Screamin' LEGO Deals
/The BrickNerd Store Is Now (Sorta) Open!
/I'm happy to announce the BrickNerd Store is now open, sorta. It's in beta and rough, but it's open. Check the link in the menu above.
More stuff will be continually added in the coming months. Feedback is greatly appreciated.
Get That Wookie A Medal
/I remember distinctly being 9 years old and watching this scene, my heart soaring. Then there was that moment when I thought, "hey, Chewie didn't get a medal, what the heck?"
This is from an upcoming book called LEGO Galaxy: Build Your Own Universe. Coming out in December.
Congratulations!
/BrickNerd would like to send a big congratulations to LEGO's own Jan Beyer and his wife on the birth of their baby boy. Woot!
LEGO On Sale At Amazon
/Like Chupacabra, spotting sale LEGO is rare (but far less scary). Head over to Amazon to score some serious deals. Get some holiday shopping done early for the LEGO fan in your family (let's face it, you). Use links below and help support BrickNerd!
LEGO Minecraft Cobuild
/LEGO has announced a fascinating project, LEGO Minecraft Cobuild. They're jumping in the Minecraft world with both feet and are inviting you to help. Watch the video and visit the Facebook page for more info.
Alphabet Fighters
/Our pals over at FBTB are running a cool contest, with cool prizes. Now, before you start slamming together your Q-Wing, there's some rules. You first have to submit a minifigure that will serve as your pilot, and then you'll be assigned a letter for your ship and your pilot must fit inside. Head over to FBTB for complete rules and good luck!
Friends Dolphin Cruiser On Sale
/Fans of BrickNerd (and of Robin Leach) take notice! The excellent Friends Dolphin Cruiser is 20% at Amazon right now.
SKULLS!
/Greetings From Seattle!
/It's BrickCon time! Tables are being set up, MOCs are getting unloaded and AFOLs are gathering. I'm going to be producing at least most of the next episode of BrickNerd right here, should be interesting.
And The Winners Are...
/First off, let me say that I'm absolutely blown away by the response to this contest. I never dreamed there would be so many entries, and I certainly didn't expect the quality to be so totally awesome. I am humbled and honored to have inspired so much quality building, you're all amazing.
But there can be only three winners (at least by my totally arbitrarily set rules) so here they are...
1st Place - Lego Junkie
Nerdly might be a strong personality, but he's also plastic. So careful where you point that magnifying glass.
2nd Place - Ochre Jelly
There have been many rumors of the origins of Nerdly, this is just one. I'm not confirming or denying this, but I will caution against wounding him, just in case he has acid blood.
3rd Place - customBRICKS
If at first you think you see Nerdly, don't be surprised if he transforms. He is in disguise.
Thank you all for entering, you made the judging VERY difficult with so many amazing MOCs. Speaking of judging, I'd like to thank everyone who helped judge the contest, I know how hard it was. Winners, your prizes will be in the mail soon, just as soon as I'm back from BrickCon.
Interesting Technique
/Moko has stumbled onto a very interesting technique. It would seem that the sprue of the Belville heart shaped accessory part collection has some rather fascinating possibilities. It happens to be the same size as the pin holes on minifigure hair and accessories as well as the underside tube of plates. Check out his blog (in Japanese) for more info.
Only One Week Left To Pimp!
/Yo pimp daddies (sorry, trying to be hip and cool, didn't work did it?) There's only one week left in the BrickNerd "Pimp My Nerdly" contest. The entries so far have just blown us away, so many cool MOCs! Head over to the Flickr group for rules and to enter. Get pimpin'!
The LEGO Adventure Book Volume 2
/The veil of secrecy has been lifted and I can finally share this news: I'm in the next LEGO Adventure Book!!! As you can tell I'm very excited about this book, and very proud to be a featured builder in it. Megan Rothrock contacted me late last year to ask if I would be involved and I jumped at the chance.
Read MoreSuper Yetee Bros.
/Chris McVeigh created this MOC for THEYETEE, an awesome online t-shirt company. They're opening a gallery this weekend in Aurora Illinois and invited artists to create Yeti and bigfoot inspired art. If you're in the area drop by and if not, check out their site, they have crazy, nerdy, geeky cool tees.