My earliest memory is of my dad building his motorcycle in the garage. It was yellow and orange and that's about as much as I know about motorcycles. Growing up with this however has made me aware of the artistry and effort behind building and maintaining a bike. Builder Stephan Jonsson's chopper is an amazing display of this intricacy. The details put into this creation is what caught my eye, and the subtle use of color brings this hog to life.
This maritime MOC by O0ger packs a lot of detail and storytelling into a relatively small but very interesting footprint. You can practically smell the salt air and fish, hear the lapping water and ships bells. I don't recall seeing this alternating rows of cones roof technique before, it makes for a very cool texture, but the excellent use of the seaweed is what really sells this diorama. It sets the time and setting in a glance, very effective.
I feel very fortunate to grow up when I did. I witnessed the 80's first hand (they were rad), saw the transition from air to cable, then from analog to digital, and experienced the personal computer revolution. I was also there for one of the most intriguing phenomenons of early PC gaming, Myst. Myst was like no game before it, and had graphics and animation that absolutely rocked the gaming world. It was immersive, it was rich, it was addicting and it was fun. This outstanding MOC by Vitreolum makes me want to revisit that world, which I can now do with a device that fits in my pocket (mind blowing)... I witnessed that revolution too.
The sinks in this build are just gorgeous. And no, I never would have guessed I'd write that sentence. But it's true: the sinks in the latest installment of 'Rolli's Chamber of Secrets vignette series are very nicely done. It's not easy to get several angled sections like that to join smoothly, but he's pulled it off. Also, the cobblestone technique, though fairly simple, is extremely effective. Combine those with a really clever cauldron design, and it makes for a solid build in a very small space.
This Halo inspired rocket launcher is the latest in a long line of life-size weapons built by Nick Brick, and, in my opinion, the most impressive of them all. It is a whopping 50.5 inches long and looks like a Seriously Huge investment in Parts if I ever saw one. The section that grabbed me most was how seamless all of the round sections are.
Find more of his weapons here.
This near-future UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) by Red Spacecat is sleek and intimidating. I definitely wouldn't want to get on the bad side of whoever owns this thing. The build, which is a redesign of another UAV, looks very realistic and definitely feels like it could be a real-life weapon in a few years from now. I really dig the color scheme, too: the dark blue and white combine really nicely with the yellow accents.
Grubaluk's Muppet Show theme continues with everybody's favorite space-faring even-toed ungulates. On the bridge we've got Dr. Julius Strangepork, Captain Link Hogthrob, and of course, First Mate Piggy. On the screen, the evil Dearth Nadir, played by Gonzo. The nose is a bit of a giveaway. You may recall Grubaluk's Muppet Show Band a few months ago. Can't wait to see what he comes up with next!
It would be totally unprecedented, possibly even controversial, but you know, I'd be totally cool seeing this lumbering down Main Street during a Disneyland parade. In fact, I'd even welcome it. Mickey needs his own mech, luckily Moko was around to make that happen.
In space, no one can hear you...complain about needing symmetry and aerodynamics. Because a spaceship doesn't really need either of those things. Symmetry is usually just for aesthetic purposes, and there isn't any air in space. This HomeWorld-inspired ship by ska2d2 is a big, asymmetrical, chunky slab, and it's awesome. It's a really unique design, which is made even better by some great color blocking and a beautiful edit.
A never before seen UFO is orbiting the Earth. Is this a scout? Is war coming? All I know is that I'd love to fly around in this spaceship! This craft, designed by A Plastic Infinity, has a very unique design and color combination. After studying this build closely, I haven't been able to find a single standard LEGO brick (1x2 or 2x4's). Every brown element is a sloped or angled piece that creates the magnificent look of this UFO. I also especially like the turbine in the rear and also the light blue translucent cockpit. Safe travels!
The name Kosmas "Kos" Santosa should be very familiar to readers of BrickNerd. His build style, imagination and photography skills are so good that just about everything he posts gets blogged here. I realize that sort of makes me a bit of a fanboy, but I defy you to argue against it. He is also very active in the Indonesian as well as online AFOL community, furthering the hobby with generosity and a singular wit.
