There is some really nice color-blocking on this Vic Viper, by Kyubi. I really like how the white outlines make the rest of the colors really pop. Also, the details and textures that have been worked in here are really exceptional. Lastly, if you look really close, you will see some really cool parts-usage. Some of my favorites are the skis and ski-poles.
Building a transparent model is always a challenge, due to the more limited range of parts. But Flickr member Igginz has overcome that brilliantly by combining transparent and opaque parts in just the right way to create this terrifying Glass Spider. I don’t know what exactly is brewing inside that arachnid abdomen, but I want no part of it!
Check out his Flickr stream for lots of closeup shots.
Sean and Steph Mayo just posted the most adorable Baby Groot (Sapling Groot?) ever. It was for a commission and I have to say that the new owner is very, very fortunate. I am Groot!
You should also check out two other versions by Jack M and Tyler. We’ve highlighted Tyler’s Groot before, but missed the boat on Jack’s.
LEGO recently sent us four Star Wars books, published by Dorling-Kindersley. They are LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia,
Sm 01 has turned out this awesome Model T Hot Rod. Not only is a beauty but it’s motorized as well. Check out the video for all the features.
Eero Okkonen (Pate-keetongu) built her and she is something special. We’ve seen quite a few wonderful figures similar to this one but the face puts her over the top. I have to say that the use of ‘batarangs’ was truly inspired!
This scene of oceanic doom, built by Hen Peril, has a great sense of action going on. I love the chaotic feel and the convincing poses of the figures. Unfortunately, I don’t think they stand a chance!
Amazon has more LEGO sets on sale, ready and waiting for Black Friday.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Gathering, normally $69.99, is on sale for $63.19.
The Star Wars Rancor Pit, normally $59.99, is on sale for $41.99.
The Ninjago Ultra Sonic Raider, normally $79.99, is on sale for $58.99.
The Friends Dolphin Cruiser, normally $69.99, is on sale for $59.99.
The Star Wars AT-AT, normally $109.99, is on sale for $99.97.
The Friends Sunshine Ranch, normally $69.99, is on sale for $63.99.
The Ninjago Epic Dragon Battle, normally $119.99, is on sale for $81.99.
The Friends Heartlake Shopping Mall, normally $109.99 , is on sale for $99.99.
LEGO City’s Police Station, normally $99.99, is on sale for $84.97.
Happy Shopping!
Gil is churning out great builds, one after the other, in the current Iron Builder challenge. This set of medical equipement is disturbingly life-like. Those pills are especially well made. It makes me want to eat my apple a day and keep the doctor away!
BrickArms has released a new selection of weapons and all of their US-based resellers will have them in stock in time for Black Friday. All other resellers will have them very soon, if they don’t already.
Two of BrickArms’ resellers, GI Bricks and Brickmania, are having sales and/or special offers of their own as well.
Milan Sekiz built this menacing craft and he calls it “Space German”. I think it’s more Neo-Blacktron, but what do I know? Whatever it is, the ship has some lovely lines and a great color scheme. I’d hate to run across this in the far reaches of outer space…
BrickWarriors has just done a big restock of some of their most popular merchandise and is offering a nice discount as well. On top of that, for the rest of the month, 5% of all sales will be donated to Toys for Tots!
