Just over a year ago BrickNerd Studios completed work doing a load of animation (a lot of which is in this trailer!) for Beyond The Brick, a LEGO Brickumentary. I'm happy to see it's finally coming out soon. Check out the trailer!
Hey builders, you're running out of time to enter the Next Level Nerdly contest. You have about one week left to get crazy with the bricks and you just might score a really cool prize package loaded with LEGO and BrickNerd swag. Including an exclusive plush Nerdly! Over to the official Flickr group for the rules and get building!
Summer is almost here, and that means theme park season. You all know what a Disney geek I am, and I'll be there several times in the next few months, but if this place existed, I would visit it too. Welcome to Never Never Land, a wondrous park dreamed up by builder Keith Reed. It's got everything I love in a park, from fun rides and amazing attractions, to stunning decor and a stunt show! I think it would be right at home in Disneyland, and I would be there in a heartbeat.
Builder Grantmasters has recreated the cover of the Sideshow Collectibles' stunning book cover of Alien: The Weyland-Yutani Report. The results are chock full of disturbing Gigeresque goodness. I'm a little confused by the choice of weapons to add texture, but that xenomorph face is perfectly executed.
This is one of my favorite scenes in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Indy and his dad's daring escape via motorcycle and sidecar. The scene has everything, excitement, drama, humor and some great stunts. I mean, who doesn't like watching Nazi's crash motorcycles? Builder Mad physicist perfectly captures the moment with this brilliant MOC.
On a scale of one to ten, one being the least extreme, and ten being the most extreme, I give this a solid ten. Bricksky has created a fantastic scene here, with the boat's rooster tail wake blowing over the buoy adding to the dynamism of the build. Also a phenomenal use of the minifigure heads here - looks like they have mixed opinions of the ride.
There are only so many parts and colors in the "foliage" spectrum of LEGO, so getting a non-uniform and natural look to larger MOCs isn't easy. But Mark of Falworth shows us how it's done with this effortless diorama. The flow of color, diversity of texture and scattering of detail make this a perfect example on how to landscape.
I never played Grim Fandango. When it came out in 1998 I was an Amiga user and waited patiently for a port that never came. But I was a fan of all of Lucasarts' adventure games and I know this one was fantastic. This MOC by legorevival is also fantastic, and while we generally don't feature digital builds here on BrickNerd, this one is so superbly lit and rendered it just had to be blogged. Those exhaust pipes are awesome!
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Builder Sheo brings us an elegant and stunning craft that looks like it came off the cover of Air & Space magazine. There's a lot to like about this ship but for me the stand out feature is the simple but super effective use of the triangular sign pieces. As you can see in the rear view they're just alternating back and forth and offset in rows, but the effect is excellent.
It's hard work, killing vampires, but it doesn't have to be unfashionable. The well-appointed gentleman slayer keeps all his supplies orderly, and you can too with this deluxe vampire hunter's kit from V&A Steamworks. With all the supplies you might need including holy water, a crucifix, stakes and more. All in a smart and attractive case that lets your prey know you mean business. So before you set out in the night again pick up this kit and always be ready for anything!
There's lots to be excited about with the premier of Avengers: Age of Ultron. Who IS this Ultron guy? Will our Heroes be victorious? What kind of outfits will Black Widow be wearing? And this: The Hulkbuster Mech Suit! Tankm has created a highly detailed, fully poseable, and kick-arse version of Tony's ultimate armor. Check out his photostream for more nifty shots.
Fans of Rooster Teeth's animated series RWBY should recognize these awesome characters from builder MikeVd. Yes, as if Ruby, Weiss, Blake and Yang Xiao weren't adorable enough, now they're irresistible in chibi form. Which one is your favorite?
Builder SPARKART is here to help us transition out of our recent Star Wars-centric programming with this this mashup. Piloted by Captain James T. Solo and Spockbacca, the Millennium Enterprise is on a five year mission in a galaxy far, far away. Boldly going where no man has gone before in less than 12 parsecs.
Yup, another Star Wars post. I should probably defend myself but I'm not gonna. The new Stormtroopers from The Force Awakens are super badass, and this Brick Sketch from Powerpig is also badass. So, one of my new favorite character designs from my favorite movie franchise built from my favorite toy and art medium by one of my favorite builders, how was I not going to blog it?
There's only about two weeks left in the Next Level Nerdly contest on Flickr, and part of the first place prize package is now chillin' at BrickNerd Studios thanks to Flat Bonnie. This is one of only three in the world, hand made and individually numbered (this one is 02). He's super squishy and awesome.
All you need to do is take Nerdly to the next level and upload a picture to the official Flickr group. Not attending Brick Magic? No problem, you can still enter. But if you are coming, please bring your Nerdly to show off. And right now the odds are incredibly good since there's not a single entry yet (meh). But I know taking it to the next level takes time, and I've heard some really cool ideas, so I'm looking forward to what you build. So break out the bricks and I'll see you at Brick Magic!
These little hard suits by umamen are case studies in tiny, clever construction. It took me a second to realize that the main body is a helmet, and I love when a MOC puzzles me, if fr only a moment. To be honest, some of the other connections in this little bundle of awesome still have me a bit mystified, but I'm totally cool with that.
This blog has certainly been a bit Star Wars-riffic recently, but can you blame us? The Force Awakens has everybody jonzin' for some good old galaxy far, far away stuff. Everyone knows I'm not a prequel fan, but there are some redeemable qualities. While the battle droids looked cool, they were too easily dispensed to be a reasonable threat (I mean, shutting off the wi-fi makes their heads pop off?) But the S.TA.P. was something to get excited about. It's like a flying Segway, with guns! Nice work nobu_tary.
Everyone's favorite character in the Star Wars universe has long ears, a big schnozola, and is pretty good with accidentally killing off battle droids in the heat of battle. And despite helping to fend off Phantom Menaces, he helps evil politicians become Sith lords and basically disappears by the third act of a lousy bunch of prequels. Sadly, this character will likely never become a part of the forthcoming LEGO Constraction line, here's Flickr user Letranger Absurde's excellent take on Jar Jar Binks, making clever use of 1x2 log bricks as feet, skeleton minifig arms as fingers, and smooth sloping elements all around. Still trying to figure out, though, if Letranger is trying to tell us something by having this particular Gungan walk on water.
Of course everybody remembers General Grievous from Episode III, with each of his four robotic arms wielding a deadly spinning lightsaber. But Takamichi Irie (aka Legomichiiiiii ) has opted to create another of the General's fine attributes: that piercing stare! You can almost hear the smoker's hack, too.
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.
The Spindlejack messengers have a new predator on their tail! Dan Ko shares his T-R3X Speeder Bike, a dinosaur-inspired ride for the light-fingered Swindlejerks, with free instructions to build your own bike and display stand.
Creating LEGO cityscapes is an AFOL passion, but how do you build sidewalks and curbs that curve like in real life? We share some step-by-step instructions using some helpful new elements to make sure your city has curb appeal.
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.
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.
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