Lighting can instantly add life to any LEGO build, but where do you start? Rob Klingberg from Brickstuff shares where to begin, how lighting has evolved the past few years, and the exciting place where it could head in the future.
Read MoreMarty McFly and Doc Brown have a new trick up their sleeves. The next time Biff gives them any crap they won't have to run away or divert him into some manure, they can simply transform and take him on mech style thanks to builder alanyuppie. So does this thing run on regular unleaded gasoline or what?
This is stunning, at first glance you don't realize it's LEGO. At second glance you see that that's not photoshop, it's fully lit with LEDs and EL wire. At third glance you see it's minfig scale, and that you might just be drooling on your save the clock tower t-shirt. And this isn't just a modified official kit (but some tiles were borrowed) it's a ground up MOC built with some serious skill by builder BMW_Indy. I just want to mount it to a motion control rig and start shooting!
A special San Diego Comic-Con episode, with a review of the Back To The Future Delorean, news and recent MOCs.
I've been waiting patiently (or not) for this, the trilogy is finally complete. Larry Lars has been sharing his amazing DeLoreans from Back To The Future as he's been building them. As a BTTF fan I've been admiring them and hoping my favorite would make an appearance. I'm happy to say it's finally here and I can show all three.
Here at BrickNerd, we like to dredge up the past (or is it the future?) and remind you of awesome that was (or will be?). Like Brandon Griffith's astounding dimensional poster from Back To The Future. It's work like this that puts Brandon in another league. As Doc would say "great scott!".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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