Archive for September, 2011

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It’s not over until the reasonably proportioned minifig lady sings

That old cliché doesn’t really work when minifigs are all shaped the same. Anyway, this operatic scene by Seth Christie includes a great backdrop, complete with curtains and a viking ship.

Viking Opera

Although I prefer Bizet and Puccini, I certainly appreciate the Wagner reference, as well as inspiration taken from classical music in general.

Free shipping, bonus VIP points from the LEGO Shop [News]

The LEGO Shop online is offering free shipping from now through September 18 on all orders over $75, plus 50 VIP points.

Naturally, 10221 Super Star Destroyericon qualifies, since it’s somewhere northward of $75…

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Free Shipping on orders of $75 or more. Sep 1-18, 2011.

FBTB MOC Madness 2011 building tournament

FBTB just announced their second annual MOC Madness building tournament. Build a new original bounty hunter ship and compete in head to head in tournament-style voting for a chance to win a UCS Super Star Destroyer among other goodies. The deadline is October 31. Check out the top 32 entries from last year for some inspiration to get your brain juices flowing.

Go back to Earth, humans

Abraham Calderon’s (aabbee 150) alien hard suit has a solid design with tasty dark turquoise and orange color accents. Bonus features include an alien pilot and working lights.

Alien Hard Suit