“…only to show you that it does not exist,” writes Ken Robichaud (buriedbybricks).
The simple construction of the black-and-white background contrasts wonderfully with the brightly colored, brick-built letters that spell out “SCHISM”.
Monthly Archives: September 2009
New York Times covers LEGO’s financial recovery [News]
As much as some of us may have wished otherwise, The LEGO Group — and the toys it produces — needed to change if it was to survive the near-bankruptcy it experienced five years ago. Looking back today, from the throes of the most serious global economic crisis since the Great Depression, it’s hard to believe that LEGO is experiencing record profits. And yet it is.
Read Turning to Hollywood Tie-Ins, Lego Thinks Beyond the Brick in the New York Times to learn how the company charted a course to recovery. Oh, and look for the quote from me on page 4.
So, dear readers, how do you feel about the sacrifices that LEGO has made to survive in the modern world? Sound off in the comments.
I’m sure I was told not to judge something by its cover.
The same applies to this creation, from Jonathon Derksen. An entry for the 23rd Challenge over at LUGNuts, the red truck is quite unassuming:
But have a look inside and see why you want this truck on YOUR side during the Zombie Apocalypse.
Toys for the depression
Andrey Kudinov (k100m ) has built a lovely Gaz-AA (aka Ford-AA) firetruck from the 1930s to go with set 10197. I love all the little details he has snuck into this and it makes a wonderful companion to the set.
I’ve also been working from the same era with this 1930s style lorry (truck for non-Brits).
10197 Fire Brigade & 10198 Tantive IV out now, Green Grocer on sale [News]
The much-anticipated 10197 Fire Brigade and 10198 Tantive IV
are now both available from the LEGO Store online, with free shipping through October 12, 2009 on orders over $75. 10185 Green Grocer
is also on sale for $120.
10197 Fire Brigade includes 4 minifigs and 2231 pieces, and costs $150.
10198 Tantive IV comes with 5 minifigs, 1408 pieces, and also costs $150.
Finally, LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary
I’m off to order the Fire Brigade, an absolute must-have for any LEGO modular street fan!
Not Instanbul, not Constantinople...Brickistan!
And it’s beautiful! It’s the best layout I’ve seen in a long time. Very few people try to build in this style. The pieces are hard to get, European castles get more press, and the architecture is difficult to pull off. None of that stopped Sandy Cash. As soon as the first pictures started trickling in from Brickfair, we were getting glimpses of this incredible work. Finally, all the pictures are up and Bruce edited a picture of the entire layout. Thanks, Bruce!
The flying colors of Blaq
Cole Blaq is becoming a regular on our blog, and so is our usage of his name in puns. His latest two space creations defy the ordinary. These examples from the prolific builder show how multiple techniques of creative parts usage, color coordination, and making those “right” shapes altogether make us say “wow.” Sometimes builders lean heavily towards one aspect of building such as compensating around using an interesting piece that results in a rather forced build. Here, Cole Blaq seemingly effortlessly demonstrates the importance of attention to all aspects of the creation.
Vespas and Harleys of the future
The deadline for the LEGO Speeder Bikes contest just passed, and there are more than a hundred entries for the judges to peruse. A couple of my favorites from late in the contest are from mr. eugene. Eugene says that these are his first LEGO creations after emerging from a decade long LEGO hiatus. Welcome to the fold, Eugene!
Here’s his Vespa VRS 390:
Taking inspiration from the opposite end of the two-wheeled spectrum, here’s his Harley FXST-6000x Softail:
What’s wrong with Wensleydale?
Nothing, it’s lovely, as is this Shaun the Sheep from “Wallace & Gromit” by Piotr (Pepik), via the Living Brick — welcome back, OJ.
Nearly as cute is Pepik’s Polish “tankette”.
Obscurance’s M808B Grizzly tank
I finally bought an Xbox 360, and not having an original Xbox either, I’m catching up on about eight years of games. And you know what? Halo doesn’t suck (though I could do without the chorus of 11-year-old fanboys).
Stephen Chao (obscurance) demonstrates that LEGO Halo creations can be pretty cool too, with this great M808B “Grizzly” Main Battle Tank Advanced.
Dr. Flotsam’s Phosphate Stand
The LEGO steampunk 100-Piece Challenge just ended, and Drew (dover) came in right under the wire with this colorful contraption.
I’m not entirely certain what that dark blue piece is, but knowing Drew, it could be anything from Duplo to Galidor.
