Ahoy, me hearties! It be Talk Like A Pirate Day! Are you ready to set sail on an adventure through the history of classic LEGO Pirates? Where did it begin, what was it all about, and where has the theme showed up since? Join us on a treasure hunt through history!
Read MoreWe all love a good online LEGO contest, but how do you run a building contest for a LUG? Michael J. shares his thoughts and experiences of running contests for the last seven years.
Read MoreWhat is Friendshiptember, how did it start, and what impact has it had on the LEGO community? And why are we enjoying building with minidolls so much and using so many colors!?
Read MoreAugust brought a mountain of interesting articles and fascinating videos from all across the LEGO community. These are some of the best LEGO features of August!
Read MoreFrom a late-night pun to a full-blown theme month, FROGust is hopping across the LEGO community. Don’t miss your chance to leap in and build your own frog!
Read MoreWant to start a First LEGO League team? Discover what FLL is, how it works, and follow along as we launch into the hottest LEGO robotics competition for kids.
Read MoreJoin us as we visit BrickCon.PH 2025, where LEGO fans from across Metro Manila came together for a weekend of awesome displays, heartfelt tributes, treasure hunting, and a spirited sense of community.
Read MoreOn this day in 2008, Max Braun first introduced the micropolis concept to his local LUG. We mark the anniversary of the LEGO micropolis standard by looking at how far this little big idea has gone.
Read MoreJuly brought a mountain of interesting articles and fascinating videos from all across the LEGO community. These are the best LEGO features of July—the most we’ve ever collected in a month!
Read MoreFrom mechs to mosaics, Japan Brickfest 2025 marked ten years of creativity and community at Asia’s largest fan-built LEGO event. This year’s celebration in Kobe featured over 450 builders, live performances, and a collaborative cityscape honoring the host city.
Read MoreThe Telephone Game has been played several times in the LEGO community. From SHIPs to symphonies, let’s see how a MOC changes when it is passed along.
Read MoreHow do you make a boring school event more fun? With LEGO of course! Join us as we explore how adding LEGO stations to a school’s Fun Day turned it into a joyful and meaningful experience for students of all ages.
Read MoreJune 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 MoreEvery LEGO builder borrows techniques, but when does copying stop being flattery and start looking like forgery? In a community built on shared ideas, the difference between inspiration and imitation comes down to one thing: credit.
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 MoreThe new Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook is out! Today, BrickNerd is bringing you inspiration for your own Lord of the Rings book nook with a couple MOCs inspired by the set!
Read MoreThese 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 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 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.
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