The Brothers Brick

Okay, this thing is enormous. The Terex RH400 is the biggest, baddest hydraulic power shovel in the world. The Lego version by Zbiczasty is no light-weight either. Thanks to Leif Michelsen for the heads up.

Its not often that I come across something truly unique. This wheelbarrow by Nolnet is definitely that. I can honestly say that I’ve never seen anything quite like it. Now I want one full-size. Hey Nolnet, can you get on that?

It seems like many were impressed with the Dimitri’s render of the Mammoth Tank. Just now I stumbled upon a Flickr user, Ernesto Carrillo, who has a set of amazing digital renders of LEGO Technic models. Check them out:

The upcoming 2009 Technic set, 8259 Mini Dozer, looks very promising and has inspired eager fans to create their own before the set hits stores. What amazes me the most is this set of animated instructions created by AVCAmpos: Via Klocki

Brickshelf user (and Klocki contributor) Sariel presents two versions of an auto-controlled tripod turret, one featuring light-up fiber-optic cables and a spinning barrel while the other features a fully-working firing mechanism that launches 12 clips. Check out the Youtube video of both versions of the gun:

Reader Giom sends word of an eight-legged LEGO Technic walker he built inspired by the “kinetic sculptures” of Theo Jansen: For comparison, here’s a cool video (which happens to be a BMW ad; oh well):

Steven Marshall has posted a really nice ruined keep, which he calls “Folly”. Building a good ruin is harder than it appears. But this builder has done a seamless job of combining the ruin with the landscaping. The fact that he uses technic liftarms for the walls is an added bonus.

Nathan Proudlove has grown -I mean built- his own mutant man-eating plant, Audrey II (from Little Shop of Horrors, entirely out of Bionicle pieces.  Incredibly, this is Nathan’s first Bionicle creation.  Nathan was inspired after listening to an interview of Bryce McGlone, who was recently featured on LAML.  

Karwik (Noddy) presents a motorized crawler carrier with remote controlled steering and other cool features shown in the video. This creation marks another triumphant fusion of form and funtion into a LEGO creation, showing that something beautiful can also actively haul your load through the pits.

Fernando Correia of TechnicBRICKs and his fellow PLUG members got together recently and did something that I believe has never been done before: They donned scuba or snorkel gear and built LEGO sets underwater. “Okay,” you say, “I did that once at my grandma’s place in Orlando.” Fine, but did you build the set underwater Continue reading →

Peter Edwards’ latest addition to his Bodville layout includes an amazing LEGO MINDSTORMS RCX gantry crane for his train yard: Watch the awesome video right here on The Brothers Brick: You can also check out lots of pictures on Brickshelf.

Brickshelf user edulyoung built a commanding figure of Darth Vader. Using Technic, Bionicle, and System parts, edulyoung mashes these eclectic piece together with interesting results. While Vader’s proportion’s aren’t 100% accurate, he certainly boosts an imposing form.

Boing Boing Gadgets contributor Joel Johnson recently visited futurist Syd Mead‘s house. Mead is of course renowned for the designs he’s contributed to many of our favorite movies, including the Spinner from Blade Runner. Joel reports that LEGO presented a special LEGO Technic Spinner to Mead when the legendary designer visited the company. The Technic Continue reading →

I’m loving Gizmodo contributor Jesus Diaz‘s coverage of his recent trip to Billund. His latest post includes a great video of his visit to LEGO’s Secret Vault, where the company stores all of the products ever released, in their original packages. Click through to Gizmodo for the video and the full gallery. Jesus’ coverage of Continue reading →

…wouldn’t be as cool as this one. Check out this incredible pegasus by edulyoung Many thanks to Bruce of VignetteBricks for pointing this out on Classic Castle