Jordan Schwartz (Sir Nadroj) has been working on a project to create the visual lighting and effects of a teleporter. The setup includes lights from LifeLites and a fog machine. These two components creates an out of this world ambience in the final display of the creation.
Derek Almen (Captain Redstorm) posts a frequently updated LEGO webcomic called Nerds in Space on Flickr. I was amused today to see myself seated on the big red couch discussing data, content, advertising, solutions, and exposure:
With my twice-a-year Brothers-Brick.com anniversary and Brothers Brick birthday posts, my love for both content and data (with associated metadata! *drools* ) is no secret. I also have an adorable troll to do my every bidding behind the scenes. It’s hilarious how accurate Derek’s parody of me really is…
Check out all the Nerds in Space episodes on Flickr.
Oh, and Lesson #1 in how to get blogged on The Brothers Brick: Appeal to the vanity of one of the bloggers.
Chris Wunz and his coworkers at Valley Video Services in La Grande, Oregon put together this funny LEGO Star Wars animation, called Planet TR-57:
Planet TR-57: Pilot from Valley Video Services on Vimeo.
Planet TR-57 debuted at BrickFest 2009, where the team also held a stop-motion animation workshop, or Animate-a-thon.
Stay tuned to PlanetTR57.com for future episodes in this series.
Alex Schranz (Orion Pax) has captured the moment when a rather scary beastie emerges from a train tunnel. I’m not sure what this little scene means, but I think it’s pretty cool.
While we’re at it, here’s Alex’s latest LEGO Transformers mech, Starscream:
See more of Alex’s great LEGO creations on Flickr and MOCPages.
Just in time to add regular LEGO sets to your reduced-price Pick A Brick order, the LEGO Shop online is holding a fairly huge sale, with many items 50% off or more.
LEGO Star Wars 10186 General Grievous™ is down to $30 from $90:
Sharks with frickin’ laser beams attached to their heads are $10 off in LEGO Agents 8633 Mission 4: Speedboat Rescue:
And don’t forget that there are some awesome new sets from the LEGO Shop, too. 10194 Emerald Night should be shipping soon, and 10195 Republic Dropship with AT-OT Walker
is now available.
Check out all of the discounted LEGO sets now!
Tyler Clites (Legohaulic) builds a large diorama of a western town, complete with all the iconic buildings including a saloon, the sheriff’s office, bank, stable and general store. These buildings are among the best western structures I’ve seen. Check out the full gallery on Brickshelf for more.
Due to recent concerns over the drastic price hike of LEGO’s online Pick A Brick prices, the company has slashed the overmarked price tags while keeping the increased selection. Here is the official word from LEGO:
Dear LEGO fans,
Based on all the feedback over the past week regarding our new Pick A Brick elements and pricing we will reduce the pricing on LEGO Pick A Brick elements.There were good reasons behind our decision to raise prices of this relatively operationally complex Pick A Brick service. However, over the last week we have realised, thanks to you, that it was unacceptable to raise the prices so steeply without notice. We have acted quickly and have taken the decision to reduce the pricing on LEGO Pick A Brick elements. The prices cannot return to the original 2008 level but the increases are now much smaller. We are pleased to now offer you the biggest, most comprehensive assortment ever including:
– More colours
– Most recent doors and windows are now available in PAB and MOD
– More longer beams to enable larger constructions
– More accessories (such as hats, wigs and mini figure tools)
– More mini-figs (now with girl and child (short legs))
– More cool tires and rimsWe hope to welcome you back to Pick A Brick soon.
Your LEGO team
And with that, it’s time to shop!
BrickArms has just introduced the first wave of 2009 custom minifigure guns and accessories for sale in four different colors matching LEGO’s palette. Check out all 14 new items at brickarms.com!
We’ll be doing a full review of these new items shortly. In the meantime, you can read more about the 2009 BrickArms accessories and see pictures of prototype versions in our preview of the 2009 Brickarms Bazooka, MGL, Lewis gun, and more.
We know Stephen Chao (obscurance) best for his great mecha, but Stephen is no less talented in other LEGO themes. This LEGO Castle creation is full of interesting angles and cool details. I’m particularly fond of the tavern’s roof.
