LEGO SNOT Basics: Geometry, Techniques and Pitfalls
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Take a deep dive into SNOT as we analyze the geometry, look at some basic building techniques and expose some hidden pitfalls of LEGO SNOT.
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LEGO SNOT: A Short History of SNOT
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Welcome to SNOT Week! What is LEGO SNOT, where did the building term come from, and why would you use sideways building in a LEGO creation? Join us as we explore the history of LEGO SNOT.
Read MoreThe Legend of the Chrome Cup
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Why is this small, shiny LEGO chrome cup so expensive? And why is it so beloved (and hoarded) by builders of GBC modules? Today, we explore the legend of the chrome cup.
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 MoreLEGO Contest Round-Up for August 2024
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Check out all of these amazing LEGO contests and challenges for August 2024. There are so many MOCs to be built and prizes to be won!
Read More90+ New LEGO Sets for August 2024 Include Star Wars, Technic Cars, New Dinosaurs and More
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August 2024 has arrived with more than 90 new LEGO sets, including Technic cars, Dark Side Star Wars, new botanicals, a stegosaurus, and more! Even better, if you use BrickNerd’s affiliate link, you are helping support the LEGO community as you shop.
Read MoreLEGO Community Headlines and Highlights for July 2024
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July brought many articles, deep dives, and videos from across the LEGO community. These are the best LEGO features of the month!
Read MoreAbandoning the Instructions: Rebuilding Smaller LEGO Botanical Sets
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LEGO pieces can be used in near-infinite ways, especially those from smaller sets! Today, we explore the alt-build possibilities of the Plum Blossom and Chrysanthemum botanical sets.
Read MoreCar Mods: Customizing the Speed Champions Camaro ZL1 and Ferrari F40
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What difference does the color and a little extra detail make in a LEGO Speed Champions set? Today, we explore how to modify your car to be exactly what you want.
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 MoreA Bevy of Bionicle: An Interview with Abby Lilliebridge
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Today we chat with Bionicle builder Abby Lilliebridge who we met at Brickworld Chicago about the massive amount of amazing creations she had on display and what her personal LEGO community is all about.
Read MoreGoing for Gold: The Summer Olympics in LEGO
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The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have begun! Here at BrickNerd, we’re highlighting some great LEGO MOCs of lesser-known Olympic sports to celebrate the games.
Read MoreChristmas in July: A Motorized Whimsical Winter Village
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It’s Christmas in July, so dust off your LEGO Winter Village because BrickNerd is interviewing a builder whose motorized display has moving Santa scenes and secrets galore!
Read MoreHow To Make Custom Printed Cloth Flags for LEGO Projects
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The stiff fabric flags in many LEGO sets are a great way to add detail to a set, but how do you make your own custom flags for your MOCs? We have the guide for you!
Read MoreMissing MOCs: What Hasn’t Been Built from LEGO Ninjago?
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There are quite a few stunning locations, buildings, vehicles and moments from LEGO Ninjago that haven’t been given the full AFOL treatment. Take a look at our list of “Missing MOCs” and maybe inspiration will hit!
Read MoreLEGO Monorail: Bring it Back or Build Your Own?
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If you’ve ever attended a LEGO fan convention, you’ve probably heard the question, “When is monorail coming back!?” Guest contributor Joe Meno answers the question and shows how you can build your own.
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 MoreFrom Good to Great: The 2024 Bio-Cup Blessing
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Bio-Cup is back along with some of the most amazing LEGO constraction creations of the year. Join us as we look at four builders that have taken us by surprise!
Read MoreWill It Float? Testing the Buoyancy of the LEGO Ideas Jaws Boat
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The age-old question “Will it Float?” is once again asked as BrickNerd tests the buoyancy of the LEGO Ideas 21350 Jaws set. Can we make the Orca boat float? Read on to find out…
Read MoreA Racing Expert's Take on the Technic McLaren P1 Hypercar
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What does a racing official think of the new LEGO Technic McLaren P1 hypercar? Scott Bowman joins BrickNerd to determine if the set lives up to its real-life counterpart’s power and prestige.
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