LEGO NPU: Aircraft and Watercraft Edition
/Think airplane and boat parts are too big or specialized to be useful? These builders prove otherwise with brilliant, unexpected LEGO NPU from spaceships to Aunt Ida.
Read MoreThink airplane and boat parts are too big or specialized to be useful? These builders prove otherwise with brilliant, unexpected LEGO NPU from spaceships to Aunt Ida.
Read MoreThis seems so obvious I'm going to have to file it under "D" for duh, and wonder intensely why I've never seen it before, a steampunk steamship! And if the date is correct on the photo it's two years old, meaning somehow I missed it, double duh. I don't know what this motley crew is up to, some of them seem slightly on the unsavory side, but they're getting to wherever they're going in style thanks to builder Lub3e.
Finely crafted wooden boats are just about the most beautiful things on the water. Sure there are some more sculpted forms made from more exotic materials, but they can't rival the beauty and warmth of good old fashioned wood in the hands of a skilled boat maker. And in the hands of a skilled builder like redfern1950s, LEGO can mimic this look to surprising effect. This classic Riva looks ready for some maritime action.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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