This is a prime example of compact size, nice part use and innovative design from the prolific Karf Oohlo. When I built the Tremor Track Infiltrator I knew we'd be seeing some cool MOCs using the fists of Tremor, and I was correct. Of course I didn't envision a micro scale ship, but Karf was there to enlighten me. Combine those with the donut round tile, the ice skates and the lever bases, this is a whole lot of cool building in a small package.
I find it fascinating seeing characters before seeing the movie. Until you see them in action and get to know them in the context of a story, they're strangers. Take Baymax here from Disney's Big Hero 6, in just a few short weeks we can look back on this post and it will feel completely different since he'll then be known to us, a friend. Nice build Cole.
Mashups are nothing new, just ask the ancient Greeks, they were combining animals way before it was cool. The griffin has the back end and tail of a lion, and the front end and head of an eagle. The king of the beasts and the king of the sky in one animal, marvelously realized by lisqr.
Being a California native, and fan of it's proud Mexican heritage, I've always had a soft spot for Zorro. Not just for his badass costume and swordsmanship, but for his championship of the people. I'm not a huge fan of the early films and TV series (too many white guys) but the books are great. I've always loved his willingness to not only defeat the bad guys, but to publicly shame them at the same time. This MOC by TheBrickAvenger captures the mood and chivalry of the legend perfectly, well done.
When Builder Pate Keetongu posted his first pictures of dwarves just before the premiere of The Hobbit in 2012 we all knew he was committed. I mean, once you have a couple, you might as well make them all right? Well, it's been nearly two years in the making (with plenty of other MOCs in-between) but now the company of the King Under the Mountain can finally make their way back to claim what is theirs. Thirteen dwarves, all individually styled and carefully realized, plus Bilbo and Gandalf, this is nothing less than epic. Check out his blog for a little background on the build and many more pictures.
Dear Mom,
How's dad? Boot camp is going very well. The food is pretty terrible, but I can always talk my friends out of their fruit cup so I'm getting enough to eat. Yesterday started a bit rough, with a ten mile hike, but then we got to drive TANKS! I was a mess at first, but with a little practice I got it down pretty quick. Luckily I was mastering it fast, because just as we were finishing up there was a terrible rumble. Apparently our weapon testing of the 120mm ETC woke up a slumbering monster in the depths of the mountain. We sprang into action and I drove the tank while Wilson and Hacker opened fire. With the help of the other three Type 17's we drove the monster back. Eventually he retreated back to the sea, but I suspect we'll see him again before long. Not to worry though, we're well armed.
Love you,
-Yoshi
PS. can you please send some more of those Pocari Sweat packets? They're yummy
Here's a simple yet effective MOC by blackzack00. Being a character aficionado I really love when a builder can convey personality with a simple build and effective presentation, this is a perfect example. The color in the ears is a bit blocky, but it sort of adds to the charm.
This micro scale relief map of The Northland by THE BRICK TIME Team reveals the scope of the territory of the Northland Realm. I've never seen a micro build on this scale before, in fact it's a little hard to call it micro when it could cover a table. I love the detail, diversity and imagination here, there's just so much to look at. I want to program a motion control lipstick camera to fly over this.
There have been a great many steamy Star Wars MOCs in recent weeks, thanks to our pals at FBTB and their MOC Madness Steam Wars contest. I know I haven't featured many here, I'm not sure why really. But this one from builder Legopard just had to be featured. I really dig the giant plumes of steam bellowing out of the engines of this Podracer, and if course Watto's junk shop reimagined as a victorian "junkvilla", but I'm totally smitten with that mechanical dewback.
MikeVd once again shows off his masterful character building skills with this perfect rendition of Reimu Hakurei, the main character from Touhou Project. Of course it's once again only through the power of Google that I know any of this. But I know good building, and this MOC rocks.
I've always had the highest respect and admiration for the US space program. One of my earliest childhood memories is sitting on my dad's lap and watching the drama of a NASA mission unfold on TV. This excellent command service module from Apollo 11, nicknamed Columbia, by builder eldeem gives me a warm fuzzy feeling.
Hoot! This steam powered mechanical owl by vitreolum looks ready for flight, or at least ready to dispense lollipop consumption tips (brownie points to whoever gets that). He kinda reminds me of Bubo, from the eighties classic (albeit, pretty terrible) Clash of the Titans.
Ok, now that you've glanced at the picture and you're reading this pause a moment and look again, it's smaller than you think. Take a look at the figures out front, those are microfigs. This brilliant interpretation by Orion Pax of the classic firehouse from Ghostbusters is only 16 STUDS WIDE! perfect size to fit on any bookshelf. Click through for more pics.
Summer might be pretty much over, but it's not stopping the party on this island. Having spent some time in Hawaii in June, I can totally understand. Builder Disco86 brings this party to life with skill and panache, and I totally want to be there (that is unless I'd be on the menu). Somebody pass the tanning butter.
Here's a micro scale glimpse into the future by builder Irwan Prabowo. Of course the first thing that grabs your eye is the marvelous twisted building and hovering helicopter, but my favorite detail is the suspended monorail.
Following the epic box-office success of Star Wars, there was what can only be described as a glut of science fiction shows and movies, trying to capitalize on the momentum. Most of the shows were crap, but we did enjoy Battlestar Galactica. It helped that the visual effects were done by Star Wars alumni John Dykstra and his company Apogee. It would appear Lego Admiral was a fan too, judging by his faithful and excellent Cylon Raider and Colonial Viper.
Time is running out to enter the Exo RAWR contest on Flickr, sponsored by LifeLites, FBTB and BrickNerd. You are challenged to build a Exo RAWR (Reinforced Animal Wearable Robo-Suits). These entries by Yatkuu and Pixel Fox are both amazing. I just about spit tea this morning when I saw the Beast of Unburdon. You can enter until 11:59 8/31 GST, get building!
Being a kid of the eighties, I lost (invested?) a considerable amount of coin in these wonderful time wasters, but I don't regret it. The golden age of the video arcade is over, but like it, big hair, gloves on one hand a parachute pants, I got to experience it first hand. I lived it. You can try to recreate the experience by backing this project on LEGO Ideas. Thanks for a bit of nostalgia msx_80.
Holy mashup! To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ghostbusters, as well as the upcoming national Ghostbusters day (no really, it's Aug 28) builder ninbendo has created a transforming Ecto-1. This is some seriously ingenious engineering. In it's car mode, it is hardly detectable that there's anything different than the standard model. The giant ghost trap and PKE meter is pretty awesome too.
It's an amazing thing when phenomenal building, great photography and serious Photoshop chops all come together. I've been watching the progress on this piece by CASTOR-TROY for months, and I'm so excited to see it's not only done, but mindblowingly great.
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