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October 19, 2025

A G12 in Royal Württemberg Colours

October 19, 2025/ Geneva D
A G12 in Royal Württemberg Colours

This LEGO locomotive is loaded with details and ready to rumble! Get a look up close and even behind the scenes as builder Pieter Post his building process with us.

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October 19, 2025/ Geneva D/ Comment
MOC Spotlight
MOC, MOC Spotlight, Train, trains
September 20, 2025

Thomas the Tank: A Sherman WWII Tank in Primary Colors

September 20, 2025/ Michael J
Thomas the Tank: A Sherman WWII Tank in Primary Colors

The removal of a single word from a well-known vehicular character’s name creates some interesting LEGO mashup material! Make way for Thomas the Tank!

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September 20, 2025/ Michael J/ Comment
MOC Spotlight
MOC Spotlight, Thomas the Tank Engine, Sherman Tank, mashup
June 29, 2025

Revisiting a MOC: Diving Back Into Aquazone!

June 29, 2025/ Michael J
Revisiting a MOC: Diving Back Into Aquazone!

Make a splash as Michael J and Sylon_TW look back at the LEGO Aquazone theme and explore how Sylon revised what was already a great build into something more focused and eye-catching.

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June 29, 2025/ Michael J/ Comment
MOC Spotlight
MOC Spotlight, Aquazone, LEGO
January 02, 2023

Steampunk Art to LEGO Brick: A New Way to Get Around Town

January 02, 2023/ Geneva D
Steampunk Art to LEGO Brick: A New Way to Get Around Town

How do you transform steampunk concept art into a MOC? We chat with LEGO builder Hejjo Demkowicz about his wonderfully atmospheric scene, District 1., to get the full story.

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January 02, 2023/ Geneva D/ 2 Comments
MOC Spotlight
MOC Spotlight, steampunk, train
May 04, 2022

200,000-Piece Battle of Hoth is the LEGO Star Wars UCS of Our Dreams

May 04, 2022/ Lorren Loveless
200,000-Piece Battle of Hoth is the LEGO Star Wars UCS of Our Dreams

Happy May the Fourth, BrickNerd fans! This Star Wars Day, Lorren Loveless takes a look at Mark B’s massive Battle of Hoth display. Most impressive!

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May 04, 2022/ Lorren Loveless/ Comment
MOC Spotlight
MOC Spotlight, Star Wars, Empire Strikes Back, Wampa
December 18, 2021

Artistic and Organic LEGO Sculpting: The Moonbird Mausoleum

December 18, 2021/ Geneva D
Artistic and Organic LEGO Sculpting: The Moonbird Mausoleum

Organic looking animal or plant shapes are some of the hardest shapes to achieve in LEGO—but Aurore makes it look easy with this beautifully sculpted bird statue set in an autumn colored landscape!

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December 18, 2021/ Geneva D/ Comment
MOC Spotlight
MOC Spotlight, sculpting, medieval, Embervale, Aurore
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
October 18, 2021

Tatooine Tails: The Fabuland Homestead and Landspeeder

October 18, 2021/ Teresa Elsmore
Tatooine Tails: The Fabuland Homestead and Landspeeder

You may have seen Stewart Cromar’s fabulous Fabuland Landspeeder, but now he’s now built the Tatooine homestead to join it and has shared with BrickNerd all about his LEGO-building process!

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October 18, 2021/ Teresa Elsmore/ Comment
MOC Spotlight, Interviews
MOC Spotlight, Tatooine, Fabuland, Landspeeder, Homestead
October 06, 2021

Take Your Marks . . .

October 06, 2021/ Michael J
Take Your Marks . . .

Michael J brings us the action, in LEGO form, from this year’s Paralympics in Tokyo. He’s also got exclusive behind-the-scenes info on builder James Zhan’s process and inspiration. Today on BrickNerd!

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October 06, 2021/ Michael J/ 2 Comments
MOC Spotlight
MOC Spotlight, LEGO, Paralympics, Swimming, Long Jump, Wheelchair Racing, Miniland scale
August 14, 2021

This LEGO Land Shark is Ready to Make Some Waves

August 14, 2021/ Geneva D
This LEGO Land Shark is Ready to Make Some Waves

This LEGO shark means business—but even with a massive harpoon gun and all those teeth, it still looks cute! Find out where Moko drew inspiration for the Shark’s exo-suit and get instructions on how to build one yourself.

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August 14, 2021/ Geneva D/ Comment
MOC Spotlight
MOC Spotlight, Land Shark, Exo-Suit, Mech, Moko

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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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The Galidor Horror Picture Show
The Galidor Horror Picture Show

Galidor. A retired theme with a cult following, nearly universally hated by all. Just look at it. What part of this makes you think “LEGO?” Today we’ll take a look at the horrors of Galidor.

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Happily Ever After? A Close Look at the LEGO Shrek Minifigures
Happily Ever After? A Close Look at the LEGO Shrek Minifigures

Shrek’s fairy-tale cast has arrived in LEGO minifigure form, but does everyone get a happily ever after? We take a close look at the movie references, a few puzzling design choices, and some useful parts for Castle builders.

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Pieces for Pennies: Where Cheap LEGO May Lurk
Pieces for Pennies: Where Cheap LEGO May Lurk

What are the best ways to score cheap LEGO? If you’re willing to go to some effort, hidden LEGO pops up all over the place. In today’s guest article, Molly Patton shares her stories and tips at finding low-priced LEGO.

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