This loveable little time bot is a great idea. Like many of the creations on here, I want one. Shannon Ocean took a standard digital clock and built it into this adorably hard-core battle frame. If you really want this little guy to wake you up every morning, it has been donated to Creations for Continue reading →
Image from CollectSpace.com NASA issued a press release yesterday stating that they have signed a Space Act agreement with LEGO. The partnership will focus on promoting interest in science, technology, engineering and math. At the launch event, NASA will actually be launching a shuttle built from LEGO bricks. It will be aboard the Space Shuttle Continue reading →
From now until early December, you can buy a custom Lego creation made by Lego fans from around the world. All proceeds will be used to give Lego sets to underprivileged children during the holidays. This is an annual opportunity where Lego enthusiasts use their creative hobby to support a great cause. As buyers, you Continue reading →
Hillel Cooperman gave us his take on the collectible minifigs earlier this month at BrickCon and I have to say that he expressed my feelings perfectly! Watch the video and tell me what you think. Just one word of warning, there is “adult” language in this video. So cover the ears of any kiddies who Continue reading →
For those of you wondering what we’ve been up to at BrickCon… Fradel takes a nap while I survive on caffeine and adrenaline. Photos are showing up in the BrickCon group. Check ‘em out.
The Castle layout at BrickCon is going all out this year! In support of that effort, Brickforge is contributing exclusive packs for contributors to the Castle section at the Con. Gotta love those gold helms… Quantities are limited, so if you have something medieval, let me know about it. We can always use more Castle Continue reading →
BrickCon 2010 starts this Thursday (with the public exhibition on Saturday and Sunday). If you’re not ready yet — I know I’m not — you don’t have a whole lot of time left! First, today and tomorrow are your last chance to register your MOC cards. Remember, only registered LEGO creations are eligible to win Continue reading →
In addition to the large-scale, theme-specific collaborate displays that BrickCon has become known for throughout the LEGO fan community — from sweeping Castle landscapes to Great Ball Contraptions that would make Rube Goldberg envious — BrickCon 2010 will also feature several new and returning favorites. If you’re still thinking about attending, you only have a Continue reading →
Photograph by Adam Hally BrickCon is a scant thirty-five days away–but who’s counting? Not me, I assure you. As time for BrickCon (and the close of registration!) draws near, I wanted to point out one of the latest additions to the BrickCon line-up: We are pleased to announce the return of the BrickCon Film Festival. Continue reading →
Photograph by Adam Hally We are getting excited about BrickCon 2010 here and, while we were busy getting our bricks in a row, we received the following press release from the BrickCon staff. Now is the time to register for BrickCon 2010, September 30th through October 3rd. This year’s Theme is “Tales of the Brick!” Continue reading →
Star Wars Celebration V took place last weekend. The video below has an incredible time-lapse footage of the public assembling a 15-foot wide Lego mural along with a good coverage of LEGO’s presence at the event. Via FBTB
BrickFair 2010 took place last weekend, and I’ve now finally had a little bit of time to recover. Like any LEGO convention, it was a blast! There were a lot of fun times to be had hanging out with other LEGO builders. There were also some great sessions, including a presentation by LEGO designer Jamie Continue reading →
HKLUG has posted a ton of excellent pictures from the 2010 Anime Festival on their Facebook page. You should definitely take the time to check them out. The pictures posted here really caught me eye, but there are many, many more. If any of our readers have information on the actual builders, please let us Continue reading →
We just got permission from LEGO to publish this a little early. Tonight, at BrickFair, LEGO will officially unveil their latest exclusive set, 10214 Tower Bridge! The official press release: 10214 – Tower Bridge Ages 16+. 4,287 pieces. Price: US=239.99, UK=204.99, DE=219.99, CA=314.99 Build London’s famous Tower Bridge! Stretching over the River Thames since 1894, Continue reading →
Just a quick reminder that Canberra Brick Expo is on this upcoming Sunday (8th Aug). They have a promo video too. See original post here.