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June 04, 2026

LEGO NPU: ZNAP Edition

June 04, 2026/ Will Hafner
LEGO NPU: ZNAP Edition

Join us on our continuing mission to explore strange LEGO parts and NPU as we launch into an investigation of the least LEGO of LEGO themes, ZNAP!

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June 04, 2026/ Will Hafner/ 3 Comments
MOC Round-up, Techniques
NPU, LEGO NPU, ZNAP
April 27, 2026

LEGO NPU: Wheels & Tires Edition

April 27, 2026/ Will Hafner
LEGO NPU: Wheels & Tires Edition

Think LEGO tires are just for cars? These clever builders reinvent the wheel—literally—with some wheely wild NPU. Tread carefully because these round parts are rolling into some unexpectedly brilliant builds.

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April 27, 2026/ Will Hafner/ 2 Comments
MOC Round-up, Techniques
Tires, Wheels, NPU, LEGO NPU, Rubber
March 25, 2026

LEGO NPU: Aircraft and Watercraft Edition

March 25, 2026/ Will Hafner
LEGO NPU: Aircraft and Watercraft Edition

Think airplane and boat parts are too big or specialized to be useful? These builders prove otherwise with brilliant, unexpected LEGO NPU from spaceships to Aunt Ida.

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March 25, 2026/ Will Hafner/ 1 Comment
Techniques, MOC Round-up
NPU, LEGO NPU, Aircraft, Watercraft, Hull
January 07, 2026

LEGO NPU: Minifigure Accessories Edition

January 07, 2026/ Will Hafner
LEGO NPU: Minifigure Accessories Edition

Think minifigure accessories are just for decoration? Discover how these tiny tools become the highlight of a build in our latest LEGO NPU round-up!

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January 07, 2026/ Will Hafner/ Comment
MOC Round-up, Techniques
LEGO NPU, Accessories, Ninjago City, NPU
September 09, 2025

Obscure Parts Usage: The Typesetter Tile

September 09, 2025/ Oscar Cederwall
Obscure Parts Usage: The Typesetter Tile

Have you ever come across an obscure LEGO element you never knew existed then absolutely had to use it in a MOC? Follow along as Oscar Cederwall uncovers the mystery of the Typesetter tile.

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September 09, 2025/ Oscar Cederwall/ 4 Comments
Deep Dive, Techniques
NPU, LEGO NPU, OPU, Obscure Parts Usage, Dacta, Skaerbaek, Modulex

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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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