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

Two worlds, one threshold

For the past two months Tyler (Legohaulic) and I have been working on a collaboration project for Brickworld. We wanted to present our distinguishable styles in a cohesive sci-fi diorama. At the same time, we strove for the unprecedented by incorporating lights, motion, and even music (through built-in iPod speakers) on top of a dark tan and sand green color scheme. We are proud to present Containment.

Our creation depicts a one man operated biosphere processing facility towering over an alien wasteland. The two worlds are separated, but one question can be asked for both: which one is contained? While it seems apparent that the primitive aliens are kept out of the advanced and sterile facility, another look reveals the absolute isolation of the operator. Our teasers introduce the backstory for the creation.

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New BrickArms Combat Release

BrickArms has released new custom minifig weapons, including the Apoc SMG, High Caliber Sniper Rifle, Combat PDW, AC8 Assault Carbine, Longslide Automatic, Sawed-Off Shotgun, M203 Grenade Launcher, and Spy Carbine.

A devastator without guns

It’s pretty self-explanatory; Wes Pitter‘s Phobot uses psychological tactics to win the battle.

Eurobricks presents the Star Wars Epic Scenes Contest

Wanna win a white Boba Fett? Eurobricks has just announced this awesome prize for their Epic Scenes Contest that runs from June 1 – 30. The rules are basically this: build a Star Wars scene that’s either 16X16, 32X32, or 48X48. The winner of each category will get this rare minifig.

Barcode decoder takes the guesswork out of buying Collectible Minifigs (Series 1)

Brickset has posted an extremely helpful document that lists the unique barcodes that identify the content of 8683 Lego Minifigures Series 1. You can download it here.

Working Lego printer

Adam (horseattack) built a printer out of only Lego bricks and some electronics. The most impressive part is the mechanism of the machinery that drives this thing. Check out the video:

Lego circular saw spins a real blade!

This is no toy kids, this circular saw by Dave and John Xandegar may be built from Lego bricks, but the blade is real! For safety precautions, the blade tips have been removed and the device is programmed to stop if you touch it.

PLUG announces TOMAR 2010, Jun 10 – 13

The Portuguese LEGO Users Group (PLUG) is organizing another LEGO Fan event in Portugal called TOMAR 2010. The event takes place in Tomar, a city that was founded as the headquarters of the Knights Templar in the 12th century. Details are below:

The event will take place at the municipal pavilion and will occupy an area of about 1,000 sqm (almost 11,000 sqf).

Dates and opening hours:
Jun 10 – 12 (Thu – Sat): 10:00 – 22:00
Jun 13 (Sun): 10:00 – 18:00

This year the event will feature LEGO creations such as dioramas, models, a city layout with over 60 sqm (approx. 650 sqf), one large GBC setup and demonstrations with LEGO Technic and MINDSTORMS models.

We will have a also a large large scale Ferrari model from the Toy Museum in Sintra, and will have also a large private collection exhibition of LEGO wooden toys from the 30s – 40s.
Besides the exhibition there will be also several activities for the kids and for the LUG members as well. It includes build contests, build-your-self activities, etc.

Event setup will happen on the weekend June 5-6.

Lego ship in a bottle!

Jeremy Moody built the first Lego ship inside a bottle! To perform this stunt, the builder had to use pieces smaller than a 2X2 brick and improvised tools that ranged from bent coat hangars to chopsticks. Click on the picture below to read more about this amazing feat.

I can almost smell these roses

Thomas T. built a vase filled with roses as a wedding gift. While the technique for the roses isn’t new, it’s always refreshing to see it used. The vase is simple and elegant, and the gift presentation is priceless.

It’s all about patterns

I’ve noticed a lot of interesting creations of brick-built patterns by Katie Walker (eilonwy77). Although we’ve yet to blog her until now, this courtyard creation shows the beautiful application of her designs. Check out the detailed picture of the intricate floor and don’t miss her other designs.

Indy bignettes by Brian Williams

Brian Williams posted two new Indiana Jones bignettes (big vignettes). As with his works, I’m really impressed by the presentation, both the photography and the creations themselves.

The Rocket Escape is composed of four standard 8X8 vignettes. The construction of the rocket is elegant for such a small scale. After staring at the large image, I still can’t figure out how it’s made. The Beersheba scene features great use of the Prince of Persia parts, but my favorite detail is the octagon base edged with rubber bumpers.