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September 28, 2025

A Study In Perspective: The Light of the North Pole

September 28, 2025/ Josh Parkinson (BrickBuiltJosh)
A Study In Perspective: The Light of the North Pole

Lighting can be tricky when it comes to forced perspective and LEGO. See how Josh Parkinson made the horizon shine in his finished North Pole scene.

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MOC Spotlight
Josh Parkinson, North Pole, Forced Perspective, Habitats, Minifigure Habitats, Microscale, Snow, BrickCon, Lighting
September 27, 2025

A Study In Perspective: A Snowy Journey to the North Pole

September 27, 2025/ Josh Parkinson (BrickBuiltJosh)
A Study In Perspective: A Snowy Journey to the North Pole

How do you create a LEGO MOC with forced perspective? Josh Parkinson shares with us his experiments to build the perfect North Pole scene.

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September 27, 2025/ Josh Parkinson (BrickBuiltJosh)/ Comment
MOC Spotlight
Josh Parkinson, North Pole, Forced Perspective, Habitats, Minifigure Habitats, Muppets, Sketch, Microscale, Snow
September 23, 2023

Parkinson’s Particular Perspective: The Story of a Talented New AFOL

September 23, 2023/ Douglas Hughes
Parkinson’s Particular Perspective: The Story of a Talented New AFOL

Meet Josh Parkinson—a new talent on the building block. He might just have that Marvel(ous) magic touch or that tubular LEGO build you’ve never known you needed to see.

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September 23, 2023/ Douglas Hughes/ Comment
Builder Showcase, Interviews
star wars, jurassic park, disney, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, ring of fire, ECCC, Josh Parkinson, AFOL

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LEGO Contest Round-Up for November 2026
LEGO Contest Round-Up for November 2026

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!

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This Old Track 2:  12V Edition
This Old Track 2: 12V Edition

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!

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This Old Track: Maintaining and Restoring Metal 9V Track
This Old Track: Maintaining and Restoring Metal 9V Track

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!

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Simplifying SNOT: Thinking in Cubes
Simplifying SNOT: Thinking in Cubes

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.

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The AFOL Slang Dictionary
The AFOL Slang Dictionary

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.

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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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