Bat-Tastic!

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BrickNerd's own Roy of Floremheim has come up with this nifty version of the Dark Knight.  Watching over Gotham, the figure stands at one foot tall.  What I like most is his fully loaded utility belt, complete with Batarang, Batlight, and Batclaw.  I even think there's a Bat-toothbrush on there, too.  Because remember, kids, even Superheroes need good oral hygiene! 

The Arrowcave (We're Not Calling It That)

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Here at BrickNerd, we like to occasionally do a blast from the past. . .

Arrow is one of my favorite superhero television shows that currently airs.  It tells the story of Oliver Queen (AKA the Green Arrow), a familiar comic book character that is given a very dark past on this series.  Today, we're sharing two separate creations of the Arrow's lair, or the Arrowcave (it should be noted that Oliver himself was against this name).  Though they are built by two different builders, each interpretation gives some of the iconic appearances of the secret lair.  Check out both of these MOC's, the first created by superhero builder Tim Lydy, followed by Brickwielder's version. 

Arrowcave
The Arrow Cave

For more LEGO Arrow, check out this ongoing vignette series by yours truly!

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Nathaniel Stoner

     My name is Nathaniel Stoner, and I am an very active LEGO builder.  I mostly build in the themes of castle and science-fiction, but I also dabble in other genres and create occasional random MOC's (My Own Creations). 

     When I was younger, I would get and build small LEGO sets for my birthday, but I was never really into them.  When they fell apart, I would become frustrated attempting to put them back together and would throw them in a box in my closet.  I couldn't stand them!

     Then, miraculously, I became addicted to the LEGO brick later in my teen years.  Ever since, I have continued to build up (pun intended) my collection of bricks and to expand my knowledge of techniques and building skills.  LEGO is truly more than a toy, its an art form and a way to express yourself.

     For the most part, I collect LEGO Star Wars (mainly the minifigs), which is probably my favorite LEGO theme.  I have a fairly decent collection, including some of the original 1999 sets, such as the Snowspeeder, X-Wing, and Naboo starfighter.  I also collected LEGO the Lord of the Rings when those sets first came out.  The minifigs are great, and the story remains one of my favorites ever. 

     My hope is to inspire other young (and perhaps even older) LEGO builders to unleash their inner creativity!  You can find me on my Flikr here. 

Until the Chances Are Spent

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Graeme.Straughn has been teasing us with his excellently-shot Scarif Portraits, but now he has revealed the full build!  This representation of (a portion) of the Imperial base on Scarif is full of detailing and greebles (especially those).  The structure featured on this base is very Imperial-looking, and the terrain has great sand color variations and patches of growth.  I think it's safe to say that the whole area by the doors is the main attraction, but you can't have a Scarif scene without sand and palm trees!  How many of the new iconic characters can you pick out?

Scarif Bunker Ambush
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Nathaniel Stoner

     My name is Nathaniel Stoner, and I am an very active LEGO builder.  I mostly build in the themes of castle and science-fiction, but I also dabble in other genres and create occasional random MOC's (My Own Creations). 

     When I was younger, I would get and build small LEGO sets for my birthday, but I was never really into them.  When they fell apart, I would become frustrated attempting to put them back together and would throw them in a box in my closet.  I couldn't stand them!

     Then, miraculously, I became addicted to the LEGO brick later in my teen years.  Ever since, I have continued to build up (pun intended) my collection of bricks and to expand my knowledge of techniques and building skills.  LEGO is truly more than a toy, its an art form and a way to express yourself.

     For the most part, I collect LEGO Star Wars (mainly the minifigs), which is probably my favorite LEGO theme.  I have a fairly decent collection, including some of the original 1999 sets, such as the Snowspeeder, X-Wing, and Naboo starfighter.  I also collected LEGO the Lord of the Rings when those sets first came out.  The minifigs are great, and the story remains one of my favorites ever. 

     My hope is to inspire other young (and perhaps even older) LEGO builders to unleash their inner creativity!  You can find me on my Flikr here. 

They See Me Dragging. . .

