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December 05, 2025

Turning LEGO Light Bricks Into Christmas Tree Lights

December 05, 2025/ Michael J
Turning LEGO Light Bricks Into Christmas Tree Lights

Sure, you’ve hung a few LEGO ornaments on your Christmas tree, but why stop there? This year, we’re taking donning the tree to the next level by creating Christmas lights and other holiday decorations with the classic LEGO light brick.

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Techniques, Customizing
Christmas Ornaments, Christmas ornaments, Christmas, LEGO Christmas, lights
December 24, 2023

LEGO Nativities: Tiny Tidings of Great Joy

December 24, 2023/ Michael J
LEGO Nativities: Tiny Tidings of Great Joy

From microscale to life-sized, Michael J. brings us a poignant collection of LEGO Nativity scenes from across the community to celebrate Christmas.

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December 24, 2023/ Michael J/ 3 Comments
MOC Round-up
LEGO, Christmas, Nativity, LEGO Christmas
December 10, 2021

Christmas Parol: Translating a Filipino Tradition into LEGO

December 10, 2021/ Inez T. Vasquez
Christmas Parol: Translating a Filipino Tradition into LEGO

Celebrate the Christmas holidays Philippine-style with this stunning LEGO Parol by builder Reiner Comentan.

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December 10, 2021/ Inez T. Vasquez/ 1 Comment
MOC Spotlight
LEGO Christmas, Star Lanters, Filipino Parol, Filipino Traditions, Philippines, MOC Spotlight

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A 3D-Printed Approach to Smarter LEGO Storage
A 3D-Printed Approach to Smarter LEGO Storage

Tired of wasted space in your LEGO drawers? See how 3D printing and Gridfinity can transform chaotic piles of plastic into an efficient, customizable storage system, complete with some IKEA Alex drawer mods to unlock every inch of space.

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The Conversation Piece #19: How to Choose the Right Backdrop for Your MOC
The Conversation Piece #19: How to Choose the Right Backdrop for Your MOC

How do you show off a LEGO build once it’s finished? In this month’s Conversation Piece, the Builder Improvement Initiative explores how different backdrops, from a sheet of white cardstock to a digitally created scene, can change the way people see your MOC.

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Nerdvember 2026 Contest: Inside Edition
Nerdvember 2026 Contest: Inside Edition

Nerdly desperately needed new glasses and ended up redesigned with a removable lid. So what’s inside Nerdly? This year’s Nerdvember contest gives you three ways to answer, from a tiny build hidden inside to a creation that bursts out of the box.

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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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