Some Say...

...His shadow is inexplicably in the shape of a meat grinder, and that he is spooked by the sound of vacuums. All we know is he's called THE STIG.

Mecha Charizard

Sure that other trainer has some great Pokemon, and a ton of badges, but you have the advantage. Wait until he gets a peek at Mecha Charizard! Wait, what's this? He's choosing Mr. Mime? Alright Mecha Charizard, stomp that worthless piece of...

VW Roundup

With two simultaneous contests running, Flickr is VWriffic these days, and it makes me happy. Here's just a few of the brilliant little offerings to date. 

Kaname Madoka

It's another stunning and beautiful anime MOC from Moko. As usual I have no idea who it is or where she's from, but she's gorgeous. There's lots of detail to gawk at but look at those shoes, fabulous. 

BMW Rat Rod

There's some seriously clever and detailed building going in here. Check out the wheels, they're chrome steering wheels, the whitewalls are bands. The tubing ads a great contour to the top and side. And the engine is wild. All that and it's photographed absolutely beautifully.

Terrarium

If you're a fan of reptiles and LEGO, have I got a MOC for you. Yes, it's yet another build from Iron Builder, but it's awe inspiring. Siercon and Coral have constructed a terrarium with a working waterfall and numerous inhabitants. And no, there's no glass in there, that frog is suspended by a trans rod.  Oh, and the background, it's from a Chima poster, wow. Check out the video for more details.

Gemini Nightmare

The first round of the MocOlympics is "The 12 Signs of the Zodiac". There have been many creative interpretations of this, and many excellent MOCs. This one by Delatron 3000 though is a thing of nightmares. Instead of just classic twins, this is inspired by siamese twins, and sideshow attractions. How wonderfully bent.

Burger Time!

Mmmm, my favorite food, the cheeseburger. This build is as brilliantly presented as it's built. Check out the salt and pepper shakers, they're full of 1x1's, and so is the shake. I can't believe a MOC is making me hungry, but now I'm craving burger.

Radiation Lab

There are few jobs that I can think of that I'd rather not do than deal with radioactive materials. Well, that and work at McDonald's. My first job was at the golden arches when I was 16, it sucked. But at least I didn't have to wear protective clothing to keep me alive while doing my job. Nice MOC Outer Rim Emperor.

Lariska

It's always good to see a builder jump back in after a break, especially when they're as good as Arkov. We all go through times when we don't build much, or at all. But for the true AFOL (or TFOL) the longing will always be there, if only just. Then that day comes, and you rummage through the bins, click bricks and bring a new creation to life. Then sit back proudly and think "yeah, I built that".

Never Forget

Vulcan 800

This is a beautiful MOC. Very clean, clever building and attention to detail. I especially like the engine, it's so easy to overbuild and detract from the rest of the model, or under build and lose the realism. This strikes the perfect balance. 

221b Baker Street

Any Sherlock Holmes fan (myself included) knows that address well. I actually visited there a couple years ago. Yes, that's a real address, and it's been converted into a fairly cheesy Sherlock museum and tourist trap. There's nothing cheesy about this MOC though, it's top notch work by Paul Vermeesch. 

Sweet, Sweet Air Superiority

This cool MOC caught my eye. There's no real description but it's clearly a VTOL support ship. Wonderful angles on this, giving it a utilitarian yet sleek aesthetic. I dig the big flat surfaces broken up by just the right amount of detail. The ground vehicles are pretty cool too. Nice photograph too, the background really works well. Nice work Anto-Nio.

Orðlokarr Castle

With the latest from Mark of Falworth and Brother Steven  the boys are back to their roots, castles. And it's a fine example of the genre they have always excelled at. The rock and stonework is great, and the tudor toppers are totally terrific. This is their thirtieth entry ( ! ) into Iron Builder.

Vantha

I was going to wait to post another round of VWs, but this one makes me so happy I have to share. Not only is it brilliantly built, the name is so perfect. From one of my favorite builders, and a pretty swell guy, Angus MacLane

Peacemaker F-9

I like this ship, it's got an almost classic space feel, with a modern flair and color sense. And perhaps just a little Star Wars thrown in for seasoning,  just a hint. The addition of a classic space Minifigure pilot is the perfect touch too. Nice work halfbeak.

Mecha Shelob Is More Terrifying Than Regular Shelob

You may have thunk it impossible, but there is something more terrifying than a fourteen foot spider, a fourteen foot mechanical spider. Luckily Sam's packing heat, so everything should work out ok. This alternate non-reality mashup brought to you by the tears of children, and crises_crs.

Suspended In The Timelessness Of Inner Space...

...Are the thoughtwaves of my first impressions. These will be our only source of contact, once you have passed beyond the limits of normal MAGNIFICATION. Sorry, disney geek moment. This is a fully functional compound microscope by Carl Merrium. Featuring Power Functions lighting and separate coarse and fine adjustments, amazing. It's also on Cuusoo, so with your support we can all have one of these.

Don't Change That Dial!

Yes, when I was a kid, TVs had a dial. And we only got six channels, and in the evening four of them were the same two channels. And you know what the remote control was called? Tommy! That's right, I was the damn remote control. "Tommy, change that to channel six". But Saturday mornings were glorious, just as soon as the test pattern and tone went away it was hours of cartoons, Land of the Lost and Bigfoot and Wildboy, but I digress...