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Supposedly, red cars are targeted by police more than other colored cars.  Well, red LEGO cars are quite often sharp looking, speedy, and attention grabbers as well!  _Tiler revealed another marvellous automobile that is so eye-catching.  The sleek portions of this car seem to guide your eyes through the design.  Vrooom!  Vroooom!  Make way for this inspiring model!

Drag Rod - WIP
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Nathaniel Stoner

     My name is Nathaniel Stoner, and I am an very active LEGO builder.  I mostly build in the themes of castle and science-fiction, but I also dabble in other genres and create occasional random MOC's (My Own Creations). 

     When I was younger, I would get and build small LEGO sets for my birthday, but I was never really into them.  When they fell apart, I would become frustrated attempting to put them back together and would throw them in a box in my closet.  I couldn't stand them!

     Then, miraculously, I became addicted to the LEGO brick later in my teen years.  Ever since, I have continued to build up (pun intended) my collection of bricks and to expand my knowledge of techniques and building skills.  LEGO is truly more than a toy, its an art form and a way to express yourself.

     For the most part, I collect LEGO Star Wars (mainly the minifigs), which is probably my favorite LEGO theme.  I have a fairly decent collection, including some of the original 1999 sets, such as the Snowspeeder, X-Wing, and Naboo starfighter.  I also collected LEGO the Lord of the Rings when those sets first came out.  The minifigs are great, and the story remains one of my favorites ever. 

     My hope is to inspire other young (and perhaps even older) LEGO builders to unleash their inner creativity!  You can find me on my Flikr here. 

Itadakimasu!

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Not to be outdone in the final round of the Iron Builder contest, Cecilie Fritzvold has gone with a different kind of art, the culinary arts.  Conveyor belt sushi, to be more specific.  An infinite train of tasty morsels, and once removed and eaten, instantly replaced.  I could sit there all day!  My only question is, How do those chefs get out of there? 

Itadakimasu!

Tell Your Story

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For those of you too young to remember, the main subject of this piece by Chris Maddison is a typewriter.  For generations, writers would sit in front of such a machine, with a nice view through the window, and a blank sheet of paper staring back at them.  Of course there are many ways to tell a story, whether on paper, on a canvas, or with LEGO brick.  And as Chris' last build for the Iron Builder contest, what a story he's told! 

Tell Your Story

Tell My Castle to Prepare for My Arrival

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The most enjoyable aspect of Rogue One (for me, personally) was all of the Darth Vader scenes and content.  One of the new Vader-related areas of interest was the canon appearance of his infamous castle on the planet Mustafar (which is confirmed to be its home planet, though not named in the film).  Previously mentioned in the show Star Wars Rebels, Mustafar was mentioned as a "place where Jedi go to die."  Now, with its appearance in the movie, that quote is further explained.  Markus19840420 is just as interested in this obsidian fortress as I am.  Check out his wonderful microsale recreation below!

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Nathaniel Stoner

     My name is Nathaniel Stoner, and I am an very active LEGO builder.  I mostly build in the themes of castle and science-fiction, but I also dabble in other genres and create occasional random MOC's (My Own Creations). 

     When I was younger, I would get and build small LEGO sets for my birthday, but I was never really into them.  When they fell apart, I would become frustrated attempting to put them back together and would throw them in a box in my closet.  I couldn't stand them!

     Then, miraculously, I became addicted to the LEGO brick later in my teen years.  Ever since, I have continued to build up (pun intended) my collection of bricks and to expand my knowledge of techniques and building skills.  LEGO is truly more than a toy, its an art form and a way to express yourself.

     For the most part, I collect LEGO Star Wars (mainly the minifigs), which is probably my favorite LEGO theme.  I have a fairly decent collection, including some of the original 1999 sets, such as the Snowspeeder, X-Wing, and Naboo starfighter.  I also collected LEGO the Lord of the Rings when those sets first came out.  The minifigs are great, and the story remains one of my favorites ever. 

     My hope is to inspire other young (and perhaps even older) LEGO builders to unleash their inner creativity!  You can find me on my Flikr here. 

