Martin Latta used only the pieces from 7685 Dozer to build a pod racer. This is a perfect example of what creativity can achieve even with limited parts. You can see more in the Theme Bending Contest, which ends on March 31st.
Wired.com brings us the first high resolution images of two out of the six upcoming Star Wars sets coming this August. The Clone Turbo Tank will retail for $120 while Wampa Cave will go for $40.
Once again stealing the New York Toy Fair’s thunder, the first publicly available photos (read: not stolen or leaked) of late 2010 LEGO sets come from the Canadian Toy & Hobby Fair, via CTV tech reporter Kris Abel. Of particular note for LEGO Castle fans is the new Kingdoms theme. Check out Kris’ main post Continue reading →
The LEGOLAND Windsor website released the following image in a survey recently, depicting what is apparently a collection of minifigs that may be released next summer, starting around June 2010. The collection appears to include the following 16 figures: Caveman Cheerleader Clown Adventure-dude Crash Test Dummy Diver American Indian Magician Ninja Doctor/Nurse Robin Hood / Continue reading →
In contrast to earlier this year, I don’t think there are enough Power Miners LEGO creations out there. It really is a pretty cool theme. Brandon Bannerman (Catsy) seems to agree, having recently posted this Mobile Roof Support rig. More pics on Flickr.
Jon Hall (jonhall18) recently built this fantastic speeder. It incorporates a lot of great angles, without looking like it’s a bunch of sections being forced together. Instead, it really appears as though the hull came from a factory in one piece. It also features just enough greebles inside of the fins to look good, without Continue reading →
The pod racer contest on From Bombs to Boulders From Bricks to Bothans recently ended with some amazing entries. You can see them all in the contest thread. If you’re a member on FBTB, stay tuned for the exciting rounds of voting!
Over on Flickr, Larry Lars has posted an entry in FBTB’s pod racer contest that I love. It’s a mash-up of a pod-racer and a spinner from Blade Runner. He’s done a fantastic job with it, capturing all the little details from the original. I think that might even be Edward James Olmos in the Continue reading →
The iPod Racer by Matt De Lanoy may have seemed the epitome of LEGO geekiness — a good thing! — but this “Swallow podracer” by tbone_tbl is quite possibly its equal: The podrace engines that represent King Arthur’s 5-ounce swallows tow a two-pound coconut pod, with the king’s trusty servant Patsy clopping along behind. It Continue reading →
James Turley (Turkguy) has been working on a podracer for FBTB’s contest, and what a solid bar-setting entry indeed! The nonagonal design of the engies is a rare technical treat and the red stripes on it are just gorgeous.
Matt De Lanoy (Pepa Quin) combines three of the world’s most popular brands — Star Wars, Apple, and LEGO — in a mashup that is sure to be a strong contender in the FBTB Podracer Challenge. Those earbuds are brilliant.
March is apparently the new December — at least in terms of the plethora of LEGO contests happening at the same time. From Bricks to Bothans has just announced the Podracer Challenge. The challenge is to create an original podracer (not one featured in Episode I or in the Expanded Universe) like the Pre-Classic Space Continue reading →