by Michael Gale | Sep 23, 2024 | BrickNerd
It’s difficult to believe that I’m writing my 4th article about the one-of-kind LEGO Train fan event Bauspielbahn-Treffen 2024 (BSBT)–and my 3rd as a participant! Ever since learning about this event’s existence, I have been a committed fan and...
by Chris Roberts | Sep 20, 2024 | BrickNerd
Vignweek is an annual building competition hosted by the online group RebelLUG. The challenge lasts one week and consists of six building prompts designed to leave room for each builder to get creative with the vignette they come up with. Each build must be submitted...
by Michael J | Sep 19, 2024 | BrickNerd
A big goal of BrickNerd since Dave Schefcik took over as Nerd-in-Chief in 2021 (wow, time does fly!) has been community building throughout the wider LEGO community. Two of the earliest articles were Ted’s MoC talk articles (Part 1 and Part 2) about creating more of a...
by Simon Liu | Sep 18, 2024 | BrickNerd
Today’s guest article comes from Richard Dryden, a builder who has competed on LEGO Masters and helped create the Awesome Black Creativity project. Creative CompassionOver the Moon with Pharrell Williams (10391) is now one of the few outliers in the expansive universe...
by Samuel Pister | Sep 17, 2024 | BrickNerd
Today’s article is all about swords and shields. The medieval theme is a staple for LEGO fans, and one that is popular at exhibitions with young and old alike. In today’s article, we’ll be speaking with a perfectionist MOC builder who has drawn inspiration...
by Josh Parkinson BrickBuiltJosh | Sep 16, 2024 | BrickNerd
This may horrify Aubree, but my first Friends set was a GWP poly bag whose minidolls were promptly tossed aside and had to be hunted down when I did my first Friendshiptember. It has since been one of my favorite build challenges of the year. There is no other like...