Read MoreAll I can say is...wow! Outstanding work with this build. Star Wars builder KevFett2011 has expanded and finished a magnificent diorama for The Force Awakens. The Star Destroyer Inflictor is half buried in the sands of Jakku as depicted in the newest film. I suppose you could say it inflicted pain on Jakku when it crashed? Not only is the ship itself well built and realistic, but the microscale debris is well done. The inclusion of the battle between the Millennium Falcon the TIE fighter is also a detail that I love. If you want to learn more about the official Star Wars back story of this scene, you should read the novel Lost Stars.
![[MOC]Episode VII-The Force Awakens-Crashed Star Destroyer Inflictor on Jakku](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7140/26370901583_2d48fcfa2f_z.jpg)
I always find it fascinating to see builds of this scale in production. This is no exception!
One of the funniest and most quotable movies of the 80's, possibly of all time, is The Princess Bride. So much witty dialogue and clever comebacks. A must-watch, for sure. This build by W. Navarre perfectly captures the iconic Pit of Despair. Even though this scene has been built multiple times (even once before by W. Navarre), this particular one is definitely one of the best. It has a lot of great detail, and that texturing is just wonderful.
We all know what a Disney geek I am, we go to Disneyland all time despite the fact that it's over three hours away. And as much as I love Space Mountain, I rarely ride it. The line is always long, and when you're a frequent visitor like us, we just don't do long lines (it'll be there next time). Plus there's something about the geometry of the ride vehicle and my body, it just beats the crap out of me every time I ride. I never rode the one in Orlando though, and I didn't realize the cars were different, as illustrated here in this absolutely brilliant MOC by jtheels. So perhaps on my next visit to Florida I'll give it a go. And now I want to be at Disneyland...
Koen (whose video-game style you may recognize) has just put out a fantastic model of Koopa Troopa from the Mario games. In the brief amount of time I spent playing Nintendo games as a kid (mostly Mario Kart), I remember enjoying this character more for his name than anything else, because it was so fun to say. Koopa Troopa!
Another fascinating pair of character builds from creator Eero Okkonen. What really interests me is all the pieces and techniques used for the armor construction. My favorite part use is the actual LEGO chain used as chainmail, which is a great and realistic detail. These two fellows speak for themselves. Well done all around!
Sergeant Colon
Corporal Nobbs
Wow, what an eye-catching butterfly! This is the first time I've seen such an amazing combination of incredible colour and interesting pieces. Moko's build is realistic and enchanting. I love the detail and symmetry. This LEGO build definitely has a big impact!
I've always found it fascinating that not so long ago in the grand scheme of things men would wrap themselves in hugely heavy, constricting metal armor, put on a hot and uncomfortable helmet that restricted their vision, and go out and try to kill each other. Can you imagine standing there with your sharpened metal stick while this badass by nobu_tary came charging at you? I'd soil my armor.
Newcomer to the Flickr community Aido K is already building some impressive stuff. I stumbled upon this little build and once I looked closely at the NPU of the LEGO Elves mini-doll legs I literally yelled out “IT'S LEGS, IT'S LEGS” - to which my coworkers questioned confusingly. The forced perspective is super fun (is that an Alligator body in the background?) and this all around bright creation makes me want to know more about this little creature! Who are you? Where are you going, friend?
Follow Aido K on flickr, I have a good feeling about this one.
Here is a tasty-looking chocolate cake by UK builder Luc Byard. Luc says he drew inspiration from a series of builds called 'Foodcember' at the end of 2015 by Kosbrick, I'm drawing inspiration to put on a couple more pounds. I like the use of a minifig cape as a decoration, neat. And there's a nice fork too...
...use the fork, Luc! (sorry, couldn't resist)
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.
Old LEGO magic still has its charms. We revisit Borgin and Burkes and Dumbledore’s office to compare how their buildings, curious objects, and magical creatures have changed across generations of Harry Potter sets.
Want to customize a minifig without fancy printers or toxic fumes? Learn how to use the dark art of reductive design to literally erase the line between official and custom LEGO parts.
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