LEGO Castle has featured quite a few factions like the Wolfpack and Fright Knights. But what would kids name them after only seeing their shields? Make way for the Mean Rocktopusses!
Read MoreThe LEGO Ideas 40912 Sea Serpent faithfully revives a Castle classic, but it doesn’t always have to sail under the same banner. See how a few simple swaps transform this GWP into a vessel fit for Falcon Knights, Forestmen, Lion Knights, and more.
Read MoreHow much have LEGO instructions changed over the years? Michael J digs out his old Forestmen’s Hideout instructions and compares them to the new Forest Hideout set to see what we could learn from the differnences.
Read MoreTo celebrate LEGO’s 90th anniversary, the company is letting fans vote for a classic theme that will be the inspiration for a new singular set released in 2022. But which of the 30 themes on the ballot should you vote for? Our BrickNerd team weighed in and came to the conclusion that the single perfect LEGO theme to make a comeback is…
Read MoreStorytelling is a critical part of any build, especially a scene or diorama. And when it's done as well as it is in this brilliant scene from theduggo, it's a pleasure to behold. This jewel heist being pulled off by the classic forestmen it broken down into three scenes, all connected. First is the infiltration of the castle, next is the stealthy approach, and last is the snatch, all perfectly done. This was built for Classical Bricks' Lego Castle Building Techniques Contest.
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.
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.
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Monet painted his garden many times, exploring changes in color and time of day. Meredith Najewicz follows his lead, rebuilding the LEGO Art Water Lilies set with a darker palette and some creative part substitutions to cast the lilies in a different light.