It's Getting Steamy In Here

Steampunk is probably one of the most difficult to define, and master, genres of building. Some MOCs you look at and instantly think "steam", others fall short. And it's usually not really apparent why. You can't just say "should have more _____ and it would work". This MOC caught my eye, it's got great posture, excellent lines and wonderful detail. And there's no doubt about it, she's steamy.

Avengers Assemble(d)

I've never been all that much into comics, but there were certainly specific characters I enjoyed as a kid. Iron Man and Spiderman were my favorites. But I was always a bit baffled when characters from different comics were mashed together, I just didn't get it. For instance Justice League left me wondering why the hell Aqua Man was there. It wasn't until I saw Avengers that I understood how that union could really work, and work it did. Now Joel Baker has assembled (get it?) his own team in CudeDude form.

"That's The Second Biggest Monkey Head I've Ever Seen"

Hmm, second video game post in a row. But I couldn't help myself, it's Monkey Island! Guybrush Threepwood lives! There's a lot to love here, detail everywhere you look. Oh, Lucasarts, we miss you.

Three, Two, One... GO!

I'm a Nintendo nerd, so what? But to tell the truth I've never really gotten into SSB, at least not to the level my boys did. They would play for hours and hours. But this is a fun little build, and iconic. I especially like the roof sections on the base, stellar. 

10-4 Good Buddy, This Here's The Shiny Shiny

I thought this was just a photograph of a truck. There's always a little rush of excitement to realize something you thought was real is brick built. I'm also a bit of a sucker for chrome, so this one packs a punch. I can't imagine how much was spent on custom chrome bricks but as far as I'm concerned it's a good investment, we all win.

T-10D Hades

Whoa. I'm Just...Whoa.

This is hands down one of the slickest ships I've ever seen. The angles, clean lines, color, gap filling, contours, details, greeblies...it's all perfect. I just want to swoosh the hell out of this thing. 

Wee Little Houses

I appreciate a good micro build, and this one caught my eye. According to Flickr user @fgr62 it is inspired by a BBC news report about a wedding prank taken to the next level, but to tell the truth it looks exactly like the little homes on the water front in Marina del Rey. Overall, a very clean and attractive build.

UNES Odyssey 21

Holy cow! This ship is jaw dropping. It's only by looking carefully you can actually see the scale. With excellent use of greeblies and a fantastic balance of broad and fine strokes it defies logic. I can just imagine it cinematically lit, gracefully making it's way to a waiting nearby moon. Awesome work Kyle.

LHB-022_V.E.S.P.A_19

This is a seriously impressive mech. The stance, the coloration, the detail and the design are all impressive. Combine that with good photography and this is the total package. Click through for many more pics of this awesome MOC.

What Is War? (Can I Eat It?)

Toby digs his digger, at least according to the builder of this nifty little MOC. Inspired by  D-Town Cracka's Friends Vs Fabuland Category of the 2013 Military Build Competition, it's both cute and imposing. I like the humor combined with deadly looks, but what really impresses me is that this is built from what Flickr user Galaktek describes as a "travel LEGO kit". I can truly relate, having had to do the same thing several times. The limited stock is both frustrating and challenging at the same time, but some great building can be accomplished.

Sendak Space Lines

Wow, this isn't fair, two astonishing MOCs in the same week. Mark Stafford, you are a force to be reckoned with.  This ship is amazing, the SNOT lettering and color detailing are...wow...just wow.

Hey!

Ok, we haven't heard from Navi in quite some time, and not at all in Twilight Princess, but I was trying to get your attention. I'm a sucker for Zelda, and this sweet little MOC caught my eye. Makes me want to build a tiny Skyloft. Nice work Faron! 

Sarah Connor?

The T-800 has always held a special fascination for me. I actually once owned a cast of the skull pulled from the original mold at Stan Winston's. This excellent build by Martin Latta is very faithful and wonderfully detailed. I would love to see it in a more dynamic pose.

Dragonflower Patroller

This is an amazing MOC by one of my favorite builders, LEGO's own Mark Stafford. This is inspired by Peter Elson's artwork from the Galactic Encounters book: Settlers in Space: The Fight for Survival on Distant Worlds. Just look at that use of color and brick-built detailing, stunning.

For The Shoe Horse AFOL

Flickr user Schfio makes excellent use in a "studs out" technique to render these Nike Court Tour shoes perfectly. Seriously, take a step back from your monitor and squint, it's just a pair of shoes! Nice SNOT lettering on the base too.

When You Play The Game Of Thrones...

I read GOT (ok, listened to, narrated by the great Roy Dotrice) years ago, and I'm a huge fan of the series. I've often thought during the opening sequence "somebody should build that". I've seen a couple minifigure scale offerings, but this build by Megan Correnti captures the mood perfectly. I especially like the pose, contemplative and burdened. 

First Post

I'm very happy to be adding my first official post to BrickNerd. This site represents a new beginning for me, a chance to start anew. For over two decades I have worked in the motion picture industry as a visual effects artist, but that aspect of my life and career is going on the back burner. All those years pale in comparison with the number of years I've been captivated with LEGO. As a child I played, as a teen I collected, as an adult I build. The bricks to me represent an art medium and challenge.

BrickNerd is the place I can share my passion, and hopefully entertain you. It's also a work in progress, and will continually evolve. I want it to be the best LEGO fan site on the internet, and I'd love to hear your ideas for what you want to see. Send your feedback, good or bad, to tommy@bricknerd.com.

Build on and nerd out!