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October 29, 2026

Instructions to Build a Witch and a Grave for Halloween

October 29, 2026/ Dan Ko
Instructions to Build a Witch and a Grave for Halloween

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!

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October 29, 2026/ Dan Ko/ 1 Comment
Instructions
Instructions, Quick Build, Halloween, Witch, Spider, Broom, Crow, Grave, Spooky
October 20, 2026

Quick Build #21: T-R3X Speeder Bike

October 20, 2026/ Dan Ko
Quick Build #21: T-R3X Speeder Bike

The Spindlejack messengers have a new predator on their tail! Dan Ko shares his T-R3X Speeder Bike, a dinosaur-inspired ride for the light-fingered Swindlejerks, with free instructions to build your own bike and display stand.

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October 20, 2026/ Dan Ko/ Comment
Instructions
Instructions, Quick Build, Speeder, Speeder bike, Dinosaur
September 08, 2026

The Meaning of LEGO Instructions Symbols… Interpreted by Kids

September 08, 2026/ Brian Hickey
The Meaning of LEGO Instructions Symbols… Interpreted by Kids

What do all the symbols used in LEGO instructions actually mean? But what do kids think they represent? Pull up a blanket… err sticker sheet… and find out.

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September 08, 2026/ Brian Hickey/ 9 Comments
Deep Dive
Instructions, Stickers, Symbols, LEGO According To Kids
August 04, 2026

Instructions to Build an Upscaled LEGO Pine Tree

August 04, 2026/ Dave Schefcik
Instructions to Build an Upscaled LEGO Pine Tree

Now you can build your own iconic upscaled LEGO tree! Instructions are available right here on BrickNerd and in BrickJournal’s most recent issue.

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August 04, 2026/ Dave Schefcik/ 3 Comments
Instructions
Instructions, BrickJournal, Builder's Studio, Joey Klusnick, Pine Tree, Spruce Tree, LEGO Tree
June 25, 2026

Instructions to Build a Micro Mack Truck

June 25, 2026/ Douglas Hughes
Instructions to Build a Micro Mack Truck

Douglas Hughes shares with us some LEGO instructions to build a Micro Mack Truck and tells the story of how a little friendly competition instigated this vibrant vehicle.

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June 25, 2026/ Douglas Hughes/ 2 Comments
Instructions
Mack Truck, Truck, Instructions, Decisive Action 4
June 10, 2026

Quick Build #20: Snoopy’s Flying Doghouse

June 10, 2026/ Dan Ko
Quick Build #20: Snoopy’s Flying Doghouse

What do the Tips&Bricks podcast, a flying ace, and a red doghouse have in common? They inspired this LEGO Quick Build of Snoopy's Flying Doghouse after a delightfully chaotic discussion about turning the new set into the Red Baron's legendary flying version.

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June 10, 2026/ Dan Ko/ Comment
Instructions
Instructions, Quick Build, Snoopy, Doghouse, Red Baron, Ideas, Mods, Tips&Bricks
May 21, 2026

Quick Build #19: The Mandalorian and Grogu

May 21, 2026/ Dan Ko
Quick Build #19: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Welcome back to BrickNerd Quick Builds! Today we are celebrating the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu movie and the love of the community for Star Wars contests with some free instructions to build your own LEGO Mando and Baby Yoda. Enjoy!

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May 21, 2026/ Dan Ko/ Comment
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Instructions, Quick Build, Mandalorian, Baby Yoda, Grogu, Star Wars
May 01, 2026

Instructions to Create a LEGO Builder's Studio

May 01, 2026/ Dave Schefcik
Instructions to Create a LEGO Builder's Studio

Create your own dream studio packed with details any LEGO builder would love! Instructions are available right here on BrickNerd and in BrickJournal’s most recent issue.

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May 01, 2026/ Dave Schefcik/ Comment
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Instructions, BrickJournal, Builder's Studio, Swivel Chair, Rolling Chair
April 05, 2026

Quick Build #14: Easter Bunny

April 05, 2026/ Dan Ko
Quick Build #14: Easter Bunny

Welcome back to BrickNerd Quick Builds! Today we celebrate Easter by sharing LEGO instructions to build an Easter egg stand and an excited bunny! :D

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April 05, 2026/ Dan Ko/ 1 Comment
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Instructions, Quick Build, Holiday, Easter Bunny, easter, Easter Eggs
March 28, 2026

Let’s Build a Wagon for Those Shipping Containers!

March 28, 2026/ Michael Gale
Let’s Build a Wagon for Those Shipping Containers!

Following up on last year’s shipping container, here are instructions for the matching train wagon to get your LEGO freight moving down the line.

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March 28, 2026/ Michael Gale/ Comment
Instructions
Trains, Containers, Shipping, Cargo, Instructions, Wagon
February 25, 2026

Smooth Moves: Making a Working Camera Slider With LEGO

February 25, 2026/ Noah de lange
Smooth Moves: Making a Working Camera Slider With LEGO

Professional camera gear doesn’t have to break the bank to get all the right moves. This is how to build a functional, three-axis camera slider using nothing but LEGO and a bit of engineering know-how.

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February 25, 2026/ Noah de lange/ 4 Comments
Deep Dive, Instructions, Brick Film
Slider, Camera, Camera Slider, Instructions, Engineers Week, Technic, Brickfilm, Tilt
January 24, 2026

Instructions to Build a LEGO Airship Island

January 24, 2026/ Dave Schefcik
Instructions to Build a LEGO Airship Island

Build your own LEGO airship island that practically defies gravity! Instructions are available right here on BrickNerd and in BrickJournal’s most recent issue.

