I set up an account on MOCpages.com for the first time a couple days ago, and I’m already encountering great builders I hadn’t been aware of before, starting with Spencer R. His “Coke Building” has tons of great architectural details, from the diner windows on the first floor to the top of the roof:
The back of the building gives it its name, with an excellent brick-built Coca-Cola logo (and cool ATM):
As far as I can tell, Ken Takeuchi (blog) single-handedly invented the microscale space genre nearly 10 years ago. His latest proves that he’s still got it:
The battleship Europa is nearly a meter (3 feet) long, and the interior is braced with LEGO Technic beams.
For lots more photos, check out Ken’s Europa page on KEN-TUCKY.com.
Like Nannan, I’d hoped my first post of 2009 would be a nice wrap-up of 2008, but life has conspired against me (*cough* *cough*). Fortunately, others have welcomed 2009 in their own way.
Jesus Diaz rounds up his favorite LEGO stories on Gizmodo, from Mark Kelso’s Invisible Hand and the Death Star to Jesus’ trip to Billund, Denmark.
Moko kicks off the Year of the Cow with an adorable Holstein in soft focus:
Mumu likewise goes black and white with his great brick-built cow:
My favorite cow is this one by Suu:
Of course, who can forget that 2009 is also the year in which LEGO releases the first official sets with cows? Hurray for 10193 Medieval Market Village!
Registration is now open for BrickFest 2009, to be held March 27 through 29 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR.
You can register now at BrickFest.com/Registration/.
For a sampling of what you can expect at this year’s BrickFest, check out the BrickFest pool on Flickr.
Check out this diorama by Ciamoslaw Ciamek that depicts the rescue of the pilot of a crashed Corsair in the Pacific WWII inspired by this painting.
I’ve been wanting to make a wrap up post about the year 2008, but it looks like LAML Radio has already done a fabulous job with their latest episode of 2008 in Review. Check it out as James and Aaron talk through the best creations of the year and other notable highlights. I should also mention that this is LAML Radio’s 100th show, congratulations!
Tyler (Legohaulic) made a wonderfully realistic figure of the iconic Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas. This seemingly simple combination of pieces ends up with brilliant results.
Flickr’s LEGO Steampunk group is hosting a contest to build steampunk variations of the LEGO Agents theme. You can create a steampunked version of any Agents vehicle or set and even free build your own. The contest runs from January 1st to February 28th. Check out the details and prizes here.
Shannon Ocean has inflicted us with a freakish new take on the old space theme, Spyrius. This thing is going to give me nightmares…
Nathan Proudlove brings us good ol’ Mack from Pixar’s Cars.
Nathan built Mack to the same scale as fellow Flickrite Allister McLaren‘s Lightning McQueen and Mater:
We haven’t showcased as much Mecha lately, but they’re out there. Check out this one by Nnenn.
The blue bulkiness of it screams out for attention. After getting your attention, it’ll probably drag you into a dark alley and beat the crap out of you. But, hey, I’m sure its nothing personal.
Tony Sava has finished his latest Locomotive and its a biggie. Known as the Erie #2602 L-1, this locomotive was the biggest of its kind, back in the day. It also has a very distinct look, which is captured quite well in this creation. Well done, Tony!
