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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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The Anatomy of LEGO Boxes
The Anatomy of LEGO Boxes

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.

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An Enterprising AFOL: The LEGO Star Trek Set I Wanted as a Kid
An Enterprising AFOL: The LEGO Star Trek Set I Wanted as a Kid

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.

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Coping and Catharsis: Autistic AFOLs In Their Own Words
Coping and Catharsis: Autistic AFOLs In Their Own Words

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.

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Shock and Alt-Build: Leveling Up LEGO Pikachu
Shock and Alt-Build: Leveling Up LEGO Pikachu

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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Gotta Remix ’Em All: Building Beyond LEGO Pokémon Smart Play
Gotta Remix ’Em All: Building Beyond LEGO Pokémon Smart Play

What happens when a LEGO builder who knows almost nothing about Pokémon takes on the entire Smart Play wave? We explore the colorful and curvy sets and then remix them into crazy creations far beyond the Pokédex.

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Susan Williams: The Most Famous LEGO Employee That Never Existed
Susan Williams: The Most Famous LEGO Employee That Never Existed

Who was Susan Williams and why was her impact on people’s perception of LEGO so significant? Join BrickNerd as we piece together the illustrious career of this mysterious LEGO employee.

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Reflecting On 20 Years In The Online LEGO Community
Reflecting On 20 Years In The Online LEGO Community

Have you ever wondered what the LEGO community was like in the 2000s? Today's guest writer and veteran builder, Nannan Zhang, shares his thoughts on building and sharing MOCs online for the past 20 years.

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Space is the Place: Building LEGO’s Upscaled Blue Astronaut
Space is the Place: Building LEGO’s Upscaled Blue Astronaut

The blue Classic Space astronaut has come a long way from the 1980s. Richard Dryden explores LEGO’s new upscaled version and reflects on the Classic Space sets and memories that started his LEGO journey.

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