We challenged our BrickNerd readers to create pirate-themed LEGO MOCs but with a twist—no humans allowed! We received a stunning 78 entries, took a deep look at each, and are awarding the shiny gold loot to…
Read MoreOnly a few days left to build like a pirate! But remember, no human minifigs are allowed!
Read MoreAhoy Nerds! This be yer final warning for our “Pi-RATS and BUG-aneers” contest! (And check out these amazing LEGO pirate creations made by our own contributors to help inspire your last-minute building!)
Read MoreThere are only a few weeks left to build like a pirate with a non-human crew. But what if you don’t know what you want your characters to be? Here are a few simple ideas to spark your imagination.
Read MoreBrickNerd’s LEGO pirates contest is in full swing, and there is only one month left to submit your entry! Here are all the prizes and shiny treasure you could win!
Read MoreLEGO took a different approach to San Diego Comic-Con this year, transforming its booth into a travel-themed gateway to Star Wars, Pokémon, Ninjago and more. We explore the sights, reveals, and thinking behind LEGO’s Smart Play-centric Comic-Con 2026 experience.
Today we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the concept of a “Flash MOC” and the evolution of one of her stunning backlit LEGO cheese slope mosaics.
Today we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the steps of creating a LEGO cheese slope mosaic that almost looks like a stained glass window.
What is a LEGO cheese slope and how can you tessellate them to make patterns that dazzle and amaze? This tutorial will teach you everything you need to know about cheese slope mosaics.
Can LEGO Botanical sets be used as “tree battle packs”? Yes! Here’s how to transform 10373 Mini Bonsai Trees into minifig-scale trees for all your MOC needs.
August is here 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 Frogust, Paradisa, and even some stop-motion in the mix, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!
Sometimes the best LEGO projects solve problems nobody actually has. Follow the design of the Kong-o-Matic 2000, a motorized machine that plays LEGO Donkey Kong so you don’t have to!
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