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January 16, 2026

Winter Lights: A Family Tradition Built in LEGO

January 16, 2026/ Ann Megacolormix
Winter Lights: A Family Tradition Built in LEGO

What began as a simple seasonal build has grown into an annual family tradition. Join us as we step into Jojo and Manu’s winter landscape, inspired by Sámi culture and shaped through forced perspective.

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January 16, 2026/ Ann Megacolormix/ Comment
MOC Spotlight, Interviews
Winter, Northern Lights, Aurora, Snow, Forced perspective
May 17, 2025

Painting The Sky: Creating The Northern Lights For LEGO Photography

May 17, 2025/ Ann Megacolormix
Painting The Sky: Creating The Northern Lights For LEGO Photography

Ann Megacolormix explores the world’s greatest light show. No, not The Pink Floyd Experience; the Northern Lights! She demonstrates how to incorporate this amazing phenomenon into a LEGO build.

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May 17, 2025/ Ann Megacolormix/ 2 Comments
Photography, Tips and Tricks
Photography, LEGO photography, Northern Lights, Photoshop
December 20, 2021

Motivation, Shows and LEGO: A Personal Journal

December 20, 2021/ Malin Kylinger
Motivation, Shows and LEGO: A Personal Journal

What truly motivates you to build with LEGO? Malin discusses the journey she went on to find what motivates her which ended with this magical MOC of the Nothern Lights.

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December 20, 2021/ Malin Kylinger/ Comment
Stories
Northern Lights, Aurora, Motivation

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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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