LEGO themes aren’t static. They are sculpted over time by fans, designers, and a few corporate curveballs. From Art to Ideas, we explore how LEGO themes outgrow their origins and reshape their purpose, all while trying to stay true to their core.
Read MoreWhat do you do with all your extra quarter-circle tiles? Create a double-layer mosaic bursting with color! Guest contributor Joe Meno talks with BrickNerd-in-Chief Dave Schefcik about his Rainbow Heart mosaic and how it could become an official BrickLink Designer Program set.
Read MoreIf you’re an adult collector of LEGO, sharing your hobby with young children can be a frightening experience. So what are some of the best ways an AFOL can build and play LEGO together with kids?
Read MoreCan you spot the Dots? Let’s take a look at some awesome NPU (nice parts usage) using LEGO Dots of all shapes and sizes.
Read MoreTime’s a-ticking, BrickNerd fans! The clock on the Cube Your Enthusiasm contest is running out—tomorrow, in fact, at precisely 11:59 Pacific Time.
Read MoreThere are only two weeks left to enter our Cube Your Enthusiasm contest for a chance at winning The Golden Nerdly trophy and a flock of sheep—and digital files of the seed parts are now available!
Read MoreThe Golden Nerdly is up for grabs! And all you have to do is “Cube Your Enthusiasm!” For this LEGO contest, use DOTS cubes and loops to build whatever you want—anything goes. Hurry up, there are prizes to be won!
Read MoreWe all know that LEGO bricks are made from plastic, but have you ever asked yourself why? We chatted with Brian from STLBrickCo who shared with us the reasons why ABS plastic gives LEGO all the right properties—and why a search for a sustainable alternative is such a challenge.
Read MoreIn this next installment of our Sorting Series, we take a look at storage containers for LEGO available at bargain prices, with some ideas for free or readily available containers, too!
Read MoreHow do you sort LEGO? Well for me, a good sorting system is one where you can find exactly what you want to build with the least amount of hassle (peanut butter jars and ice cream containers optional).
Read MoreToday we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the concept of a “Flash MOC” and the evolution of one of her stunning backlit LEGO cheese slope mosaics.
Today we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the steps of creating a LEGO cheese slope mosaic that almost looks like a stained glass window.
What is a LEGO cheese slope and how can you tessellate them to make patterns that dazzle and amaze? This tutorial will teach you everything you need to know about cheese slope mosaics.
Can LEGO Botanical sets be used as “tree battle packs”? Yes! Here’s how to transform 10373 Mini Bonsai Trees into minifig-scale trees for all your MOC needs.
August 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!
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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