Last Halloween, we shared instructions for two small builds: a witch on her broomstick, and a grave with a crow. In that article, I wrote that the grave was actually a one-bedroom zombie apartment. And for this year's Halloween edition of our Quick Builds, I feel that I have to reveal the apartment’s owner. He's a cool guy and goes by the name of Mr. Braaaainss. When I asked, he said only “Braaaainss” but he does look like a Mister to me. Instructions to Build a Halloween Zombie I really wanted to build a LEGO zombie with a dislocated jaw and the hinge parts (hinge base + hinge top) were perfect for the task. This is where the build started. Then I had to figure out the eyes, and I came up with the minifig hands inserted into headlight bricks. And because this was the coolest part of the zombie, I...

Best of BrickNerd - Article originally published March 14, 2021. If you have ever watched one of those “ghost hunting” television shows, you may have noticed that they never seem to actually detect any ghosts, let alone capture any credible evidence of them. Many LEGO “MOC hunting” blogs seem to have those same issues with detecting ghost MOCs, as this build of Slimer by Taiwanese builder ZiO Chao has gone largely unnoticed... until now! We recently featured ZiO Chao’s bonsai tree, and while we were going through the depths of their photostream on Flickr we got slimed. Slimer (also known as Onionhead, Little Spud or The Green Ghost) was the first ghost successfully captured by the Ghostbusters in the original Ghostbusters movie (1984). Made up of pure Ectoplasm, he leaves behind a trail of slime whenever he passes through solid objects, and is also known for his ravenous appetite. Scientifically speaking,...

Best of BrickNerd - Article originally published November 4, 2021. We’ve been featuring some mecha/robot building here at BrickNerd for Mechtober, but given the immense popularity of the theme in the AFOL community, we’ve barely scratched the surface of this particular topic. This is why we are always happy to chat with mech builders and discover more about mechs and building them. Today we chat with Lu Sim, better known as Messymaru. Lu’s builds have been featured in various LEGO media throughout the years and slots for his classes at the Japan Brick Festival always get filled up so quickly. Since BrickNerd has featured several of his models in the past (see his Aras, Aztech Deity, and Titoy’s Magical Chair) we figured it’s about time we sat down with him for a closer look at the builder behind the builds. Inez: Hi Lu! Thanks for talking with us! Can you tell...

A few months back, I was cursed by the AFOL community because of everything I did to poor old Benny. With Halloween just around the corner, one of the old skeletons hiding in my closet, er, desk inspired me again. Spooky Scary Skeletons will be harmed… Introduced back in 1995, the Skeleton quickly became a staple in many a LEGO theme, ranging from Castle, Adventurers, Pirates, and everything in between. The introduction of the skeleton was actually quite the controversial moment for LEGO, because outside of play, it represented the idea that a minifigure could die! Arms seem a little floppy floppy, huh? about that… Unlike standard poseable minifigure arms, LEGO skeleton arms used to end in a small ball socket that connected loosely to the torso. (Modern versions have a standard bar and clip connection like Battl eDroids). But the wiggly arms of the old skeleton have an awfully floppy...

Halloween is a holiday that I love as much as LEGO! I can’t get enough of everything fall, from pumpkin-carving and scary movies to haunted houses and Halloween costumes. However, not everyone gets excited about the spookiest day of the year. Some people even get stressed out at the thought of having to come up with a costume. The good news is the world of LEGO can provide a little inspiration. If you think about it, LEGO minifigures have been dressing up for years. Actors from movies and TV shows from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel, Disney and more have all appeared as minifigs. These characters can be great sources of costume inspiration, but there’s a good chance you won’t be the only Disney Princess or Avenger at the party. For a costume that’s a little more unique, you could consider dressing up as one of the real-life famous people who...

Halloween is just around the corner, so we are gathering a delightful assortment of spoopy MOCs to add a touch of adorable spookiness to your fall festivities. And no, that is not a typo for spooky. “Spoopy” is internet slang describing cute, comical, or silly versions of typically spooky subject matter such as ghosts and skeletons. Imagine a cute little dog in a ghost costume. Yep, that’s spoopy! And what’s better to get you into a spoopy building mood than a diverse collection of Halloween-themed MOCs!? Boo! Let’s kick it off with nobu_tary and some cute, unsuspecting trick-or-treaters. We’ve all been there, on the cusp of fun and terror, all at the same time. But the lust for sweet candy goodness always seems to win out! (Just don’t look up how much that bright light orange bush costs or you might get actually terrified…) Plushies That Will Petrify These plush spoopy...

LEGO has officially revealed the LEGO Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter (10327) on the LEGO Shop. The set contains 1,369 pieces and retails for $164.99. It releases on February 1, 2024 but you can pre-order today and it will qualify Insider points and promotions. Here’s an epic movie-themed gift idea for Dune fans: The LEGO® Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter (10327) building set for adults. Treat your favorite movie-lover or take quality time out to construct a meticulously detailed replica model of the legendary House Atreides aircraft. This premium-quality replica features fold-out, flappable wings, deployable landing gear and an opening cockpit. The set also includes 8 iconic characters from the movie: Paul Atreides, Lady Jessica, Gurney Halleck, Chani, Leto Atreides, Liet Kynes, Duncan Idaho and Baron Harkonnen in his long robe. The post LEGO Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter (10327) Officially Revealed appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author:...

“So, what inspired your latest build?”… “Why did you decide to use those parts?”… For many people, those questions have straight forward answers. However, when I was recently asked those same questions about two of my MOCs (My Own Creations), I found that in both cases my response was, “Well, that’s a long story.” A story long enough to write about on BrickNerd? Well, I think so… or at least interesting enough to add into our collection of articles about the creative process. TED’S Infamous Idea Notebook - a Creativity article for another day In my prior “LEGO Lessons Learned” article, one of the things you might have noticed is that I am a very iterative builder as I continue to build upon past models. Sometimes that is a deliberate decision, but most times it is the result of simply going where the inspiration leads me. It can lead me somewhere...

LEGO and Marvel have released the official trailer for the upcoming Disney+ original special, LEGO Marvel Avengers: Code Red. Airing on October 27, the movie features the Avengers consisting of Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, Black Panther, Steve Rogers Captain America, and Sam Wilson Captain America along with Wolverine takes on The Collector and his BIONICLE lookalike robots. With the Collector still a San Diego Comic Con exclusive, will the movie give way to a new Collector minifigure in the future? The post LEGO Marvel Avengers: Code Red Official Trailer appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Phineas and Ferb! by Greygo is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 2,999 piece build features the two-story Flynn-Fletcher house with easy access to the inside. It also proposes minifigures of Phineas, Ferb, Candace, Agent P, Dr. Doofenshmirtz, Isabella, Baljeet, and Buford. The project joins Modular Heritage Museum, Great Temple of Abu Simbel – With Secret Treasure, Rolls-Royce Phantom 1 “Phantom of Love”, Moon Palace, NASA’s SLS Block 1 & 1B Rockets – Artemis Missions, LEGO Anatomy, WTC Twin Towers & Vista International Hotel 1979, Coraline: The Pink Palace, Good Ogel’s Garden, Happier Than Ever, and City Burger as the ones to reach the Third 2023 Review Stage. The post LEGO Ideas Phineas and Ferb! Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran