Monthly Archives: March 2008

Functional microspace works from Nnenn

Two of Nnenn‘s recent creations highlight the functional form in LEGO microspace. His most recent work, a cargo carrier called PX4-320b Ittadyma, is a carrier that displays colorful cargo containers, which are attached and detached with small helper crafts.

Another unique project highlights modular microscale ships. Click on the picture below to see all the combinations of ship parts, resulting in numerous variations.

Matt Armstrong micros the world entire

The latest microscale creation from Matt “monsterbrick” Armstrong covers the whole globe, or at least large swaths of it.

Here’s just a small section of the many panels in this series of creations:

I love this whale:

Check out lots more in Matt’s Flickr photostream. Via MicroBricks.

Flush dreams

I came across the works of Brickshelf user Devastator today, who has a taste for the bizzarre and macabre ranging from torture chambers, minifig executions and hangings, the gratuitous use of tentacles, and sheer randomness like mecha Pikachu. You may be making some connections at this point, but it is unlikely this builder and I cross-referenced each other’s works because his gallery predates mine while I’ve not known about him until today. So my question to ponder is: how does one’s mind get wired like so?

Check out Devastator’s most recent work called the Delirious Diorama. The beautifully crafted and accurate Chinese character means “bathroom.”

Hmm, bathroom.

A very microscale Stargate indeed

Ochre Jelly writes, “I found a minfig magnifying glass the other day, and could only imagine one possible use for it!”

From a deathglider inflicting some serious damage to mighty British Columbian evergreens, OJ’s scene is truly complete:

Indeed.

The BuzzHawk rules the skies

David SimmonsBuzzHawk is an sleek and stylish ship that went through quite an extensive process of evolution. I really like the engine thruster pods and the fact that they swivel to increase maneuverability.

Republic Gunship by Mike Psiaki

Mike Psiaki (pronounced like “psyche”) updates his Republic Gunship with the new look of version 2. Besides the mastery craftsmanship, it’s interesting to note the balance between studded elements and tiled elements that results in the varied texture of the ship.

Oil derrick from There Will Be Blood

Jordan Schwartz‘s latest creation is the oil tower from the movie There will be Blood. The construction of the structure is fascinating when considering how all the angles came together nicely in the final product. Way to strike it rich Jordan!

Meanwhile, there’s a clip showing that the oil derrick is amazingly functional.

A little Winter Wonderland

I haven’t built anything in awhile and I’ve been frightfully busy, but here is a little something I worked up this weekend.

Photo review of 10191 Star Justice and 10192 Space Skulls

Eurobricks member Dunamis has posted detailed pictures and reviews of the new upcoming space sets, obtained from the LEGO store in Glendale, California. Click on each of the pictures below to see and read the review.

Via Eurobricks

Dwarf’s gate

Aaron (Darkspawn) enters the CC battles contest with an impressive entry. None shall pass the gate into the Dwarf’s mines, not even when a Necromancer with an army of skeletons and winged beasts.

Now and then...

Dear readers. Today I’m allowing myself a little indulgence in nostalgia. I hope it might prove interesting to some of you.

Two and a half years ago I made a model of a locomotive. A Queensland Rail Class 2800 to be precise. Yesterday I got the urge to redesign it from scratch and see what I could do. It’s interesting (to me anyway) seeing just how much I’ve improved in certain areas but also how many things remain almost unchanged. Maybe in another two and a half years I’ll have another shot at it.

Comparison of old and new QR class 2800

Science Fantasy

Mark Stafford‘s invention of the theme called science fantasy looks like a combination of castle, steampunk, and science fiction. The result is a city called Sproket. The scene depicts the city plaza under invasion by pirates while guards and citizens respond in defense.

Check out the two walkers from the scene.