Origin of An Elephant: Bow-ties Are Cool!
/Join me for an elephant of a tale about how perhaps the largest LEGO-molded element ever became the biggest creature in my collection.
Read MoreJoin me for an elephant of a tale about how perhaps the largest LEGO-molded element ever became the biggest creature in my collection.
Read MoreStar Wars Day is a chance to celebrate the LEGO creations we built before there were official sets. What did you build? May the Fourth be with you!
Read MoreAt BrickNerd, we celebrate getting nerdy about the bricks. But there are so many more fascinating stories from within the LEGO community that are worth your time. So here are some of the best LEGO articles that caught our contributors’ attention throughout the month of April.
Read MoreHow can LEGO bring family and friends together? Read this personal journal about how a spaceship did just that.
Read MoreWe continue our conversation with builder Louis of Nutwood about LEGO and writing—and learn his tips on creating a compelling scene that tells a story both in words and bricks.
Read MoreWhat do Christmas ornaments and bedtime stories have to do with LEGO RPGing? We chat with Louis of Nutwood, an up-and-coming LEGO builder and storyteller from Brazil, who has a few stories to tell both about his LEGO building and storytelling.
Read MoreAt BrickNerd, we celebrate getting nerdy about the bricks. But there are so many more fascinating stories from within the LEGO community that are worth your time. So here are some of the best LEGO articles that caught our contributors’ attention throughout the month of March.
Read MoreHow do you go about building a LEGO model with a deeper meaning? It is all about the symbols and the stories that connect us.
Read MoreAt BrickNerd, we celebrate getting nerdy about the bricks (I mean, you’ve read some of our articles, right!?). So here are some of the best LEGO stories that caught our contributors’ attention throughout the month of February.
Read MoreIt is a wonderous thing to find your equilibrium through building, sorting and all the other activities surrounding the LEGO hobby. Yes, LEGO can become an obsession, but in moderation, it can become the best kind of therapy to explore the worlds inside of you.
Read MoreHow do you sort LEGO? Well for me, a good sorting system is one where you can find exactly what you want to build with the least amount of hassle (peanut butter jars and ice cream containers optional).
Read MoreTake a literal stroll through a virtual art gallery of LEGO creations, watch some of the best videos, and experience a bit of what the Brickvention Online convention from Australia was all about this year.
Read MoreAt BrickNerd, we celebrate getting nerdy about the bricks (I mean, you’ve read some of our articles, right!?). So we are starting a new series curating the best LEGO stories that caught our contributors’ attention throughout the month.
Read MoreLEGO fans manifest their love of the hobby in many ways—some collect, others build. But Lucas “Legorio” Peña makes LEGO a permanent part of his life—literally.
Read MoreIn my last article, I discussed the issue of displaying LEGO sets at a fan convention and the plans I made to create a local MOC-building community to help change the situation. The grand plan was to create a MOC TALK series of small “show-and-tell” sessions, requiring attendees to bring something with them that they have designed and built themselves to talk about and show off. But would it work?
Read MoreIt's not easy to write about pain… But I feel it is important to explore an aspect of the LEGO passion that many don't think about. In a series of articles, I will try to tell you about my personal journey expressed through LEGO and explore several topics related to my experiences as an AFOL. … For me, deep down, LEGO is the one thing that feels safe and uncomplicated in a complicated life.
Read MoreHi! I’m Are. That’s me on the right in the picture above (albeit in a slightly younger version). About ten years ago, after I had rediscovered LEGO, I dove head-first into the world of AFOLs—which I never knew existed up until then. Since then I have traveled to LEGO conventions all over the place (well, not all over, but I’m getting there!) and been so lucky to meet all kinds of fantastic people. And what happens when you go places and meet people? You collect stories.
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