Tyler (Legohaulic) takes us on a journey of the strange and weird, down the rabbit hole and (hopefully!) back again.
I think the perspective and parts use is fantastic (that glass table is just lovely!), and everything together REALLY helps create the atmosphere.
Several of our auctions of donated LEGO creations are ending in just a few hours! Remember, all proceeds go to the Red Cross, so please bid liberally, and feel free to spread the word! As a reminder, here’s the full explanation of this charity LEGO auction effort. Here are the creations that are ending today:
I can’t link to a photo of the last one, which is a delicious looking set of LEGO Cupcakes!
Also, don’t forget to check out all the other on-going auctions to help the Red Cross in their efforts to help the victims of the earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan and the Pacific Rim. I listed several new auctions today and yesterday, including some fantastic LEGO creations and several pieces of original LEGO comic art by Greg Hyland! All of the pieces by Greg have been published, whether on FBTB.net, in LEGO BrickMaster Magazine, or Star Wars Insider Magazine.
Although Sucker Punch may be getting reamed by critics, it’s still a visually breathtaking film that is inevitably inspiring LEGO models. Fredo Houben is the first I’ve seen to take on the iconic bunny mech, complete with custom stickers.
Occasionally, a LEGO creation emerges of such intriguing oddity that it requires a second and third look. Such is the case with “Someone needs a little bit of motivation” by Matti (Matn). Yes, those are French Belgian fries:
Apparently, Belgium has been without a government for nearly 10 months (292 days and counting). Click through to the photo page on Flickr for the entertaining description of the symbolism in Matti’s LEGO political cartoon.
Nearly everything we feature here on The Brothers Brick is fairly complex, and though I would argue that much of it is also artistic, there’s a whole class of photographers who incorporate LEGO into their art in ways that many of us “hardcore” builders overlook. But sometimes, simplicity can be just as pleasing as an awesome 22-foot aircraft carrier.
Two recent favorites in this category of “LEGO in a non-LEGO context” are by French photographer legojeff.
“Rest in Peas” is just plain adorable.
“The White Eyed Peas” would make a fantastic desktop background.
Ed Diment (Lego Monster) will be arriving in New York City in two weeks with his USS Intrepid aircraft carrier to assemble and display it at the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum.
Ed will be there for two full days, Friday April 15 and Saturday April 16, after which the LEGO Intrepid will be on display through September. This is a great opportunity to meet Ed and see his epic World War II vessel in person.
Read all the details on the Intrepid Museum website.
Mark Anderson (andertoons) finished a project two years in the making: building a spaceship for each letter of the alphabet. You can see the entire gallery on his website. Which one’s your favorite?
Following the release earlier this year of 10155 Maersk Container Ship, LEGO has just released the nicely complementary 10219 Maersk Train.
As we announced back in February, the set comes with 1,234 pieces and costs 120 USD.
Sure I could have made these two blog posts but to my eyes these two LEGO models look like they could be from the same universe so I’m indulging my imagination and putting them together.
First is the Fast Attack Vehicle by Kyle Vrieze (bermudafreze) in three variants. The whole design is cleverly built at an angle.
Secondly an older model F-90 ‘Comet’ by Joe and Will Merzlak (Brothers Merz) uses lots of hingeing and angling to give a brutal insect feel. And it’s a truly lovely photo to boot.
Julia Morley‘s ship in a bottle is just as impressive as the first one I’ve blogged. What’s cool is her time-lapse video showing how it was built. I’m sure many of you have seen time-lapse videos of large models being built, but one like this must be a first.
The details for Australia’s other major LEGO convention, Brick Expo 2011, have just been announced and David Boddy (one of the organisers) has come up with the neat commercial above. Press release is as follows:
Brick Expo 2011
- What is it?
Brick Expo is an entertaining and interesting exhibition of rare and unique LEGO® creations by interstate and local collectors and modellers. Hundreds of static, moving and robotic models in themes including: Star Wars™, Trains, Planes, Space Ships, Racing Cars, Monuments and Sculptures.
- When is it?
10:00am to 5:00pm, Saturday 6th August 2011
10:00am to 4:00pm, Sunday 7th August 2011- Where is it?
Corinna Ballroom
Canberra Southern Cross Club – Woden
92-96 Corinna Street Phillip ACT 2606- Watch it
We have an advertisement on YouTube (HD)
- Who are we?
Brick Expo is organised by the Canberra Lego User Group. For more information or exhibitor applications you can contact Brick Expo direct or visit us on Facebook.
- www.BrickExpo.com.au
The boys at RoninLug and some friends [Andrew Lee (onosendai2600), Fradel Gonzales (Slice151), Brian Heins, Brandon Griffith (icgetaway), Paul Meissner (Legosamurai), Paul Lee (polywen), Chase Lewis ([Vid]), Tory B, Dane Erland (Lord Dane), Cole Martin (zeehelmut), Cole Blaq, Keith Goldman (Hook Monkey), Jeff Cross (Octopunk), Tommy Williamson (GeekyTom), Don Reitz (Don Solo), Jack Marquez (Ewok in Disguise)] are pretty smooth at assembling collaborative displays and this year’s Bricks by the Bay (BBTB) display doesn’t disappoint. An excellent futuristic city. And it shines too.