Category Archives: Models

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Johnny Thunder’s traded in his truck

I think it’s safe to say that we all love a new interpretation of a classic LEGO set. But those efforts are so often given to space or castle themes. Which is why it’s refreshing to see Jack Lockhart come along and give Johnny Thunder a boost with a new take on Mr. Thunder’s ride from set 5998 Pharoah’s Forbidden Ruins. If you remember that set at all, there’s a good chance it’s for the old hot air balloon build. But it also came with a truck that’s much more suited to an adventurer’s needs.

Jack has retained the classic hallmarks of Thunder’s pickup; the wood-paneled bed and the six wheels. But there have been a bunch of modern touches added, like the angled engine block and a windscreen that goes all the way up to the roof. Check out the new model compared to the original, and tell me which one you’d rather trek out into the desert in.

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This LEGO spaceship looks good from every angle – as long as it’s not the one with its guns pointed at you

When LEGO phenom Nick Trotta comes out with a new spaceship, we sit up and take note. Not least because more often than not they come equipped with great honking guns which we don’t want to get in the way of. We’re only watching out for ourselves, you know. But it does give us a chance to take a good look at the complex angles and mechanical details that have become Nick’s signature. And my word it looks fantastic.

Step this way to see more of this angular awesomeness!

The future promised us flying cars, but this is ridiculous

Let’s be honest, the Lamborghini Lambo V12 Vision Gran Turismo might be too futuristic. The concept car got translated into a Speed Champions set that’s been capturing the imaginations of builders as they conceive of more fantastic roads for it than just a racetrack. We just took a look at a space-bound rebuild of the set that geared the car up for space travel, and now we’ve got another one from Geneva D that looks like it’s coming down hard on an alien planet. But maybe that’s where it belongs. After all, with that angular windscreen and the mix of olive, black, gold and just a hint of azure…frankly, we think it’s time the good folks at Lamborghini just admit that they built a spaceship. And, if you pick up set 76293, you can, too.

You underestimate my clutch power!

LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game (and its subsequent appearance in The Complete Saga) has become a cult classic among both Star Wars and video game fans, and Alex Lyman assembled all of that nostalgia in this wonderful little vignette. Capturing the moment on Mustafar where this co-op game became a versus game, Anakin and Obi-Wan duel it out here in a world that is viewed through the HUD of the game. The stud progress bar is a visual icon (though we’re still a ways off from True Jedi here), and we fully appreciate the purist approach to representing the character avatar and lives. The mosaic texture used to detail the lava and backdrop is effective and adds to the nostalgia with some simulated pixelation.

While it may not be instantly obvious upon first look, this build actually has a 3D element that leverages the stud depth of the vignette. It adds a nice element that makes this scene feel at home with the Star Wars vignettes or most recent book nooks.

Time for an adventure in the Brickscalibur contest

Ah, Brickscalibur. A yearly contest featuring LEGO castles, knights and princesses. So loads of greys and browns, right? Not so, says Jack McKeen! This castle is from a familiar fantastical realm, specifically the Adventure Time universe. Hey, no-one said it had to be a real castle! The sculpting of the scene around Jake, Finn and the princesses Lumpy Space and Bubblegum is really nice. But I’m drawn to the character pledging allegiance to the latter, and at this point my AT knowledge runs out. Is it Huntress Wizard? Whoever it is, it looks as good as it does precarious. I’ll be making a mental note of that lever-into-skeleton-arm connection!

Viva New Vegas! Fallout is back in bricks

The first season of Amazon’s Fallout adaptation was a violent romp that satisfied gamers and new fans alike. The second season, which debuted this week, digs deeper into game lore as Lucy and co head to New Vegas. Kevin Wanner (Brick Ninja) sets the scene with this excellent brick-built sign and custom figs. Some post-production gives the shot cinematic flare, but Kevin doesn’t skimp on the LEGO craftsmanship with intricate decay and a clever mix of typography techniques. The builder has created many memorable Final Fantasy tributes – we can only hope more Fallout builds will follow!

