neo_mocs has done it again – this time with an adorable recreation of some of Nintendo’s most colorful characters. The colors work so well here that I’m actually surprised that Pikmin hasn’t been more represented in LEGO MOCs. Regardless, these little guys are just as endearing here as when Shigeru Miyamoto first revealed them at E3 in 2001, and the Pellet Posy is the perfect addition to this ensemble cast. Seriously, how does the #1 work so well with just 3 pieces?
There’s nothing finer than nice part use and unique building techniques in a fantasy LEGO model, and the latest creation from yr_bricks is a sight to behold. From the skateboarding helmet in the rocks to the Ninjago dragon head and Belville saddle that make up a portion of the tree stump, there are incredible parts and build techniques all over this scene.
The shaping and color contrast of the door comes together beautifully, as seen in the close-up shot below. We especially love the framing and almost spiral descent of the path, as nearly every portion of this build has a rounded or angular aspect that brings the viewer’s focus back to the center to fully appreciate this build.
The overlap between traditional art and LEGO art continues to grow, thanks in part to LEGO’s official Art theme and the ever-growing community of MOC artists. Alysa Kirkpatrick takes this pairing even further with an incredible representation of an artist’s palette and workspace that perfectly captures the post-credits scene of an artist’s creation. The details used to represent all of the different colors and textures of the paints is done extremely well, and at a distance or a squint you can hardly tell that it’s not the real thing. There’s something beautiful about the mess that follows a piece of art.
LEGO bricks may be rigid and angular, but somehow Sophie manages to make them look like watercolors in this incredible island villa. The house is charming with surprisingly intricate brickwork used for the plastered white walls and thin brown frame making the subtly shaped windows and door pop. The landscaping is so soothing with the mix of sand green and nougat. Custom lighting elements make the scenic villa even more inviting. TFOL Sophie only just started sharing builds this summer. Be sure to follow her on Instagram to see what she builds next!
The warped mind of Hideo Kojima has created some incredible games. Just in time for the release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, builder Care Creations shows how perfect Kojima’s world is for LEGO. The striking vignette captures the danger of traversing a bleak post-apocalyptic landscape where rain ages whatever it falls on and black goo signals the invisible presence of the warped dead. Floating cargo containers and a folding ladder are perfect details to capture in-game story elements, and the full hood rain gear helps protect the courier from deadly timefall. My favorite detail – a minifig trophy for the creepy breach baby!
With LEGO releasing so many large-scale sets of late, many builders have taken to crafting “the version I can afford” micro-sized alternatives.
Joe Lam has made a few such tiny builds lately. We loved his mini Balrog Book Nook, but this chibi Going Merry from One Piece might be his cutest microbuild yet. The cornice piece is too perfect for the curled goat horns on the figurehead, and the Straw Hat Jolly Roger is instantly recognizable from a few tiny parts.
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Meanwhile, Dicken Liu takes a break from creating alt-build Aliens to shrink the Black Pearl, excuse me “Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship,” down to a more manageable size. The official set is one of our favorite builds this year, but it’s good to know you can still capture the ship’s magic even if you don’t have the booty to buy the full-size model.
The much-anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong is out and inspiring more builders to create LEGO models of Team Cherry’s beautiful insectoid world. Brickbot_studio came in early with a build of protagonist Hornet done in his signature brickbot style. The MVP element are the claw modules used for Hornet’s antennae and pointed feet, but Brennen’s secret weapons are the uncannily perfect stickers used for Hornet’s eyes, taken from the Koenigsegg Jesko Speed Champions set.
With so many incredible new bosses and locations, I’m sure we’ll see many more Silksong builds in the months to come.
After a two-year building hiatus, Turkish AFOL Metin Delikurt returns with his most ambitious creation to date – a sprawling diorama of a town beset by zombies. Featuring eight full-size buildings in varying states of decay, multiple vehicles, and dozens of zombies and survivors, its a truly epic LEGO look at a world where the dead rise.
In the past, the builder focused on historical settings, such as the age of piracy or the Old West. For this project, Metin wanted to challenge himself to explore a more modern world, and he proves every bit as adept. Buildings are close to Modular scale, but Metin sticks to earthier tones and more intricate brickwork, the better to showcase the cracks and overgrowth of a world in decline.
Taking your work home with you isn’t always the best idea, but that’s especially true if you work as a Labor and Delivery nurse. Story Brick finds a loophole in LEGO and recreates her workplace in bricks. The builder recreates all of the equipment and essential tools of the delivery trade – I love all the spare gloves ready for the staff. LEGO has released a number of hospitals as part of the city line, but it’s a theme that has yet to make its way into an adult set. Would you want a hospital or clinic to add to your modular city?
Ten years ago this week, Toby Fox’s pixel adventure Undertale released, creating a stir in the gaming world with its beloved characters, haunting music, inversions of video game tropes, and a profound sense of empathy. A trio of fans expressed their appreciation for the game in LEGO in a charming collab.
gcbricks creates Frisk, Papyrus, and Sans as minifigs. The characters use all LEGO parts, but this custom minifig creator uses knife, glue, and eraser as part of their craft.
lego_brickey assembles Mettaton, the robot with a SOUL. Minifig arms make great cartoony fingers for this entertainment bot turned anti-human boss.
Lastly, snom_nom sculpts a beautiful render for a custom Asriel head. Undertale, and its follow-up Deltarune, made a profound impact on the builder’s life. Her tribute to Deltarune on the Ideas platform is currently under review.
For more tributes to Toby Fox’s game, check out our Undertale archives.
The black and gold Raven Knights exist only as a single collectible minifigure from 2020, but that hasn’t stopped Classic Castle fans from imagining a bigger world for this elusive faction. Evancelt Lego broke out the fancy sand blue and dark blue bricks to craft their home. Bluestone Castle might look like a simple rectangle at first glance, but it’s actually a trapezoidal design that uses “brick bending” to add a subtle angle to the corners. If you’re wondering how you missed out on the Raven Knight horse barding, that’s an unofficial part. But wouldn’t it be nice to have more accessories for this faction? lease, LEGO, bring back the ravens!
What constitutes “a lot of bricks” these days? When you see a sprawling diorama from a LEGO expo or a giant new display set, it’s clear you’re staring at “a lot of bricks.” But size can be deceiving when it comes to the number of elements. Take this incredible model from Satnis Creations. It’s a Tudor-style street scene less than half the size of a LEGO Modular, but I wouldn’t be surprised if there were close to 10,000 bricks involved. The roof alone has roughly a thousand blue tiles, the walls are packed with 1×1 tiles and cheese slopes, and of course, that sidewalk. Using small parts lets Satnis create stunning detail with maximum precision, like the half-plate offset window frames and intricate half-timbering effects. Excellent period-appropriate minifigs bring the scene to life.
