Although Sucker Punch may be getting reamed by critics, it’s still a visually breathtaking film that is inevitably inspiring LEGO models. Fredo Houben is the first I’ve seen to take on the iconic bunny mech, complete with custom stickers.
Yearly Archives: 2011
Belgium: World Champions of government formation
Occasionally, a LEGO creation emerges of such intriguing oddity that it requires a second and third look. Such is the case with “Someone needs a little bit of motivation” by Matti (Matn). Yes, those are French Belgian fries:
Apparently, Belgium has been without a government for nearly 10 months (292 days and counting). Click through to the photo page on Flickr for the entertaining description of the symbolism in Matti’s LEGO political cartoon.
Peas in a pod
Nearly everything we feature here on The Brothers Brick is fairly complex, and though I would argue that much of it is also artistic, there’s a whole class of photographers who incorporate LEGO into their art in ways that many of us “hardcore” builders overlook. But sometimes, simplicity can be just as pleasing as an awesome 22-foot aircraft carrier.
Two recent favorites in this category of “LEGO in a non-LEGO context” are by French photographer legojeff.
“Rest in Peas” is just plain adorable.
“The White Eyed Peas” would make a fantastic desktop background.
See Ed Diment’s USS Intrepid in person in NYC starting April 15 [News]
Ed Diment (Lego Monster) will be arriving in New York City in two weeks with his USS Intrepid aircraft carrier to assemble and display it at the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum.
Ed will be there for two full days, Friday April 15 and Saturday April 16, after which the LEGO Intrepid will be on display through September. This is a great opportunity to meet Ed and see his epic World War II vessel in person.
Read all the details on the Intrepid Museum website.
Alphabet ships!
Mark Anderson (andertoons) finished a project two years in the making: building a spaceship for each letter of the alphabet. You can see the entire gallery on his website. Which one’s your favorite?
10219 Maersk Train now available [News]
Following the release earlier this year of 10155 Maersk Container Ship, LEGO has just released the nicely complementary 10219 Maersk Train.
As we announced back in February, the set comes with 1,234 pieces and costs 120 USD.
Dark bley war machines
Sure I could have made these two blog posts but to my eyes these two LEGO models look like they could be from the same universe so I’m indulging my imagination and putting them together.
First is the Fast Attack Vehicle by Kyle Vrieze (bermudafreze) in three variants. The whole design is cleverly built at an angle.
Secondly an older model F-90 ‘Comet’ by Joe and Will Merzlak (Brothers Merz) uses lots of hingeing and angling to give a brutal insect feel. And it’s a truly lovely photo to boot.
Another ship in a bottle (with video!)
Julia Morley‘s ship in a bottle is just as impressive as the first one I’ve blogged. What’s cool is her time-lapse video showing how it was built. I’m sure many of you have seen time-lapse videos of large models being built, but one like this must be a first.
Brick Expo 2011 announcement
The details for Australia’s other major LEGO convention, Brick Expo 2011, have just been announced and David Boddy (one of the organisers) has come up with the neat commercial above. Press release is as follows:
Brick Expo 2011
- What is it?
Brick Expo is an entertaining and interesting exhibition of rare and unique LEGO® creations by interstate and local collectors and modellers. Hundreds of static, moving and robotic models in themes including: Star Wars™, Trains, Planes, Space Ships, Racing Cars, Monuments and Sculptures.
- When is it?
10:00am to 5:00pm, Saturday 6th August 2011
10:00am to 4:00pm, Sunday 7th August 2011- Where is it?
Corinna Ballroom
Canberra Southern Cross Club – Woden
92-96 Corinna Street Phillip ACT 2606- Watch it
We have an advertisement on YouTube (HD)
- Who are we?
Brick Expo is organised by the Canberra Lego User Group. For more information or exhibitor applications you can contact Brick Expo direct or visit us on Facebook.
- www.BrickExpo.com.au
Bricks By The Bay 2011 Cybercity display
The boys at RoninLug and some friends [Andrew Lee (onosendai2600), Fradel Gonzales (Slice151), Brian Heins, Brandon Griffith (icgetaway), Paul Meissner (Legosamurai), Paul Lee (polywen), Chase Lewis ([Vid]), Tory B, Dane Erland (Lord Dane), Cole Martin (zeehelmut), Cole Blaq, Keith Goldman (Hook Monkey), Jeff Cross (Octopunk), Tommy Williamson (GeekyTom), Don Reitz (Don Solo), Jack Marquez (Ewok in Disguise)] are pretty smooth at assembling collaborative displays and this year’s Bricks by the Bay (BBTB) display doesn’t disappoint. An excellent futuristic city. And it shines too.
[April Fools’!] LEGO Collector – 2. Premium Edition – with exclusive minifigure – preorder now
Fantasia Verlag, a German publisher that specializes in collectors catalogs is pleased to announce the release of the second Premium Edition of the LEGO Collector’s Guide.
The new, improved and extended catalog offers not only information about recently published LEGO sets, but also a lot of new information. The main focus is on the early years of the history of LEGO, and how the LEGO brick became what it is today. The catalog offers detailed information about more than 9,000 LEGO sets on more than 900 pages.
Limited to only 928 copies, this special hardcover Premium Edition, in English and German language, comes with detailed information, about the LEGO Classic Space theme from the eighties, with unpublished photographs and sketches. Enclosed in the noble-looking packaging is an exclusive LEGO minifigure, a “Classic Space” printed brick, and a metallic colored 1978-1987 brick to display or use in your LEGO creations!
Here are the key data of the new catalog:
– LEGO Collector 2. Premium Edition – Catalog of all LEGO Sets – from the beginning until now
– Release date: End of April 2011
– Compact DIN-A5 Hardcover format
– Around 9,000 included objects on more then 900 pages
– Metallic brick
– Printed brick
– Exclusive Classic Space minifigureISBN 978-3-935976-65-0
MSRP: €57.95
[April Fools’!] List of upcoming series 6 collectible minifigures
We recently found a list of upcoming series 6 collectible minifigs on a Bolivian toy website. We’ve added our speculation of the accessories that may be included with some of the characters.
• Panda suit guy
• Stunt man
• Greek philosopher (with cloth toga and scroll)
• Monk
• Barbie
• Skateboarder
• Cannibal (with internal organs)
• Athlete
• Surgeon
• Pimp
• Surfer
• Goth guy
• Ghost (with transparent clear minifig parts and ghost shroud)
• Alien girl
• Pirate captain
• Terrorist (with bomb vest)