No 70's rock band worth its salt was complete without a Minimoog. They were created to take the synthesizer out of the studio and on the road. Originally produced from 1970 to 81, they were so popular and sought after, Robert Moog redesigned the instrument for sale in 2002.
So when I saw Grobie's LEGO version of the classic keyboard, it was time to crank up the Miami Vice theme!
Although I hadn't heard of the Echoes of Imara book series, I recognize an awesome build when I see it. David Frank's been busy creating this magnificent scene from the book An Altered Fate, by Claire...Frank... Hey! Turns out he built this in honor of his wife's novel. What a guy!
Impressive details throughout, from the landscaping to the architecture, it just keeps going. The battle looks pretty cool, too.
My guess is, after all that work, she'll cut him some slack the next time he leaves the seat up.
Here's the latest custom starfighter from Nick Trotta. That red and white color scheme just about jumped off the screen at me when I opened my Flickr account this morning. The forward swept wing design and functional details are pretty slick, too. If you're curious about how it's actually put together, Nick has made a lightening-speed video to show how it's done.
When I first saw this mech by D-Town Cracka, I thought it was awesome. I didn't know who the girl was, though, or what the cat's role in the whole thing might be. I didn't know what MaKtoberfest was, either. Turns out Maschinen Krieger is a sci-fi universe created by a Japanese artist Kow Yokoyama. I really enjoy the blend of Japanese style and German engineering, not only in this build but the others in the contest. Go check 'em out!
I've been waiting for this! Two renowned LEGO artists, Mihai Marius Mihu and Tyler Halliwell have joined forces to create a stunning collaboration entitled Rivers of Hell.
"Eight months ago we began to share ideas and develop a visual style representative of the horrors of Hell. Concepts for each of the rivers were created by Mihai, concepts grounded in Greek Mythology yet open to our own creative interpretation. As the months went by we carefully decided upon the final designs for Acheron, Cocytus, Lethe, Phlegethon, and Styx."
Their goal from the outset was to create something both horrifying and beautiful. They have clearly accomplished that. I just hope another project is already in the works!
"How do Classic Space extend their cheerful brand of space exploration to the atmospheres of gas giants? With a huge floating carrier craft of course!" Now why didn't I think of that? Ben Smith was initially inspired by the SHIELD Helicarrier, but decided to go with a CS theme instead. Those four beefy engines look to be more than adequate to handle Jupiter's tempestuous weather, and I especially like the micro version of the Galaxy Explorer. Ben admits this is his first serious MOC. Welcome aboard, Ben!
And so the SHIPtember series of awesome builds continues...
Pico van Grootveld has engineered this studio-quality model from the EVE online game. Built on a double beam technic frame, Pico admits gravity was an issue for this 130X120X70, 22lb beast. "Wouldn't want to be an ABS beam in there!" No, I certainly would not... Check out his photostream for close up shots and WIP pics.
I asked him, as I often do, if it's swooshable. He says a swoosh video is in the works, so stay tuned!
Going back to the Classic Space era of the 1970s, every ship I built, my mother would ask, "Where's the bathroom?" Well, after all these years, Sad Brick finally has an answer. With color accents mimicking the legendary X-Wing fighter, this men's room is stylish and functional. Take note of the re-purposed Stormtrooper helmets, and the heavy-duty door which should isolate any noxious odors from the rest of the ship. That is very important in the vacuum of space. Don't forget, all employees must wash hands before returning to work.
Vince Toulouse has created another striking machine. You may recall his Polar Transport a while back, this time he's built a bullet train. It's a fine example of the obscure genre dieselpunk, in fact one of the finest ever built. This thing is awesome, with bold colors, loads of interesting details, and a fair number of elements I don't think I've seen before. And those fins made form the mars rover panels are excellent. The open cockpit on the top is a great idea, too. Check it out!
Cesar Soares is now in the luxury resort business. He's built a single family, beach-side home, complete with private ocean access, and an infinity pool. For only $5000-6000 per week, depending on the season, this stunning oasis can be yours! Now, go back and re-read that in you best Robin Leach/Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous accent. Then check out all the pics of this fantastic piece of architecture.
