I've been known to sift through the vacuum bag to retrieve LEGO elements, so I truly understand the notion of this MOC by builder eurotrash48903, LEGO is treasure. Of course it's supposed to represent a treasure chest full of priceless riches, and even though the bricks aren't gold, they're still precious to me.
I love a MOC that tells a story, and this one has a epic battle unfolding. Builder Dubbadgrim has crafted a unique scene featuring some warriors engaged in battle with a treacherous underground beast. But using the natural features of this location, most notably the flowing lava, they just might turn the tide in their favor.
Avatar The Last Airbender is an awesome show (the animated series, not that abomination by M. Night Shyamalan, it didn't happen, never speak of it, la la la la la) we were big fans of it in this house and watched with enthusiasm. Builder NeverEnoughLego was a fan too, and celebrates the show with this spectacular MOC featuring Zuko and Azula doing what they do best, kicking much butt while bending fire.
Builders Jme Wheeler and Daniel Konstanski did a series of vignettes to show off the Disney Collectible Minifigure series for issue 22 of Blocks. I never saw this issue (it's a UK based mag) but I love how these turned out. Each is wonderfully detailed and totally unique, and highlights the characters perfectly. I couldn't find any of Daniel's online, but click through to see a couple more by Jme.
There's no description for this whimsical and fantastic MOC by builder tkel86 so I'll have to make one up. This is Nathanial S. Berkshire's air cargo boat Windswept. He and his trusty right hand man Bootjack offer their services of transport of all manner of items in the northern skies of Florlandia, in the Willow district. The Windswept is a neutrally buoyant lighter than air craft, with turbine assist and a range of 940 nautical miles.
Way back when my family used to do cross country trips (in a beetle no less) and of course we had a CB radio, it was the 70's. So naturally we came to rely on the useful information of the truckers on the road, and when the opportunity arose with a well timed pitstop, we got to admire some of the trucks up close. This one has always been one of my favorites, the Peterbilt. This MOC by Bricksonwheels does it justice with a great paint scheme, loads of detail and just the right amount of chrome.
Although I have a real problem with Toys R Us and their price gouging ways, I seriously dig this TRU Modular by builder wenyehng. The theming, color scheme and style fits TRU's identity perfectly, and the addition of the characters, toys and of course Geoffrey is the perfect finishing touch.
Spooky stuff is starting to show up in stores, the Haunted Holiday overlay is going up at the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland and pumpkin spice crap is showing up all over the place. This can only mean one thing, Halloween is coming! Speaking of which, check out this nifty haunted newsstand by builder LEGO JL. I would totally stop here!
Remember the 2012 film with Andrew Garfield? UK builder Steve Guinness does, and he's recreated the sewer scene where spidey is waiting for the Lizard. I do like the curved walls on this build. Click through to Steve's Flickr for more pics, or look out for it in the September issue of Blocks magazine, out 18th August. Remember, you saw it here first...
The full description of this marvelous mech by builder acgshow(G.S) is Heavy Melee Armor "cupping". I'm guessing there's something lost in translation here, because this guy doesn't look like he needs the Micheal Phelps treatment. He'd just take one step and be at the other side of the pool...then smash you.
Small car enthusiasts should recognize this baby, the Peel P50, the smallest production car ever produced. TopGear fans might remember this as the car Jeremy Clarkson drove to work, literally. And by to work I mean to the building, through the front door, up the elevator and into the usual trouble you'd expect him to get in. Builder vmln8r not only nailed the aesthetic in a small 8x16 size, he managed to cram full remote capability into it thanks to some power functions and an S-Brick. He even shared the LDD file of the chassis so you can build your own. Check out the video to see it in action.
I often can't decide which genre I like more: science fiction or castle. Recently, I've been leaning more towards sci-fi, since SHIPtember's coming pretty soon. But this wonderful build by Mark of Falworth is swaying me back in the other direction. I really like the style of all the buildings; the more rustic wood-and-plaster houses combine beautifully with the elegant stone church. It's too bad that we don't see stone buildings built from tan more often, since this one is splendid.
It's fantastic that the Imperium der Steine MOC Olympics contest is coinciding with the hype engine of Lucasfilm for Rogue One, I think. I mean, I'm already super excited for the movie, and I love these MOCs, but there's only so much my feeble nerd heart can take. One of the characters I find the most fascinating is Chirrup Îmwe, depicted here in this stunning MOC by cecilihf. He looks totally bad ass, and I can't wait to see him in action.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds was the last game I finished on my Nintendo 3DS. It took me forever since I don't get much gaming time, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Now I'm waiting not-so-patiently for Breath of the Wild for my new Wii-U (yes, I finally bought one) but in the mean time I'll admire this beautiful studs up mosaic by hd_lego and reminisce about the ability to stick to walls to evade enemies and transition between worlds, what a handy trick.
I'm totally excited by Rogue One (as if you didn't know that) I even shot a trailer reaction video yesterday. I'm also a huge fan of Microfighters, so to see these SWRO chibi style fighters on a diorama gives me great joy. There's rebel troops attacking, imperials counterattacking, two AT-AT's, one U-Wing, one TIE Striker, a bunker and I presume a shield generator (it's always a shield generator) all on a 48x48 base. Nice work Boba-1980!
The level of detail and character in this MOC by LEGO 7 lead me to believe it's based on an existing comic or animation, but I can find no evidence of it (and I'm sure you'll tell me if I'm wrong). To me that makes this all the more wonderful. He or she has a background and a story, and you just want to learn more. Unless of course this adorable mercenary is out to get you, then maybe you should just get out of there.
I have a terrible confession to make, I haven't seen Finding Dory yet. Yes, I'm a huge Disney and Pixar fan, and that would be reason enough to be shameful, but Angus MacLane, one of the directors of the film is actually a friend, so I hang my head in disgrace. it is a problem I intend to correct very soon, but in the mean time I have some fabulous MOCs by radiohearhoy to admire,
Joseph Z.'s newest build jumps out at me as a very unique castle MOC. It does a masterful job of combining what it's easy to accept as the most common modern castle style (with the patchwork plate-filled brick walls, etc.) with its exact inverse, a totally clean and symmetrical style, like the striking stained-glass evenly spaced along the frame. I had the pleasure of seeing this build in person at Brickfair in Virginia last weekend, and I can vouch for the fact that it certainly looks great even without this crisp white background.
On land we have rough, zig-zag, jagged rooftops of buildings all huddled together on a tight patch of rock. Beyond that, calm, blue seas. The colors are striking, the photography is clean, and I'm beginning to wonder why Oliver Lego doesn't work as an Apple photographer! And for a "first try at miniscale format", I'd say that Oliver has hit a homerun!
Just looking at this MOC is relaxing. This very tranquil MOC samurai sanctuary by builder NeverEnoughLego premiered at Brickfair VA, much to the appreciation of those there (I wish I could have been there). In my brief time in Japan I spent my time in the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, and I really wish I could have found a place like this to spend a little time, it's beautiful.
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!
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