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June 05, 2025

The Conversation Piece #6: How to Start Building LEGO MOCs

June 05, 2025/ Dave Schefcik
The Conversation Piece #6: How to Start Building LEGO MOCs

Want to build your first LEGO MOC but don’t know where to start? The Builder Improvement Initiative breaks down the process with tips, practical advice and encouragement to help you take that first creative step.

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June 05, 2025/ Dave Schefcik/ 2 Comments
Deep Dive, Guest Article
Conversation Piece, Tips, MOCs, BII
May 06, 2025

The Conversation Piece #5: How to Use Color in LEGO Builds

May 06, 2025/ Dave Schefcik
The Conversation Piece #5: How to Use Color in LEGO Builds

Not sure which colors to choose for your next LEGO MOC? The Builder Improvement Initiative breaks down the basics of color theory and offers tips to help you build with more confidence, contrast, and creativity.

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May 06, 2025/ Dave Schefcik/ Comment
Deep Dive, Guest Article
Conversation Piece, Tips, MOCs, BII, Color Theory
April 17, 2025

Rise Above the Clouds

April 17, 2025/ Chris Roberts
Rise Above the Clouds

Ever wonder what might be floating above the clouds? A giant in a castle with a pouch of magic beans? Maybe an entire city, one that doesn’t draw the attention of the Empire. Chris Roberts explores a collaborative build that shows us one possibility.

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April 17, 2025/ Chris Roberts/ 1 Comment
Interviews, MOC Spotlight
LEGO, Collaborative, clouds, MOCs, Cloudrise
April 08, 2025

The Conversation Piece #4: How to Decide What to Build

April 08, 2025/ Henry Licklider
The Conversation Piece #4: How to Decide What to Build

Ever struggle with what to build for a LEGO MOC? Or maybe you are lacking inspiration? The Builder Improvement Initiative explores some simple ways to stir up inspiration so you can begin building again!

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April 08, 2025/ Henry Licklider/ 2 Comments
Deep Dive, Guest Article, Techniques
Conversation Piece, Tips, MOCs, BII
August 20, 2024

You’re Listening to WBCN: National Radio and Bacon Lovers Day in LEGO

August 20, 2024/ El Barto
You’re Listening to WBCN: National Radio and Bacon Lovers Day in LEGO

What do radios and bacon have in common? Well, for one, today is their official celebration day! And what's a better way to honor them than with LEGO!

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August 20, 2024/ El Barto/ Comment
MOC Round-up
Bacon, Radio, MOCs
July 28, 2024

Reverse Engineering MOCs: Building Without Instructions

July 28, 2024/ Gwyneth Kozbial
Reverse Engineering MOCs: Building Without Instructions

Have you ever seen a LEGO creation online and wanted to build it yourself? Before asking for directions, why not try reverse-engineering the MOC? We have some tips and tricks to get you started.

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July 28, 2024/ Gwyneth Kozbial/ 4 Comments
Stories, Techniques
Pandemic Building, Reverse Engineering, LEGO, MOCs, Cats, Color Swap
April 24, 2024

Have MOC, Will Travel (To Bendigo Bricks)

April 24, 2024/ Sue Ann Barber
Have MOC, Will Travel (To Bendigo Bricks)

Have you ever packed up your MOCs, and traveled across the country? Or a continent? Sue Ann Barber takes us to the Bendigo Bricks fan event in Australia to see how far people are willing to go.

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April 24, 2024/ Sue Ann Barber/ 1 Comment
Conventions
Australia, Bendigo Bricks, MOCs, Convention
February 23, 2024

From Biplanes to Battleships: Military History in LEGO

February 23, 2024/ El Barto
From Biplanes to Battleships: Military History in LEGO

Today on BrickNerd, guest contributor and prolific military builder, João Eínon takes us to Portugal. We'll see the LEGO fan event in Caldas da Rainha as well as João's massive MOC display.

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February 23, 2024/ El Barto/ Comment
Guest Article
LEGO, military, military history, history, airplanes, ships, navy, Portugal, MOCs
July 15, 2023

The LEGO Lighting Compendium: Join the Light Side!

July 15, 2023/ Douglas Hughes
The LEGO Lighting Compendium: Join the Light Side!

Have you ever wondered how LEGO and lighting come together? Our LEGO Lighting Compendium covers everything from use-cases to products available to where to source them—and maybe it will make you see your creations in a new light!

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July 15, 2023/ Douglas Hughes/ 4 Comments
Deep Dive
Lighting, Display, Photography, MOCs, Why did it have to be wires?
May 02, 2023

Be Our Guest: High-Class Realism by Victor van den Berg

May 02, 2023/ Ann Megacolormix
Be Our Guest: High-Class Realism by Victor van den Berg

Today we chat with builder Victor van den Berg about his remarkable rooms, his creative process and how he recreates incredibly detailed interiors out of LEGO.

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May 02, 2023/ Ann Megacolormix/ 10 Comments
Builder Showcase, Interviews
LEGO, MOCs, Atmosphere, Lighting
September 26, 2022

Razor Crest Round-Up: These Mandalorian MOCs Are Sharp!

September 26, 2022/ El Barto
Razor Crest Round-Up: These Mandalorian MOCs Are Sharp!

To celebrate LEGO’s release of the UCS Razor Crest, we here at BrickNerd are celebrating some sharp Mandalorian MOCs from around the AFOL community.

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September 26, 2022/ El Barto/ Comment
News, MOC Round-up
LEGO, Razor Crest, MOCs, Star Wars, spaceships
August 11, 2022

Planes, Trains and Automobiles: An Interview with Ralph Savelsberg

August 11, 2022/ Ronald Vallenduuk
Planes, Trains and Automobiles: An Interview with Ralph Savelsberg

Today on BrickNerd, Ronald Vallenduuk chats with Ralph Savelsberg. From the A-Team to ZZ Top, Ralph has built it all. Check it out!

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August 11, 2022/ Ronald Vallenduuk/ Comment
Interviews
Planes, Trains, Automobiles, LEGO, MOCs
February 10, 2022

LEGO MOC Collages II: The Sequel

February 10, 2022/ El Barto
LEGO MOC Collages II: The Sequel

Here at BrickNerd, we’re always looking for things new and exciting! But sometimes we like to get in the MOC time machine and check out builds and LEGO MOC collages from yesteryear… and jokes that are even older.

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February 10, 2022/ El Barto/ 1 Comment
Mocstalgia
LEGO, MOCs, Collages, Don't Call Me Shirley, Ochre Jelly, Iain Heath
December 23, 2021

Secret Santa MOCs: A Holiday Tradition

December 23, 2021/ El Barto
Secret Santa MOCs: A Holiday Tradition

Ever participate in a LEGO Secret Santa MOC exchange? “What’s THAT?” you ask. Well, ElBarto! is here to tell you all about it, today on BrickNerd.

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December 23, 2021/ El Barto/ 2 Comments
Mocstalgia
LEGO, Secret Santa, MOCs, Gifts, I don't want to be a dentist, I want to make toys

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LEGO Contest Round-Up for June 2025
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The Conversation Piece #6: How to Start Building LEGO MOCs
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Prize Machine Potential: Mini MOCs for the Minifigure Vending Machine
Prize Machine Potential: Mini MOCs for the Minifigure Vending Machine
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100+ New LEGO Sets for June 2025 Include Simpsons, Bluey, Ninjago, Disney, Prize Machine and More
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