Onyx

With Pacific Rim out tomorrow there's mech fever in the air. So far I haven't exactly been jonzin' to see it, but it's from one of my favorite directors, so I might have to give it a chance. In the mean time we can all oggle at this nifty MOC by ZephrChaos.  

VRCP (Variable Role Combat Platform)

This is a very clever concept, a military vehicle with five different purposes depending on which module is attached to the back. Sorta the KitchenAid mixer of modern combat. I dig the dual axel steering in the front, and the attention to details all around. Check out the use of the crates on the missile launcher to break up that big surface and imply armor, brilliant.

Myrmidon Class Missile Boat

It doesn't get much cleaner than this. Crisp photography, simple but effective lighting, expert editing, slick background and tasteful graphics. It's a sweet MOC too.  Nice work John Stephens.

P-61 Black Widow

Between Revell, balsa, LEGO and Monogram I must have built this plane ten times as a kid. But I don't think any of them were as cool as this little rendition by Brian Fitzimmons. It may not be streamline, but the chunkyness lends charm to an otherwise 100% badass aircraft.

Moody Hoth

Flickr user j5k makes some beautiful images, and get this, it's all done in camera. Using simple lighting setups, a water tank and baking soda he achieves brilliant imagery. While the principal is simple, I can't imagine pictures like these come easy. But his patience is our benefit, and we can all admire these shots.

It's Goot!

No Starch Press announced the German versions of The LEGO Adventure Book, Vol. 1: Cars, Castles, Dinosaurs & More! and The Unofficial LEGO Technic Builder's Guide. I can't speak nor read German and I'll spare you the comedy of using Google Translate to generate some German wit. 

The Exodus

I once moved across the country with a U-haul, a station wagon, two guys and two barfy dogs. We did it in two days, just in time to start production on a horrible movie. So I can only imagine what it's like to be on a colonist ship, endlessly trekking across the cosmos. Of course I also just spent three days on the Disney Dream, so if there's a movie theater or two on this baby (and all you can eat ice cream) count me in. Nice build Tim, she's lovely.

Mikasa

Mike Dung is back again with another marvelous figure. This one is Mikasa Ackerman, from Attack On Titan. I love the posable joints and the build on this one, especially the spindly limbs. They just don't seem quite enough to hold her weight, which makes her even more "anime".

Arrival In Dunholm

This offering from The Brick Time Team is quite nice. It depicts the arrival of some troops in Dunholm, as they pass the old weaving mill and the stately manor of the Strindberg family. I've never seen an elevated tudor structure before, fascinating. And that house is amazing. 

Collaborative Parade

This is a neat idea. Brother Steven, Athalus, Andhe, AK_Brickster, Angry Octopus, Eklund, Gurusql, and Daken the Bladesmith all got together to build a "virtual collaborative. Each of them built one section of this parade. Yes, the photoshop is a little rough, but I'm more captivated by the idea, I like it.
 

Mothra!

I grew up watching Toho films. Saturday mornings were always improved when a giant monster was stomping through Tokyo. There's a lot to take in on this MOC. Of course there's the brick-built details of Mothra's wings, but check out the fallen bridge, excellent. And the dual rail maser cannon (not a typo), it's a beauty.

Take Cover!

Science fiction has a long and enduring history of imagining how our alien overlords will take over our planet (at least the dystopian visions, I rather prefer the E.T. scenario). This concept, of the great walking instrument of destruction, is as old as any, and still just as disturbing. I know it's become cliche, but take a second a think about it, can you imagine just how scary this would be? This thing lumbering down the main street of your home town, a wake of destruction behind it, certain death in front of it. There, you're welcome, sleep tight.

More Minions

With Despicable Me 2 coming out recently there's been a boom in Minion builds. This one is especially nice. I have to admit I take slight offense to the pupils being drawn on the eyes (but we do really need some printed eye 1x1 round tiles LEGO, nudge nudge). The overall characters are captured excellently. You wouldn't think a slope plus a 1x1 plate would make a good mouth, but look at it, it's perfect! 

*update*  New minions added, with new eyes. They're awesome.

"The Entire Planet Is One Big City"

This is micro scale building on another level. Look at all the detail, all the subtle angles, the variations in color and texture, this is lovely. It has an amazing sense of scale for such a small MOC. Plenty more pictures after the jump. Nice work KW Vauban.

Via TBB 

The Ice King Cometh.

All fear the Ice King! I mean, all love the Ice King...yeah that's it. He just wants to be loved (and feared). Let's face, he doesn't know what he wants. But I know I dig this MOC. Nice build Bricknave.

Carl

Not only are we going back for this one, we're going Up. One of my favorite builders, Angus MacLane brought us this phenomenal MOC of Carl Fredricksen from Disney and Pixar's UP! Angus perfectly captures Carl's essence in a small package.

Are You Ready For Some Football?!?

I hope I'm not in danger of destroying any nerd cred by posting a sports related MOC, but I have to do it. This commissioned piece by Dave Shaddix for the Arizona Cardinals is some seriously cool building. Maintaining those contours while brick-building the graphics is no easy task, and the face guard is a thing of beauty. 

Hammerhead Sky Fortress

Didn't I just blog this guy? (answer, yes) But Lego Admiral is back with an impressive quad-rotor flying fortress. It's inspired by the Helicarrier in Avengers, and is every bit as cool.

That's A Big Truck

Flickr user bricksonwheels is a master of the large vehicle, and his latest creation is no exception. This Peterbilt Rotator is a museum quality masterpiece. It's positively packed with accurate detail and subtle techniques. Just look at the taper on the hood, the contouring on the cab extension, the brick-built graphics. It's beautiful, and the crazy thing is his previous vehicle (and the one before that, and so on) is the same quality. 

R.O.B.

Like the Power Glove, Disk System and Virtual Boy, R.O.B. is one of those things from Nintendo lore (although I have to say, I did own a Virtual Boy) . Those things everyone knows about, but few owned, or even saw. This R.O.B. MOC by Bricking Robo is remarkably accurate, and instantly recognizable. Makes me want to play a game of Gyromite.