I am quite honored to have a key member of Brotherhood Workshop, Kevin Ulrich, working with me on a super top secret animation project. While I can't share any details of that (yet) there is a new video from LEGO and Brotherhood Workshop on YouTube. Enjoy!
I'm a drummer. Well, I guess I need to elaborate on that. I have a Roland electronic drum set, and I make noise with it on occasion. It's actually been a while, but I'm seriously considering moving it to my new studio where I can rock out with my headphones on. So the first thing that I noticed from this awesome MOC and pic by MikeVD was the drum set. But the whole thing just rocks.
Sometimes when inspiration strikes, you just don't argue. Take for instance this camera by the great Carl Merriam. Sure it was late, sure he was supposed to be going to bed, then the sun was coming up and this beauty was on his workbench. Sleep is overrated really.
You all know what a huge Star Wars original trilogy nerd I am. So how could I resist this totally sweet MOC by -derjoe-? Although it is inspired by a scene that was unnecessarily mucked with for the special edition. Why adding eight more guys and a clumsy walking dewback was supposed to make it better is beyond me. Speaking of dewbacks, check out this baby, built from 1400 olive green plates. This is from the book Build Your Own Galaxy, which I've not seen yet but clearly need to.
Let's face it, elves can be jerks. And one of the biggest, jerkiest elves is Thranduil (not that I'm 100% on the dwarves side, they can be jerks too). But what he lacks in tact, compassion and like-ability he makes up for in panache and style (except maybe that stupid crown). Flick user lisqr certainly has panache and style as well, and this MOC shows it.
I've always enjoyed an ice cold Coca-Cola. I don't drink it as much these days, but when I do I especially love one bottled in Mexico and made with cane sugar (mmmm). I'm also old enough to remember vending machines like this one (hey, they were old when I was young, but they still worked). This version by CustomBRICKS pretty much nailed it.
Having built a few trees recently I know how fragile and fiddly they can be. And I can't imagine how fragile and fiddly this one by studio tidepool is. But it's also absolutely beautiful.
I wish to complain about this parrot what I purchased not half an hour ago from this very boutique.
Oh yes, the uh, the Norwegian Blue...What's uh...What's wrong with it?
I'll tell you what's wrong with it my lad, he's dead, that's what's wrong with it!
No, no, he's uh...he's Bionicle.
Look, matey, I know a dead parrot when I see one, and I'm looking at one right now.
No no he's not dead, he's, he's LEGO! Remarkable bird, the Norwegian Blue, isn't, ay? Beautiful plumage!
With all due respect to Monty Python and Rhymes_Shelter
He-Man arrived on the scene just a tad too late for me. When the series premiered I was just about to go into high school (oh gawd, I'm so old). And the movie never happened, got it? It just never happened, move on, nothing to see here. But I don't care if I ever watched it or not, this is a badass rendition of Skeletor. Powerpig strikes again.
To properly appreciate this awesome MOC by -derjoe-, you need to play the "Throne Room and End Title" from the Star Wars soundtrack while gawking at it. Of course even if you don't have it handy, you're now humming it in your head. You're welcome.
What do you get when you cross a pit bull with a tank and mix in a little robotics? No idea, but I'm guessing something like this awesome six-legged mech by Cole Blaq. How much fun would this thing be to drive around? Especially in an urban environment, "accidentally" crushing the random Prius and stuff.
I would not have thought this possible, or at least I would not have thought to attempt this. But Amida Na did and I'm so happy for it. If you do not know, the golden ratio is both a mathematical and aesthetic ratio of about 1.618 to 1. Look at your fingers, each digit is about 1.618 of the next. Artists have been using calipers like this for ages, and now LEGO builders can too.
