How did Harry Potter reshape the LEGO animal kingdom? From owls to otters, guest contributor Caleb Schilling (aka Cheesey Studios) explores how this magical theme has quietly transformed the entire LEGO ecosystem.
Read MoreWelcome back to BrickNerd Quick Builds! We are kicking off the Halloween season with instructions to build a friendly neighborhood spider.
Read MoreLEGO Creator 3-in-1 sets already offer three builds in one box, but why stop there? Today we explore combo builds and how to use two sets together to create even more custom models.
Read MoreWelcome 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!
Read MoreWill Smith's Wild Wild West was sadly mostly forgettable, but there were some memorable, if not fairly silly, shining moments. Arliss Loveless' giant steampunk tarantula was certainly a show-stopper, and I suspect this MOC by Imagine™ is going to have a similar impact wherever it's shown.
They don't call him monster brick for nothing. Check out this latest supremely creepy arachnid from Matt Armstrong. Just in time for halloween! Now do you feel it? The crawly sensation on your leg? Go ahead, look, I'm sure it's nothing...
I don't know how they do it. I can't fathom how so many great MOCs can be built so quickly. It takes me ages to build anything, and these four people have cranked out oodles of mind-blowing creations in just days. Iron Builders indeed.
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.
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.