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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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LEGO Floating Islands: Take To The Skies!
LEGO Floating Islands: Take To The Skies!

It is time to take to the skies to see all the LEGO floating islands that populate our imaginations. Check out these gravity-defying rocks and learn why they might be one of the best ever collab ideas.

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Old Magic, New Bricks: Comparing Borgin and Burkes and Dumbledore’s Office
Old Magic, New Bricks: Comparing Borgin and Burkes and Dumbledore’s Office

Old LEGO magic still has its charms. We revisit Borgin and Burkes and Dumbledore’s office to compare how their buildings, curious objects, and magical creatures have changed across generations of Harry Potter sets.

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The LEGO Dark Arts: Removing Prints from Official LEGO Parts
The LEGO Dark Arts: Removing Prints from Official LEGO Parts

Want to customize a minifig without fancy printers or toxic fumes? Learn how to use the dark art of reductive design to literally erase the line between official and custom LEGO parts.

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Building a Battlefield: LEGO Battles in the Brassbound Universe
Building a Battlefield: LEGO Battles in the Brassbound Universe

LEGO meets tabletop combat in the Brassbound universe. We talk with creator Paul Antoine about designing microscale armies, turning builds into game pieces, and developing games with a growing community.

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Indiana Jones and the Plastic Fedora: How to Repair a LEGO Keychain
Indiana Jones and the Plastic Fedora: How to Repair a LEGO Keychain

When a legendary archaeologist minifigure meets the spin cycle, adventure calls! Follow along as we reclaim the lost fedora of Indiana Jones and uncover how to repair a LEGO keychain.

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Room for Adventure: Designing the Sleepy Dragon Inn
Room for Adventure: Designing the Sleepy Dragon Inn

LEGO adventurers need somewhere to unwind between quests. We talk with Sleepy Dragon Inn designer Marin Graux about classic Castle, medieval hospitality, and how his design evolved for the BrickLink Designer Program.

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ABS Meets Asphalt: A Motorcycle's LEGO Makeover
ABS Meets Asphalt: A Motorcycle's LEGO Makeover

From 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.

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LEGO Contest Round-Up for October 2026
LEGO Contest Round-Up for October 2026

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!

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