A Revolutionary Chase

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Ayrlego built a tall and layered story-inspired build.  It appears that some colonial period soldiers are on the hunt for a man and woman...  Wonder what they've done.  The top portion of this creation is incredibly detailed.  From the smooth road, to those vines growing up the side of the building and then across the arch, to that wonderful bell tower, each small detail contributing to a gorgeous scene.  When small portions of towns are made, I always appreciate when buildings are at different heights.  It adds a nice perspective to the creation.  Nice work!

A Lover's Tale: Part 3 - Fleeing the City
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Nathaniel Stoner

     My name is Nathaniel Stoner, and I am an very active LEGO builder.  I mostly build in the themes of castle and science-fiction, but I also dabble in other genres and create occasional random MOC's (My Own Creations). 

     When I was younger, I would get and build small LEGO sets for my birthday, but I was never really into them.  When they fell apart, I would become frustrated attempting to put them back together and would throw them in a box in my closet.  I couldn't stand them!

     Then, miraculously, I became addicted to the LEGO brick later in my teen years.  Ever since, I have continued to build up (pun intended) my collection of bricks and to expand my knowledge of techniques and building skills.  LEGO is truly more than a toy, its an art form and a way to express yourself.

     For the most part, I collect LEGO Star Wars (mainly the minifigs), which is probably my favorite LEGO theme.  I have a fairly decent collection, including some of the original 1999 sets, such as the Snowspeeder, X-Wing, and Naboo starfighter.  I also collected LEGO the Lord of the Rings when those sets first came out.  The minifigs are great, and the story remains one of my favorites ever. 

     My hope is to inspire other young (and perhaps even older) LEGO builders to unleash their inner creativity!  You can find me on my Flikr here. 

Even Yetis Have Seasons

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I think its safe to say that Brother Steven likes the LEGO "Bigfoot" and "Yeti" minifigures.  Why do I say that?  Well, for starters, he features them in several other builds, and now he has this recent three-part addition.  Not only is this an interesting concept, but it's also an excellent example of seasonal LEGO terrain executed on very small bases (6x6 studs, if I'm not mistaken).  The real question is, though, is the builder a true believer?

The Seasonal Coats of the Yetis of Aura
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Nathaniel Stoner

     My name is Nathaniel Stoner, and I am an very active LEGO builder.  I mostly build in the themes of castle and science-fiction, but I also dabble in other genres and create occasional random MOC's (My Own Creations). 

     When I was younger, I would get and build small LEGO sets for my birthday, but I was never really into them.  When they fell apart, I would become frustrated attempting to put them back together and would throw them in a box in my closet.  I couldn't stand them!

     Then, miraculously, I became addicted to the LEGO brick later in my teen years.  Ever since, I have continued to build up (pun intended) my collection of bricks and to expand my knowledge of techniques and building skills.  LEGO is truly more than a toy, its an art form and a way to express yourself.

     For the most part, I collect LEGO Star Wars (mainly the minifigs), which is probably my favorite LEGO theme.  I have a fairly decent collection, including some of the original 1999 sets, such as the Snowspeeder, X-Wing, and Naboo starfighter.  I also collected LEGO the Lord of the Rings when those sets first came out.  The minifigs are great, and the story remains one of my favorites ever. 

     My hope is to inspire other young (and perhaps even older) LEGO builders to unleash their inner creativity!  You can find me on my Flikr here. 

Stacking is Layering

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Continuing with some of our new content, we're starting March off with another technique!  Builder Simon NH has been gracious enough to share two simple, but interestingly detailed wall techniques with us.  As Simon says, "These two techniques are very simple, but quite handy. They look the same from both sides which is good for 360 degree creations."  Indeed!  Something that always fascinated me is that using jumpers (tiles with studs in the center) seems to create different grooves when stacked, compared to standard plates.  Think you'll give either of these techniques a try?  Do you like that we now share technique content on the blog?  Let us know down in the comments!

wall technique no. 7 and 8
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Nathaniel Stoner

     My name is Nathaniel Stoner, and I am an very active LEGO builder.  I mostly build in the themes of castle and science-fiction, but I also dabble in other genres and create occasional random MOC's (My Own Creations). 

     When I was younger, I would get and build small LEGO sets for my birthday, but I was never really into them.  When they fell apart, I would become frustrated attempting to put them back together and would throw them in a box in my closet.  I couldn't stand them!

