Hatsune Miku
/What better way to convey a synthetic artist than with ABS plastic? This is singing sensation Hatsune Miku by LEGO DUO Moko. The proportions of this defy logic, how can that much hair be attached and posed? and how does this entire figure stand on those tiny little legs? Masterful.
Vertifin
/Novvember is drawing to a close, but Vic Vipers are still popping up. This one by lego_nabii challenges the normal proportions to great effect. That forward facing canopy and rounded fuselage is pretty nifty too.
Winnebago: See The World, Kill Zombies
/No, this isn't the vehicle from Breaking Bad, but it has all the same amenities, built in kitchen, full sized bed, seating for 8, ample storage and roof access. And hey, while you're up there why don't you pick off those zombies coming over the ridge.
Monde Cinema
/I'm a sucker for art deco, and this lovely cinema by snaillad really caught my eye. I love the exterior walls on this, at once simplistic and cleverly detailed. But the real magic is inside. This interior just makes me happy, with the high ceiling in the lobby, the bar and just check out that stadium seating. I would love to see a movie here.
Turkey And 8 Crazy Nights
/I couldn't have said it better myself, Dave Kaleta. Happy Thanksgiving and Chanukah everyone.
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Erebor
/This MOC is so big and so detailed and so epic that writing this is the journalistic equivalent of pointing at a leather-bound copy of The Hobbit. Just gaze upon it and forget I was ever here. Go.
The Faun
/This MOC from The Deathly Haliwell has a particular significance for me. I don't look back on the films that I've worked on with much pride, there's a lot of crap in my portfolio. But there is one film I did that I have no hesitation in saying I'm most proud of, Pan's Labyrinth. This is the title character, the Faun, and it's superb.
BrickNerd Episode 110 is online!
/The 10th episode is available for your viewing pleasure. Featuring Brickcase, a iPad mini case by Smallworks and a review of LEGO Friends 3189 Heartlake Stables. Head over to our YouTube channel and check it out!
Iron Builder Draws To A Close
/Things are coming to the end in the current battle for MOC supremacy between Brickthing and Onosendei2600. Both builders dropped the mic last night with some amazing final builds. Thanks to both of you for some awesome stuff to gawk at this month.
Borg
/Shawn Snyder is one of my favorite builders, and these incredible Borg MOCs is an example why. His attention to detail, eye for contours and innovative part use just blows me away every time. Resisting him is futile (see what I did there?)
...Got The Trees On My Mirror So My Car Won't Smell...
/Pardon my nod the the Beastie Boys. Brucywan continues his plot for world domination through the recreation of everything in LEGO. Here we see his classic pine Car-Freshner. All the ambience without the horrible pine scent.
BURN•E
/For the uninitiated, BURN•E is a Pixar short directed by AFOL Angus MacLane that takes place in the world of WALL•E. This version by Brickthing is pure magic, and the fact that it's built in an afternoon is amazing (and discouraging for slow builders like me). Throw in that it's all inspired by the seed part of Iron Builder and you can see why Brickthing is a contestant.
Transformers, Roll Out!
/I was born just slightly too early to truly appreciate Transformers. They gained maximum popularity just as I was becoming more interested in filmmaking and girls than cartoons and toys. But I can truly appreciate great MOCs, and these from MacLane are just that, great.
Townhouses
/Life in the big city means two things, endless choices on where to eat, and stacked humans. I've never lived in an apartment or townhouse such as this excellent micro scale version by T.Oechsner, but I've always been fascinated by them. I imagine it might get tiresome if you lived above something like a music store, but above a lovely cafe or bagel shop, mmmmm.
I Shall Build A Round Table, And A Hall About The Table, And A Castle About The Hall
/Sorry, couldn't resist a little nod to one of my all time favorite movies, Excalibur. This build by Disco86 is just stunning. Everything is so clean and well presented. And that curved wall is amazing. I can't imagine how much tension that is under, but the stressed bricks are worth it when it call comes together this well.
LEGO Time Machine
/You don't need to go 88mph, or hop in a TARDIS, or even a hot tub to travel through time, all you need is some bricks and mad skills. This quaint 1950's living room by {YVD} is 100% LEGO (with the exception of the wool) and absolutely charming. I find myself instantly transported to my grandmother's house. And now I'm craving pie.
