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Fully motorized 1:17 Liebherr L 580 wheel loader

Andrew — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:37:26 +0000

I always love LEGO Technic creations that look like they’re built from SYSTEM components, but turn out to have lots of functionality. This Liebherr L580 Marek Markiewicz is an excellent example of SYSTEM aesthetics combined with Technic capabilities.

Watch the video to see this vehicle in action.

For all the technical details, check out the write-up on TechnicBricks.

We love the Furry Freak brothers…

gambort — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:51:52 +0000

Warning! This model is 100% LEGO.

Dmac has combined practicality and raw beauty into his DT-75 tractor making a truly impressive beast. That plush seat looks so comfy I’d like to shrink myself to scale and relax.

LEGO Technic pin remover

Nannan — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:31:53 +0000

If you’re a builder, you most likely have run into situations when you got one of these Technic pins stuck. Luckily, barman has a solution that may save you a broken fingernail or two. In this simple little device, the exposed end of the pin is inserted into a Technic brick and held in place by the increased friction from an bar that’s then inserted into the pin. You can build the device yourself from the instructions and see if it’s worth the effort!

Catherine’s table saw is ready to sever LEGO fingers

Andrew — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:10:41 +0000

One of the coolest LEGO creations I saw at the most recent SEALUG meeting was this great table saw by Catherine (Lego Queen).

The wheels change the angle and elevation of the blade, while the rip fence slides back and forth. I suspect there’s enough room underneath for a Power Functions motor. Hmmm…

Check out more of Catherine’s Town & Technic LEGO creations on Flickr.

Ottomatic

Andrew — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:27:11 +0000

Speaking of branching out, Cameron (Primus) temporarily set aside his Bionicle to build this great robot from Technic gears.

Apparently Cameron was challenged to build something “non-spindly.” Otto turned out rather formidable indeed.

2009 LEGO Technic Rally

Andrew — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:15:56 +0000

The idea of rolling around our creations in the dirt is anathema to most of us LEGO SYSTEM builders. Not so a group of LEGO Technic engineers who gathered in Prague last month for the 2009 LEGO Technic Rally.

I was rooting for this Tatra by Nikolas Tepper.

Read more about this event on TechnicBRICKs.

World Record attempt in Perth

gambort — Thu, 28 May 2009 06:37:02 +0000

We know that Perth is a little far away from just about all of us but for the few readers living in the great West we have a treat from the Perth Adult LEGO Society. Please head along if you’re in the region.

World Record Lego Bridge Attempt

The Perth Adult Lego Society (PALS) will have a Lego train display running at the 2009 Australian Model Railway Expo at the Claremont Showgrounds, Perth, Western Australia. The show runs from Saturday 30th May to Monday 1st June.

Part of the display will be a 14m long self-supporting Lego bridge. Come along and see if it will support itself and hopefully set a world record!

See a sneak preview of the bridge (and the layout) here: http://sites.google.com/site/perthlego/2009-layout/the-bridge

Email Chris on chris.kingslynne(AT)gmail.com for more info.

Website: http://sites.google.com/site/perthlego/

Jaw-dropping LEGO Pirates movie made with MINDSTORMS NXT

Andrew — Sun, 17 May 2009 23:21:57 +0000

Nearly all LEGO movies we feature here on The Brothers Brick are animated with stop-motion. NeXTSTORM has instead programmed a LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT brick for every single element of motion in this LEGO Pirates movie.

Awesome tip, Dylan!

Walking Steampunk Mecha

Dan — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:46:27 +0000

Matt Hamann (Jaster) has built an adorable steampunk walker. It’s a six-legged tank, that would be a pretty decent creation, if it weren’t for one thing… it can walk!

He’s motorized it, and it sort of toddles along the table. Check out the video. I just love the way it clomps around, it’s like a six-legged toddler or something.

Awesome working Technic forklift

Dan — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:03:05 +0000

Sebastiaan Arts has built a working forklift using the LEGO power functions system. He’s used the infrared remote control to allow him to both drive and steer the forklift. Not only can he drive it with the remote, though, he can raise and lower the fork! Make sure you check out the video of it in action.