The Weird, the Wondrous, and the Otherworldly
/Monoliths, aliens, and portals: Oh my! Caleb Huet takes us on a journey though space and time of his top picks of otherworldly creations. Today on BrickNerd!
Read MoreMonoliths, aliens, and portals: Oh my! Caleb Huet takes us on a journey though space and time of his top picks of otherworldly creations. Today on BrickNerd!
Read MoreAlright BrickNerd fans, it’s World UFO Day! So put on your tinfoil hats and prepare for some missing time as we look to the skies for some stellar LEGO UFOs.
Read MoreEver hear the myth that eating lots of carrots will improve your eyesight? Or maybe your parents told you this in order to make sure you ate your vegetables? Well, builder Milan Sekiz has heard the myth before, and he has put a unique twist on the concept! Milan has this to say about his newest creation: "On a planet similar to ours, these guys worship carrots for obvious reasons. They use strange mechas to harvest carrots from obelisks after worship ritual." I find this build very creative and amusing. I love the little alien creatures, but my favorite part (and probably the main focus of the build) is that gorgeous mech. The colors are perfect, and it's a very slick design. Wonderful work! Now go eat your vegetables, kids.
A never before seen UFO is orbiting the Earth. Is this a scout? Is war coming? All I know is that I'd love to fly around in this spaceship! This craft, designed by A Plastic Infinity, has a very unique design and color combination. After studying this build closely, I haven't been able to find a single standard LEGO brick (1x2 or 2x4's). Every brown element is a sloped or angled piece that creates the magnificent look of this UFO. I also especially like the turbine in the rear and also the light blue translucent cockpit. Safe travels!
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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