I went into this ready to say “bah humbug” to a $330 LEGO Christmas tree. I ended up with a holiday build experience that reshaped how I think about LEGO, value, and what really matters when you’re building together.
Read MoreDidn’t manage to snag the Hot Chocolate Stand GWP? These instructions are still a simple way to keep your Winter Village well caffeinated, no purchase required.
Read MoreWith the Christmas season wrapping up, how do you store your LEGO Winter Village? We asked some of the most enthusiastic holiday builders what they do from storing them whole to dissambling every set.
Read MoreBlack Friday marks the arrival of the Christmas season. To celebrate, LEGO has launched a life-size Christmas Tree set along with some cool gifts with purchase. And if you buy it using BrickNerd’s link, we’ll donate all the referral income to Fairy Bricks!
Read MoreYour LEGO Winter Village purchase can make a difference! We’re launching a Festive FUNdraiser for Fairy Bricks where all income from seasonal sets bought using BrickNerd’s affiliate link will be donated to help kids in hospitals.
Read MoreNo, I'm not apologizing. Puns are awesome. Anyway, I love me some good microscale, and this tiny winter village by Sad Brick is a fantastic example. Creative parts usage is a must for a good micro build, and this is no exception. From the minifigure chicken wings as clouds to the cheerleader pompoms as snow-covered trees, there's a lot of really clever and unorthodox pieces here. And I think that sun is the back of a Simpsons minifigure head. Nicely done, sir, nicely done.
September 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 SHIPtember, the Brick Train Awards, and the return of the BrickLink Designer Program, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!
Why is this small, shiny LEGO chrome cup so expensive? And why is it so beloved (and hoarded) by builders of GBC modules? Today, we explore the legend of the chrome cup.
LEGO waterfalls are magical because they are both a memorizing moment frozen in time and also incredibly varied in how to build them. Here are some LEGO waterfall techniques from around the AFOL community, but be warned, you might get wet!
Ever wonder what goes into the design of LEGO set packaging? BrickNerd has you covered as we dive into the rules, standards and design sensibilities that go into creating an appealing product for store shelves.
What happens when a lifelong Trekkie, AFOL and professional toy designer finally gets an official LEGO Star Trek playset? Samuel Hatmaker explores the new Enterprise bridge and shows why playing Star Trek matters as much as displaying it.
We spoke with several Autistic AFOLs who shared their experiences with LEGO regarding coping, community, collecting and catharsis. And we found that Autism can be both a challenge and a superpower when it comes to LEGO.
What do you do when a LEGO Pokémon set doesn’t quite hit the mark? Take it apart and create an alternate build using only the pieces from the original set! But how do you level up a character as recognizable as Pikachu?
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