While I wasn't much into comics as a kid (and really I'm still not as an adult) I did enjoy a few from time to time. Spiderman and Ironman were always my favorite, but being from California, the Silver Surfer always caught my attention when I could find it. While I don't recall ever seeing Galactus in any of them, I've spent enough time around Brandon Griffith to recognize this MOC by Adam Dodge instantly. BrickCon will be devoured for sure.
I'm scrambling to make all the last minute preparations before heading off to Seattle for BrickCon 2016. Me and my PIC Iain Heath are ready for some serious Bricks of Character action this year, and very happy to be celebrating the awesome theme, Madness!
Madness has always been a favorite band of ours, so we're going "skall-out" to celebrate. I finally finished my MOC yesterday and can't wait to see it on the BOC table with all the rest of the awesome MOCs you all bring.
And here's the trophies we're going to be handing out, minus their engraved brick, those will be added at the last minute.
I can't wait to see all my friends and make some new ones. If you're going to be at the con or visiting during the public days track me down to say "hi" and get some BrickNerd swag. See you all there!
I have a strong affinity for brick-built characters. It's usually much more interesting to look at than a simple minifig. Vir-a-cocha's Tsar is a really charming little build. I know next to nothing about Russian fairytales, which this MOC is apparently inspired by, but it can still be appreciated on its own terms. Love the little detail of his feet curling in.
When I built the new LEGO Ideas Caterham Seven live on Sunday, the designer Carl Greatrix stopped by to chat a bit an revealed that he had just finished modifying the set to restore some of the lost features. Wrap your head around that...he designed a set, submitted it, got 10k votes, LEGO accepted it, a designer from LEGO re-engineered it (standard procedure) and made some changes to make it practical to produce, it's released, and then the designer re-engineers it to bring back lost features (like steering!). It's a convoluted path, but the results are pretty stunning.
I don't think there could be a more stark contrast than comparing modern race cars to their vintage counterparts. But will all the advancements in safety, aerodynamics, horsepower and materials, something of the spirit of the originals has been lost. Of course the end goal all along as been to go faster than the other guys, but man were the vintage cars beautiful. This recreation of a 1930's era car by builder redfern1950s is absolutely gorgeous, and really captures the feel of what it was to be built for speed in a time when craftsmanship still mattered.
Normally you might use a pickup for hauling stuff. I mean, hay bales, party kegs, furniture and boxes and boxes of LEGO aren't going to deliver themselves. But in the case of this badass pickup by builder Lino M, it's purpose in life is to do two things: go very fast, and make a heck of a lot of noise while it does it.
I've only ever seen a Caterham Seven in the wild once, at a mall in Irvine CA, but I was instantly smitten. Of course I've seen Caterham cars on TopGear many time, but seeing it in person was different. It's an unusual beast, with a energy even when parked. Well now I get to build one, and you should join me while I do it. It's guaranteed 13% more exciting than watching bananas discolor in real-time. Building starts at 10am PST, see you then!
This is a fun concept. It's a vignette built of smaller hinged vignettes, that can be reconfigured in many ways for display or play. This one is obviously Oktoberfest inspired, with some beer affectionados enjoying some brew, but I can see this being infinitely reconfigurable by adding additional modules, and of course theming. I mean, how cool would it be so see a Star Wars cantina, or a wild west saloon, or a space station. The possibilities are endless.
I'm really enjoying this series of pictures inspired by Star Wars: A New Hope by builder CozzD. Some are recreations of iconic shots, some are fanciful interpretations, all are top notch lighting and photography. There's even a few with some additional visual effects like smoke, blaster bolts and impacts, all very well done. Click through to see several more pics.
The fine folks at LEGO were kind enough to send me a copy of the gorgeous new Caterham 7 Ideas set, and I want to build it with YOU! We don't see many of these cool cars here in the states (unless you hang out in Beverly Hills or know Simon Cowell) so they're extra exotic here. I can't wait to build it!
Join me live tomorrow morning at 10am PST, see you then!
Seeing these last night warmed my nerd heart. It's been far too long since we've seen a character build from Ochre Jelly, so seeing these made me a bit... (wait for it)... emotional (you're welcome). Me and Iain met through the power of character builds, and the category of Bricks of Character was born because of it. So to my brother-in-BOC, good to see you in fine form again.
Sean and Steph Mayo make their triumphant return to the building community with the S.S. Helios, a bombastic starship chock full of great techniques! I especially love the use of the Elves keys, the rows of bright yellowish-orange dishes, and most of all the great texture achieved with the 1x1 round tile hexagons!
There have been lots and lots and lots of interpretations of the iconic X-wing and TIE fighter over the years, but I don't think any quite as tiny-yet detailed as Grantmasters'. Even if there's one I'm forgetting, six and three pieces to a ship, respectively, is pretty darned impressive, and the greeble background works quite well given the small size.
The Japanese have elevated "lunch to go" to practically an art form, with an endless variation of boxes, food and creative presentation. Who wouldn't want to take a break from their busy work day and dig into one of these? Certainly more appetizing than a brown paper bag. I can't speak to the nutritional value of this bento box lunch from builder nobu_tary, but it's certainly got appeal.
Is there anything quite as cheery as a collection of Pixar characters? From the early days of Toy Story and Bugs Life to the modern era, Pixar has been doing it right. Builder Archimedes Chen brings us this charming group of undersea life from Finding Dory. Each has just as much personality as their silver screen counterparts.
SHIPs are big, by definition. When your MOC gets to over one hundred studs you're naturally dealing with a build of decent scale. But in comparison with how big the vessel is supposed to be, for instance a colonist ship, they're tiny. So imparting a sense of scale is part of the challenge. This MOC by migalart shows how it's done. With a smart balance of panel and form to greebs, with implied structures and small details, and in this case with super effective use of stickers. The lighting and photo editing complete the illusion, and this thing looks absolutely colossal.
I've never been to Washington DC, but it's always been some place I'd like to see someday. Among all the structures in the heart of the US political center the Capitol Building is among the most impressive. It's gleaming white columns, overall size and magnificent dome evoke classic roman architecture, and it stands to this day as a symbol of American democracy. Now LEGO has an Architecture version of this iconic building, and it's a very impressive set.
Read MoreCompound curves are no match for BrickNerd's own El Barto, check out the lines on this gorgeous Battlestar! This is the sort of construction that baffles the mind as it feasts the eyes. The photography and photo editing are top notch too, making this the total package. It looks right out of an epic sci-fi movie, you can practically hear the dramatic music and the rumble of the engines.
Builder Moko has gone a bit retro with this latest mech. This is Blue Gale Xabungle from Combat Mecha Xabungle, an animated series from way back in 1982. I say way back because this is also the year I started high school (jeez I'm old). I like the bright colors and clean lines on this one. From the thumbnail you'd swear it's just a high quality toy. But no, it's a high quality toy built from another high quality toy.
I'm a tea drinker. I start every day with a cup of PG Tips, with a teaspoon of sugar in the raw and a splash of milk (a proper hot cuppa). I very rarely drink coffee, unless you count Frapps, and I don't, but I have to confess to a slight craving after seeing this lovely MOC by DOGOD Brick Design. The design is clean and the presentation is perfect.
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