On the frigid plains of Hoth
We generally don’t feature the all-too-common (though sometimes artistic) photos of official LEGO sets people post online, but these ones by Avanaut are hardly stormtroopers in cereal bowls.
The rebel air corps may need a bit of help from their ground crew to get into this frozen Y-wing:
A pair of rebel troopers take advantage of the weather for a bit of winter fun:
Photoshop, you say. No. It’s all real. Thanks for the tip, Dave Eaton!
December 9th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Wow.. impressed changed to amazed when I see the technique.
December 10th, 2009 at 12:20 am
Awesome creation.
Can ice/snow damage those lego elements?
December 10th, 2009 at 1:08 am
@ndsrapid: moderatly exposing Lego to ice/snow probably doesn’t damage Lego too badly, although it should not be encouraged for Mindstorms sets.
However, in this case it’s a moot point, as you will see when you check Avanaut’s actual technique for creating these pictures;-)
December 10th, 2009 at 7:25 am
What Fred said. Cool pictures become even more impressive with a peek behind the curtain. Reminds me of the old SFX method of filming avalanches.
December 10th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
That technique is stunning. After you know how it’s done, you’ll likely recognize the clues to the process in the image, but the effect is incredibly convincing.
And… hey, what? What’s wrong with stormtroopers in cereal bowls!? :D
December 10th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
^ LOL! Oh, you know we love your work too, Chris. :-D
December 12th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Great photography and 1 for the really creative technique!
February 20th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
If the parts do freeze or get stuck just stick it in the microwave. 8)