How to Use DUPLO In Your LEGO MOCs
/Want to build bigger, faster, and cheaper? The secret might be hiding in your toddler’s toy bin. Here’s how DUPLO can power up your next LEGO MOC.
Read MoreWant to build bigger, faster, and cheaper? The secret might be hiding in your toddler’s toy bin. Here’s how DUPLO can power up your next LEGO MOC.
Read MoreThink you’ve outgrown your Duplo bricks? Think again! Will Hafner takes us on a MOC-Round-Up journey of the Nifty Parts Usage (NPU) potential of this often overlooked theme.
Read MoreLEGO has a rich corporate history, especially when it comes to its three primary building systems. Join BrickNerd as we look at a sampling of the many sets with historical references, some of them very tiny!
Read MoreThere are lots of examples of LEGO animals that have received updated moulds over time, but what about the ones with the same moulds but different prints? Today we take an eye-opening look at the spectacle of Duplo animal eye decoration.
Read MoreJust like you can’t tell that the TARDIS is bigger on the inside, the influence you have may go further than you might expect. Join Sue Ann as she shares how inspiration to and from fellow LEGO builders has impacted the overall community for the better.
Read MoreBeing a fan of highly detailed facades, especially most from the Oriental part of the world, I must say that the more you look at this one the more you will find. Builder Hoang Dang—known in the LEGO community as Know Your Pieces—has practically created a “Where’s Waldo” of spectacular nice-part-usage (NPU) out of 10,000 pieces.
Read MoreI wasn't exactly sure what I was looking at when I spied Vince Toulouse's latest creation. Yeah, clearly it's a high-tech tram. But with a front-loader washing machine on the third level? Or is it a Minion? Whatever, it's pretty frakin' cool! Check out Vince's photostream to see all the nifty details, especially his notations on the various Duplo and Fabuland pieces that when into this build. Slick!
Self-described Train Nerd, Michael Gale takes us through his process to restore old and tarnished track, in various states of deterioration. Hop aboard, and see what he comes up with, today on BrickNerd!
What is the best way to clean and restore your LEGO 9V track? We take a deep dive into how to maintain, clean and restore your precious track to keep it in as good condition as possible to keep your trains running on schedule!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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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November 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 contests like Brickscalibur and Colossal Castle Contest returning, and new ones popping up, there’s plenty of inspiration to be found!