One of the small joys I had as a kid was going to check the mail for any letters, packages or LEGO catalogs sent to me. Granted, it was very rare that I ever received anything (save for the catalogs), but there was excitement in the potential of receiving something in the mail. That excitement was doubly so when I knew that I was anticipating something. [Source: Brickset] In a world where communication via text messaging and social media is instantaneous, and delivery services that guarantee one to two-day shipping straight to your front door encourage instant gratification, small joys like walking to the mailbox in anticipation of a letter or package are a rarity. Much in the way these small joys have gone to the wayside in the modern world, so too has a means of interaction once commonplace between fans and the companies they follow: fan mail. Major comic...

A new month is upon us which means more competitive building! Are you ready? Here’s the latest bunch of LEGO contests and challenges from all around the AFOL community for June 2024 to help you find some inspiration and motivation to build! There’s nothing quite like a theme or a prompt to take you out of your comfort zone and give you something new to try. Besides, contests are the perfect place to interact with other contestants and judges and get to know your fellow builders. And if you’re like me, a deadline helps make sure you actually finish! We’ve listed them in order of deadline so you can plan your building time to the best advantage. Make sure to check the LEGO activity calendar for local challenges and events near you. Here at BrickNerd, some of our fondest memories, greatest building achievements, coolest trophies, and best friendships came from LEGO...

(Written by William) From the selection of LEGO summer sets, I was happy to get a copy of the #31151 LEGO Creator 3-in-1 T. Rex. I recently built the #31154 LEGO Forest Animals: Red Fox set and was astounded by its high-level building experience (see: Brick Breakdown: LEGO Creator Red Fox). Considering the T. Rex […]Original linkOriginal author: Thita (admin)

Back in January, Focus Films and the LEGO Group announced an upcoming film in theaters this fall titled PIECE BY PIECE. This unique cinematic experience invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams through the lens of LEGO animation. And now we have a trailer too (watch below)! We […]Original linkOriginal author: Thita (admin)

There are some important pieces of news from the BrickLink Designer Program team. First, crowdfunding for the sets in BrickLink Designer Program Series 2 starts today, June 6th, at 8am Pacific / 3pm UTC. Pre-orders are taken on a first-come basis. Judging from the previous rounds, these will sell out quickly. To pre-order a set, […]Original linkOriginal author: Thita (admin)