About Nannan

Nannan became involved with the online LEGO community in late 2004. He has been a builder for as long as he can remember. Nannan builds in a variety of themes that often overlap with the science fiction universe; other times they are purely made up ones. You can see his creations on Flickr, MOCpages and Brickshelf. In real life, Nannan is a physician living in Dallas.

Posts by Nannan

10198 Tantive IV available in September – updated with more pics [News]

It’s official, the 10198 Tantive IV (Rebel Blockade Runner) playset will be released in September at a reasonable $149.99 for 1,408 pieces and 5 minifigs including the exclusive Captain Antilles.

The page on the LEGO Shop online is live now, though the set does not appear to be available for preorder yet.

The Star Wars™ saga begins!

Blasting through space with Darth Vader’s Star Destroyer in pursuit, the Tantive IV blockade runner carries Princess Leia, C-3PO and R2-D2 on a vital mission for the Rebel Alliance. Celebrate the entire Star Wars saga with this all-new version of the very first starship seen in the films! The Tantive IV features an opening cockpit, rotating and elevating turbo laser cannons, rotating radar dish, removable roof section and interior command center. It also includes an opening compartment with removable cargo transport vehicle and 2 detachable escape pods for the droids to make their getaway with the Death Star plans! Includes Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2, Captain Antilles and Rebel Trooper minifigures. Measures 20.5″ (52 cm) x 7.5″ (19 cm) x 5.5″ (14 cm).

Includes 5 minifigures: Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2, Captain Antilles and a Rebel Trooper!

Open the cockpit and place 2 minifigures inside!

Turbo laser cannons on top and bottom can rotate and elevate

Features a removable roof!

Lots of interior details including Leia’s desk and command center with seats for 2 minifigures!

Open the storage compartment to reveal the cargo transport vehicle

Features rotating radar disc and 2 detachable escape pods!

Measures 20.5″ (52 cm) long, 7.5″ (19 cm) wide and 5.5″ (14 cm) tall

UPDATE (AB): The LEGO Group was kind enough to send along a few more details on pricing and a batch of additional photos for us to share with you.

10198 Tantive IV will be available September 1, 2009 at the following price points:

United States: USD $149.99
Canada: CAD $199.99
United Kingdom: GBP £97.86
Germany: EUR €149.99

Here’s the famous rear view of the Tantive IV:

This shot of the cockpit includes a good close-up of Captain Antilles:

The command center creates some nice playability in the center of the ship:

And what Rebel Blockade Runner would be complete without two droids aboard an escape pod?

The Brothers Brick is funded by our readers and the community. Articles may include affiliate links, and when you purchase products from those links, TBB may earn a commission that helps support the site.

The end of Hrothingas Castle

If you ever wondered what happened to Daniel Z‘s Hrothingas Castle, here is the conclusion to his castle evolution project, showing that not even the mightiest fortresses can stand up to the erosion of time.

Here’s a cool progression picture showing all stages of development:

LEGO recalls power functions IR speed remote control

The power functions IR speed remote control has been recalled by LEGO from the US and Canadian market due to the potential hazard from the overheat of the batteries. This marks only the third LEGO product to be recalled. For more information, click on the picture below to access the official report.

It was meant to be built in LEGO microscale

ZED‘s microscale model of the Alin Boutique Sarigerme hotel bears so much resemblance to its real-life counterpart that it makes me wonder if the building was meant to be made in LEGO microscale. If you look at the balconies, the central gray tower with its conical roof, it’s not hard see that they bear resemblance to certain LEGO pieces.

Mega-Skelly makes dragons look like fairies

Rayhawk‘s mega version of the LEGO skeleton minifig sure has more character than its smaller counterpart. Note the use of a tricorne for the nasal cavity and the minifig pilot in the ribcage.

Who said war can’t be comfortable?

It might not seem obvious at first why we’re highlighting yet another creation by Tyler (Legohaulic)…

…but hopefully this video will convince you.

Microscale Bird’s Nest

Yiu Keung built a microscale version of the Beijing National Stadium, more commonly known as the Bird’s Nest, using mostly t-pipes and Technic half pins. What a mind-boggling build!

And don’t miss our behind-the-scenes coverage of the minifig-scale LEGO Sport City that Yiu Keung and HKLUG built last summer for the Beijing Olympics.

Exploring the void of space

Chris Parkinson built an impressive SHIP over the course of eight months called the Resource Scout, designed as an exploration vessel to find new resources.

The picture above is actually a render, but the real photo can be found here. To see more pictures including the construction process, visit the gallery on Flickr.

Tour de Force

Ochre Jelly presents Tour de Force, featuring characters from the Clone Wars. I especially like the light trails on the lightsabers. You can read more on his blog.

One small step for man...

…one giant leap for a minifig. Mikael (CopMike) celebrates the 40th anniversary of the moon landing with this simple but iconic build of the first step on the moon.

Daniel Z’s castle evolution (stage 6)

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any bigger, Daniel Z expands his Hrothingas Castle into a fully fortified fortress, complete with a parking lot for scooters.

LEGO Technic pin remover

If you’re a builder, you most likely have run into situations when you got one of these Technic pins stuck. Luckily, barman has a solution that may save you a broken fingernail or two. In this simple little device, the exposed end of the pin is inserted into a Technic brick and held in place by the increased friction from an bar that’s then inserted into the pin. You can build the device yourself from the instructions and see if it’s worth the effort!