     Then, miraculously, I became addicted to the LEGO brick later in my teen years.  Ever since, I have continued to build up (pun intended) my collection of bricks and to expand my knowledge of techniques and building skills.  LEGO is truly more than a toy, its an art form and a way to express yourself.

     For the most part, I collect LEGO Star Wars (mainly the minifigs), which is probably my favorite LEGO theme.  I have a fairly decent collection, including some of the original 1999 sets, such as the Snowspeeder, X-Wing, and Naboo starfighter.  I also collected LEGO the Lord of the Rings when those sets first came out.  The minifigs are great, and the story remains one of my favorites ever. 

     My hope is to inspire other young (and perhaps even older) LEGO builders to unleash their inner creativity!  You can find me on my Flikr here. 

Triangular Landing

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An example of wonderful photography, LEGO backgrounds, and excellent spacecraft building performed by Tim Goddard.  What about that triangular landing pad, though?  Very cool!  The skilled shaping of the pad complements that even more strangely shaped craft that just got back from another cruise around the galaxy.  Not sure why, but the shape of the craft reminds me of a firecracker.

Nexagon landscape
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Nathaniel Stoner

     My name is Nathaniel Stoner, and I am an very active LEGO builder.  I mostly build in the themes of castle and science-fiction, but I also dabble in other genres and create occasional random MOC's (My Own Creations). 

     When I was younger, I would get and build small LEGO sets for my birthday, but I was never really into them.  When they fell apart, I would become frustrated attempting to put them back together and would throw them in a box in my closet.  I couldn't stand them!

     Then, miraculously, I became addicted to the LEGO brick later in my teen years.  Ever since, I have continued to build up (pun intended) my collection of bricks and to expand my knowledge of techniques and building skills.  LEGO is truly more than a toy, its an art form and a way to express yourself.

     For the most part, I collect LEGO Star Wars (mainly the minifigs), which is probably my favorite LEGO theme.  I have a fairly decent collection, including some of the original 1999 sets, such as the Snowspeeder, X-Wing, and Naboo starfighter.  I also collected LEGO the Lord of the Rings when those sets first came out.  The minifigs are great, and the story remains one of my favorites ever. 

     My hope is to inspire other young (and perhaps even older) LEGO builders to unleash their inner creativity!  You can find me on my Flikr here. 

Kryptonite Cyborg

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An adversary of the legendary Superman, Metallo is a Kryptonite-powered cyborg.  This build is a menacing representation (almost Terminator-like) of the infamous character, designed by Shawn Snyder.  So many light gray elements are used to perfection in this build, creating sharp looking teeth and machine muscles!  Those complex arms and neck area are my favorite well-designed aspects of this character.  This character has made several on screen appearances, most recently on the CW's Supergirl.  Beware -- his heart is not very warm. . .at least in the way you'd like. 

Metallo_front
Metallo_front_chest_open
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Nathaniel Stoner

     My name is Nathaniel Stoner, and I am an very active LEGO builder.  I mostly build in the themes of castle and science-fiction, but I also dabble in other genres and create occasional random MOC's (My Own Creations). 

     When I was younger, I would get and build small LEGO sets for my birthday, but I was never really into them.  When they fell apart, I would become frustrated attempting to put them back together and would throw them in a box in my closet.  I couldn't stand them!

     Then, miraculously, I became addicted to the LEGO brick later in my teen years.  Ever since, I have continued to build up (pun intended) my collection of bricks and to expand my knowledge of techniques and building skills.  LEGO is truly more than a toy, its an art form and a way to express yourself.

     For the most part, I collect LEGO Star Wars (mainly the minifigs), which is probably my favorite LEGO theme.  I have a fairly decent collection, including some of the original 1999 sets, such as the Snowspeeder, X-Wing, and Naboo starfighter.  I also collected LEGO the Lord of the Rings when those sets first came out.  The minifigs are great, and the story remains one of my favorites ever. 

     My hope is to inspire other young (and perhaps even older) LEGO builders to unleash their inner creativity!  You can find me on my Flikr here. 

