T52 Tweezer

I can't decide if this is a glimpse of the future, or a thing of nightmares. Either way it's really cool. Inspired by artwork by Keith Thompson (definitely more on the nightmare side), Piotr H. brings us this sinewy beast. 

"We're On A Mission From God"

Jake and Elwood never looked better than they do posing in front of this genius reproduction of the Bluesmobile. Yeah, it's not the Caddie. Yeah, Jake just got out of the joint. Yeah, it's a used police car. But it's got a lot of pick-up, a cop motor, cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks and it'll run on regular...just needs a new cigarette lighter.

50 Shades Of Bley

Iain Heath (OchreJelly) has put together a very amusing and informative video on how to ruin...err, dye your bricks for a stunning effect. It's actually rather simple, once you get over the random staining, chemical burns and hate mail from LEGO purists. WARNING: bricks were indeed harmed in the making of this video (but we understand no animals were, except maybe the fish).

Mr. Gameboy

Well this is a dapper little game cartridge. Like I've said, I'm a sucker for Nintendo, and this little guy is awesome. Great building techniques to get the iconic shape of the classic Gameboy cartridge plus excellent anthropomorphization (there's a five dollar word for ya). Makes me want to dust off the Tetris.

Everard Lodge

This post has been days coming, as Flickr user Mark of Falworth has been slowly revealing this masterpiece. Now that it's complete, I can share, and you can gawk. Look at those colors, the terrain work, the waterfall, the trees, the lodge...good grief this thing's got a lot going on. And it's all gorgeous.

Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na...Batman!

Hop in the Bat Time Machine for a blast from the past! There are plenty of LEGO car builders out there, some of them quite good, but they all agree that the king of cars is Lino Martins. This is one of my favorites, the '66 Batmobile.  You know you heard the theme in your head when you looked at this (I guess the post title might have had some influence too).

"It's A Flippin' iPhone In The Crane Machine!"

The IT Crowd is one of my favorite UK comedies, and Moss is my favorite character. Moss' enthusiasm for technology can sometimes trip him up though, like the time he saw an iPhone in a crane machine... 

Manta Wing

This MOC evokes retro future romanticism, and it's beautiful. It feels like something you'd see in the 1940's "Things to come" news reels. Ages ago I worked on a film called Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, and this craft would be right at home in it. Nice compositing as well, great images. All that and it looks pretty swooshable too.

Tilt!

This MOC combines some of my favorite things; LEGO, iPhone and pinball. Ok, I rarely play pinball, but it's the first place I go in the unlikely event I'm in an arcade. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

Polishing His X-Wing

This photo by DigiNik13 makes excellent use of depth of field. DOF typically haunts MOC photography by diminishing scale or losing detail. But when used correctly, like this, it makes the shot. It's a simple trick that's hard to master. See how you have no problem identifying the ship he's standing next to, yet Luke is set off the background by focus. The lighting is also great, with just enough reflections and highlights to sculpt and model the contours. Nice shot.

"Tack..Tack..Tack..Tack...Kuh-Ching...Swish..Clunk"

Matt Armstrong (AKA Monsterbrick) has always been one of my favorite builders. From his imagination comes some serious whimsy and mayhem. This steampunk retro typewriter is a perfect example of his style.  

UNSC Falcon

Part Osprey, part Apache, all badass. This ship by Flickr user Lego Junkie is pretty sweet, with lots of little details to love. I especially like the transition from the cockpit to the hull and the air intakes (yes, subtle, but the genius is always in the details). The teeth and eye under the canopy is a nice touch too. 

Stay On Target...

This little vignette is too cool not to share. From my favorite movie of all time and one of the best scenes. It's hard to look at this and not have John Williams' stirring trumpets and Ben Burtt's howling engines in my head. I want this on my desk.

Mako Class Torpedo Cruiser

This fine ship by Flickr user halfbeak is a great example of how an excellent model doesn't have to have a huge part count or super elaborate design. It's clean, appealing and slick. Check out the use of droid legs as struts and the graduated cylinders on the engine nacelles.

A Rare Peek Behind The Scenes

LEGO designer Mark Stafford gives us a rare peek behind the scenes at LEGO with this prototype for Space Police 5982 Smash'n'Grab. Many factors determine what goes into a final set, and typically many prototypes are created. It is not uncommon for a more elaborate model to be simplified somewhat to meet the constraints of manufacturing. In this case budget limitations mandated simplification when this model switched places with the 5983 Undercover Cruiser's price point.

The Brickism Movement

This is a fascinating piece, three dimensional modern interpretation of two dimensional Mondrian De Stijl art. It suffers a bit from somewhat dingy bricks and the lighting could be better, but it's still quite nice. I'd like to see this on an even bigger scale, I think it would be captivating. Imagine this standing about three feet tall and displayed at eye level. As you walked around it would be in continuous change, and surprise you with a clean grid four times. Nice work Veynom.
 

Moody Corridor

This shot is a great example of how a compelling MOC shot doesn't have to be complicated. This is a very simple setup, with nothing more than a simplistic corridor and a minifig, yet you are drawn in. The lighting isn't complicated either, just a single source. But the color, silhouetted figure, rake lit edges of the hall, agreeable depth of field and blooming background all work together for a nice shot. And it's just a test, I can't wait to see the real shots.

S7-D "Charon" - Desert Marauder

This awesome little hardsuit comes to us from Flickr user LowestForm0fWit. There's a lot of very clever part use going on in a very small space. Those hands, Minifig armor, the thighs, battle droid heads, the feet, droid bodies. There's even a pair of bucket handles on the knees. Being a bit of a purist, I do take exception with the sacrifice of droid arms for fingers, but I do wish we had similar parts from LEGO for this very purpose. And it's posable too, a very clever build indeed.

LEGO Microscope

This is beautiful. From a thumbnail you would swear it's just a microscope, but clearly it's a LEGO work of art. And just when you're done admiring the aesthetics, you learn that it actually works. Or at least is capable of focusing on the lettering on a stud.