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January 24, 2026/ Dave Schefcik/ 1 Comment
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Instructions, BrickJournal, Builder's Studio, Airship, Island, Wandering Skies
December 22, 2025

Instructions To Build A Hot Drinks Stand For Your Winter Village

December 22, 2025/ Miro Dudas
Instructions To Build A Hot Drinks Stand For Your Winter Village

Didn’t manage to snag the Hot Chocolate Stand GWP? These instructions are still a simple way to keep your Winter Village well caffeinated, no purchase required.

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December 22, 2025/ Miro Dudas/ Comment
Instructions
Instructions, Winter village, Coffee Shop, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Cocoa, Stand, Mug
November 19, 2025

Instructions to Build a Mini Vic Viper for NoVVember

November 19, 2025/ Oscar Cederwall
Instructions to Build a Mini Vic Viper for NoVVember

Just in time for NoVVember, here are some LEGO instructions for building a mini Vic Viper spaceship.

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November 19, 2025/ Oscar Cederwall/ Comment
Instructions
Instructions, BrickJournal, Classic Space, Microscale, Vic Viper, NoVVember, Creations for Charity
October 30, 2025

Quick Build #18: A Halloween Ghost Trick-or-Treater

October 30, 2025/ Dan Ko
Quick Build #18: A Halloween Ghost Trick-or-Treater

Welcome back to BrickNerd Quick Builds! Next in our LEGO instructions series for Halloween is this adorable kid in a ghost costume going door to door for candy! Who is under there, we simply don’t know, but hey, it’s Halloween so we all can trick or treat.

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October 30, 2025/ Dan Ko/ Comment
Instructions
Instructions, Quick Build, ghost, Halloween, Costumes, Spooky, Boo, Trick-or-treat
October 25, 2025

How LEGO Instructions Have Changed Over Time: A Forest of Discovery

October 25, 2025/ Michael J
How LEGO Instructions Have Changed Over Time: A Forest of Discovery

How 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.

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October 25, 2025/ Michael J/ 8 Comments
Deep Dive
Instructions, Forestmen, history, LEGO History
October 02, 2025

Quick Build #17: A Halloween Spider

October 02, 2025/ Dan Ko
Quick Build #17: A Halloween Spider

Welcome back to BrickNerd Quick Builds! We are kicking off the Halloween season with instructions to build a friendly neighborhood spider.

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October 02, 2025/ Dan Ko/ Comment
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Instructions, Quick Build, Spider, Spider-Man, Halloween, Spooky, Cute
September 21, 2025

Instructions to Expand Your LEGO Succulents

September 21, 2025/ Sean Mayo
Instructions to Expand Your LEGO Succulents

The LEGO Succulents set is a beautiful introduction to the Botanical collection, but we think it should be a little bit bigger! Here are instructions for three more plants to add to the collection.

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September 21, 2025/ Sean Mayo/ 5 Comments
Instructions
Instructions, Succulents, LEGO Botanical Collection, Flower, Flowers, LEGO Flowers, NPU
August 14, 2025

Quick Build #16: Mini Iron Man Bust

August 14, 2025/ Dan Ko
Quick Build #16: Mini Iron Man Bust

Welcome back to BrickNerd Quick Builds! Today we are building a Mini Iron Man Bust, inspired by the LEGO set 76327 Iron Man MK4 Bust and story about the color teal…

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August 14, 2025/ Dan Ko/ 1 Comment
Instructions
Instructions, Quick Build, How to Train Your Dragon, Iron Man, Bust
July 13, 2025

Instructions to Build a LEGO Puzzle

July 13, 2025/ Dave Schefcik
Instructions to Build a LEGO Puzzle

Do you want to build a LEGO puzzle? Now you can with these instructions from BrickNerd to build puzzle pieces that interconnect.

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July 13, 2025/ Dave Schefcik/ 3 Comments
Instructions
Puzzle, Instructions, BrickJournal, LEGO
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Mangled Minifigs & Cursed Connections: Spooky Edition
Mangled Minifigs & Cursed Connections: Spooky Edition

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!

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Instructions to Build a Witch and a Grave for Halloween
Instructions to Build a Witch and a Grave for Halloween

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!

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Empire Brick Con: Through the Looking-Glass… Museum
Empire Brick Con: Through the Looking-Glass… Museum

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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The Galidor Horror Picture Show
The Galidor Horror Picture Show

Galidor. A retired theme with a cult following, nearly universally hated by all. Just look at it. What part of this makes you think “LEGO?” Today we’ll take a look at the horrors of Galidor.

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Happily Ever After? A Close Look at the LEGO Shrek Minifigures
Happily Ever After? A Close Look at the LEGO Shrek Minifigures

Shrek’s fairy-tale cast has arrived in LEGO minifigure form, but does everyone get a happily ever after? We take a close look at the movie references, a few puzzling design choices, and some useful parts for Castle builders.

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Pieces for Pennies: Where Cheap LEGO May Lurk
Pieces for Pennies: Where Cheap LEGO May Lurk

What are the best ways to score cheap LEGO? If you’re willing to go to some effort, hidden LEGO pops up all over the place. In today’s guest article, Molly Patton shares her stories and tips at finding low-priced LEGO.

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Sorting, Schmorting: Creativity and Chaos
Sorting, Schmorting: Creativity and Chaos

Are you one of those people that has a perpetually messy building table? If so, you are not alone. Ted Andes comes out in defense of creative clutter and pleads the case for there being a method-to-the-madness of a messy building table. Read on to find out why a little bit of disorganization can be a good thing.

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Smooth Sailing? Lessons From Building a Pirate Ship GBC
Smooth Sailing? Lessons From Building a Pirate Ship GBC

What happens when you turn a LEGO pirate ship into a Great Ball Contraption? Brian Hickey and his family find out, building a working module and learning a few hard lessons when it joins the GBC loop at BrickCon.

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