by Geneva D | Sep 14, 2024 | BrickNerd
Once upon a time, I was a real-bricks-only builder. And—I was biased. Not only did I personally prefer physical bricks, but it seemed to me that digital building was basically cheating. Too easy, too fake. Not in the true spirit of LEGO. Like putting wax on fruit to...
by Ann Megacolormix | Sep 13, 2024 | BrickNerd
Here at BrickNerd, we enjoy showcasing the work of spectacular creators in the LEGO community and the masterpieces they create that transport us to new worlds. It is with great pleasure that today we’ll be speaking with Cheung Hin Lun (alanboar), an amazing artist...
by Ted Andes | Sep 12, 2024 | BrickNerd
A few months after I wrote our deep-dive article into the world of LEGO chibi-style building, I started noticing some very high-quality chibi builds appearing online by a builder unknown to me. At first, I was dismayed at the thought of not having included them among...
by Bailey Fullarton | Sep 11, 2024 | BrickNerd
Ever wonder what goes into creating the packaging we covet on a shelf until the dust settles or tear into on the car ride home from the store? What sort of rules do designers have to follow before they’re allowed to run wild with their ideas? There’s more to the...
by Dave Schefcik | Sep 10, 2024 | BrickNerd
As we mourn the passing of James Earl Jones, it’s impossible not to recognize how his powerful voice has echoed through the LEGO community for decades. Jones’s audio portrayal of Darth Vader in Star Wars gave life to one of the most iconic villains in cinematic...
by Melissa Rekve | Sep 9, 2024 | BrickNerd
Paul Hetherington is a Canadian artist who was born in England, and raised in West Vancouver. He is a collector and a fan of Tiki culture, music, and architecture. Paul loves to travel, and attends many LEGO conventions. He is well-known in the LEGO community as a...