Yearly Archives: 2009

Just funny

I’m not advocating a particular political position in the epic (imaginary) Classic Space vs Star Wars battle, this is just funny. Day 197 by Ken (KWG73) is titled “A Good Kicking.”

Ken’s been doing a regular 365 day photo project on flickr in which he displays great photographic skill, but during the last several weeks he’s been icing the cake by using more and more of his classic space figs. They started off just romping in a bowl of M&M’s, but have moved on to bigger and better things.

Photos of his visit to the abandoned Bangour Village Hospital are also good for inspiring post-apocalyptic creations. (Shout out to Josh’s Northern State Hospital photo set).

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The Grand Opening of the Golden Tulip

Tom Snellan goes into the hotel business in a big way with his latest creation. This hotel has a very nicely understated facade and the roof has an intriguing texture to it. The nieghboring buildings are an added bonus. That sandgreen one is incredible.

Tom has also given this scene a lot of life with his street scene. The breakdancer is a nice touch. I do feel sorry for the fig on the roof though. Looks like he’d better learn to fly real soon.

Black Widow Tower looms over the landscape

It’s been a good couple of weeks for LEGO Castles. This tower by Dillon (Pendragon) truly soars.

I love the stairway leading up to the door, the upside-down angles, and the little chimney on top of the half-timbered structure above the stonework.

Iron Mountain Legion Tank

I’ve been talking with some friends lately about building a joint post-apocalyptic diorama. I started thinking about various factions that could do battle in the wastelands, and came up with several ideas. One was the Iron Mountain Legion.

The Iron Mountain Legion is intended to be the remnants or descendants of an elite military unit that was sealed away in a bunker (Iron Mountain) during the war. They emerge to wreak havoc from time to time.

Goofy back-story aside, this is my first completed attempt at building a tank. It turned out rather, oddly, if you ask me. It seems almost cartoony. While that wasn’t what I set out to do, I think it’s interesting. It also successfully includes four-wheel steering, which I’m happy about.

I’m definitely looking for feedback on this one, so let me know what you think.

Space Police 2 Rides Again

Uspez Morbo has built a decidedly aggressive upgrade for the old Space Police 2 line. I absolutely love the angles on the wheel mounts, and the layout is great too. He’s modernized the old jail cells, but they still retain the general feel of the old ones.

I’m not sure yet how to feel about the lever arms on the wheel coverings, though. Are they spikes? Is it furry? They’re certainly interesting.

Are we about to see a Neo Space Police 2 fad? That seems like a bit of a long name…

Daniel Z’s castle evolution (stage 6)

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any bigger, Daniel Z expands his Hrothingas Castle into a fully fortified fortress, complete with a parking lot for scooters.

A song comes to mind

Ah, the Rock Island Line. Peter Norman (Swoofty), build this great Rock Island E6A 630 engine as a commission from his boss. Thus the splurge on metallic silver.

I’m keeping post details to a minimum because I’m sick and have a tendency to screw up any and all attempts at facts when I blog sick or tired.

New Survey for Adult Fans from LEGO

LEGO has created a new survey to help them work better with the adult fan community. Go ahead and tell them how you really feel!

What it is ... is beautiful – LEGO ad from 1981

I’m not generally one to look to the past as somehow superior to the present or future. Nevertheless, seeing this LEGO ad from 1981 struck a nerve.

Most LEGO ads today emphasize action and playability. Both wonderfully effective attributes to sell toys, I’m sure. It’s not so much that The LEGO Group has changed as much as LEGO has had to adapt to a different advertising climate. I get it, I really do.

Still, I miss the days when LEGO emphasized the basics: quality, creativity, and — as in this beautiful ad — pride in accomplishment. (There’s also something to be said about gender neutrality, but I’ll leave that for another day.)

Hat-tip to Moose Greebles for the scan from the back of Decorating and Craft Idea magazine.

LEGO studs as Braille

Why has nobody ever done this before? Well, Anthony Sava (SavaTheAggie) may be the first.

The Braille text spells “Leg Godt” — “Play Well” in Danish, and the origin of the toy’s name.

The Dark Side is stronger than AAA

Having conquered the Cute, Chris McVeigh (powerpig) is at it again.

It’s Emperor Palpatine jump-starting Darth Vader’s roadster with force lightning. What more is there to say?

Where’s My Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator

Mrs. Monster has produced a tribute to everyone’s favorite cartoon alien, Marvin the Martian. This reminds me of . . . college, there was a guy in my dorm who wore nothing but Marvin the Martian t-shirts, he had at least a dozen.

Thanks to James Shields for the tip.