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 MoreWhat was growing up with LEGO like for the founding family and what new photos have been uncovered in the LEGO archives? We learn all in the new book “The LEGO Story” from author Jens Andersen himself.
Read MoreJan Beyer didn’t just connect AFOLs with The LEGO Group—he built opportunities for them to shine. In this second part of our interview, he looks back at his role in creating Skærbæk Fan Weekend, shaping LEGO House’s fan initiatives, and helping ensure that the AFOL community had a seat at the table.
Read MoreOn the eve of the Skærbæk Fan Weekend, the world's most international LEGO event, BrickNerd contributor Are tells the story of how he jumped into the AFOL community at this very event nine years ago and explains what makes it such a special happening.
Read MoreIn this installment of Behind the Design, we take a look at the iconic LEGO minifigure smile to reveal its design secrets, learn how it has evolved, and see examples of how it has been utilized over the decades.
Read MoreModulex once produced cube-shaped bricks for architects, so how did that evolve into a global signage company today? Guest contributor Karyn Murphy shares her experience going to their 60th-anniversary event in Billund, Denmark.
Read MoreWelcome to Part 1 of a year-by-year financial history of The LEGO Group. We look back on 2000 and 2001—the rocky “Ides of March” which chronicle the period leading up to LEGO’s looming financial troubles.
Read MoreFor the tenth anniversary of the most northern major LEGO event in the world in Norway, the organizers partnered with some of the best talents in the fan community to make a special model. This is the story of how the custom Trondheim Skyline event kit came to be.
Read MoreThe rare gold LEGO RCX and NXT bricks have been revealed! The epic tale involves trips to the US and Billund, a Technic dinosaur, a local jeweler, a group of AFOL superfans and lots of cake.
Read MoreSeptember 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 SHIPtember, the Brick Train Awards, and the return of the BrickLink Designer Program, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!
Why is this small, shiny LEGO chrome cup so expensive? And why is it so beloved (and hoarded) by builders of GBC modules? Today, we explore the legend of the chrome cup.
LEGO waterfalls are magical because they are both a memorizing moment frozen in time and also incredibly varied in how to build them. Here are some LEGO waterfall techniques from around the AFOL community, but be warned, you might get wet!
Ever wonder what goes into the design of LEGO set packaging? BrickNerd has you covered as we dive into the rules, standards and design sensibilities that go into creating an appealing product for store shelves.
What happens when a lifelong Trekkie, AFOL and professional toy designer finally gets an official LEGO Star Trek playset? Samuel Hatmaker explores the new Enterprise bridge and shows why playing Star Trek matters as much as displaying it.
We spoke with several Autistic AFOLs who shared their experiences with LEGO regarding coping, community, collecting and catharsis. And we found that Autism can be both a challenge and a superpower when it comes to LEGO.
What do you do when a LEGO Pokémon set doesn’t quite hit the mark? Take it apart and create an alternate build using only the pieces from the original set! But how do you level up a character as recognizable as Pikachu?
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