Microscale + steampunk = “micropunk” according to Scott Whitesell. Here’s his “steampunk dirigible air fortress” in microscale:
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Ewwwww! I hate spiders!
Tow Truck to the Rescue!
Exterminate! LEGO Dalek by wintermoog
Brickshelfer (and recent newlywed) wintermoog presents a larger-than-minifig-scale Dalek from Dr. Who:
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How to Use Useless Bionicle Parts in Exo-Force Sets
Master mecha modeler Tac has posted several mecha inspired by pieces from Exo-Force set 7705: Gate Assault.
This one’s my favorite, mainly because green is my favorite color and I just got that alligator minifig (complete with rare green hair):
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Yup, it’s got a Hemi!
It’s been a while since Megan Rothrock posted her Tragon, which attracted quite a bit of attention last November.
Nathan Wells picked up a number of her latest creations, but missed my personal favorite, “Hemi” the hotrod racing turtle:
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ONE: A Space Odyssey
Richard McCarthy recently blogged a video parody of Spider-Man 2 titled “The Peril of Doc Ock,” from Spite Your Face Productions — the same company that created the LEGO Monty Python Camelot song.
Here’s one I hadn’t seen before, a parody of 2001: A Space Odyssey titled “ONE: A Space Odyssey” (because it’s only one minute long):
And here’s another, not to be confused with Darth Vader conducting the stormtrooper orchestra. (D’oh! Thanks Sean! Sorry Treehouse Animation!)
Be sure to check out SYF’s Web site, and stay current by subscribing to their blog, the aptly named Blog Your Face.
Steampunk Speederbike? Boat? Rototiller?
Flickr user jastermereel08 has been exchanging insults with the world at large through his 133t-speaking insult bot, but this little vehicle caught my eye this morning:
jastermereel08 identifies this as a boat, but I also think it works rather well as a speederbike, and quite possibly a rototiller. Whatever the case, it’s actually kind of cool.
Vive la France!
Today is Bastille Day. Hurray for France!
Here’s Digger Digger Dogstar’s tribute to the French Revolution (via Brick Brick):
And for good measure, a French knight insulting some silly English royalty:
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A Forest Road, and a Necromancer
I really respect builders who can cross thematic lines with ease, and Chris Malloy is one such builder, active in the LEGO Star Wars, Castle, and Space communities. His latest creations include two great dioramas that reflect a slice of medieval/fantasy life.
Here’s Chris’ “Road Less Traveled” (I love the mushrooms):
And in this scene, a necromancer finally gets what he deserves:
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Jim Garrett’s Brickitecture
LEGO Train fans are some of the most passionate, committed LEGO fans out there, and they create really fantastic buildings for their layouts. Jim Garrett is no exception with two unbelievable skyscrapers (click for galleries):
But does it come with a heated seat and cupholder?
Brickshelfer Warren McCoy has uploaded several new vehicles recently, and my favorite is this riding lawn mower:
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