It’s A (Wonder) FOL Life
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Discover a holiday story about the power of asking for help and the LEGO community’s unique way of proving no one is a failure who has friends.
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Poinsettia Memories: Building Holiday Joy with LEGO Botanicals
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From blooming red poinsettias to timeless evergreen wreaths, we explore how LEGO holiday botanicals can rekindle cherished memories of Christmases past.
Read MoreDeck the Halls with Balls of LEGO
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Have you ever considered decorating a Christmas tree using only brick-built LEGO ornaments? A group of builders in Louisville set out to do exactly that, in support of a charitable foundation raising funds for a local children’s hospital.
Read MoreMonkey Trouble: A Plush Tale of Rescue and Reunion
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How far would you go to rescue a lonely LEGO monkey? At Skaerbaek Fan Weekend, two groups of travelers sparked a plush-filled adventure of rescue and reunion.
Read MoreBricks to Broadway: Building LEGO with the Cast of Wicked
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What 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 MoreLosing the Love of LEGO… and Rekindling the Flame Through Dragons
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Sometimes burnout from LEGO feels like losing a part of yourself. Yet, with the help of a few colorful dragons and the joy of reconnecting with friends at a convention, that spark can be reignited.
Read MoreLEGO in College: Avoiding the Dark Ages
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Have you ever experienced a LEGO Dark Age during college? Let’s explore a few ways to continue building throughout school, no matter how much space you have or how few parts you have access to.
Read MoreA Tale of Two Moves: The Best Ways to Pack LEGO Sets
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Moving is no easy task. Moving LEGO is even more difficult. How do you move dozens of boxed LEGO sets from one home to another without damaging them?
Read MoreClassroom Connections: How LEGO Connects Kids and Educators
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Sometimes kids are hard to connect with but LEGO can be the perfect icebreaker. Join Melissa Rekve as she shares what it is like being the LEGO lady at school and what fun connections that creates.
Read MoreDebuting as an AFOL… at the Mothership of All Events
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On the eve of the Skærbæk Fan Weekend, the world's most international LEGO event, BrickNerd contributor Are tells the story of how he jumped into the AFOL community at this very event nine years ago and explains what makes it such a special happening.
Read MoreConfessions of an Anti-Digital Builder
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Is digital LEGO building using software just as valid as physical LEGO building using tangible bricks? What are the benefits and challenges of each, and how does that relate to the true spirit of LEGO?
Read MoreLost and Found: The Story of Stolen LEGO
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What would you do if a car full of your MOCs was stolen right after you packed it for a LEGO convention? BrickNerd contributor Melissa Rekve tells the story of what she lost and what was found.
Read MoreSusan Williams: The Most Famous LEGO Employee That Never Existed
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Who was Susan Williams and why was her impact on people’s perception of LEGO so significant? Join BrickNerd as we piece together the illustrious career of this mysterious LEGO employee.
Read MoreReverse Engineering MOCs: Building Without Instructions
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Have you ever seen a LEGO creation online and wanted to build it yourself? Before asking for directions, why not try reverse-engineering the MOC? We have some tips and tricks to get you started.
Read MoreFarewell to Fareham: Retiring a Large LEGO Train Layout
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Retiring a train layout conjures many bittersweet feelings, especially when it represents such a big part of your LEGO train journey. Like all worthwhile journeys, however, MOCs must come to an end.
Read MoreRinse and Recycle: The AFOL and LEGO Life Cycle
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Just as LEGO bricks get reused again and again, the AFOL experience can be a cycle, too. BrickNerd contributor Geneva D explores the life cycle of an AFOL as told through an aging MOC in desperate need of cleaning.
Read MoreFestival of the Brick 2024: An Australian Adventure
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If you had three weeks off and a whole continent of LEGO to explore, where would you go? Join Sue Ann on her travels through Australia for the Festival of the Brick!
Read MoreThe 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 MoreDetails of the Dragon Coaster: Shining Some Light on a LEGOLAND Classic
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The Dragon roller coaster through LEGOLAND Castle is a classic ride, but goes by so fast that it is hard to see all the brick-built detail inside! Join us as we turn the lights on and get a close-up look at all the dragon details.
Read MoreSix Ways to Play LEGO with Kids for the International Day Of Play
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To celebrate the first-ever International Day of Play, we are exploring six easy ideas to play LEGO with kids to make sure everyone is having fun!
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