Galaktek from Seattle has been working on some pretty cool vintage fire trucks recently and now we get to see them all together. Galaktek has particularly done some nice work on the classic open-cab hook and ladder truck. The smooth lines can be hard to accomplish in minifig scale. These fire trucks makes you want to build something red!
Some LEGO builders have no tolerance for any creation less than perfect. Kosmas Santosa from Indonesia is among those people who keep bricking flawless models. The latest addition to his portfolio is just a simple tractor, but he manages to present it in a very delicate manner. His choice of pastel colors is accompanied by a simple but effective topography and his photographing skills shows off the tractor by keeping the background out of focus. The result is minimalistic perfection.
You may also want to check his secondary Flickr account for more pictures. Enjoy it!
We have seen a few Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in microscale among the LEGO Architecture series, but this time we have a minifigure scale representation of a Usonian house. Michele must have worked very hard to create this magnificent diorama. The house itself perfectly matches the original building, and there’s even a party going on! We all love parties here at The Brothers Brick! Make sure you check out close-up photographs as there are endless details. It’s also worth paying attention to the vegetation — each part of the diorama features a different kind of plant.
Her Turkel House album on Flickr gives a good insight on building large models. She has shared the full building process starting from the foundation of the house through final decoration.
Blue Mosque has been among the most important landmarks in Istanbul ever since it was built in the 17th century. Turkish builder Artizan skillfully captures the details of the mosque in microscale. The mosque’s many domes and semi-domes are smoothly crafted into LEGO form. The balconies and spires on the minarets are also perfectly represented.
Artizan also built the Hagia Sophia and you can see both buildings side by side on his Flickr stream. Also check out his digital rendering of the Ortaköy Mosque!
I’m not really sure if this ruined town of Sandwood has anything valuable in the bank, but Deadeye Bill and his gang wants to give it a “shot” anyway. General Magma masterfully creates this action scene with smoking guns and also includes a little story on the side. Facial expressions of the figures are very carefully selected and body movements are just perfectly arranged. Blood splatter on the sheriff and the collapsed wall on the left building turn out to be nice finishing touches.
“Deadeye Bill and his gang were at it again. The most notorious gang known to Sandwood Town came to snatch up a couple of sacks o’ gold at the local bank, as usual. ‘Not if I got somethin’ to say bout that’, Sheriff Dave must’ve said, before gettin’ shot down by Leroy “the Gambler”, one of Bill’s fellow outlaws. Cold as a wagon tire. And the other one, Dynamite Juan “the Mexican”, was just shootin’ away at it. This robbery committed by three dodgasted chuckleheads soon became one of the bloodiest shootouts ever seen by this rottin’ little town…”
Talented builder Brian Kescenovitz comes back with another mecha after a very long break since his last creation. Once again, he perfects the art of LEGO and builds a very slick creation making it look like a model. This strong mecha may function like the tank of the future but still preserves a high level of agility. Make sure you see it from the back.
Andrew JN shows us that just a few parts on a motorcycle chassis can make a lot of difference. He also adds a few stickers and the work is done! The futuristic cowboy gangster is just as attractive. Be like Andrew! He knows how to build.
IGU from Japan has created the cutest garden ever! But it’s not the sort of garden you would expect. Look closely, and you’ll see that this garden is atop an old and huge turtle. He may look a little bit exhausted, but don’t let it mislead you. He is so full of happiness that all sorts of flowers keep popping off his back. All the animals rush to his shelter. Hayao Miyazaki would totally approve this creation!
Make sure you check out the flickr album for more close-up photos which reveal lovely details.
The human race has always been looking for new horizons to conquer. New continents, deep seas, high mountains and even space… but every occupation comes with a challenge. Humans must now face unwelcoming aliens. They will not let go, they will resist.
Sad Brick depicts this little space scenery in a retro manner and with an attractive color palette. The portable lab and the sampling drill offer many play functions, and tracked vehicles are always a favorite of mine! Smooth rock formations, distinguished vegetation and self-controlling drones should not be missed. Also notice the anxious alien observing the drilling activity. He is definitely not happy. Fear the space rebels!
Beauty is not necessarily complex. Simon Pickard proves simplicity goes a long way. He uses a single part to represent the Cylon Raider ships, and his Colonial Viper fighters don’t require more than 20 pieces. Minimalism may become a new trend in LEGO creations!
There were only a handful of Vipers remaining to defend humanity in the reimagined series. It was always painful to watch them go boom against the practically unlimited number of Raiders. Simon obviously isn’t as sentimental as I am – he prefers to blow one up for this creation. Shame on him!
If dinosaurs and humans had ever lived in the same period of time, I would always imagine that we would be hiding from these monstrous predators in deep caves and high trees. It’s not the case with Wochenender, who envisages a world where the humanoid races tame and enslave the horrifying birds. I’m not sure if you’d agree with him but this diorama definetely stands out! Amazing topography, unearthly vegetation and overall ambience catches your eyes. Also note the great mix of minifigure parts from different series.
The marching army doesn’t seem to be up to any good but if you wish to enjoy this lovely scenery on a peaceful day, don’t forget to check this photo out! For the rest of the series, this album comes to your aid.
The apocalypse is now. Civilization is gone. Chaos prevails… Sector AT.10 is the ultimate refuge for cut-throats, savages and punks. Only the most ruthless will survive…
Tim Schwalfenberg has masterfully crafted this dark scene depicting a fallen world often envisaged by pessimist spirits like myself. The choice of dull colors throughout the work helps a lot with the atmosphere. The recycled container, shabby ventilation system, disorganized structure and lying junk perfectly sums up a world without order. The hooded characters present an uncanny and unwelcoming ambiance. But don’t be intimidated! It’s just a perfect work of LEGO which we all should enjoy!
