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Today’s guest article about building with color comes from Steven W. Howard (aka Ghalad), a prolific MOC builder featured in the LEGO House Masterpiece Galley and LEGO set designer. All thoughts and opinions expressed in the article are his own.

Normally, I fill these pages with nerdy and hopefully useful topics related to LEGO trains. However, as I sat down to consider my next article, I was overcome with the usual anxiety of looming deadlines, jet lag, and was bereft of inspiration. But, it struck me that the reason for my predicament was in fact a good article candidate! That is, I spend so much time and energy bu...

They say a picture is worth a thousand words—and when it comes to photography, I’ve found that to be absolutely true. LEGO photographers, in particular, have a remarkable ability to tell rich, imaginative stories through minifigs. Their work often gives us a charming glimpse into a world in miniature, where minifigures live out full, expressive lives.

One artist who doe...

LEGO conventions often offer play-based fun for younger attendees. From Duplo pits to mosaic walls, from free play to building challenges, there’s lots to do for kids. But at a recent visit to Bricks Cascade, the clear winner in our family was the Brick Derby.

Today is the 60th anniversary of the opening of “It’s a Small World” at Disneyland, BrickNerd is featuring a guest post by builder Bill Vollbrecht about his stunning LEGO display of the iconic ride. Bill shares how this impressive build began,...