LEGO UFOs: The Truth Is Out There…
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Alright BrickNerd fans, it’s World UFO Day! So put on your tinfoil hats and prepare for some missing time as we look to the skies for some stellar LEGO UFOs.
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Nerdly Turns Eleven: Mega Nerdly Rides Again
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Eleven years ago on July 1st, 2013, our glasses-wearing mascot burst onto the scene. The bespectacled red 2x2 brick has since become a symbol for all things nerdy about the bricks. So let's turn it up to eleven to celebrate!
Read MoreExpanding the Palette: Options For The Next LEGO Color
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Self-confessed color addict Chris Clarke takes us on a journey around the LEGO color palette, hunting exotic specimens that could one day be immortalized as the next fully-fledged LEGO color.
Read MorePlaying With Scale: Upgrading the Up-Scaled LEGO Minifigure
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What do you do with an Up-Scaled Minifig? Customize it, obviously! Sean Mayo takes us through his process of transforming the new Up-Scaled LEGO Minifigure set into a classic knight complete with an axe, helmet, and even a cape.
Read MoreLEGO Community Headlines and Highlights for June 2024
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June brought many articles, deep dives, and videos from across the LEGO community. These are the best LEGO features of the month!
Read MoreRebuilding Ukraine Through LEGO
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Guest contributor Maciej Kocot shares how building LEGO MOCs is helping rebuild Ukraine through charity.
Read MoreAll Roads Lead to Rome: Building the Eternal City, Part II
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Join us for the second part of our interview with Rocco Buttliere about his monumental project to recreate ancient Rome in LEGO bricks. We discuss NPU, details, cost, Elton John... and find out what comes next!
Read MoreAll Roads Lead to Rome: Building the Eternal City, Part I
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We sit down with Rocco Buttliere, master of giant microscale replicas of real buildings, cities, and even a whole country, to get a behind-the-scenes look at his latest project: Rebuilding ancient Rome... all of it.
Read MoreHogwarts Celebrations: Recreating Magical Scenes with Nano Sculptures
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Come visit LEGO Hogwarts as the school enjoys some magical celebrations complete with mysteries, delicious food and nano sculptures. The enchanted ceiling, seasonal decorations, and festive treats await!
Read MoreBallasting Track: The "X" Factor for Your Train Layout
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Ballasting can add that special touch of realism to a LEGO train layout to take it to the next level. But what options are available and how do you get started?
Read MoreBrick-Built Patina: My Experience Distressing LEGO Vehicles
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New and shiny isn’t always better. Isaac Wilder shows us how to turn a LEGO build into something weathered and full of character with a palate of colors to create patina. What’s that you ask? Read on to find out!
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 Weird, the Wondrous, and the Otherworldly
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Monoliths, aliens, and portals: Oh my! Caleb Huet takes us on a journey though space and time of his top picks of otherworldly creations. Today on BrickNerd!
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 MoreNext-Level Habitats: Creative Ways to Break Out of the Corner
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LEGO habitat builds don’t have to be boxy. Join us as we get out of the corner to see all the creative ways the community has broken the mold of the stackable standard.
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!
Read MoreLEGO NPU: ZNAP Edition
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Join 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 MoreBig Planes Can Really Take You Places!
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Join BrickNerd as we take a look at the amazing models by Jack (aka BigPlanes), and see just where his big planes have taken him!
Read MoreThe Floating City: Venice As You Have Never Seen It Before
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Venice, the floating city, the city of bridges, the city of water, the city of… LEGO? We sat down with Barthezz Brick and talked about his 14th-century rendition of the famous serene city, his creative process, how to build and transport a large layout, and how all the little details make his models come alive.
Read MorePainting With Water: Adding a Splash to Your LEGO Creation
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Water can be used in many creative ways to enhance LEGO photos and builds. In this tutorial, Ann provides a step-by-step guide on how to use water as more than just a special effect.
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