Nightmares and Electric Sheep: Preliminary Round Results of Bio-Cup 2025
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What do you get when you ask Bionicle builders to dream? According to Bio-Cup 2025, the answer involves spiders, skeletons and androids.
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The Mystery and Legend of the White Brick
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These mysterious white bricks started appearing around Brickworld Chicago in 2017. What do they mean to the LEGO community and what is hidden inside of them? Join us as we unravel the mystery of the White Brick and discover the hidden, deeply personal meanings within.
Read MoreToken Observation: The Impact of Tokens of Appreciation at LEGO Conventions
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Have you seen a pile of small builds and stickers next to a MOC at a LEGO convention? What are these tokens and what is the etiquette for giving them? Simon Liu shares his rules for tokens and how some have led to lasting friendships.
Read MoreGifting Gugicks: The Origin of the Brickworld Master Tradition
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The Gugick. It’s a staple of Brickworld Chicago handed out by the reigning Brickworld Master. But what is a Gugick? How did it start? And where is it going? BrickNerd’s own Simon Liu tells all…
Read MoreSimon Liu: The Life and Legacy of a LEGO Leader
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Guest contributor Casey McCoy finishes the epic story of Simon Liu, one of the most profound community creators in the LEGO fandom. From where he gets his inspiration to those he has inspired, come explore his expanding LEGO family.
Read MoreSimon Liu: A Sci-Fi Titan and Community Champion
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Guest contributor Casey McCoy continues the story of one of the most prolific LEGO builders and community creators of the past decade, Simon Liu. From SHIPtember and BattleSHIP to New Hashima and beyond, you never know what Simon will build next.
Read MoreSimon Liu: The Origin Story of a LEGO Legend
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Casey McCoy tells the story of the awesome AFOL we all know and love, Simon Liu. From his childhood to when he acquired his LEGO superpowers, you won’t want to miss this origin story!
Read MoreLost in Spaceborn: LEGO’s Forgotten Space and Castle Comics of the ‘80s
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Think you know LEGO Space? Think again. Before Blacktron hit the shelves, there was Jim Spaceborn, a forgotten comic that hinted at villains, megaships, and an entire LEGO publishing universe lost in time.
Read MoreInstructions, Please! How to Ask for LEGO MOC Instructions
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The question “Do you have instructions?” is asked by LEGO fans to MOC builders more than ever before. But what goes into making LEGO instructions, how has digital building affected them, and what else can you do to recreate a MOC you love?
Read MoreWhere Did LEGO Fan Mail Go? Remembering The Amazing Redini
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Come with us back to the early 2000s to meet The Amazing Redini—the witty, all-knowing floating head from LEGO Magazine who was even endorsed by Yoda himself.
Read MoreLEGO Contest Round-Up for June 2025
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From Bio-Cup to the LEGO House, June 2025 is packed with LEGO competitions and challenges for builders of all levels. Don’t miss your chance to build a MOC and win some awesome LEGO prizes!
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #6: How to Start Building LEGO MOCs
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Want to build your first LEGO MOC but don’t know where to start? The Builder Improvement Initiative breaks down the process with tips, practical advice and encouragement to help you take that first creative step.
Read MoreThe LEGO Color Wheel Challenge
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With bold colors and fantasy flair, the LEGO Color Wheel Challenge pushed Steven Howard’s creativity from sketches to renders and beyond… all the way to Denmark to become a LEGO designer.
Read MorePrize Machine Potential: Mini MOCs for the Minifigure Vending Machine
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The LEGO Minifigure Vending Machine is more than just balls with minifigs. Join us to see what mini MOC prizes they inspired instead! Don’t worry, no real coins are required and you’ll win every time!
Read MoreHidden Math: The Numbers Behind LEGO Grids and Slopes
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What do right triangles, new slope pieces, and something called a “sugar grid” have in common? They’re all part of the hidden math and geometry that make advanced LEGO building more precise and more creative than ever.
Read More100+ New LEGO Sets for June 2025 Include Simpsons, Bluey, Ninjago, Disney, Prize Machine and More
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Summer has arrived which means that 100+ new LEGO sets are now available for June 2025, including Bluey, Botanicals, Simpsons, Ideas, Disney, and more! And if you use BrickNerd’s affiliate link, you are helping support community-focused journalism with every purchase.
Read MoreThe Basics and Beauty of Brick Bending
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How far can you push the LEGO brick? We explore the semi-legal world of brick bending to see what shapes can be made, if any bricks will break, and how to use the technique in MOCs.
Read MoreLEGO Community Headlines and Highlights for May 2025
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May brought a multitude of interesting articles and eye-catching videos from all across the LEGO community. These are the best LEGO features of the month.
Read MoreTimelapse Maniacs: How to Create LEGO MOC Build Videos
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Like Zack the LEGO Maniac, we at BrickNerd are big fans of LEGO timelapse videos. Join us to find out how they are made!
Read MoreHow Sidelining My Dream MOC Reinvigorated My LEGO Passion
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What happens when your dream LEGO project turns into a burden? One builder shares how stepping away from a massive castle helped them find joy in the hobby again.
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