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New LEGO Architecture sets to feature Frank Lloyd Wright’s Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater [News]

Andrew

May 17, 2009

UPDATE: The LEGO Architecture Guggenheim and Fallingwater are now available from the LEGO Shop online. Click the photos in this post to learn more.

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According to a press release from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, the next LEGO Architecture sets designed by Adam Reed Tucker will be inspired by the buildings of the iconic American architect (1867-1959).

The Guggenheim Museum in New York City will be celebrating its 50th anniversary later this year.

Wright designed Fallingwater in 1934 as the private home of Edgar J. Kaufmann, and the house remains one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s best-loved structures to this day.

Neither set is available from the LEGO Shop yet, but were apparently released on May 15 at the opening of an exhibit at the Guggenheim.

Via PrairieMod.

Ford Shelby Cobra concept car

Andrew

May 17, 2009

LEGO, Town, Vehicle

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Speaking of minifig-scale vehicles, Sterling Knight built this LEGO version of the Shelby Cobra concept car from Ford.

The intake on the hood and the grill on the front include some interesting techniques, and the interior is also fully detailed.

Martin B-26 Marauder medium bomber by Ralph Savelsberg

Andrew
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May 17, 2009
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LEGO, Military, Town, Vehicle
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Ralph Savelsberg (Mad physicist) proves once again that he’s one of the best LEGO aircraft builders with this B-26 “Marauder” bomber from World War II.

An entry for the second LEGO Military contest on Flickr, and has working landing gear and bomb bay doors.

I also realized recently that we’ve never properly blogged Ralph’s minifig-scale vehicles, so here’s a selection of his excellent emergency vehicles from a few months back:

The brick-built patterns on the British ambulance and patrol car are especially noteworthy.

Stafford’s Stratum

Josh
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May 17, 2009
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LEGO, Space
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This Vic Viper by Mark Stafford (Nabii) has a very unique look to it. Incorporating boilerplate techniques with a variety of Mecha-style weapons and details, he has created a blend that is very refreshing!

Presentation is pertinent

gambort
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May 16, 2009
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LEGO, Mecha, Town
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It’s been a while since Soren Roberts has posted anything new but he’s been letting the pictures flow this past week. While not my favourite of his new stuff this firefighting mecha has great presentation.

Karf is going to blow up your planet

Josh
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May 16, 2009
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LEGO, Space
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This ion cannon by the industrious Fedde (aka Karf Oolhu) is nothing to sneeze at. This monster space gun is packed with all the cool bits that make this something to see!

Thanks to David for the heads up!

Kakekomi demolition mecha

Andrew
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May 15, 2009
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LEGO, Mecha
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Fredo Houben (Fredoichi) enters the Civilian Mecha Contest with this unmanned demolition robot.

Note the subtle use of yellow droid bodies on the side of the pod, along with the excellent sticker usage.

Brick-themed shirts from Glennz Tees

Andrew
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May 15, 2009
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Art, LEGO, Minifig
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Kiwi T-shirt designer Glenn Jones (Glennz) has created a couple of really sweet shirts featuring little plastic people.

Tee hee! :-D Thanks for the tip, Rob Walker!

Pugsly made me blog this

Andrew
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May 15, 2009
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Creature, LEGO
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This black pug by Raphael is, after all, rather adorable.

Oh Pugsly, the things you make me do…

Hrothingas Castle reaches Stage 4

Josh
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May 15, 2009
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Castle, LEGO
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Daniel Z has a very interesting project going on. The project shows the progression of fortifications on the same piece of ground. It has reached stage 4 and it’s gorgeous.

Pounder

Andrew
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May 14, 2009
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LEGO, Mecha
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Ridiculously oversized feet, check. Ridiculously tiny arms, check. Ridiculously awesome? Check.

Great mech, KryptonHeidt. More pics on MOCpages.

Lino has found some treasure in the woods…

Josh
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May 14, 2009
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LEGO, Vehicle
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…and it’s rusty! Lino is good at cars. Usually they are all shiny and tricked out. This one…isn’t. And that just might make it even better….

Flesh and bones

Nannan
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May 14, 2009
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Art, LEGO, Minifig, Sculpture
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Not quite as elaborate as the full anatomy of a minifig, this brick-built version by Billy McGill (Mt.Dew Monkey) is equally impressive.

Gunrunner heavy combat mecha

Nannan
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May 14, 2009
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LEGO, Mecha
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A larger counterpart to a mecha we recently featured, the Gunrunner by Mark Stafford (Nabii) is armed with more deadly weapons. As usual, Mark uses unique pieces on his creation. Can you find the battle droid heads and a decorated brick with the Slytherin logo?

Anyone hear that Wump in the Woods?

Josh
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May 14, 2009
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Creature, LEGO
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6 Comments

Karf heard it. He saw it too…just about the time it saw him…

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