This hardsuit by Ceramite is really big, but that head cracks me up! Who would have known that the saltshaker head would be so useful? ;)
Many thanks to Joe for the “heads” up!
Yearly Archives: 2009
Need a lift?
This six axle crane, by M Longer, is more than ready for the task. All that orange is pretty sweet too.
Steampunk Jellyfish
Over on flickr, The Magic Tuba Pixie has posted this fantastic underwater scene. I absolutely love the detailing under the dome on the jellyfish. The customization on the minifig is also excellent. The breathing apparatus is excellent.
10199 Winter Toy Shop, more pics available
More pictures of the upcoming 10199 Winter Toy Shop are now available, once again from Eurobricks. Click on the images below to see more pictures.
I like the new expressions on the carol singers, and I look forward to what creative uses people will have for them.
When it comes to alts, less is more.
I’m sure every builder has came across the thought that “I can build anything if I just have a lot of LEGO bricks.” I remember thinking like that and being jealous of all the builders with seemingly unlimited bricks. This summer, I was temporarily parted with my collection, but I still wanted to do some building, so I made some alts. Alternative models are those built with the limited parts from one or a few LEGO sets, and their message is simple: less is more.
What it is... is rusty
I’m marking my return to blogging (been global and busy) by posting this lovely work in progress by Peter Norman (swoofty). I’ve tried weathering myself and it’s very difficult to pull off but I think Peter is well on the way with this one. Note the mixed blues.
What goes around, comes around
In your face
The undead are nothing new
This medieval soldier bravely takes on the undead in this scene by Luc. I’m really impressed with the fig posing in this little diorama. Unfortunately, knives don’t work that well against undead skeletons. I’m afraid he’s doomed.
Not your typical Trash Truck
Red Raptor Rolls Out
Rong Yiren trots out this red beastie. I love the pose on this guy. Looks like he’s about to go for your throat in a totally whimsical way.
A place for the literate fig
I’m working on my second LEGO creation, which is in the Cafe Corner standard, so I’ve been looking around for good examples of that theme and am especially enjoying any builds that incorporate all kinds of interior details. “Page*s Books” by notenoughbricks sure fits the bill. It’s been under construction for over a year, and looks like it was well worth the effort.
The exterior has fun little details, including a flower piece as an apostrophe and nice use of a DUPLO water barrel, but the interior is what won me over for sure. The ground floor is a bookstore complete with genre sections, reading couches, stepping stools and a cash register. The upper floors are an apartment, including a big screen TV (with specs, just in case you needed them) and a nearly functional bathroom.
Also, it’s just wonderfully colorful and if I were a fig, I would love to live in this apartment above a bookstore. Wouldn’t you? Check out the whole photoset for details.