Neo Classic Speeders

Mankind has been destined for space-travel ever since we first gazed up into the stars and wondered what was out there. The problem is that not everyone likes the exploring and science side of space, some of us just want to race on other planets. That is where builder Sad Brick (aww, cheer up buddy!) has stepped in and imaged what it would be like to race on another planet with one of our best space-buddies.
As a side note, this build is proof that you don't need a lot of LEGO bricks to come up with something cool and interesting.

A Blast From The Past

A long time ago in a City far far away I discovered SHIP's. Large Lego Space Ships more than 100 studs long. I was amazed by them, so many different shapes, colours and details. This one, the Centaur LL-72 by Chris Giddens has been a long time favourite. I felt inspired to go and try to build something like this. It has lovely clean lines, enough details to be convincing and maybe a touch of Star Wars about it (in a good way!) I still look back at the SHIP's (Suitably Huge Investment in Parts, I think someone once said) from this time, around 2008 with envious admiration. I did build some SHIP's once, I dropped one, scrapped a few and finally got one on display in 2014, a little late to the party!

Freya

The king of greeb is back with a sweet little micro scale space cruiser. This is the Freya by Legoloverman, and she's lovely. She has the right balance of detail to panel, a distinctive profile and just the right amount of greebly goodness (I bet the bottom is a wonder to behold). All with that neo classic space aesthetic that Pete's famous for.

Reactor

It's weird how a lifetime of filmmaking has altered the way I look at the world. When I see a scene like this I'm not thinking "wow, cool use of (insert part here)" or "cool, a space MOC". I'm hearing the thrum of the space station, slowly trucking in as the crew enters the scene, listening to the french horns as they play a subtle scene intro sting and watching the visual effects of the energy coursing through the reactor core. Thanks for the spacy, cinematic moment Bricking It.

Skydent Fighter

I was in the mood for some Neo Classic Space goodness this morning, luckily Horcik Designs was there to hook me up. This fighter has a pretty nice balance of greebles and classic inspiration. It sorta reminds me of a Jedi Starfighter (one of the few prequel ships I actually like) with a taste of good old 497.

LL-962 "Arrow"

Here's a sleek neo classic space beauty from builder and phenomenal photographer agaethon29. I've been admiring his photography for over a year, and he may not build very often, but when he does...wow! This is like the illegitimate love child of the Galaxy Explorer and the Moonbase Interceptor, and I love it.

C-SAW

It seems inevitable that one day we'll have biped machines roaming either this or other worlds. We're just so captivated by the concept of making things walk. If the recent DARPA event is any indication we're still quite a ways off, but we still have our collective imagination. Like this awesome neo classic space walker by newcomer damoncorso, the future looks bright and stompy.

NCS Y-Wing

Now here's a mashup I can get behind, Star Wars and neo classic space. Builder Billyburg has brought together the form factor of an all time classic ship from a galaxy far, far away with the modernized aesthetic but classic color combinations of LEGO classic space and the results are pretty sweet. This thing looks ready to take on the Empire.

Neo FX Star Patroller

I never get tired of Neo Classic Space, especially kick-arse ships like this one by Alec Hole.  It's got tons of pointy antenna bits all over the place, plus multi-tiered SNOT wings.  Very cool.  I like how's Alec integrated the engines into the aft section in contrast to the mongo nacelles in the middle.  Why not, right?  Just wish there were more pictures!  Hint hint...

ClassicSpaceOutpost

Stephan Niehoff has been a busy builder, as you can see, with this marvel of Neo Classic Space design.  Ship: check.  Rover: check.  Ginormous rocket and communications dish: check annnnnd check.  Plus a few orange space dudes- Nice! 

Neophyter F6 Type

The king of the greeb is back. Pete "Legoloverman" Reid needs no introduction. Between his excellent Space book and his phenomenal LEGO Ideas Exo-Suit, he's practically a household name. This fighter is a bit of a departure from the color scheme of neo classic space, but it's a welcome change. And just look at the greebly goodness on the belly, lovely.

Viper

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   the sound produced by a sudden rush of air or liquid.

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   move with a swoosh.

Seeking the Temples of Syrinx

This is a nice helping of neo classic space with a heathy side of turtle from builder Tigmon74. I really dig the ship in this diorama, it's got a cool combination of shapes, and almost insect-like in posture, and just the right amount of greebly goodness. That service bot is also pretty sweet.

Micro Classic Space

Having spent so much time lately with this classic LEGO icon, this micro version of the Galaxy Explorer by Legonardo Davidy caught my eye instantly. It's got the contouring to make it reminiscent of good old 497, but enough panache to make it neo classic space. And it was built in one night, impressive!

Neo Classic Space Classic

Here at brickNerd we don't just blog the latest creations, we also celebrate influential MOCs from days gone by. Like this awesome reinterpretation of the classic Galaxy Explorer by Pete Reid. The dimensions of the distance to which my mind was blown when I first laid eyes on this had to be measured by satellite.