Every year, builders across the LEGO community pause to look back on what they’ve made, gathering a year’s worth of MOCs into a single collage. Here’s why I keep making them… and why you might want to start.
Read MoreDo you ever look at an old MOC, and think how you can improve it? BrickNerd’s own Miro Dudas walks us through his process of refinement. Read on to find out!
Read MoreToday on BrickNerd, Ronald Vallenduuk chats with Ralph Savelsberg. From the A-Team to ZZ Top, Ralph has built it all. Check it out!
Read MoreIs more detail always better in a MOC? The Builder Improvement Initiative explores how textures, patterns, and set pieces can enhance or overwhelm a LEGO build, and how to strike the right balance when building.
Read MoreThe new Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook is out! Today, BrickNerd is bringing you inspiration for your own Lord of the Rings book nook with a couple MOCs inspired by the set!
Read MoreWant 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.
Read MoreNot 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.
Read MoreEver 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.
Read MoreEver 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!
Read MoreWhat 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!
Read MoreHave 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.
Read MoreHave 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.
Read MoreToday 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.
Read MoreHave 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!
Read MoreToday 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.
Read MoreTo celebrate LEGO’s release of the UCS Razor Crest, we here at BrickNerd are celebrating some sharp Mandalorian MOCs from around the AFOL community.
Read MoreHere 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.
Read MoreEver 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.
Read MoreSeptember 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 SHIPtember, the Brick Train Awards, and the return of the BrickLink Designer Program, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!
Why is this small, shiny LEGO chrome cup so expensive? And why is it so beloved (and hoarded) by builders of GBC modules? Today, we explore the legend of the chrome cup.
LEGO waterfalls are magical because they are both a memorizing moment frozen in time and also incredibly varied in how to build them. Here are some LEGO waterfall techniques from around the AFOL community, but be warned, you might get wet!
Ever wonder what goes into the design of LEGO set packaging? BrickNerd has you covered as we dive into the rules, standards and design sensibilities that go into creating an appealing product for store shelves.
What happens when a lifelong Trekkie, AFOL and professional toy designer finally gets an official LEGO Star Trek playset? Samuel Hatmaker explores the new Enterprise bridge and shows why playing Star Trek matters as much as displaying it.
We spoke with several Autistic AFOLs who shared their experiences with LEGO regarding coping, community, collecting and catharsis. And we found that Autism can be both a challenge and a superpower when it comes to LEGO.
What do you do when a LEGO Pokémon set doesn’t quite hit the mark? Take it apart and create an alternate build using only the pieces from the original set! But how do you level up a character as recognizable as Pikachu?
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