Instructions to Build a LEGO Microscope
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Build a LEGO microscope ready to discover the hidden world around you! We have the instructions available right here on BrickNerd and in the most recent issue of BrickJournal Magazine.
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #3: How To Use Your LEGO Collection Effectively
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Does more LEGO mean better builds? Not necessarily. The Builder Improvement Initiative explores how collection size influences creativity and gives some tips on how to make the most of what you have—no matter its size.
Read MoreDrafts of a Mac: Is A LEGO MOC Ever Really Finished?
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Is a LEGO MOC ever really finished? Builder Kelly Bartlett explores how creating multiple drafts of a model can help with problem-solving and the creative process.
Read MoreWomen Who Are Building A More Inclusive AFOL Community
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The AFOL community is growing and women are leading the way—creating spaces, breaking barriers, and making sure everyone has a seat at the table. For International Women’s Day, let’s meet a few builders who are shaping a more inclusive LEGO world.
Read MoreImperial March: A LEGO Star Wars Contest
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The Empire is calling—the Imperial March contest has begun! Build legendary Star Wars characters, epic ships, and reimagined scenes for a chance to claim galactic glory and some epic LEGO prizes.
Read MoreFabulous Fabufigs: A Brick-Built Tribute to LEGO Fabuland
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The newest LEGO House exclusive set brings back some beloved Fabuland characters in brick-built form, but who is missing? Guest contributor Dale Harris reflects on Fabuland’s legacy and expands the cast with instructions included.
Read MoreA Disturbance in the Force
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Can you feel it? Something long dormant is awakening. Prepare for the return of Imperial March, an epic LEGO contest where the fate of the galaxy is at stake. All will be revealed on March 1st…
Read MoreThe Power and Problem of Pop Art: All You Need is LEGO LOVE
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LEGO’s new LOVE set based on Robert Indiana’s work builds on a long tradition of art and commercialization. But is this a celebration of Pop Art or just another example of cashing in on mass-market appeal?
Read MoreTwilight and Timber: An Architectural Study of LEGO’s Hoke House
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Is the LEGO Ideas Twilight set really an Architecture set in disguise? Join us as we take an in-depth look at the modernist design of the Hoke House and how its clean lines and geometric shapes translated into its brick-built counterpart.
Read MoreThe Shifting Landscape of LEGO Architecture
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In recent years the LEGO Architecture theme has seen fewer set releases, but has its influence truly diminished or has it simply evolved into something greater? Let’s look at the data to see if architecture is in decline or if it is experiencing a resurgence in unexpected ways.
Read MoreFinding Myself in LEGO: The Struggle to Make a Black Sigfig
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Today’s guest article comes from Levi Knighten who shares their experience and struggles trying to create a sigfig as a black, queer fan of LEGO.
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #2: What Makes a MOC Outstanding?
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What separates a solid MOC from an unforgettable one? The Builder Improvement Initiative dives into the difference between “good” and “outstanding,” exploring how pushing boundaries and breaking traditions can elevate your LEGO builds.
Read MoreInstructions to Build Classic Space Mini Rovers
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Just in time for Febrovery, here are some LEGO instructions for building cute Mini Rovers inspired by your favorite Classic Space factions!
Read MoreBuilding Tradition: A LEGO Lunar New Year Celebration
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What is the meaning behind a simple LEGO set? For guest contributor Lia Chan and her mother, the new 80117 Good Fortune set is all about bonding, telling stories, and creating new traditions for Lunar New Year.
Read MorePretty in Pink: Flamingos A-go-go
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Let’s take a break from the chilly air and head somewhere more tropical to feature a flock of LEGO flamingos!
Read MoreTopping It Off: The Triumphs and Tribulations of Crafting a New Hashima Tower
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From fragile facades to vibrating elevators, New Hashima offered Blake Foster a chance to push his building skills and engineering prowess to the limit. The result? A LEGO tower that tested his creativity, patience, and the laws of physics.
Read MoreMastering Rebrickable: A Guide to Sharing MOCs and Instructions
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From cataloging parts to selling MOCs, Rebrickable helps LEGO builders to take their hobby to the next level. Here’s how to maximize its features to share your creations with the world while safeguarding them against theft.
Read MoreInstructions to Build a LEGO Airship Island
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Build your own LEGO airship island that practically defies gravity! Instructions are available right here on BrickNerd and in BrickJournal’s most recent issue.
Read MoreHabitats for CMF Series 27: Constraints That Spark Imagination
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Join us for a build-along as ABrickDreamer crafts habitats for LEGO CMF Series 27, and see how constraints like size, part availability and even time spark creativity.
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #1: How to Finish Your MOC
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Stuck in the middle of your MOC? You’re not alone. The Builder Improvement Initiative shares strategies for battling builder’s block, trusting your instincts, and knowing when it’s time to call it done on your LEGO projects.
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