Brick Con: Through the Looking-Glass… Museum
Empire Brick Con: Through the Looking-Glass… Museum

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.

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The Galidor Horror Picture Show
The Galidor Horror Picture Show

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.

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Happily Ever After? A Close Look at the LEGO Shrek Minifigures
Happily Ever After? A Close Look at the LEGO Shrek Minifigures

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.

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Pieces for Pennies: Where Cheap LEGO May Lurk
Pieces for Pennies: Where Cheap LEGO May Lurk

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.

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