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Steven Marshall is a talented builder who creates models of realistic subjects. Check out his latest creation, the Bedford Ice Cream Van. It looks so real that had I seen his model from a distance, I’d never thought it was lego.
It’s been a while since we featured works by the Japanese master builder Moko. Those who know him knows that he builds a plethora of themes, but I never thought I’d see this!
It’s been a while since Matt (aka lowlead) built, but he shows that he’s still got the skills, in fact… amazing skills! Matt’s AT-AT has been evolving for more than seven years, and the latest v4.0 shows the AT-AT in it’s fullest grandeur.
Here’s more information on this model:
“Although somewhat conventional in construction by today’s standards, this MOC represents more than seven years of evolution and has been a favorite of mine ever since version 1. When I first saw Dave Eaton and Shaun Sullivan’s Hoth diorama, I had to build a UCS style AT-AT of my own.
v4.0 better represents the actual ILM models with a re-designed head, legs and drive cams that articulate in the manner they do in EpV, a new neck, a higher center body section, and a completely re-designed drive section using some metallic wheel hubs from the Silver Champion race car.
Due to weight (it’s reeeeeely hefty) and structural issues, this remains a sculpture MOC, with no interior…for now.
The only disadvantage of fully poseable legs is the mandatory support stand. While it stands free when the legs are positioned straight, the doubled-up clicky joints just aren’t hearty enough to support its weight when the knees are bent, or the legs positioned fore or aft.”
Check out the amazing crash diorama by Mike Yoder called the Final Flight of the Dogstar III.
Note the nice contrast between the chaotic crash site and the order and cleanliness of the rest of the city. Well done Mike!
In addition to being a band, “Pepper’s Ghost” is a stage technique in which actors appear as ghosts in the production. Alex Eylar has tried his hand at creating this illusion in LEGO:
Click the image to read Alex’s description of the building and photography process on MOCpages.
Christoph! presents Los Campesinos! live and in concert.
Krush is rapidly becoming one of my favorite builders. His newest creation depicts lovers from rival clans, in a secret, snowy meeting.
Karwik (aka Noddy) conjures the romantic atmosphere of a small intimate cafe called the Two Hearts Cafe, complete with bikes as expected.
This is the third time I blogged Noddy in what seems like such a short time frame, but his recent vignettes are so sentimental and nostalgic. It’s soft of me to say that, but one’s gotta take a break from all the space shooters and war-bots once in a while.
For the life of me, I still can’t get any video to embed, so I guess you’ll have to just click the link for now. D’oh!
EDIT (AB): Embedded. :)
Jarek (aka Jerac) presents another impressive addition to his fleet of microscale spaceships. This one’s a second version of his original Behemoth gas miner, now called the Behemoth II. According to the builder, the ship “features hangar, detacheable containers and… detacheable details if held incorrectly :>”
Rock (aka Rocko or RebelRock) is on a roll with his recent fantabulous and diversely themed castle dioramas. His most recent build is vikings! At this rate of building, Rock is going becoming one of my favorite castle builders.
May you eat like a troll and weigh in like a pixie!
I missed somewhere along the way that there are transforming Gundam mobile suits. mumu rescues me from my own ignorance with his version of GN-003 Gundam Kyrios.
Here it is post-transform, in flight mode (and yes, mumu’s LEGO version itself also transforms):
The highly familiar Misterzumbi has brought out another great vehicle (car? truck? monster???), the famous Grave Digger. The model is 100% pure LEGO, even the stickers (although they may be pushing the definition). It’s worth noticing the high level of detail in the shock absorbers and the rod and hand structure for the base.
I think this model also has the best photography I’ve seen from Misterzumbi and possibly the best I’ve seen of LEGO ever.
Aaron Andrews, just posted an incredible castle called Crown Manor. This talented builder hasn’t disappointed yet!
(Picture is a link, once the gallery has been moderated)
Nnenn built the fighter from the video game Radiant Silvergun. Great work as always, enough said.
Lately I’ve been having a bit of trouble getting myself motivated to build (mainly due to a highly messy Lego room). In order to remedy this I decided to make a couple of projects broadly imitating other builders’ styles. So…
The Iron Reich-esque “Pigeon” was my attempt to imitate Keith Goldman’s amazing Reich style.
NWAAF Gannet was an attempt to borrow stylistic elements from Peter Morris and Nnenn to make a starfightery starfighter.
Neither are quite “cover versions” but both were fun to try. I may even continue it to three…
Well since Josh trumped me on “Lady” I better respond… Cale Leiphardt presents this lovely Reading B4a steam shunter. The stickers are very high quality too. I’m not sure I’ve blogged Cale here before but he has an impressive range of 8-wide steam trains made out of Lego. His style is quite original and highly successful.
