LEGO has a rich corporate history. It’s only fitting that the LEGO building systems have now been used to capture some of the historical products, as well as occasional owner-family references. Join BrickNerd as we look at a sampling of the many sets with historical references, some of them very tiny! LEGO Building Systems (40505) is the latest LEGO House exclusive set. It pays homage to the three primary LEGO building systems: Duplo, System and Technic. One of the keys to LEGO’s early success was the implementation of a “system of play” where products were all compatible. I’m sure even Godtfred Kirk Christiansen (GKC - second generation owner) couldn’t have imagined how a “system of play” would eventually become a “system of systems”! In the set provided to BrickNerd by LEGO, each of the three systems is represented by an iconic product shrunk down in midi-scale on a separable display stand....

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 March 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...

Are you ready to explore a world where cuteness is currency and every LEGO MOC is an ode to the adorable, where you just want to hug everything? The AdoraBuild has arrived, the ultimate celebration of all things cute and cuddly! We are challenging you to bring to life your most charming, heartwarming, and adorable creations. The AdoraBuild is your playground to express love, joy, and creativity through your cute build. It is an excuse to not hold back and build something so cute you wanna die! What Makes Something Adorable? The AdoraBuild isn’t just a LEGO contest; it’s a journey into the whimsical, the endearing, and the outright precious. From fluffy creatures to heart-melting scenes, your mission is to capture the essence of cuteness in brick-built form. But what makes a build “adorable”? Is it the splash of color, the clever use of pieces, big googly eyes or the endearing...

Finding Nemo – First Day of School by Dani_Fus is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The set features the opening scenes from the movie where Nemo is going to school with the rest of the classmates along with their teacher over the coral reef. The project joins Spirited Away, Appa the Sky Bison, from Avatar the Last Airbender, Venus Flytrap, Minerals Display, Dreamworks’ Shrek’s Swamp 2, Hello Kitty and Friends – 50 Years, Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch, Medieval Tournament, Among Us: The Skeld, Cherry Blossom Ikebana, Roman Forum, The Wizard of Oz 85th Film Anniversary, Interstellar, Working Suspension Railway, Metallica M72 World Tour, Suitcase Express!, Outer Wilds, Medieval Inn by the Gatehouse, Clockwork Solar System, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, My Neighbor Totoro, Tower Chess, Medieval Bee Farm, LEGO Gundam, Dancing House, Prague, The Wizard Peaks, and Rocky Reef Restoration as the ones to reach the First 2024 Review...

Earlier today, LEGO has announced that the LEGO Minifigure Factory has returned to the LEGO Shop for the US. It has originally launched as a beta back in summer 2022 and they have taken feedback and implemented some new additions to the shopping experience. There are now more head, lower body, and accessories that you can use to create your unique minifigure. They are still working on adding multiple minifigures in the same order and they are hoping it’ll be ready by this summer. Also coming soon is a free draw feature that is available in stores which will add more customization. The post LEGO Minifigure Factory Returns to LEGO Shop US appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran