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January 26, 2025

Giving a Clue: Offering Feedback to New LEGO Builders

January 26, 2025/ Michael J
Giving a Clue: Offering Feedback to New LEGO Builders

Offering feedback to budding LEGO builders can be a challenge, so how do you help them learn new techniques without overwhelming them? Michael J. gives a few clues from a board game collaboration with his son to help solve this mystery!

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January 26, 2025/ Michael J/ 4 Comments
Tips and Tricks, MOC Spotlight
Teaching, Personal Growth, Clue, TFOL
August 26, 2023

From TFOL to AFOL: An Unexpected Journey

August 26, 2023/ Dave Schefcik
From TFOL to AFOL: An Unexpected Journey

How do you transition from being a TFOL to an AFOL? Ben Bartlett shares his journey through the LEGO community from military to iron builders and beyond.

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August 26, 2023/ Dave Schefcik/ 2 Comments
Community, Stories
TFOL, AFOL, Brickmania, World War Brick, Brickworld, Guest Article, Ben Bartlett
October 18, 2022

The Brick Train Awards 2022: A Rail Renaissance

October 18, 2022/ Michael Gale
The Brick Train Awards 2022: A Rail Renaissance

The BTA (Brick Train Awards) are effectively the "Oscars" of the LEGO train world. They showcase the very best of our hobby and are a source of inspiration to keep building amazing LEGO train models and layouts of all shapes and sizes.

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October 18, 2022/ Michael Gale/ Comment
Contest, Community
Brick Train Awards, LEGO Trains, Trains, TFOL, Locomotive
July 06, 2022

AFOLs and TFOLs and KFOLs at Bricks by the Bay

July 06, 2022/ Gwyneth Kozbial
AFOLs and TFOLs and KFOLs at Bricks by the Bay

Bricks by the Bay is unique among LEGO conventions for its support and inclusion of the KFOL and TFOL community (Kids and Teen Fans of LEGO). We take a look at that impact and how it played out at 2022’s convention in California.

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July 06, 2022/ Gwyneth Kozbial/ Comment
Conventions
Convention, Conventions, Bricks by the Bay, KFOL, TFOL
March 15, 2021

This 9,000-Piece LEGO Technic Trebuchet Can Launch Projectiles 260 Feet Away

March 15, 2021/ Will F
This 9,000-Piece LEGO Technic Trebuchet Can Launch Projectiles 260 Feet Away

Trebuchet meme alert! TFOL Justin Fossum has built a LEGO Technic trebuchet capable of chucking ballistics at a speed of 75 mph and up to 260 feet away.

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March 15, 2021/ Will F/ Comment
MOC Spotlight
Trebuchet, TFOL, Trebuchet Memes, Justin Fossum, NASAW, Pudding

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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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