Yes ladies and gentledorks, it's Iron Builder time again! This round pits veteran cmaddison against first-timer retinence, and it's going to be good. Chris Maddison has drawn first blood, but the battle will rage on for a month, so there's still plenty time to bleed. Sit back and enjoy LEGO fans.
I've never tasted Kerak Telor (ok, to be honest I've never even heard of Kerak Telor) but after hearing the description, it sounds like it would be totally my speed (minus the shallots perhaps). And this traditional cart MOC by KOSbricks makes me even more fascinated and curious.
This is really cool. builder JK Brickworks has created a working combination safe out of our favorite bricks. If you've ever wondered about how combination safes work, or just needed a nice secure place to store your gold brick, check out this fantastic MOC and video.
This is truly epic. It's really hard to gauge the scale of this MOC by UK LEGO and history buffs Brick to the Past, unless you really scrutinize it. It's actually over 16 square meters in size! That's like the size of a decent bedroom. Or to get a better idea, it's built on 105 large base plates. The only thing possibly more epic is the subject matter, the wall. It represented the northern border of the ancient Roman empire way back when.
Yes, social media. Just a few short years ago it wasn't a thing. Now we have to look at everyone's meals, kids and pointless selfies. For better or worse, it's a phenomenon that won't go away, and I think it will be interesting to watch it evolve over the next few years. But in the mean time, I can totally relate the character in this genius MOC by 74louloute, it's so hard to keep up. In fact, I'm going to go complain about it on Facebook...
thanks for the head's up OLaf!
Not being totally steeped in comics as a youth means I do get to enjoy one perk, continual surprises. Today I learned about the inspiration of this MOC of Kandor, the capital city of Krypton. It was shrunk and preserved by Brainiac and eventually recovered by Superman and kept in the Fortress of Solitude. Now it's a beautiful LEGO sculpture by Ken Robichaud.
While I still haven't seen the movie yet (I know, bad nerd) I've seen enough pictures to know this rendition of Nux's car by Jin Kei is marvelously accurate. But even more impressive than it's accuracy is the sense of motion conveyed in the MOC. The simulated dust cloud being kicked up is brilliant.
I can really relate to this thought provoking self portrait by 6kyubi6, I'm sure we all can to a certain degree. As life hurls one challenge after another we all walk the line between these two states. Although it seems recently I've spent way more time on the insanity side of the line. But I'm not crazy...and neither am I.
Builder davekaleta is half way done with this latest series of Blockheads and they're my favorite so far. And what better month to roll these monsters out than October right? There's some classic spookies represented so far, and while I dig today's mummy, that mad scientist is just so cool. There's going to be six more, I'm hoping a zombie is in the works (hint hint).
Welcome to Skavenport, the town of rats and men. Beware of half the population, they carry disease, can't be trusted, reproduce indiscriminately and have fleas. The other are rats. Nice build from Jacob Nion, in the tilted timbers style.
This wonderfully alien craft by ratm0nk3y is like a combination of the Sulaco from Aliens, classic space Blacktron and a healthy dose of the collective human nightmare. Combine it's abstract and unusual form with some excellent photography, editing and backgrounds, and you've got some top-notch space goodness right here.
We've all had one, you might still have one, the classic dinosaur grabber. They're handy for grabbing things just out of reach, terrorizing family cats, menacing fish (just watch E.T.) and with the addition of a fun costume, entertaining puppet shows. This one by Takamichi Irie doesn't function like a real one, but then again the real one isn't made of LEGO now is it?
Yes, the Glorp Corp, Weldos and Muchos are here, we've got all of series 6 standing by.
Join me and Mrs BrickNerd as we build LEGO Mixels series 6 live!
How cool would it be to look up and see a squadron of these lovelies screaming in. Well, I guess it would be cool as long as you were on their side. Yes, builder Jon Hall is back with another fantastic sky-fi plane, and she's a beauty. I especially like the squat and almost chili proportions of this one, kind of reminds me of a military version of the classic Gee Bee, with a pusher prop, very cool indeed.
We scored all nine of Mixels series 6 and we're going to build them live tomorrow starting at 9am PST. Join me and Mrs BrickNerd as we build them all and hang out with LEGO fans from all over the planet. It will be way more exciting than say, polishing silver or defrosting the fridge.
"How do Classic Space extend their cheerful brand of space exploration to the atmospheres of gas giants? With a huge floating carrier craft of course!" Now why didn't I think of that? Ben Smith was initially inspired by the SHIELD Helicarrier, but decided to go with a CS theme instead. Those four beefy engines look to be more than adequate to handle Jupiter's tempestuous weather, and I especially like the micro version of the Galaxy Explorer. Ben admits this is his first serious MOC. Welcome aboard, Ben!
It's it wonderful when a MOC opens your eyes to something new? Like a game you've never heard of, or a character you fall in love with. Today I discovered Good Mythical Morning thanks to builder jtheels. Not that I really needed another distraction in my life, but these guys are pretty funny, and have way more fun than I do making stuff for YouTube.
You may know him as Ochre Jelly, possibly as "stud muffin" but do you really know Iain Heath? We've collected information from home and abroad, interviewed numerous "sources" and drank a full six pack and got real psychic and have gathered all of those resources here. Finally, the little known origin story of this not-so-super hero can be told. So put on the kettle, warm up a crumpet and settle in for all the lurid details of the enigmatic and controversial artist, Iain Heath.
Read MoreHoly iconic TV cars Batman! The Adam West Batman series was years into re-runs before I ever started watching it, but once we discovered it we couldn't get enough. Sure it was campy, yes it was over-the-top, of course it was silly. That was the point and everyone knew it. And what kid didn't want to be Batman (or at least Robin) and cruise around in the Batmobile? This version by flailx is one of the best representations of this particular Batmobile I've ever seen.
I do love an over-the-top hot rod, and without getting gimmicky this is about as over-the-top as you get. This is a 1923 Ford Model T, that's been relieved of it's modest origins and humdrum aesthetics by Norton74. Now it's a killer hot rod, with sweet white on green paint scheme and an insane V-8. Makes me want to go cruisin' to the drive-in.
From sketches to superglue, see how this custom LEGO motorcycle earned its street cred. We chat with Jean-Yves about the design, prototyping, and even heat resistance of his LEGO customizations, taking them from prototype to the pavement.
October has arrived with a fresh selection of LEGO contests and challenges. Don’t miss your chance to build a MOC and maybe even win some awesome LEGO prizes. With a new LEGO Speederbike Challenge, and a Halloween contest or two, there’s plenty of inspiration to be found!
What makes your eye land on one part of a LEGO build before another? In this month’s Conversation Piece, we explore focal points, visual weight, and how builders can guide a viewer through a composition.
LEGO Speeder Bikes are back with a new community building challenge inspired by Citizen Sleeper. Build an airbike, create its messenger, and see what you can squeeze into just three studs wide.
Ahoy, me hearties! It be Talk Like A Pirate Day! Are you ready to set sail on an adventure through the history of classic LEGO Pirates? Where did it begin, what was it all about, and where has the theme showed up since? Join us on a treasure hunt through history!
Take a seat as we explore clever LEGO chair techniques that will leave you sitting pretty. From boat studs to bucket handles, here are some simple ways to design your own stylish chairs.
Identifying individual LEGO parts from bulk second-hand purchases can be challenging, so what are the most common elements that people want to know, “What is this!?”
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