March 21, 2023

Johnny Thunder Rides Again: Indiana Jones and Idols of the Past

March 21, 2023/ Andreas Lenander

We compare the new Indiana Jones sets to one of the most epic themes LEGO has ever created—Adventurers. Do our idols of the past stand the test of time?

October 07, 2017

Cairo Fight Scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark

October 07, 2017/ Philip

The LEGO Group may have only produced official Indiana Jones sets for two years (2008-2009), but we continue to receive great MOCs like this one from the theme. Builder Lego Fjotten has recreated the the Cairo Fight scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark with some clean but detailed design.

September 17, 2016

Throw Me The Idol!

September 17, 2016/ Kodiak Sanders

Forgotten Days has put the classic LEGO set to shame with a great MOC rendition of the temple from the opening scene of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. It includes an awesome amount of detail on each of the several famous traps.

Indiana Jones: And The Raiders of The Lost Ark - The Idol Temple

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sorting, Schmorting: Creativity and Chaos

Are you one of those people that has a perpetually messy building table? If so, you are not alone. Ted Andes comes out in defense of creative clutter and pleads the case for there being a method-to-the-madness of a messy building table. Read on to find out why a little bit of disorganization can be a good thing.

Smooth Sailing? Lessons From Building a Pirate Ship GBC

What happens when you turn a LEGO pirate ship into a Great Ball Contraption? Brian Hickey and his family find out, building a working module and learning a few hard lessons when it joins the GBC loop at BrickCon.

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