Adding movement to a LEGO MOC is one thing. Keeping it running for an entire convention weekend is something else. Bethany Wright shares the lessons she learned through trial, error, repairs, and plenty of white LEGO dust.
Read MoreHave 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 MoreThe 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 MoreGuest contributor Maciej Kocot shares how building LEGO MOCs is helping rebuild Ukraine through charity.
Read MoreGuest writer Jenn Williams shares her experience finding connections across borders through the AFOL community in Ukraine. The events in this article took place in Comfort Town, a vibrant neighborhood in Kyiv featuring LEGO-inspired architecture.
Read MoreAn amazing roof can elevate a build from “that looks nice“ to “holy crap, that is spectacular!“ From cheese slopes to Technic pins, join us as we take a look at 15 techniques to build a LEGO roof.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreWhat do the Tips&Bricks podcast, a flying ace, and a red doghouse have in common? They inspired this LEGO Quick Build of Snoopy's Flying Doghouse after a delightfully chaotic discussion about turning the new set into the Red Baron's legendary flying version.
Read MoreAfter multiple submissions, redesigns, and years of refinement, Joshua Kingma's University of Science has finally earned its place in the BrickLink Designer Program. We sat down with the designer behind the ambitious campus to discuss persistence, architecture, and how to bring large LEGO buildings to life.
Read MoreJune is here with a fresh lineup of LEGO contests and challenges. Don’t miss your chance to build a MOC and maybe even win some awesome LEGO prizes. With LEGO House, Star Wars, and the return of the Summer Joust, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!
Read MoreWhat 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 MoreWhat math is hidden in your favorite LEGO sets, how can you recognize it, and how does it magically make LEGO geometry work so perfectly?
Read MoreDo you have a favorite LEGO theme that came back from the dead? Today, Griffin Rose looks at revived and updated LEGO themes from Castle to Space, showing how some of them aren’t as dead as you might think…
Read MoreJoin us on our continuing mission to explore strange LEGO parts and NPU as we launch into an investigation of the least LEGO of LEGO themes, ZNAP!
Read MoreWith 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 MoreWhat is it like creating the future of LEGO trains at 35,000 feet? Join Michael Gale for a behind-the-scenes look at the daily adventures of running Fx Bricks across two continents.
Read MoreBrickNerd contributor Are has shared some special stories in the past, but this one takes the cake… literally! Join him as he shares the special details about his (and his wife’s) wedding celebration and how a little touch of LEGO tied the whole event together.
Read MoreIn the hands of Japanese photographer Ryo Tomita, LEGO becomes a storytelling medium full of heart, humor and imagination. Ryo shares his creative process, favorite builds, and why the best part of LEGO is finding your own way to have fun.
Read MoreGravity: It’s the law! And it’s also the force driving these Brick Derby racers. Brian Hickey explores this LEGO convention staple activity and how to run your own.
Read MoreIn honor of the 60th anniversary of the opening of “It’s a Small World” at Disneyland, Bill Vollbrecht shares with us the story behind his stunning LEGO replica of the iconic ride, where his inspiration comes from, and the risks of carrying a large MOC down a staircase...
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