Monthly Archives: June 2013

Where the Sidewalk Ends

Many of you probably recognized this creation of a classic Shel Silverstein poem without reading the title. Jason Allemann (True Dimensions) captured all the details from the original artwork, even including the tiny worm peeking out of the cliff.

Where the Sidewalk Ends

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Rake the leaves!

You heard the man, you lazy bums…rake the leaves already!

Rake the leaves !

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Ceiling Unlimited

Fly the friendly skies of Poland with mrutek, as he adds two more birds to his burgeoning Polish Air Force squadron.

The Lublin RXIV was a close reconnaissance plane or samolot towarzyszący produced from 1932-1938. Many variants were produced, including combat models.

Lublin RXIV_4

According to the builder, the PZL-104 Wilga (Golden Oriole) is a Polish STOL Civil Aviation utility aircraft. The Wilga design evolved significantly during its continuous production run from 1962 to 2006.

PZL-104 Wilga 2

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LEGO unveils gigantic new LEGO Star Wars 10236 Ewok Village set

I got the press packet for this last night, with an embargo until 5am today, because the new LEGO Star Wars set 10236 Ewok Village was unveiled at an event in the Czech Republic this morning. Time zones are a pain, but I’d say this set was worth waiting to take a look at!

This set really captures the feel of the Ewok Village from Return of the Jedi, from the massive tress to the raised walkways. It’d also translate well for dioramas of Kashyyyk, and really anything else with trees. There appear to be play-features galore, and a brick-built rope bridge that’s detailed enough to make any adult builder proud. It also appears to have about a million minifigs, if you’re into that…

10236_IN_MA.indd

Make sure to check out the designer introduction video, with the awesome Marcos Bessa, too!

Here’s the official press release from LEGO:

10236 Ewok™ Village

Ages 12+. 1,990 pieces.
Recreate classic scenes at the Ewok™ Village!
US $249.99 CA $299.99 DE 249.99€ UK 199.99 £ DK 2,099.00 DKK

Travel to Endor™ and visit the treetop home of the Ewoks. Just like in Star Wars™: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, this recreation of the Ewoks’ forest dwelling is packed with cool functions, including the tree-trunk hideout, secret Lightsaber stash, spider web, net traps, slide, catapults and an elevating throne. Use the rammer function to take out the Scout Trooper’s speeder − just like in the movie! Realistic details include rope walkways, vine and leaf elements, kitchen, food storage area, bedroom and a planning room. The Ewok Village set is the perfect addition to your LEGO® Star Wars collection. Includes R2-D2™ and 16 minifigures with weapons: Luke Skywalker™, Princess Leia™, Han Solo™, Chewbacca™, C-3PO™, 2 Rebel soldiers, 5 Ewoks™ (including Wicket™, Teebo™, Chief Chirpa™ and Logray™), 2 Scout Troopers and 2 Stormtroopers™

  • Includes R2-D2™ and 16 minifigures: Luke Skywalker™, Princess Leia™, Han Solo™, Chewbacca™, C-3PO™, 2 Rebel soldiers, 5 Ewoks™, 2 Scout™ Troopers™ and 2 Stormtroopers™
  • Features tree-trunk hideout and secret Lightsaber stash, spider web and net traps, slide, catapults, elevating throne, speeder rammer function, kitchen, food storage area, bedroom and a planning room. Speeder also included.
  • Weapons include a Lightsaber, 3 blaster pistols, 2 blasters, 2 blaster rifles, 2 spears, bow and a crossbow and also includes 2 staffs
  • Collect hard-to-find Endor Princess Leia, C-3PO, Luke, Han Solo and Wicket Ewok minifigures
  • Measures over 1″ (35cm) high, 21″ (55cm) wide and 13″ (35cm) deep

Available for sale directly through LEGO® beginning September 2013 via shop.LEGO.com, LEGO® Stores or via phone

10236_backinsetc_001_bridge

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Meet me down at the railroad station.

Lee Young (edguy20) brings us back down to earth with this lovely and simply titled railroad station. There are other photos that show the building in its totality but this one seemed the most cinematic and I’m all about the cinematic. There is a wealth of detail to absorb if you have a moment or two to linger on a model that doesn’t have bristling weapons or spiny protrusions.

creation diary 7(railroad station)

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4-Course Microscale Space Dinner

Trying to get a table at the TBB brasserie on a Friday night/Saturday morning with no reservations is unheard of, but you constant reader have enough juice to get past the stuffy maître d’. Please take a look at the wine list, your server will be with you shortly. Tonight’s menu is prix fixe.

The first course is an appetizer by chef Red Spacecat, the Viper Gauntlet RVR04

Viper Gauntlet RVR04

…followed by Chef Tim Goddard’s (Rogue Bantha) TBX shuttle

TBX shuttle

…followed by Chef Tim Zarki’s (Spook) main course the Metis Class Rapid Transport

Metis Class Rapid Transport

…and the meal is capped off by renowned pâtissier Karf Oohlu’s and his Turtle class highspeed cruiser.

Turtle class highspeed cruiser

We hope you enjoyed your meal, please come again.

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“I’m a driver, I’m a winner; things are gonna change I can feel it.”

Kristof A. (legoalbert) claims he was inspired by the Beatnik car designs and the Wacky Racers cartoon. The first thing that came to my mind was the Beatnick Bandit, one of the famous original “Sweet 16” Hotwheels. Kristof calls his ride an “h.rr Ikûso concept,“, I call it one sweet ride.

h.rr Ikûso concept

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