Up On Your Toes

Cam M.'s "Exo-Skeleton Prototype" looks like it could perform some serious dance moves.  Or, I suppose it's possible that it's simply on its toes, prepared for anything.  The mech's pilot has an interesting screen projection, and he seems to be defying gravity.  Exo-Skeletons are no easy task, so they're always interesting to see from different angles.  The builder has graciously given us a view of the rear, side, and front of the mech, providing viewers with an idea of how he accomplished his latest design. 

Holy Wall Climbers!

It's the simplest of gags, build a wall surface on it's side, add a backdrop of a city turned sideways and then turn the camera on it's side, voila! But even though it was completely obvious how it was done, we were always captivated by these scenes in the original Batman series. And the thing  I love most about this MOC by redfern1950s, is that it was accomplished the exact same way, brilliant!

Proto-Leo

Late last night my cat Crash went sorta bonkers, like he does. One minute he's resting quietly on my chest, purring softly. Then suddenly he's off, there's a clatter in the bathroom, meow, a mad dash to the closet, meow, streaks across the room to the cat condo, meow, back to the bed, meow. Now normally I'm just thinking "what the hell is wrong with you cat?" But I think next time I'll imagine he's pretending he's this fabulous mech by builder Moko, battling some unseen enemy. That way we're both entertained.

Bike Be Packin'

"The hubless wheel design allows you to store luggage inside the wheels," says Robert Heim, who happens to be the builder of this "Concept Bike."  What an interesting concept, indeed. . .  Certainly fixes a common problem for riders.  Focusing attention to the bike itself, interesting parts were chosen to create this bike that is a cross between futuristic and modern day styles, at least in my opinion.   Just remember to make sure that your packages are sealed and secure before you start rollin'. . .

Dun-da Dun Dun-da Da-Dun!

Okay, so that may have not been one of the greatest written representation of an amazing soundtrack, but it's the best I could do.  Similarly, Zed has done his best to create a historical moment for our favorite archaeologist.  See what I did there?  The texturing to the ruins is executed so well, using common parts that most have in even basic collections.  My favorite little detail is that design right over the doorway, using 1x2 plates with "tracks."  Indy looks like he's about to lose his hat, but we all know that he will narrowly escape danger and retrieve it before it's lost.  Does this build give you some ideas for some ancient ruins?  What's your favorite Indiana Jones film?  How would you write out his theme song?  I'm genuinely curious. . .

Mistral Nereis

I haven't played the game Shining Hearts, and it turn out builder Pate-keetongu hasn't either, but that didn't stop him from building this lovely lass, and I won't let it stop me from posting her. She's an absolute beauty, from her golden locks to her crimson red boots, she's sexy from top to bottom. 

The Legend of Zelda: Guardian

  Everybody has Zelda fever right now with the release of Breath of The Wild. I have not played it yet, but I'm dying to. Tim Schwalfenberg made the mysterious Guardian enemy from the game in bricks, and captured it perfectly. Where's the Master Sword when you need it?

Vintage Formats

"Hey dad, what's a floppy?" Yes, we've come to that. Magnetically stored information isn't totally a thing of the past yet (some hard drives still spin) but we're getting there. Things like the floppy disk, VHS tape and cassette tape, brilliantly recreated here by builder J.B.F. are all memories, and I can't say I miss them. The quality was bad, the storage was minimal and the durability sucked. I don't think there's a modern day equivalent of handing a good friend or special someone a good mix tape. It was a way of conveying emotion and intention that had a soundtrack. I don't think a link to a playlist resonates quite the same.

The Micro Village of Kashyyyk

"Aaahhhrrrr rrhahhrr!"  Chewbacca approves.  Kevin Wollert presents the only microscale representation I've ever seen of the Wookie village that appeared in Revenge of the Sith.  The most interesting parts usage is the brown "crown" elements that mimic the platforms from the film.  The large tree also has the noticeable platforms and village-like structures incorporated into the "bark."  Despite its size, these Wookies and their culture are well represented here. 

Microfight in Jedha City

Boba-1980 really impressed me with this awesome piece!  Here we are witnesses to a brutal battle in Jedha City between our underdog heroes and some well-designed microfighters!  The iconic Jedha city appearance is getting easier to instantly recognize, instead of it simply being labelled "a Star Wars city..."  However, it does look like the inhabitants might be thinking about moving. . .  Visit Boba on his Flikr page and show this build some love!

These are awesome!

A Link to a New Game

Brace yourself, Zelda fans. . .There's a really cute Link figure ahead of you.  In honor of the release of the newest installment of the Legends of Zelda video game series, BrickinNick built a little Link display piece!  Using simple pieces and techniques (hey, there's nothing wrong with a simple build!), the builder captured a likable and greatly posed figurine.  Did you get the game yet? 

LEGO Glimpse Into Star Wars Lore

A Mandalorian territory, Concord Dawn is a world in the Star Wars universe that many fans are not familiar with (unless you really delve into the lore).   Builds like these are creations that I would really like to see more of in the community, bringing life and shining light into the shadows of this great franchise.  I personally would like to thank Vaionaut for creating this beautiful creation representing a (sort of) forgotten aspect of the universe.  The build is highly detailed, implementing an interesting color scheme, lots of Nice Parts Usage (NPU), and a hidden secret that I think was actually by accident?  Could be wrong on that.  (Hint, it's in the upper left portion of the building.)   For those who are interested, Concord Dawn recently became canon thanks to some of the latest episodes of Star Wars Rebels. 

Bat-Tastic!

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! 

Volkite

Nick Trotta is back with a new, vertically oriented starship.  Inspired by this concept, Nick has put his own spin on the design, with his customary use of interesting angle changes, color blocking, and tasty greebly bits.  And of course, if you're wondering how he did it, there's a construction video.  Nice one, Nick!

Alien vs Predator

Hunting in a Central American Jungle?  Ffft!  Playing hide and seek on a space mining ship?  Pshaw!  What better arena to prove one's skill as a warrior than a skateboard race!?!  Grantmasters has come up with an exciting scene featuring everybody's favorite homicidal extra-terrestrials.  And they're catching some serious air--Wicked! 

The Arrowcave (We're Not Calling It That)

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. 

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

Until the Chances Are Spent

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?

They See Me Dragging. . .

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!

Itadakimasu!

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? 

Tell Your Story

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!