Reverse Engineering SNOT
/How can you learn some amazing SNOT skills and improve your MOCs? By reverse engineering these LEGO SNOT puzzles, spearheaded by Rylie Howerter.
Read MoreHow can you learn some amazing SNOT skills and improve your MOCs? By reverse engineering these LEGO SNOT puzzles, spearheaded by Rylie Howerter.
Read MoreWhen building a LEGO MOC, sometimes you want to avoid texture. Today we explore seamless SNOT techniques to build smooth surfaces—and we find a surprising source of new SNOT bricks!
Read MoreIllegal techniques cause stress on LEGO elements, but we’re going to break the rules! These are all the illegal SNOT techniques for sideways building and stud reversal to make your creations that much more nefariously awesome.
Read MoreIn this next article in our LEGO SNOT series, we explore elements introduced in the past few years to analyze their potential for reversing stud direction and sideways building.
Read MoreIn this next article in our LEGO SNOT series, we explore hinge elements and how their unique geometry can be used to change the direction of studs in LEGO creations.
Read MoreGet ready for an advanced degree in SNOT as we analyze complicated geometry, examine some complex building techniques, and expose some tricks for mastering the art of LEGO SNOT.
Read MoreWelcome to SNOT Week! What is LEGO SNOT, where did the building term come from, and why would you use sideways building in a LEGO creation? Join us as we explore the history of LEGO SNOT.
Read MoreToday 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.
From color palettes to clever part choices, building LEGO Pokémon at minifig scale takes skill and a sharp eye for detail. We chat with Radioactive Cheese about how he brings his Pokédex to life.
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Today 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.