I know I don't feature Bionicle or Hero Factory often enough on the blog (or Technic, GBC, Military, SHIPS, Collaborations etc etc) but this MOC by Moko grabbed me by the pupils and throttled me. Check out the contouring and proportions on this guy! I guess I shouldn't be surprised at the pose-ability of this MOC since it's got ball and socket joints, but it's excellent.
Puns normally make me groan, but a MOC with one built in (POC? MUN?) is just irresistible, and in this case friggin' brilliant. Builder 74louloute has crafted what would be a totally sweet MOC regardless of the visual joke, but the inclusion just puts the whole thing over the top.
Guardians of the Galaxy mania continues to sweep the world. I knew when I saw this guy on the screen that he would be built, if not by somebody else, then by me. Luckily Legohaulic came through and now we can all marvel (get it?) at him in adorable brick mode. Hmm, is this MOC a spoiler?
The game Titanfall seems to have been quite a bounty of inspiration to builder and weapon master Nick Brick. His latest offering is the Hemlok BF-R, and it's a beauty. Nick's attention to detail and excellent building techniques combined with stellar weapon design from the game's makers results in a fantastic MOC.
When I visited Billund in 2011 I was a bit shocked at the size of the airport. Billund itself is just a small, sleepy village in the middle of the countryside. If not for the presence of LEGO, you would hardly notice it from the air. This MOC by Everblack done in the Archtecture style is perfect. In fact, I'd dare say it could be packaged as-is and brought to market it's so good.
Guardians of the Galaxy continues to do brick, err I mean brisk business at the box office, and it's a toss up between Rocket and Groot as far as everyone's favorite character. My favorite is Rocket, no hesitation, and since Powerpig chose him for his first GotG Brick Sketch, I assume he's his fave too.
Few weave together history lessons and MOCs better than James Pegrum, and this excellent little depiction of King Richard's landing on Acre is a perfect example. On it's own this is a marvelous ship, but reading the description (especially what a badass King Richard was) makes it even more special.
I think it's wonderful how particular cars are associated so strongly with a film or character. Some so strongly that they seem inseparable. Can you think of a Delorean without Marty McFly? Well here is another car that is forever linked, and it's hard to say which is more cool, the car or the man, since we're talking about James Bond. This Aston Martin DB5 by EROL hits all the right marks, instantly recognizable and iconic.
Do you have a tendency to find shiny things attract....ohhhh!
Do you find yourself distracted by everyday objects that are....mmmm!
Then call Sparkly Anonymous. our trained councilors will guide you on a path of recov...Shiny! With our effective twelve step program you will find...OMG it's so sparkly!
Any fan of hot rods or 60's-70's counterculture knows this face, it's Big Daddy Roth's Rat Fink! I built a lot of Revell model kits when I was a kid, and my favorites were Big Daddy Roth kits. This version by rabidnovaracer pretty much nails him, I especially love the inclusion of his ever-present swarm of flies, brilliant!
Builder tkh / ieyasu has added to this already impressive group of super heroes with the addition of Batman and Green Lantern. I'd say now they're ready to take on just about any challenge. I like how the basic structure is the same on these figs but each is totally unique, and awesome.
This banquet scene is from the upcoming book Build Your Own LEGO Knights Realm. And if this single image is any indication, it's going to be a fantastic book. There's so much detail here you can stare at this image for ages and keep spotting new things. My favorite detail is the candelabra on the main table, great use of the handcuffs part.
No, this isn't the most elaborate MOC, in fact, it's pretty simple. But it's got a lot of heart and a ton of charm, and it happens to be inspired by two of the greatest characters ever to grace the funny pages, Calvin & Hobbs. It's amazing how the assembly of a few dozen small plastic pieces can give you a warm fuzzy feeling, nice one Dodge.
You don't see very many SHIPS (seriously heavy investment in parts) on this blog. It's not that I have anything against them, I just generally find them a bit ho-hum. Size does not equal impressive in my opinion. But when it comes to design, that's where you'll get my attention. And this MOC by KingBrick is off the charts. The color combinations, the contouring and levels of detail, the overall proportions and form factor are just stunning. I want to see it in a movie, now!
It's MOCs like these that make me sad I can't get to the east coast LEGO conventions. This wonderfully whimsical diorama by CaptainInfinity is chock-full-o steampunky goodness. There's a lot going on here, unfortunately there's no other pictures so you're going to have to click through and check out the giant version of this pic.
When I met Ed Diment back in 2010 it was immediately evident I was speaking to an AFOL of particular dedication. Of course I met him in the shadow of his phenomenal USS Intrepid, which at 22 feet long just stopped you in your tracks while you picked up your jaw. I soon after discovered he's also a very likable, funny guy with a love for life just as powerful as his passion for the bricks.
Read MoreI'm a sucker for a cool micro scale MOC, and this offering from the ever-prolific Karf Oohlu totally caught my eye this morning. I really like the use of flex tubing as connecting passageways between modules. And the texture differences from rough to smooth surfaces is very effective.
Everyone has Guardians of the Galaxy fever right now. It's a fun film with great characters, and this is, in my opinion, the best of all, Rocket. The cybernetically enhanced raccoon is not only the most sarcastic and funniest of the bunch, he also is a complete badass. This version by Sir Nadroj is excellent.
This MOC by vitreolum is inspired by the classic RPG Arcanum. On one side is technology and equipment, the other potions and magic. And what magic indeed, that tentacled creature built from the minifig tentacle legs and Mixel eyes is brilliant. There's lots of detail here, click through for a larger pic.
This MOC by Moko is really cool, but not as cool as the presentation of it. It was a risky move shooting a dark green and black MOC against a very dark background, but this is how it's done. What makes it work is careful lighting. It's the reflections and specular highlights that you're mostly looking at here, and that's the secret of dark model photography. Beautifully done.
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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