BrickNerd - All things LEGO and the LEGO fan community
  • Home
  • Deep Dives
  • MOCs
  • Interviews
  • Community
  • Contests
  • Build
  • About
  • Search
BrickNerd - All things LEGO and the LEGO fan community
  • Home/
  • Deep Dives/
  • MOCs/
  • Interviews/
  • Community/
  • Contests/
  • Build/
  • About/
  • Search/
BrickNerd - All things LEGO and the LEGO fan community

Home

Nerdy About The Bricks

BrickNerd - All things LEGO and the LEGO fan community
  • Home/
  • Deep Dives/
  • MOCs/
  • Interviews/
  • Community/
  • Contests/
  • Build/
  • About/
  • Search/
July 02, 2026

How to Use DUPLO In Your LEGO MOCs

July 02, 2026/ Dave Schefcik
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 More
July 02, 2026/ Dave Schefcik/ 1 Comment
Tips and Tricks, Deep Dive
Duplo, Quatro, How To, Quirky Connections
October 22, 2025

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

October 22, 2025/ Michael J
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.

Read More
October 22, 2025/ Michael J/ 2 Comments
Tips and Tricks, Deep Dive
How To, Indiana Jones, repair, keychain
October 14, 2025

Vinyl Decals 101: How to Make Your Own LEGO Decals

October 14, 2025/ Michael J
Vinyl Decals 101: How to Make Your Own LEGO Decals

To stick or not to stick? Guest author Michael Bushong explains the basics of using one of those crafty vinyl cutters to make custom decals for LEGO MOCs.

Read More
October 14, 2025/ Michael J/ 4 Comments
Customizing, Deep Dive
Guest Article, Vinyl, Decals, How To, Stickers
May 23, 2025

How to Build Bionicle: Combining Constraction with the LEGO System

May 23, 2025/ Aiden Rexroad
How to Build Bionicle: Combining Constraction with the LEGO System

Bionicle and constraction pieces can really make your builds look more organic and natural, but what are the best ways of incorporating them into a LEGO build? With Bio-Cup back, here are three techniques to learn how to build Bionicle.

Read More
May 23, 2025/ Aiden Rexroad/ Comment
Techniques
Bionicle, constraction, Mixel joints, Boat Studs, How To, Bio-Cup
June 07, 2024

Painting With Water: Adding a Splash to Your LEGO Creation

June 07, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix
Painting With Water: Adding a Splash to Your LEGO Creation

Water can be used in many creative ways to enhance LEGO photos and builds. In this tutorial, Ann provides a step-by-step guide on how to use water as more than just a special effect.

Read More
June 07, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix/ Comment
Photography
Toy Photographers, Photography, How To, Water, Splish Splash
February 04, 2021

Hitting the White Curved Slopes: How to Create a Luxury Car

February 04, 2021/ Andreas Lenander
Hitting the White Curved Slopes: How to Create a Luxury Car

Where do you start when building a luxury LEGO car? How do you determine the color and shape, let alone the interior? My philosophy is to let the pieces guide you.

Read More
February 04, 2021/ Andreas Lenander/ 4 Comments
Builder Showcase, Techniques
Hitting the Slopes, Luxury Car, LEGO Car, How To, Martin Redferm, Fender Benders, Inside-Out, GBCs Bankrupted Me, Concept Car

Featured
A Botanical Battle Pack: Building Trees with the Hibiscus and Mini Bonsai Sets
A Botanical Battle Pack: Building Trees with the Hibiscus and Mini Bonsai Sets

Can LEGO Botanical sets be used as “tree battle packs”? Yes! Here’s how to transform 10373 Mini Bonsai Trees into minifig-scale trees for all your MOC needs.

Read more →
LEGO Contest Round-Up for August 2026
LEGO Contest Round-Up for August 2026

August is here 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 Frogust, Paradisa, and even some stop-motion in the mix, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!

Read more →
Automating the LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade: The Kong-o-Matic 2000
Automating the LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade: The Kong-o-Matic 2000

Sometimes the best LEGO projects solve problems nobody actually has. Follow the design of the Kong-o-Matic 2000, a motorized machine that plays LEGO Donkey Kong so you don’t have to!

Read more →
The Challenges of Building Minifig-Scale Pokémon
The Challenges of Building Minifig-Scale Pokémon

From color palettes to clever part choices, building LEGO Pokémon at minifig scale takes skill and a sharp eye for detail. We chat with Radioactive Cheese about how he brings his Pokédex to life.

Read more →
Magic and Mysticism: Highlights From Bio-Cup 2026 Round 1
Magic and Mysticism: Highlights From Bio-Cup 2026 Round 1

Bio-Cup 2026 is underway, and Round 1 challenged builders to bring Magic & Mysticism to life. From enchanted castles to eerie mechanical creatures, these are some of the builds that stood out to us. With a new format and Round 2 now open, there’s still time to join the competition!

Read more →
The Lost Themes of LEGO: Sets That Could Have Been
The Lost Themes of LEGO: Sets That Could Have Been

Did you know that there are photos of entire LEGO themes that never were released as products? Join us as we take a deep dive into these lost themes from space to European architecture and beyond!

Read more →
Billund International Airport: Connecting LEGO to the World
Billund International Airport: Connecting LEGO to the World

How do you connect a tiny Danish town to the rest of the world? If you're The LEGO Group, you build an airport. Discover how the humble Billund airstrip took off, becoming an international gateway for LEGO fans everywhere.

Read more →
What LEGO Ideas La Catrina Means to Me as a Mexican
What LEGO Ideas La Catrina Means to Me as a Mexican

Many people recognize La Catrina, but far fewer know her story. LEGO builder Dulce Gomez shares the history behind one of Mexico’s most enduring cultural symbols and why it means so much to her.

Read more →

  • Home/
  • Deep Dives/
  • MOCs/
  • Interviews/
  • Community/
  • Contests/
  • Build/
  • About/
  • Search/

BrickNerd - All things LEGO and the LEGO fan community

BrickNerd is your source for all things LEGO and the LEGO fan community

Home RSS

LEGO Contests & Challenges

Site Sponsors

LEGO Recognized Fan Media (RLFM) Logo
BrickJournal Logo

Affiliate Shopping Links

LEGO Logo Square.png
Amazon Logo.jpg

Support BrickNerd

Like what we're doing? Become a patron to show your support, get early access, exclusive swag and more. Or leave a one-time donation by hitting the yellow button. Everything is appreciated!

BrickNerd+Patreon+Announcement+-+Square.jpg

Article Archive



BrickNerd Logo Icon.png

BrickNerd is not associated with The LEGO Group.
Opinions shared on this site are our own and not the opinions of LEGO or The LEGO Group.
LEGO® is a trademark of The LEGO Group which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site.
Copyright © 2013 - 2026 BrickNerd. All Rights Reserved.
Contact Us