Why do some LEGO builds immediately grab your attention? This month’s Conversation Piece from the Builder Improvement Initiative explores the composition techniques that help viewers notice—and remember—your creations.
Read MoreMore detail doesn’t always mean a better build. We take a deep dive into how visual hierarchy, focal points, greebling distribution, and negative space shape the way LEGO MOCs are seen and understood.
Read MoreWhat makes a builder’s work instantly recognizable? From color choices to texture and technique, the Builder Improvement Initiative unpacks the key elements of LEGO style to help you discover your own.
Read MoreDo you find your LEGO walls boring or visually ineffective? Well, we’ve got a treat for you! Andreas Lenander takes us on a tour of some exciting wall techniques, from simple to… well, even he doesn't know how it was done.
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 MoreIt's always amazing to me when a builder simulates soft or unusual textures. The first impression you get when you see this figure by builder Djokson is "feathers", and clearly that was the intention. It's not until you really look close at the elements that make up this figure's costume that you can visually break it down, but even knowing that when you step back it's still feathers.
It's been a while since we've seen something by the great Legonardo Davidy, but he's back and in fine form. Just look at all the rich details and texture in this classic gothic church! It's a study in mixing grays, studs, profile bricks and brackets to achieve a look that's very mottled, but pleasing to the eye. This kind of thing is easy to get wrong, and this is a perfect example of getting it right.
Whenever I see a build in this style for some reason celtic music or something similar the the Lord of the Rings soundtrack plays in my head. There's just something so wonderfully organic and appealing when it's done right, and this MOC by One More Brick is done right. I especially like the tapered foundation, it feels at once like it might tip over and also sit soundly forever.
Check out the walls of this MOC by Gideon_83. With a combination of color, profile bricks, mixed plate and construction, the effect is excellent. I also love an epic MOC that tells the story of a mundane task, in this case a wall repair project underway.
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.