I wasn't much into comics as a kid, but if I had a favorite it was probably Spiderman. His internal struggles always captivated me, and his snarkiness appealed to my shared somewhat disrespect for authority figures. This latest Brick Sketch by Chris McVeigh has to be one of the most complicated yet. That string work in phenomenal.
The fugitive Dorothy Gale and her four accomplices continue their relentless march down the yellow brick road. Wanted in connection with the death of Gingema Wickedelle, Miss Gale fled Munchkinland toward the Emerald City. Seen here in this file photo is Tinman Rustjaw, S. Carecrow, C. Howard Lion as well as her trained attack dog Toto. This group should be considered extremely dangerous, notify authorities immediately if you have any information.
-Elphaba Wickedelle - Administrator, OZ West district
Dorothy Gale
Wanted in connection to the untimely death of Gingema Wickedelle. Last seen in this security photo near Munchkinland. Suspected to be traveling on yellow brick road toward the Emerald City with her little dog Toto. Known accomplices: Tinman Rustjaw, S. Carecrow, C. Howard Lion. If found, notify authorities immediately.
-Elphaba Wickedelle - Administrator, OZ West district
Time for another story. Way back when I used to work in creature effects, doing make-up and animatronics. And if you didn't know, it's a really toxic business. Combine that with the awesome air in Los Angeles in the late 80's/early 90's and my poor lungs wanted to leap out of my chest and retreat back to the central coast. I ended up really sick, like close to pulmonary shutdown, and a doctor said "you want to live to be 30? Change your industry and leave this town". This hauntingly beautiful MOC by Kosmas Santosa sorta reminds me of a few lovely spots in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Update: I switched to digital visual effects, moved to Lompoc CA and got much better pretty quick.
The "Intrépide" class observation dirigible offers unprecedented sights as you soar high above the rooftops. It is a miracle of modern science for the discerning gentleman and it can be yours. This is more than just 'lighter than air' flight, it is first class sky transportation.
The dream of flight can be a reality. Contact Volwerks Engineering for more information.
I don't know all that much about tall ships, but I know I like them. And I especially like this vessel by Swan Dutchman. It's not exactly what you would call 'purist', with non LEGO sails and rigging. But sometimes you need to go beyond the official elements when there's an aesthetic and accuracy you're going for. And in this case, they almost outshine the bricks, gorgeous! The photography and processing is top notch too, this is the total package.
Kick Buttowski, just your average everyday suburban daredevil. He fears nothing, except maybe the scorn of his older brother. This version by Guilherme Lima looks ready to shred. I dig the chunky style and beefy part use.
So, the first thing you looked at was the cute crab right? Brightly colored with big eyes and an adorable pose, it's eye catching. Then you looked to the right and thought "now what the heck is...oh". It's awesome and gruesome in one post, well played Legohaulic, well played.
Jim Henson has been on my mind a lot lately. With the Creature Shop Challenge on Sy-Fy I find myself thinking back fondly on not only my time in creature effects, but also on some of my favorite movies of all time. Ludo here from Labyrinth was an amazing character, larger than life with a heart of gold. This version by Centuri is a pretty fitting tribute.
Chameleons are fascinating creatures. I mean think about it, they change colors, have independent eyes, can hit a target 1.5 times it's length away with it's tongue and has the craziest hands and feet. They also make excellent models as demonstrated by Littlehaulic here.
I really like this version of Batman from MortalSwordsman. The contouring, color selection and pose-ability are really impressive, with simple broad-stroke shapes and just enough detail to sell it. The bat shaped base completes it, but the head is my favorite part.
When I was a kid we only got six channels, and in the evening the same thing was on three of them. And color was around, but those TVs were expensive so B&W was way more common. And I Love Lucy seemed to be on every time we turned it on (or Leave it to Beaver, ugh). And if you held the antenna, and lifted a leg, you could *almost* get that episode of Twilight Zone. Oh, and we had remotes back then, ours was named Tommy. Regardless, this classic TV by Powerpig still manages to make me nostalgic.
Me: "I don't care for sushi"
Typical Friend: "You just haven't had good sushi"
Me: "No really, I don't like it"
Typical Friend: "C'mon, just try this, it's awesome. Trust me."
Me: "well...ok, fine"
Tries sushi, doesn't like it.
Repeat
(that being said, I do like this sushi form Moko)
This looks right out of a James Cameron movie. It's part apache, part harrier, part drop ship and all badass. I especially love the "remove before flight" tags on the weapons. I'm not sure if it's purist LEGO, but I don't care, it's a cool detail.
As if there was any doubt I'd blog this. I know how you feel Link, Navi could be a bit of a nudge sometimes, but always well-meaning. This MOC by Legohaulic seems to have been in direct response to a MOC by Iron Builder rival Siercon and Coral. Yeah, it's on like Donkey Kong! (or at least Zelda). Fun fact, my alert sound on my phone is Navi saying "hey!"
One of the best characters in The LEGO Movie was Batman in my humble opinion. And of course he had to have the best transportation. The highly accurate version of the Batwing from Brickmasta looks awesome, and really needs to be an official set (in fact, I'm really surprised it isn't). Nicely done.
Disney's The Little Mermaid is one of my wife's favorite movies, so I was instantly drawn to this MOC by Karf Oohlu. It's not terribly complex, mostly just a bunch of crabs stuck together. But the use of the flame pieces and striking colors against a nice blue background makes this a visually appealing piece. Simple, but very effective.
KAPOW! Check out this awesome Batmobile Cuusoo project of the classic 60's Batman. I can't decide what I love the most about this, that it's classic Adam West campiness, the design itself or the fact that it all started with a dad building a Batmobile for his daughter so Robin could ride along too. Regardless I want one, and if you want one too let's all support this project and make it a reality!
The cars of the 30's 40' and 50's were so damn cool. Design back then was just different, builders were craftsmen, and manufacturing focused on beauty and quality, not just sales. It seeped into all aspects of design, from architecture to kitchen appliances. But cars were particularly well designed. This version of the Hollywood by Rabidnovaracer is as beautiful as the car that inspired it.
I love a good unorthodox part use. Take this walker by Vince Toulouse, the hull is actually skate park ramps/arena corners. Most people would look at these parts and think "skate park", but an exceptional builder looks at it and thinks "ship hull" or "roof" or "robot head". There's just no end to what those little plastic parts can be, it's what I love about LEGO the most.
Ahoy, me hearties! It be Talk Like A Pirate Day! Are you ready to set sail on an adventure through the history of classic LEGO Pirates? Where did it begin, what was it all about, and where has the theme showed up since? Join us on a treasure hunt through history!
Take a seat as we explore clever LEGO chair techniques that will leave you sitting pretty. From boat studs to bucket handles, here are some simple ways to design your own stylish chairs.
Identifying individual LEGO parts from bulk second-hand purchases can be challenging, so what are the most common elements that people want to know, “What is this!?”
The same bricks have sailed under many names in Alexander Zarkowski’s LEGO shipyard. We talk cruise ships, building at scale and how it feels to take apart a massive build after only a few weeks.
Which country has the cheapest LEGO? We’ve crunched the numbers across 22 countries spanning Europe, North America, and Australia and found a surprising result…
LEGO Castle has featured quite a few factions like the Wolfpack and Fright Knights. But what would kids name them after only seeing their shields? Make way for the Mean Rocktopusses!
Brian Hickey is back with another installment of LEGO According To Kids. This time he asks his to young children about their thoughts on LEGO color names. Read on to find the interesting and comical results!
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