Check out this retro gas station by Andrew Tate. It's modeled after the American/Art Deco style of the 1930's-40's. But you may notice the car and the scooter, which implies that this scene is set in the 50's (according to the builder). He's got all the details, from the checkered flag accents, to the little oil can display. Nicely done, Andrew!
Check out this frosty diorama by Markus19840420 depicting a staging area on Rhen Var. It will be on display at the Star Wars convention in Nürnberg, Germany, this weekend. Markus is also hinting at a much larger project he's working on with "AT-AT`s, many, many imperial trooper and a big Rebel hangar with many ships." Can't wait to see it!
Tim Schwalfenber has just completed his Iron Builder round, and really kicked things off for SHIPtember with this stunning beast. I'm at a loss for words... Click the link and enjoy!
I grew up with Classic Space, so I've been enjoying the almost daily re-imagined versions of the original sets. But what's really nifty are the completely new designs, like this rover by Chris Perron. First thing I noticed were those tires. They look like the multiple airbag wheels actually used by the various space agencies. Plus it looks wicked fast!
No, not the Marvel Comic character. In this case it's a kick-arse spaceship by my old pal Tim Clark. Based on an image he found online, it took him a while to gather the appropriate bricks for the project. Loaded with weapons and greebley goodies, the photo editing really brings it to life. Gotta love the look of bley with red stripes... Wicked!
Here we've got two of my favorite things: fighters, and conspiracy theories. First you've got the interesting curves of the fuselage in stark contrast to the sharp edges of the wings and tail. But then Neomar throws in a reference to the Illuminati's secret military force complete with stolen Nazi scientists and the advanced technological innovations for which they were so famous. This guy should write a book!
You may remember, back in SHIPtember, Tim Schwalfenberg's award winning Hurricane Battlecruiser. Well, he's been a busy guy building an entire fleet to go with it. Scroll through the photostream to see the intricate details and recurring design cues that tie the whole fleet together. Although I'm more of a rag-tag fleet kinda guy, this is a pretty awesome collection!
Spotted this nifty rig, with a crafty mix of new and old elements. FLAVIO's been building a vast collection of these robots, but there's something about this little dude, with the telephones and baseball hats that really caught my eye. Plus the old-school bulldozer tread links for feet. Wicked!
My issue of the new magazine Bricks Culture just arrived, all the way from the UK! In it, there's a great piece by David Alexander Smith about the connection between LEGO building and photography. Starting back in the 70s with the iconic box art, all the way to today's high resolution online digital images, the two art forms are inexorably linked. The selection process for Bricknerd and other blogs is clear proof of that. No matter how awesome the build, if it's just sitting on your coffee table, it doesn't make the cut. So when I saw this shot of Vesa Lehtimaki's Deep Sea Sub, I thought, "This is exactly what David was talking about!"
Okay folks, hold onto your bowler hats, and tighten your corsets! It's VirtuaLUG's award-winning rendition of Jules Verne's classic adventure tale! Beneath the massive globe in the center, the epic story begins with Mr. Phileas Fogg's bet at the Reform Club, and circumnavigates all the way back to London. In between you'll find multiple modes of transportation: trains, steamships, a balloon, the Nautilus, even an elephant! The layout consists of a contiguous topographical map featuring scenes from the movie, plus various landmarks along the way. The collab is flush with Easter Eggs: Gandolf and the crew in the Himalayas, a micro Mount Olympus, and Dorothy and Toto (in India?); all to pay homage to past VLUG collabs. There were over 20 members who contributed to the project, including myself. The Man In Charge, Heath Flor, writes, "With contributors from 5 countries and nearly a dozen states, it's a collaboration that truly is from Around the World."
Check out VirtuaLUG's Flickr group for all of the scenes and their builders.
Beyond the Brick was on location at Brickworld with Heath's guided tour!
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