Skull on Wheels

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All the cool kids have skateboards...but not all of them have a skull skateboard.  Look at this wonderful LEGO skateboard (that almost doesn't look LEGO) by J.B.F!  The skull design is incorporated into the brick-built board seamlessly, and the curves on either end are executed to perfection.  Another design choice worthy of mention is the fact that the builder chose to have a one brick depth so that the skull insignia would show on the top and bottom.  Clever!  If the builder gave me permission, I would ride this down the street.  How about you?

Skull Board
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Nathaniel Stoner

     My name is Nathaniel Stoner, and I am an very active LEGO builder.  I mostly build in the themes of castle and science-fiction, but I also dabble in other genres and create occasional random MOC's (My Own Creations). 

     When I was younger, I would get and build small LEGO sets for my birthday, but I was never really into them.  When they fell apart, I would become frustrated attempting to put them back together and would throw them in a box in my closet.  I couldn't stand them!

     Then, miraculously, I became addicted to the LEGO brick later in my teen years.  Ever since, I have continued to build up (pun intended) my collection of bricks and to expand my knowledge of techniques and building skills.  LEGO is truly more than a toy, its an art form and a way to express yourself.

     For the most part, I collect LEGO Star Wars (mainly the minifigs), which is probably my favorite LEGO theme.  I have a fairly decent collection, including some of the original 1999 sets, such as the Snowspeeder, X-Wing, and Naboo starfighter.  I also collected LEGO the Lord of the Rings when those sets first came out.  The minifigs are great, and the story remains one of my favorites ever. 

     My hope is to inspire other young (and perhaps even older) LEGO builders to unleash their inner creativity!  You can find me on my Flikr here. 

Hoist the Bricks!

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LEGO tall ships are a rare sight, which makes their impressive designs even more inspiring.  Check out this pirating vessel by W. Navarre!  A very intriguing and unique design, especially the curvature of the hull, which is my favorite part (look at that angling in the rear).  So, grab your pirate crew and hop on board The Black Death!  The open stud sea lies ahead. . .

The Black Death
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Nathaniel Stoner

     My name is Nathaniel Stoner, and I am an very active LEGO builder.  I mostly build in the themes of castle and science-fiction, but I also dabble in other genres and create occasional random MOC's (My Own Creations). 

     When I was younger, I would get and build small LEGO sets for my birthday, but I was never really into them.  When they fell apart, I would become frustrated attempting to put them back together and would throw them in a box in my closet.  I couldn't stand them!

     Then, miraculously, I became addicted to the LEGO brick later in my teen years.  Ever since, I have continued to build up (pun intended) my collection of bricks and to expand my knowledge of techniques and building skills.  LEGO is truly more than a toy, its an art form and a way to express yourself.

     For the most part, I collect LEGO Star Wars (mainly the minifigs), which is probably my favorite LEGO theme.  I have a fairly decent collection, including some of the original 1999 sets, such as the Snowspeeder, X-Wing, and Naboo starfighter.  I also collected LEGO the Lord of the Rings when those sets first came out.  The minifigs are great, and the story remains one of my favorites ever. 

     My hope is to inspire other young (and perhaps even older) LEGO builders to unleash their inner creativity!  You can find me on my Flikr here. 

Rusty Ronin Robots

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Try saying that three times fast.  Drone lovers beware, there's a dangerous group of rogue robots on the loose.  Hide your LEGO first, then your children.  These guys incorporate so many different elements that it takes a very keen eye to catch them all.  Something else that I personally appreciate is that they're not all the same model, or even the same size -- they come in all shapes and sizes!  While the very little one on the far left is cute, I find the one to its right even more adorable!  Most robots tend to not feel emotion, but this group seems like a well-oiled family.  Nice work on these, .Tromas! 

Ronin Sentai4.5
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Nathaniel Stoner

     My name is Nathaniel Stoner, and I am an very active LEGO builder.  I mostly build in the themes of castle and science-fiction, but I also dabble in other genres and create occasional random MOC's (My Own Creations). 

     When I was younger, I would get and build small LEGO sets for my birthday, but I was never really into them.  When they fell apart, I would become frustrated attempting to put them back together and would throw them in a box in my closet.  I couldn't stand them!

