It's one of those things that pops up on Facebook, or is heard over the cubicle, "hey, did you see the one of the cat dressed as a shark riding a Roomba chasing a baby chicken?" It's one of those things that makes you go "what? What did I just hear? What the Frack?" And of course it's one of those things that inevitably comes from Iain Heath. Well, played sir, well played.
I love Disneyland. In fact, I might even be there tomorrow. I only ride Space Mountain on special occasions though. It usually has a longer line than I'm willing to stand in, and it has a tendency to beat the crap out of me. I'm digging this MOC though, it captures it perfectly.
When I think Hobbiton and Bag End, I think lush and green. And while the official set was green, it lacked a feeling of lushness. This little diorama by Jan Rose hits the mark. This is what lush looks like. I am missing the large round door from the official set, but I think overall this "feels" better. Nicely done Jan.
This is a pretty sleek and unusual looking ship. It's a great combination of simple lines and visually complex structures. I particularly like the stacked dishes, like a combination of air cooled cylinders and steampunkish electrical insulators. It also sorta reminds me of a Wheel-O (now I'm dating myself).
Legohaulic is a master of iconic moments, and this commissioned piece from Stanley Kubrick's classic 2001: A Space Odyssey is no exception. "HAL, open the pod bay doors..." (just for giggles, if you have an iPhone, ask Siri to do that).
These are just too adorable not to blog. I have no idea of the nature of these (custom printed? waterslide? weapons glued on?) but from a guy named minifigmaker I assume they are totally custom. What I do know is they are irresistible. I want some!
I don't know how they do it. I can't fathom how so many great MOCs can be built so quickly. It takes me ages to build anything, and these four people have cranked out oodles of mind-blowing creations in just days. Iron Builders indeed.
What can I say, I have a weakness for real world props and MOCs of the mundane. This eraser and mechanical pen from Moko makes me happier than it probably should.
It's not very often we see a minifigure scale cargo ship (why is that?) but here's a fine example from SweStar . There's loads of detail here, and the base/landing pad is really nice too. I dig that little service robot.
This excellent vehicle comes to us from Myungpyo Kim and she's a beauty. The Landrover is the quintessential off-road vehicle and this MOC captures it perfectly. This thing seriously looks like it could handle any terrain.
Siercon and Coral are back with another entry for Iron Builder. This artwork of a parrot in flight is absolutely stunning. And if that wasn't enough, the signature and all the brick-built art supplies will blow your mind. This Iron Builder is intense!
Hungry? How about some Japanese? Take a look at all this stuff, take a close look. It's all LEGO. Yes, even the glass and the napkin are LEGO! This isn't the greatest photo, but it's a brilliant build. Nice work Garth.
This micro castle caught my eye. I love the contrast of the white castle against the gray rock work. That's a pretty nifty couple of dragons or whatever they are as well. It's like a jabberwocky and a pterodactyl, though I'm not certain those two existed at the same time. It's like brontosaurus and Fred Flintstone, only partially based on fact ;-)
I'm required by the 1997 CNC (conventions of nerddom council) provisions and guidelines to blog this. In strict compliance and adherence to policies under sections 42, 1138 and 3.14. Nice one Gothamscene.
I'm a nerd, so sue me.
The epic battle continues, and what a battle it is. Mark of Falworth brings us a wonderful island, truly a pirate's paradise. With lush trees, a lookout tower and beautiful rock work. Siercon and Coral counters with a cartoon favorite, Phineas and Ferb. Check out Perry!
Brandon Griffith has created six phenomenal portraits for the upcoming Edgar Wright show at Gallery 1988. Featured are Simon Pegg and Nick Frost as all their characters from the "Cornetto Trilogy"; Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead and World's End. The show runs from August 20th through September 7th. More info can be had here. You got red on you...
I have to confess this MOC makes reminisce (not in a good way) about endless meetings and conference calls in my VFX days. But I'll get over it because it's pretty awesome. Take a look at that floor, and the frogs as legs for the globe, and the furniture, and the windows. Everywhere you look in this relatively small MOC there's something cool, it's a feast for the eyes. Nice work Masa of Kaliphlin.
There are few epic climax struggles more memorable that Ripley vs the queen alien in Aliens. And now we can admire it in CubeDude form thanks to Lego-Man-at-arms. The super deformed power loader cracks me up.
Maybe I haven't had enough tea yet on this first day of school, but it took me way too long to realize this was a micro build (something I'm always impressed with). I don't normally feature digital builds (get your bricks out!) but I'm really impressed with this little fishing village by mmbace. There's so much detail! He's also submitted it as a Cuusoo project, I think I'll add my support.
It is time to take to the skies to see all the LEGO floating islands that populate our imaginations. Check out these gravity-defying rocks and learn why they might be one of the best ever collab ideas.
Old LEGO magic still has its charms. We revisit Borgin and Burkes and Dumbledore’s office to compare how their buildings, curious objects, and magical creatures have changed across generations of Harry Potter sets.
Want to customize a minifig without fancy printers or toxic fumes? Learn how to use the dark art of reductive design to literally erase the line between official and custom LEGO parts.
LEGO meets tabletop combat in the Brassbound universe. We talk with creator Paul Antoine about designing microscale armies, turning builds into game pieces, and developing games with a growing community.
When a legendary archaeologist minifigure meets the spin cycle, adventure calls! Follow along as we reclaim the lost fedora of Indiana Jones and uncover how to repair a LEGO keychain.
LEGO adventurers need somewhere to unwind between quests. We talk with Sleepy Dragon Inn designer Marin Graux about classic Castle, medieval hospitality, and how his design evolved for the BrickLink Designer Program.
From sketches to superglue, see how this custom LEGO motorcycle earned its street cred. We chat with Jean-Yves about the design, prototyping, and even heat resistance of his LEGO customizations, taking them from prototype to the pavement.
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Monet painted his garden many times, exploring changes in color and time of day. Meredith Najewicz follows his lead, rebuilding the LEGO Art Water Lilies set with a darker palette and some creative part substitutions to cast the lilies in a different light.