Sometimes falling out of love with LEGO isn’t just about the hobby—it’s about feeling disconnected. But a return to a heartfelt show, familiar faces, and unexpected silliness like a foam banana might be exactly what you need to rebuild joy.
Read MoreSometimes burnout from LEGO feels like losing a part of yourself. Yet, with the help of a few colorful dragons and the joy of reconnecting with friends at a convention, that spark can be reignited.
Read MoreDo you know someone who likes LEGO but doesn’t enjoy building sets? Today we explore the hobby through a neurodivergent point of view to learn about the highs and lows of being an AFOL with ADHD.
Read MoreLots of people visit the LEGO House, all with different needs—both visible and invisible. To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we spoke with them about how every visitor (child or AFOL) can feel included and play, no matter their ability.
Read MoreTo mark Autism Awareness Day, Kate Harvey talks about her experience as an Autistic AFOL, the challenges she’s faced, and what she’s learned through LEGO.
Read MoreFrom sorting bricks to LEGO Masters, guest contributor Liz Puleo shares her experience growing as an AFOL and how ADHD has impacted her LEGO journey.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreIt is a wonderous thing to find your equilibrium through building, sorting and all the other activities surrounding the LEGO hobby. Yes, LEGO can become an obsession, but in moderation, it can become the best kind of therapy to explore the worlds inside of you.
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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