Sometimes a build doesn’t need to be complex to be awesome. It just has to be really well designed. Cade Roster (Apocalust) has achieved this state with his tributes to LEGO Exo-Force.
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Chimeric Prototype
Frederic (Shamisenfred) has a fairly unusual take on LEGO spaceships for his Andromedan Empire series. His latest ‘Chimere’ prototype fits the series perfectly with the mixture of heavy curves and nautical shapes.
55cm LEGO Ironman
I know nought about Iron Man but Alex Schranz (“Orion Pax”) was obviously a fan of the comic and has dedicated 55cm worth of ABS to recreating this armoured superhero. His dedication to recreating the ‘muscles’ on the figure really lend it a drawn air. And as an added bonus the light in the chest actually works. Superb building.
The keen-eyed will notice a slight difference between the most recent four shots and the rest.
Quadrilateral character
Making mecha with oodles of character is definitely one of RongYiren’s strong points. His Couple of Squares are no exception but take a slightly more convential robot shape to his typical work. The posing, little details and excellent colour use really make these polygons shine.
Who you gonna call? [with auction announcement]
You all know the theme song. Adam Grabowski (misterzumbi) brings you the car.
He also made a pink version with home painted bricks because if there’s one thing better than a cadillac it’s a pink cadillac.
[Edit] Adam has also generously donated two of his creations for our charity auctions for Japan. Check out his VW bug, and a Space Police 3 style ship that he customized and painted!
Galactic Empire
LEGO and art deco (to use it in a very loose sense) are a fairly common and often obvious combination. The basic curves of LEGO lend themselves very well to that wonderful era of design. With his Galaxy Diner and Empire Theater Sonicstarlight has taken it a bit further than most by adding some details that aren’t so readily achievable such as the mosaics and other mild details. I shan’t attempt to get in on the architectural description game but I really do appreciate the extra work and effort to add these details. And each building even has an interior.
Doors opening... please stand clear
Esben Kolind is one of the few LEGO builders who can combine excellent working features and nice looking designs. A browse through his Youtube account is sure to please those of a technical bent and those who like pretty train models. His latest intercity train expands on his old ideas to feature three simultaneous working doors through some superb compact technic design.
If you are interested in knowing more follow the discussion at Eurobricks.
This is NPU
I freely admit to getting frustrated by the amount of ‘NPU‘ (Nice Part Use) I see thrown around LEGO models. The acronym was originally used for a part being used cleverly in a different circumstance. Both these examples feature such a use. Nowadays it seems to be used for just about anything. This, dear readers, is wrong (to para-borrow a phrase from Twee Affect).
First we have Joshua Morris (I scream clone) who demonstrates a classic NPU by using a turkey on Mr Potato Head’s nose and croissants as his eyebrows.
Secondly Robert H. (Robiwan_Kenobi) uses loads of parts in unusual ways but the most notable ‘NPU’ is the little airvent made from the end of a skiflipper.
Note how in each case a very specific part has been reused in a novel way. That is NPU.
I <3 NYC
I don’t think I’ve ever looked so forward to a specific LEGO project finally coming to fruition. So seeing the words “as complete as it is going to get” appear on Jonathan Lopes’ MOCpage tonight was some pretty spectacular news. This is actually Jonathan’s second iteration of his urban landscape and he’s really taken lessons from his earlier layout to make this one better.
Jonathan’s chief specialty is his mastery of urban decay which adds a level of authenticity rarely seen in shiny plastic. I’ll be going through the layout pictures in detail.
Unfortunately I’m half asleep right now so will have to add the rest of this blog post tomorrow. But if ever there was a model I wanted to put up ASAP it was this one. Expect a longer version.
Thanks to some pet related drama I didn’t have a chance to update this. Short version of what I was going to write is as follows: check out each picture in detail, especially for the dirty bits as they’re what really makes it grand.
Boat wharf
Henrik Hoexbroe’s wharf diorama combines a lot of very nice little LEGO models into an equally appealling whole diorama. His attention to detail on each small element really shows and he gathers it all into a really cogent whole through clever placement and minor details. A really excellent town diorama.
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.
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