Twilight and Timber: An Architectural Study of LEGO’s Hoke House

Twilight and Timber: An Architectural Study of LEGO’s Hoke House

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.

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The Shifting Landscape of LEGO Architecture

The Shifting Landscape of LEGO Architecture

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.

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The Conversation Piece #2: What Makes a MOC Outstanding?

The Conversation Piece #2: What Makes a MOC Outstanding?

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.

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Topping It Off: The Triumphs and Tribulations of Crafting a New Hashima Tower

Topping It Off: The Triumphs and Tribulations of Crafting a New Hashima Tower

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.

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150+ New LEGO Sets for January 2025 Include Botanicals, Star Wars, Creator, Tudor Modular, Minifigures and More

150+ New LEGO Sets for January 2025 Include Botanicals, Star Wars, Creator, Tudor Modular, Minifigures and More

January 2025 has arrived with more than 150 new LEGO sets, including Botanicals, Star Wars, Creator, Technic, Minifigures and more! And if you use BrickNerd’s affiliate link, you are helping support the LEGO community as you shop.

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Every LEGO Collab Standard, Themed Month and Recurring Contest

Every LEGO Collab Standard, Themed Month and Recurring Contest

From MILS to Micropolis, there are many different themes that have become “standards” in the AFOL community. This extensive article seeks to list and document every LEGO collaboration standard, themed month, recurring contest, and any other coordinated excuse to build.

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