What is Advent? What’s the deal with the wreaths and the calendars? How long has LEGO been making Advent Calendars? Well, we’ll be answering those questions and much more, today on BrickNerd!
Read MoreThe arrival of the LEGO Orient Express train brings an exciting element: a coupling rod! Why are these rods so important to trains? You can keep spinning or read on to find out.
Read MoreNovember brought a multitude of interesting articles, fascinating features, insightful deep dives, and eye-catching videos from all across the LEGO community. These are the best LEGO features of the month from around the fan community.
Read MoreCan you build a Great Ball Contraption using only one small LEGO Technic set? We found out by hosting a competition at LEGO World Utrecht and the results were impressive, resulting in some amazing GBC alt-builds.
Read MoreIn LEGO’s hometown of Billund, Denmark, there are so many buildings that belong to the ever expanding company. What happens in all of these locations, what are their history, and what is coming next for the headquarters of the brick?
Read MoreFrom 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.
Read MoreNo doubt, the phrase “venue-provided tables” will conjure up bad memories for those of you who set up large LEGO creations (not just train layouts) that span one or more tables! So what can you do to help level the playing field?
Read MoreTime’s running out to get your Nerdly on! You have one week left to build your animation-inspired Nerdly to win some amazing LEGO prizes in our Nerdvember 2024 contest!
Read MoreWhat math is hidden in your favorite circular LEGO sets, how do designers build the perfect sphere, and how do numbers magically make LEGO geometry work so perfectly?
Read MoreWhat happens when Broadway’s biggest show gets made from LEGO bricks? We traveled to NYC to build the new sets with the cast of Wicked, hear their tales from Oz, and share in their love for the stage and LEGO.
Read MoreFrom lifelike lapwings to powerful peregrines, Bram’s LEGO birds rival their real-life counterparts. Join us as we discover the building and photography techniques behind his soaring success.
Read MoreErnest Shackleton went to great lengths to save his crew after daring to reach Antarctica on the Endurance. Join us as we go on our own expedition and take a look at both the history of the voyage and the LEGO set itself.
Read MoreBrickLink Studio is a powerful program to digitally build and render photos of your LEGO creations. But what if we told you that the program was holding back and capable of so much more?
Read MoreHow do you become a better LEGO builder? Brickworld Master Casey McCoy shares some of the things he has learned along the way, from surrounding yourself with inspiration to “stealing” the techniques you love.
Read MoreWho is NED and what do they do at LEGO? Find out in this rare look inside the mold and plastics engineering department at LEGO.
Read MoreAttention BrickNerd fans! Our traditional Nerdvember challenge is halfway over! There are some amazing LEGO prizes for those who reimagine our mascot, Nerdly, into something a bit more animated!
Read MoreBuilding together many times beats building alone, so how do you approach starting a LEGO collab? What kinds of options are there for the organization, layout and theme?
Read MoreA Brick Derby is a fun event to watch LEGO cars racing at conventions, but can the fun keep going at home? This is how to run your own backyard Brick Derby for birthdays or other fun LEGO-related events.
Read MoreWe’ve discussed the best ways of packing LEGO MOCs for air travel, but what actually happens to your luggage before, during and after the flight? Knowing your bag’s journey can help you pack with purpose to protect your plastic pieces!
Read MoreWhere do you start if you want to build a LEGO mosaic? This guide from The LEGO Builder’s Handbook will show you how to build them from beginning to end, including the kinds of images that work best, what software is available to help out. and all the other options to master your mosaic.
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