     Then, miraculously, I became addicted to the LEGO brick later in my teen years.  Ever since, I have continued to build up (pun intended) my collection of bricks and to expand my knowledge of techniques and building skills.  LEGO is truly more than a toy, its an art form and a way to express yourself.

     For the most part, I collect LEGO Star Wars (mainly the minifigs), which is probably my favorite LEGO theme.  I have a fairly decent collection, including some of the original 1999 sets, such as the Snowspeeder, X-Wing, and Naboo starfighter.  I also collected LEGO the Lord of the Rings when those sets first came out.  The minifigs are great, and the story remains one of my favorites ever. 

     My hope is to inspire other young (and perhaps even older) LEGO builders to unleash their inner creativity!  You can find me on my Flikr here. 

Honk Honk. . .Mreow Mreow!

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*Rubs hands together*  Let the cat puns begin. . .  With the recent release of the collectible Batman Movie figures, clawing their way up my list of my favorite comic minifigs, a little-known character was included in the bunch:  Catman.  This minifigure is not just another variant of a Batman suit - he's actually a individual character from the DC comics.  His character does have a history, but I don't think too many people are familiar with him.  Tim Lydy, the creator of this mobile, says it purrfectly:  "Catman should be taken seriously...that is unless you want to be all clawed up."  Jokes aside, check out this wonderful Catmobile to help Catman get away from dogs. . .

The Catmobile
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Nathaniel Stoner

     My name is Nathaniel Stoner, and I am an very active LEGO builder.  I mostly build in the themes of castle and science-fiction, but I also dabble in other genres and create occasional random MOC's (My Own Creations). 

     When I was younger, I would get and build small LEGO sets for my birthday, but I was never really into them.  When they fell apart, I would become frustrated attempting to put them back together and would throw them in a box in my closet.  I couldn't stand them!

     Then, miraculously, I became addicted to the LEGO brick later in my teen years.  Ever since, I have continued to build up (pun intended) my collection of bricks and to expand my knowledge of techniques and building skills.  LEGO is truly more than a toy, its an art form and a way to express yourself.

     For the most part, I collect LEGO Star Wars (mainly the minifigs), which is probably my favorite LEGO theme.  I have a fairly decent collection, including some of the original 1999 sets, such as the Snowspeeder, X-Wing, and Naboo starfighter.  I also collected LEGO the Lord of the Rings when those sets first came out.  The minifigs are great, and the story remains one of my favorites ever. 

     My hope is to inspire other young (and perhaps even older) LEGO builders to unleash their inner creativity!  You can find me on my Flikr here. 

It's Just a Flesh Wound

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Some people have skeletons in their closets, but if anyone had this I would easily be 3x as scared.  This horrific creature by ReeseEH was pulled from your nightmares for the 2017 Dragon Building Contest run by Nuju Metru.  The model speaks for itself, but it's amazing that a ligament-less creature can get around so well.  I think that minifig is in a heap of trouble.  *Shivers*

Skahz’gul
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Nathaniel Stoner

     My name is Nathaniel Stoner, and I am an very active LEGO builder.  I mostly build in the themes of castle and science-fiction, but I also dabble in other genres and create occasional random MOC's (My Own Creations). 

     When I was younger, I would get and build small LEGO sets for my birthday, but I was never really into them.  When they fell apart, I would become frustrated attempting to put them back together and would throw them in a box in my closet.  I couldn't stand them!

     Then, miraculously, I became addicted to the LEGO brick later in my teen years.  Ever since, I have continued to build up (pun intended) my collection of bricks and to expand my knowledge of techniques and building skills.  LEGO is truly more than a toy, its an art form and a way to express yourself.

     For the most part, I collect LEGO Star Wars (mainly the minifigs), which is probably my favorite LEGO theme.  I have a fairly decent collection, including some of the original 1999 sets, such as the Snowspeeder, X-Wing, and Naboo starfighter.  I also collected LEGO the Lord of the Rings when those sets first came out.  The minifigs are great, and the story remains one of my favorites ever. 

     My hope is to inspire other young (and perhaps even older) LEGO builders to unleash their inner creativity!  You can find me on my Flikr here.