Moving a cherished LEGO collection can be a daunting task for even the most seasoned AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO). In this article, we'll delve into a LEGO fan’s potentially greatest struggle: relocating their beloved LEGO creations and collection. While there's no magical formula to make this process entirely seamless, we'll explore some valuable insights, stories, and practical tips to help mitigate the challenges and preserve your precious creations intact. BrickNerd has previously discussed how to fly with MOCs and how to store your collection of pieces, but how do you move it all when life makes you take a different direction? Whether moving to a new house, rearranging rooms, or embarking on an international move, read on to glean insights from personal experiences and expert advice. Embracing the Challenge If you're expecting a quick fix or foolproof solution for relocating your LEGO collection, I must disappoint you. The reality is...

I can hardly believe it is August already, and I am delighted to share once again my perspective on attending Bauspielbahn-Treffen 2023 (BSBT). As a reminder, BSBT is a LEGO fan event dedicated exclusively to trains and takes place in the charming town of Schkeuditz, just 12 km northwest of Leipzig, Germany. My previous BrickNerd articles discussing BSBT are linked here for 2021 and 2022. As always, the sublime quality of layouts and trains exhibited is truly special. BSBT attracts a fellowship of like-minded and passionate LEGO train builders. I cannot think of an event that sparks a similar level of inspiration and excitement from the perspective of a LEGO train fan. Also, I cannot forget to mention the amazing team which organizes and hosts BSBT: LEN-Eisenbahner, a subgroup of LEGO train fans within LBrick.de. It is an enormous amount of work to coordinate an event like this, and BSBT's success is...

Chess has been covered well throughout LEGO history. From official sets to MOCs, there is no shortage of results searching for “LEGO Chess.” Walk through almost any decently-sized LEGO convention hall and you will find a chess board or three. But despite the multitude of creative works, takes, and approaches, the chess set remains a classic. To me, the regal game’s ascetic never gets “old and tired” but rather stays “tried and true.” So over a decade ago, I set out to make a clean simple chess set. This ended up becoming a surprisingly long journey that only time and parts from the future would solve. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize In the meantime, official sets like the ones above would pop up for purchase. I started my personal LEGO journey as a castle army amasser, so any time a chess set like these hit the shelves, I...

In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders all over the world, The Brothers Brick brings you the best LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the 4th week of August 2023.TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS We may not have had much news coverage from big themes recently, but we still had some juicy news, including the announcement about the new LEGO loyalty program which will make it much easier for customers to access their rewards from a single log-in. We also covered the latest LEGO Ideas set: Insects, which looks like an awesome set. More Marvel collectible minifigures were announced, and braille bricks, to bring LEGO fun to visually impaired fans. We also took off for an amazing feature about the LEGO airplane sets based on real aircraft. While you’re catching up on LEGO news and reviews, be sure to check out our last Brick...

With fall quickly approaching for the northern hemisphere, it’s time to start thinking about those holiday LEGO sets. One of the first coming out in the wave for 2023 is 40642 Gingerbread Ornaments, featuring a wealth of customizable looks on the basic anthropomorphic cookie pattern. But will these constructible confections lead to some delicious creations, or are they only half-baked? Composed of 190 pieces, 40642 Gingerbread Ornaments will be available in the UK starting on September 1, with the US and Canada having to wait until October 1. The set will retail for US $12.99 | CAN $16.99 | UK £10.99. The LEGO Group sent The Brothers Brick an early copy of this set for review. Providing TBB with products for review guarantees neither coverage nor positive reviews. The box and contents Sporting a green stripe on one end, the festive box features three cookies on its front, amid a background...