Milto recently unveiled a couple of really nice bikes. I did a double-take. At first glance, I thought they were real…
Category Archives: Building Techniques
That’s one buff Coastal Guardian!
Michael Jasper’s shopping cart
The Genius of Tiny Things, Michael Jasper recently posted a new minifig accessory — the shopping cart:
And for those who missed it, a very tiny motorcycle:
Yo, ho, ho and a bottle of...Champagne
Former Master Model Designer Mariann Asanuma breaks onto the scene with this very nifty Champagne bottle.
Built for the opening ceremony at LEGOLAND California’s Pirate Shores, this bottle is designed to “break” into five pieces as well:
Two of the cutest, little bots
Jayfo’ posted these two petite robots in his “tablescraps” Flickr set, earlier this month. I love those expressions! Now I need to get some of those letter tiles…
Tower of Irk
Ever seen a SNOT castle? I haven’t until now. tiberium_blue from Flickr uses tiles turned sideways to create a new texture for the walls on his tower.
Clikits + genius = fairy
Just a few of the smallest LEGO parts let Micah Berger (micahberger) create this adorable fairy. Genius.
Lighting 101
If you’re unfamiliar with Alex Eylar‘s works, take a look at his gallery and you’ll soon conclude that his pictures are something else, especially when it comes to lighting. Luckily, Alex has written a nice summary and gave a good example of the role of lighting in transforming an otherwise decent creation into a masterpiece. Click on the picture below to read more.
DARKspawn sets sail aboard The Black Meg
Most builders use the pre-molded ship pieces when building their galleons, schooners, and clippers.
Never one to take the easy way out, Aaron Andrews has used bricks and tiles to build the hull of his pirate ship, The Black Meg:
See more piratey goodness in Aaron’s Brickshelf gallery.
Bionicle dragon
Patrick Biggs (Ahava516 on Flickr) built an impressive and formidable Bionicle dragon for the BBC (Bionicle Based Creation) Contest #50 on BZPower. Check out the scales on the neck and the use of ninja hang-glider flaps for the wings (a technique which reminds me of Bryce McGlone’s Dragon).
Mad Scientist on Parade
This spindly-legged walker, by demdike, screams out the evilness of its owner. I’m loving the plethora of automated minions too. Hopefully the builder enters this in the BrickScience contest!
Pirates Overhauled!
Inspired by the recent debut of Forbidden Cove forums, Chris Malloy has posted an incredible redo of the classic pirate set Lagoon Lockup. Chris tried to use modern building techniques while remaining true to the original. I think he succeeded and I certainly hope this talented builder continues with more Pirate Overhauls.
