Multi-theme builder Alex Eylar (Profound Whatever) takes on the Wild West in his latest diorama, named after actor Walter Brennan.
Observe the defenestration of an unruly bordello customer, the prisoner using some dynamite to break out of the sheriff’s jail cell, and many other lovely details.
See more angles on MOCpages and Flickr.
Andrew Lee (onosendai2600) hates his city so much he sent a giant robot to whip it into submission. Follow the curved trail of destruction for maximum enjoyment.
Carter Baldwin ([Carter]) has chosen an especially apt name for his new aircraft. Even without the name, the shape of this craft immediately brings the dragon to mind. It’s a very unconventional shape for a helo, and it looks great. The inclusion of tilt-rotors is also a great way to make something futuristic.
Eurobricks are hosting a contest for models made in LEGO Digital Designer. It has some cool prizes donated by TLG so if you like using the software it’s time to start it running and get building.
EDIT: References to DesignByMe removed for clarity.
With mini dioramas it’s often hard to select a picture to go on TBB as you inevitably miss out some nice details. Josh Morris’s (I Scream Clone) Rancho Relaxo gave me that problem. I think this photo captures the ‘essence’ best but misses out on the muster yard and other details you can see in the zoomed pictures. And although he’s a fellow Aussie those of you attending BrickWorld 2010 will get to see this in person.
It’s rare I get to use the ‘Technic’ category but when good technical design appears on a train even Technic-challenged me can appreciate it. Esben Kolind gives his commuter train a whole lot more fun with working doors and, as though that wasn’t impressive enough, a sliding step. And he does all this on a well detailed six-wide train. Incredible only begins to describe my feelings.
Thanks to Tim David for the link.
Andrew Summersgill (Doctor Sinister) presents a potential future for the Doctor Who series. The 83rd Doctor (from series 340-343 aired between 2336 and 2339) doesn’t have quite the same heroic qualities as the first 82 Doctors…
Click the pic to read Andrew’s hilarious description.
Adam (horseattack) built a printer out of only Lego bricks and some electronics. The most impressive part is the mechanism of the machinery that drives this thing. Check out the video:
This is no toy kids, this circular saw by Dave and John Xandegar may be built from Lego bricks, but the blade is real! For safety precautions, the blade tips have been removed and the device is programmed to stop if you touch it.
I know I tend to blog the same few train builders most of the time but there seems to be a contest on flickr to see who can make the most sophisticated models. Mike Pianta (scruffulous) ups the ante with this utterly amazing grain hopper. What’s more the bogies (the things that hold the wheels) have working suspension.
The Portuguese LEGO Users Group (PLUG) is organizing another LEGO Fan event in Portugal called TOMAR 2010. The event takes place in Tomar, a city that was founded as the headquarters of the Knights Templar in the 12th century. Details are below:
The event will take place at the municipal pavilion and will occupy an area of about 1,000 sqm (almost 11,000 sqf).
Dates and opening hours:
Jun 10 – 12 (Thu – Sat): 10:00 – 22:00
Jun 13 (Sun): 10:00 – 18:00This year the event will feature LEGO creations such as dioramas, models, a city layout with over 60 sqm (approx. 650 sqf), one large GBC setup and demonstrations with LEGO Technic and MINDSTORMS models.
We will have a also a large large scale Ferrari model from the Toy Museum in Sintra, and will have also a large private collection exhibition of LEGO wooden toys from the 30s – 40s.
Besides the exhibition there will be also several activities for the kids and for the LUG members as well. It includes build contests, build-your-self activities, etc.Event setup will happen on the weekend June 5-6.