Say you had to maneuver a 40,000 pound cargo container of cat litter, and while you were at it, 17 cases of vienna sausages, 9 cylinders of helium and a couple 50 gallon drums of lubricant (what can I say, it's gonna be a wild party). Normally you'd have a hard time with this, but not of you have access to a AP 35-T! Lego Junkie brings us this heavy lifting wonder (speaking of wonder, didn't that guy just do Iron Builder, sheesh) More pics and a full back story on MocPages.
I have wanted a Toyota FJ ever since I first saw one. There's something so appealing about it's retro look, beefy proportions and utilitarian philosophy. My personal choice would be for khaki with a white top (if anyone from Toyota wants to send me one), but yellow is cool. This version by Peteris Sprogis is remarkable. The contouring and blending is perfect, and from a thumbnail, you'd swear you were just looking at a photo of a real FJ.
This is the stuff of wondrous nightmares. But then again, that's sort of what mihaimariusmihu is best known for, beautiful yet haunting MOCs. The design on this is superb, effortlessly transitioning from shape to shape in a continuous flow. It's almost Gigeresque, and I would not be surprised to see this in a Guillermo del Toro movie.
Presentation is key when it comes to getting your MOC noticed. I've seen amazing MOCs with terrible photographs fall to the wayside. I've also seen somewhat humdrum MOCs with spectacular photography or photo editing get universally praised. This MOC by lisqr however, is the total package. Excellent build, stunning display and clean photography. The vehicle is really cool, but I have to say, it's the base that caught my eye, awesome.
Jon Hall is back with another stellar offering of aerodynamic coolness, and she's a beauty of course. The color combinations and design on this one is of course awesome (they all are!) but the technique for the guns and the use of silver is just friggin' brilliant.
Whether you are into the film V For Vendetta, Bonfire night or just like a bit of treason, you know Guy Fawkes, or at least his mask. This version by Âtin is pretty spot-on, and looks wearable. Just don't go wandering into the basement of parliament with it.
I've been missing Disneyland. You all know I'm a fan and frequent flyer, but we're taking a hiatus (passes expired and we're waiting to renew) so I haven't been in a few months. So in addition to listening to park music and ride-throughs, I'm perusing Disney MOCs. And this StarSpeeder 3000 by Sir Nadroj is one of my all-time faves. Clean lines, clever construction and perfect attention to detail. It just doesn't get much better than this.
There's a distinct beauty to simple, real-world structures. Not a classic architectural beauty, usually not aesthetic beauty, but more of a rugged utilitarian beauty of form following function. This small power station and office by LegoJalex is just sort a structure. No apologies, no flash, no grandeur, just built for purpose. Yet, it's got just enough panache, just enough style to make it simply appealing.
Welcome back to some spooky BrickNerd Quick Builds! We have two treats for you today. The theme for our LEGO instructions is Halloween with witches, spiders, crows and a grave!
Did you know there is a LEGO convention held inside a world-renowned glass museum? Let’s step through the looking-glass together and learn what BrickNerd contributors Ted Andes and Daniel Zimmerman found at Empire Brick Con.
Galidor. A retired theme with a cult following, nearly universally hated by all. Just look at it. What part of this makes you think “LEGO?” Today we’ll take a look at the horrors of Galidor.
Shrek’s fairy-tale cast has arrived in LEGO minifigure form, but does everyone get a happily ever after? We take a close look at the movie references, a few puzzling design choices, and some useful parts for Castle builders.
What are the best ways to score cheap LEGO? If you’re willing to go to some effort, hidden LEGO pops up all over the place. In today’s guest article, Molly Patton shares her stories and tips at finding low-priced LEGO.
Are you one of those people that has a perpetually messy building table? If so, you are not alone. Ted Andes comes out in defense of creative clutter and pleads the case for there being a method-to-the-madness of a messy building table. Read on to find out why a little bit of disorganization can be a good thing.
What happens when you turn a LEGO pirate ship into a Great Ball Contraption? Brian Hickey and his family find out, building a working module and learning a few hard lessons when it joins the GBC loop at BrickCon.
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