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March 29, 2026

Let There Be Light: Making My MOCs More Memorable

March 29, 2026/ Are M Heiseldal
Let There Be Light: Making My MOCs More Memorable

What do you do when a LEGO event is fast approaching and you’ve got no new MOCs to show? Well, you could always try to sprinkle some magic on some older stuff… by adding lights!

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March 29, 2026/ Are M Heiseldal/ 3 Comments
Stories, Review
lights, Brickstuff, World of Lights, Brickworld Chicago, royalty, flash photography, paparazzi, builder's block
December 27, 2025

LEGO Lighting Lessons: Making Sets and MOCs Merry and Bright

December 27, 2025/ Douglas Hughes
LEGO Lighting Lessons: Making Sets and MOCs Merry and Bright

With many people having just opened presents of LEGO and lighting kits, I took a hands-on approach to adding lights to a set and to a MOC to see if I could come up with any bright ideas.

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December 27, 2025/ Douglas Hughes/ 1 Comment
Deep Dive, Customizing
lights, kamikaze, Lighting, Lights, Brickstuff, Briksmax, Lightaling, The Daily Bugle
December 05, 2025

Turning LEGO Light Bricks Into Christmas Tree Lights

December 05, 2025/ Michael J
Turning LEGO Light Bricks Into Christmas Tree Lights

Sure, you’ve hung a few LEGO ornaments on your Christmas tree, but why stop there? This year, we’re taking donning the tree to the next level by creating Christmas lights and other holiday decorations with the classic LEGO light brick.

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December 05, 2025/ Michael J/ Comment
Techniques, Customizing
Christmas Ornaments, Christmas ornaments, Christmas, LEGO Christmas, lights
December 04, 2024

In the Spotlight: Lighting Tudor Corner

December 04, 2024/ Ted Andes
In the Spotlight: Lighting Tudor Corner

BrickNerd explores how building LEGO light fixtures can create practical lighting effects to deliver the light where it is needed most... by spotlighting the new Tudor Corner modular set from LEGO.

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December 04, 2024/ Ted Andes/ Comment
Customizing, Techniques, Review
New Hashima, lights, Lighting, Brickstuff, Review, Gleaming the Cube, Blinded by the Lights, Rev'd up like a deuce...

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Building a Battlefield: LEGO Battles in the Brassbound Universe
Building a Battlefield: LEGO Battles in the Brassbound Universe

LEGO meets tabletop combat in the Brassbound universe. We talk with creator Paul Antoine about designing microscale armies, turning builds into game pieces, and developing games with a growing community.

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Indiana Jones and the Plastic Fedora: How to Repair a LEGO Keychain
Indiana Jones and the Plastic Fedora: How to Repair a LEGO Keychain

When a legendary archaeologist minifigure meets the spin cycle, adventure calls! Follow along as we reclaim the lost fedora of Indiana Jones and uncover how to repair a LEGO keychain.

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Room for Adventure: Designing the Sleepy Dragon Inn
Room for Adventure: Designing the Sleepy Dragon Inn

LEGO adventurers need somewhere to unwind between quests. We talk with Sleepy Dragon Inn designer Marin Graux about classic Castle, medieval hospitality, and how his design evolved for the BrickLink Designer Program.

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ABS Meets Asphalt: A Motorcycle's LEGO Makeover
ABS Meets Asphalt: A Motorcycle's LEGO Makeover

From sketches to superglue, see how this custom LEGO motorcycle earned its street cred. We chat with Jean-Yves about the design, prototyping, and even heat resistance of his LEGO customizations, taking them from prototype to the pavement.

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LEGO Contest Round-Up for October 2026
LEGO Contest Round-Up for October 2026

October 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 a new LEGO Speederbike Challenge, and a Halloween contest or two, there’s plenty of inspiration to be found!

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The Conversation Piece #18: Guiding the Eye
The Conversation Piece #18: Guiding the Eye

What makes your eye land on one part of a LEGO build before another? In this month’s Conversation Piece, we explore focal points, visual weight, and how builders can guide a viewer through a composition.

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LEGO Speeder Bikes (LSB): “Spindlejack” Challenge
LEGO Speeder Bikes (LSB): “Spindlejack” Challenge

LEGO Speeder Bikes are back with a new community building challenge inspired by Citizen Sleeper. Build an airbike, create its messenger, and see what you can squeeze into just three studs wide.

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Everything You Want to Know About LEGO Pirates
Everything You Want to Know About LEGO Pirates

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!

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