Building Basketball: Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium in LEGO
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Two basketball fans talk nerdy about the making of this awesomely detailed LEGO model of Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium.
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Brick Artisan: The Alt-Build Master of Modulars
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Explore the architectural creations of Kim Plata, the Brick Artisan, who transforms familiar LEGO sets into modular masterpieces. Read our interview to discover how a civil engineer from the Philippines became a full-time designer and builder.
Read MoreTaking LEGO Alt Builds to the Next Level: Kai's Red Crest
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Have you ever rebuilt a LEGO set into something else entirely? Congratulations, that’s an alt-build! We chat to a master of using every piece in the set, Dorian, who shares his process on how to approach alternative LEGO builds.
Read MoreParks and Recreation: RebelLUG’s National Parks Collab
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From Yosemite to the Grand Canyon, RebelLUG builders joined forces to celebrate the beauty of North America’s National Parks. This colorful LEGO collab stacked iconic parks to celebrate the great outdoors.
Read MoreThe Life Aquatic with Ken Ito 暁工房
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While many of us around the world are sweltering in the summer heat, we thought it would be a perfect time to dive back into the deep end of the photo pool to cool off with some killer aquatic LEGO builds from Ken Ito / 暁工房.
Read MoreArcane à la Cheese: Dan O’Connor’s Friction-Fueled Mosaic
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Say cheese! Dan O’Connor’s cheese slope mosaic uses plenty of friction to bring an awesome Arcane scene to life. We chatted with him about the technique, skill, and patience required to create such a stunning MOC.
Read MoreThe Challenges of Building Minifig-Scale Pokémon
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From color palettes to clever part choices, building LEGO Pokémon at minifig scale takes skill and a sharp eye for detail. We chat with Radioactive Cheese about how he brings his Pokédex to life.
Read MorePlanes, Trains and Automobiles: An Interview with Ralph Savelsberg
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Today on BrickNerd, Ronald Vallenduuk chats with Ralph Savelsberg. From the A-Team to ZZ Top, Ralph has built it all. Check it out!
Read MoreDriven to Build: The LEGO Technic Legacy of Italy’s Davide Zen
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No instructions. No shortcuts. Just 45 years of experience, determination, and living in the fast lane. Explore the story (and car MOCs) of Davide Zen, Italy’s quiet Technic genius.
Read MoreGothic Grin: The Biomechanical Design of LEGO’s Batman Forever Batmobile
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It’s the 30th anniversary of Batman Forever, and LEGO has released a new version of the film’s biomechanical Batmobile. Join BrickNerd as we explore the history of this singular vehicle and how LEGO designer Mark Stafford tackled the challenge of translating it into brick form.
Read MoreLEGO Liftoff: Launching Rockets and Exploring Space in Scale
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How do you fit the vastness of space into a LEGO display? Nicolas Riveau shows us how with scale rockets, working launches, and a passion for the stars.
Read MoreCastles and Color: Using Color In Fantasy and Castle Builds
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The world is much more colorful than the muted grays in many LEGO Castle and Fantasy builds. So we collected some of the best uses of color to see what makes your MOC pop!
Read MoreCreating Character: An Interview with Baron Julius von Brunk
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Take a journey into the mind of LEGO builder Baron Julius von Brunk in this showcase of creativity, wonder and character. You just might find yourself losing your head in Wonderland!
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 MoreBehind the Lens: Visual Storytelling in LEGO
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In 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 MoreRise Above the Clouds
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Ever wonder what might be floating above the clouds? A giant in a castle with a pouch of magic beans? Maybe an entire city, one that doesn’t draw the attention of the Empire. Chris Roberts explores a collaborative build that shows us one possibility.
Read MoreBuilding Spaced Out LEGO Optical Illusions
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Follow a golden-visored space traveler through four mind-bending LEGO illusions by Shiutoku, where flat tiles come to life with nothing but a little perspective.
Read MoreBuilding Fairy Tales: An Interview with a Disney-Loving AFOL
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Meet Tamami Takado, a Disney-loving AFOL whose charming LEGO creations—like a festive Christmas parade and a towering Beauty and the Beast castle—are turning fairy tales into tiny masterpieces on display at the LEGO House.
Read MoreA Landslide Has Occurred: Mining Nostalgia with Rock Raiders
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Get ready to excavate some serious LEGO MOCs as Mathijs Bongers shares his passion for Rock Raiders, a long-retired theme that still shines with chrome, teal and creative potential.
Read MoreAvatar: The Last Airbender in LEGO
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Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony… then they got built out of plastic bricks! Join us as we tour the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender and see the show's mark on the LEGO community.
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