A truly great starship comes along once every Blood Moon

Sometimes something is so good, you can’t believe it’s LEGO. That’s what’s going on with Blake Foster’s Blood Moon. He tells us it’s a no frills starfighter that blasts holes through enemy ships with its powerful cannons and just and lets the vacuum of space do the rest. For something with no frills, it sure has lots of character. While this ship doesn’t boast an immense size, it still took Blake five weeks to build. That’s a testament to the smooth studless design with just about no easy ninety degree angles in sight. That had to have been no easy feat!

This rear view doesn’t make its intricate design any simpler. There are some complex geometries here as well as some trigonometry (probably) and some other ‘ometries beyond my grasp. You owe it to yourself to peruse our Blake Foster archives to see some of those other complex ‘ometries in action.

Beware of mimics posing as gifts under the Christmas Tree

The toothy monsters known as mimics famously disguise themselves as chests or other mundane furniture to catch adventurers off guard. It only follows that in a realm that celebrates Christmas, mimics would impersonate gifts! minifiguring.it.out builds this merry monster in LEGO with a toothy maw guaranteed to give you nightmares before Christmas. Remember, kids, never touch your presents without casting “detect thoughts” first or poking the gifts from a distance with a long stick.

Lavender fields forever

TBB alum and RebelLUG member Nannan Zhang can always be counted on for builds that mix innovative techniques with elegant presentation. The AFOL legend’s latest creation depicts a medieval farm where lavender is in bloom. Originally created as part of a collaborative castle build at Brickworld Chicago this past summer, Nannan created a black frame to hold the andscape and added a new farmhouse.

See more of Nannan’s pastoral creation after the break

31 ways to stay warm and cozy with LEGO and #BuildToGive

It’s nice to know that the LEGO community are such kind-hearted people. Take our friend Deborah Higdon, for example. This frosty-themed pair of mittens alone would have warranted a feature this time of year but she’ll build a unique pair every day in December. This one happens to be day sixteen. The kind-hearted part is this is for the Build to Give charity; build something with the heart theme, post to social media with the buildtogive hashtag and LEGO will give sets to children in hospitals, care homes and other disadvantaged situations. The holidays can be a rough time of the year for some folks and it’s nice to see Deborah and others become a part of something so special.

I couldn’t pick just one favorite so here is a very dimensional pair wrapped up in a bow.

And finally here’s another that’s sort of abstract, like a mitten snow angel pressed into the snow. You too can join in on the festivities. Simply build something with the heart theme and use the hashtag on all your socials. Like so: #buildtogive. Be sure to check in with Deborah every day this month to see what other warm and fuzzy sentiments she has in store and use the hashtag to see what other talented builders around the globe are doing with their entries.

Treebeard’s gone and had too much Ent-draught

I’ve always loved seeing new Treebeard MOCs, because he’s rarely ever built the same way twice. The variety of scales and building techniques we’ve seen used to create one of my favorite Tolkien characters makes it all the more interesting, and this Treebeard build from Ben Arkley is one of the most impressive yet. The sheer scale of this build is the first thing that sticks out, especially when you notice how tiny Merry and Pippin are in contrast.

Click to see more of this colossal Treebeard

From Bullet-Spongebob to Bluey 40k, these LEGO mech mashups are are a demented delight

Scrolling through the creations of Thorben (tee_baum_bricks) is like a glimpse into a nerdy LEGO fan’s fever dreams. It’s a place where Saturday morning cartoons and eldritch horror meet over a slice of pizza. This year, Thorben has created a series of mechs and super soldiers based on family-friendly game and cartoon characters. This SpongeBob mech first grabbed my attention (with those sick clawed arms). In Thorben’s world, the absorbent power of sponges aid pirates in their undersea invasion. Poor SpongeBob, trapped inside this infernal machine.

Meanwhile, in the Mushroom Kingdom T.O.A.D.E.T.T.E. in AI-enhanced power armor leads the charge. Thorben credits Brickbot Studio for the power armor frame fundamentals.

See more mash-up mechs after the fold

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