Change was in the air for Bio-Cup 2026 Round 2 as builders tackled the theme of Metamorphosis. From fatherhood and molting to decay and rebirth, these are some of the transformations that caught our eye as the competition moves toward its final rounds.
Read MoreBio-Cup 2026 is underway, and Round 1 challenged builders to bring Magic & Mysticism to life. From enchanted castles to eerie mechanical creatures, these are some of the builds that stood out to us. With a new format and Round 2 now open, there’s still time to join the competition!
Read MoreCan Bionicle be beautiful? But of course! Today we have the pleasure of chatting with and showcasing the work of Patrick Biggs, who builds incredible LEGO creations out of Bionicle pieces that look organic and stunning—and tell a story.
Read MoreThe end is here! From skeletal horses to fungal centaurs, Bio-Cup 2025 wraps up with an apocalyptic final round. Saddle up for the final showdown of the Four Horsemen and meet the builder who survived to win.
Read MoreFrom kings made of leaves to music monsters in the club, Bio-Cup 2025’s Round 2 brought a full house. Shuffle through the highlights before the final hand is dealt.
Read MoreBio-Cup is back along with some of the most amazing LEGO constraction creations of the year. Join us as we look at four builders that have taken us by surprise!
Read MoreIt’s finally here, Bio-Cup fans! The final round of the 2023 construction tournament has concluded and we have your winner.
Read MoreWe sat down with builder Djokson to unveil the secrets behind his organic building inspiration and learn how he creates his memorable LEGO characters.
Read MoreLEGO Bionicle lives on! Join us as we chat with builder Mathijs Dubbeldam about the LEGO system, custom masks, and where Bionicle may be heading next.
Read MoreBio-Cup 2022 wrapped up in fantastic fashion with the final theme being “The End.” What builders took home the best recognition the LEGO Bionicle community has to offer? Read on to find out!
Read MoreWe sat down with LEGO builder Sandro Q to learn how they created this intricate Knight’s Kingdom-inspired dragon hunter.
Read MoreHow do you use your bulk LEGO? Builder Mitch Phillips created this sleek, organic creature in silver doing just that using macaroni tubes and flexible cables—though the construction may be more simple than at first glance.
Read MoreIt’s time to gorge ourselves once again on another round-up of tasty LEGO builds from Bio-Cup 2021. This time it is by way of a three-course meal of “Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner” builds as prepared by the competition’s remaining nine top chefs. Let’s dig in!
Read MoreIn the latest round of Bio-Cup 2021, the remaining competitors went “Back to the Future” to give various legends from around the globe a mythic-makeover. Let’s take a look at some of these mythic LEGO builds.
Read MoreSometimes a spark of imagination, a group theme, prizes or even a deadline is all you need to get building! Here are all the LEGO community contests and challenges for the month of July 2021.
Read MoreSometimes a spark of imagination, a group theme, prizes or even a deadline is all you need to get building! Here are all the LEGO community contests and challenges for the month of June 2021.
Read MoreBuilder Matt Goldberg manages to bring this LEGO Western figure to life while nodding to three other members of the community in his HeroFebruary build.
Read MoreTo celebrate LEGO’s 90th anniversary, the company is letting fans vote for a classic theme that will be the inspiration for a new singular set released in 2022. But which of the 30 themes on the ballot should you vote for? Our BrickNerd team weighed in and came to the conclusion that the single perfect LEGO theme to make a comeback is…
Read MoreI love seeing Bionicle and constraction parts used outside of character builds, in scenery. Wildlife is an uncommon treat with those parts, and the outlandish plants in Grayson's Extraterrestrial Garden are a lovely example. I wonder if the robot gardener has to water them, or oil them?
Ahoy, me hearties! It be Talk Like A Pirate Day! Are you ready to set sail on an adventure through the history of classic LEGO Pirates? Where did it begin, what was it all about, and where has the theme showed up since? Join us on a treasure hunt through history!
Take a seat as we explore clever LEGO chair techniques that will leave you sitting pretty. From boat studs to bucket handles, here are some simple ways to design your own stylish chairs.
Identifying individual LEGO parts from bulk second-hand purchases can be challenging, so what are the most common elements that people want to know, “What is this!?”
The same bricks have sailed under many names in Alexander Zarkowski’s LEGO shipyard. We talk cruise ships, building at scale and how it feels to take apart a massive build after only a few weeks.
Which country has the cheapest LEGO? We’ve crunched the numbers across 22 countries spanning Europe, North America, and Australia and found a surprising result…
LEGO Castle has featured quite a few factions like the Wolfpack and Fright Knights. But what would kids name them after only seeing their shields? Make way for the Mean Rocktopusses!
Brian Hickey is back with another installment of LEGO According To Kids. This time he asks his to young children about their thoughts on LEGO color names. Read on to find the interesting and comical results!
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