I, like so many others, adore How to Train your Dragon. The characters are great, the story is engaging, and it’s an entertaining movie. And I LOVE Toothless. He cracks me up to no end.
So Taylor Baggs‘ diorama of Toothless and his budding trust for Hiccup caught my eye, for sure.
It’s sometimes tempting to dismiss LEGO models that make use of hundreds of the same part as doing nothing more than showing off the builder’s budget or a visit to the Pick-a-Brick wall.
Regardless of the source for the levers and Technic pins, the waving alien plant life in this Star Wars diorama by Kevin Murney (legorevolution) combines with some great details for a wonderful overall effect.
Note the edges on the wreckage of the clone troopers’ downed Republic Gunship, as well as the swath through the grass created by the dark Jedi’s thrown lightsaber.
Thanks to Joris Blok for the tip!
This Blacktron base by Michael Lehmann (Chiefrocker9000) looks like it would fit right in on the dark side of an alien moon, lurking in the inky blackness.
As a semi-related side note, did you know there’s a whole blog about Blacktron? There is — Color it Blacktron. Nice.
I’d certainly call this creation of Zack Milenius‘s an unfortunate meeting of opposing elements. Something tells me the pirates and the soldiers just don’t quite see eye-to-eye on issues. Ownership of this small piece of waterfront property being one of them.
Anyone else a fan of Avatar? Not that new-fangled 3-D extravaganza by Mr. Cameron — but the kids’ show that ran for three glorious seasons on Nickelodeon. There were two LEGO sets inspired by the show. It’s going to be released as a live-action film this summer.
Iain Heath was commissioned by Bryan Konietzko, one of the creators of the show, to create this magnificent piece:
And if the picture Iain posted is any indication, I’m fairly sure Bryan is pleased with the results!
The landscaping in this military diorama by Infomaniac is superb — especially the rock formation under the sentry tower.
Don’t miss the muddy soldiers sneaking up on the tower, though I suspect their camouflage will wash off in the crystal-clear waters of the stream.
Yes, I know it’s not technically a dentist’s chair. But it looks like a dentist’s chair from the 1800s that Stephen King’s been commissioned to upgrade. Now tell me–isn’t that the stuff of nightmares?
Karf, this is all your fault. I’m not going to be seeing you for my next cleaning. And I’m not accepting you as a referral from my psychiatrist.
Now all kidding aside, I really WAS drawn to the chair. But the rest of the details are simply superb in this, too. Check it out!
I just can’t get enough of the details and dusty lighting in this old fashioned general store by Alex Eylar (Profound Whatever).
I particularly love the little price signs stuck into and on top of the merchandise. That really makes it.
…Pax Brooklynstyle. This scene by Alex Schranz (Orion Pax) doesn’t need much description (and I’m not even sure what I’d give it). Probably the best forced perspective I’ve seen.
As though that wasn’t enough he also posted some sneakers. As I have a theory that the Beastie Boys are secretly nerds I reckon they’d love these.
Shannon Young‘s Skunk Base N is teeming with the goodies of Classic Space. Integrated into a rocky terrain, the base features cool details such as a light rail, landing pad, and supplies store. Check out the full gallery on MOCpages.
There’s always something that totally draws me in with well-done scenes, and the latest creation from hippotam is no exception to this. His clock tower itself is just gorgeous, and the chaos at the base of the tower is just fantastic.
Real life castles tend to make beautiful LEGO creations, and Neven Cintauer presents his version–gorgeous down to the last micro detail.
The real Predjama is located in Slovenia, and was constructed in the mouth of a cave. I find the inclusion of a secret tunnel particularly interesting.