One of the big perks of getting a gig here at BrickNerd is the opportunity to reach out to builders from all over the world and ask them questions—without appearing like a complete stalker! So today, I have the privilege to shine the spotlight on one of my favourite builders in the community, Balbo.
Read MoreHow can you learn some amazing SNOT skills and improve your MOCs? By reverse engineering these LEGO SNOT puzzles, spearheaded by Rylie Howerter.
Read MoreEver wondered what life is like after LEGO Masters? We spoke with New Zealand semi-finalists Rachel and Jason to find out how they've continued their LEGO journey post-competition.
Read MoreToday we chat with Bionicle builder Abby Lilliebridge who we met at Brickworld Chicago about the massive amount of amazing creations she had on display and what her personal LEGO community is all about.
Read MoreDo you have a LEGO related bucket list? If so, what is on it? Today we explore the BrickSlopes AFOL convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, and hear from some attendees as to what’s on their bucket lists!
Read MoreBlocks Magazine is celebrating its 100th issue, so we are chatting with fellow long-form LEGO storyteller Graham E. Hancock about the magazine’s journey to 100 and his own personal history as a lover of LEGO.
Read MoreLEGO’s latest Gift With Purchase (GWP) set “Cosmic Cardboard Adventures” captures the whimsical adventures of a space-obsessed childhood. Join us for a quick chat with its fan designer, Ivan Guerrero, also known as bulldoozer.
Read MoreThe Periodic Table of LEGO Colors has splashed onto the AFOL scene. How did it come to be, how was it designed, and how did they get all those colorful parts?
Read MoreWhen an AFOL thinks about a“con,” they may think of “friends” or “MOCs” or “games.” With this year’s Bricks LA virtually in the books, I wanted to focus on the nerdly little details that the Very Important Builders (VIBs) in attendance may have overlooked. This is the third year that registered BricksLA participants received custom con kits designed by Tim Heiderich. The development of these kits involves some head-of-the-class Nerd Skillz. Not just run-of-the-mill nerdity like NPU (nice parts usage). We’re talking archival research and city planning and font detail. Super-duper-uber-BrickNerd fodder! Put on your highest prescription reading glasses to learn more.
Read MoreAugust 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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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