Virtual LEGO? Meh. While I understand that finessing the software can be a challenge, it seems a bit like cheating. (Unlimited parts? In any color you want? C’mon!)
Well, that’s what I usually think, but Tim Gould — who mainly uses LDraw — actually makes virtual LEGO interesting. Here’s Tim’s UDK38 Schenkel, inspired by Japanese model designer Kow Yokoyama:
Apparently, mumu has been working on a little project for some time — his interpretation of Gundam RX-121-2A “Advanced Hazel.” Sweet!
Fully articulated and heavily armored, this beauty sports all the usual accessories, including a booster pack, shield, and rifle:
Hurray! Another game-inspired mecha! Freshly posted by Brickshelfer Jerac, here’s a “Hellfire Dreadnought” from the real-time strategy game Warhammer: 40,000:
Be sure to click the image for the full gallery, and check out Jerac’s older Warhammer creations in this gallery.
For all you video gamers just joining us, here’s a lovely vertical tank from the Xbox title Steel Battalion (by Brickshelf.com user JonathanH; click the pretty picture for the full gallery):
Given that so much steampunk is Victorian, much of it seems very British. By using blue Imperial Soldiers minifigs, Andrew Horvatits’ “Colonial Steampunk” creations could be French or even American. (Just imagine steam-powered war machines at the Battle of Bunker Hill!)
Here’s Andrew’s colonial walker:
And his colonial flyer:
Some of you may have noticed that I added a new site to the list of LEGO communities over on the right. Joining the likes of Classic-Castle.com, Classic-Space.com, and From Bricks to Bothans, Mecha Hub is the new home for a growing community of LEGO mecha builders.
Administrator Bryce has high hopes for what Mecha Hub will be, including:
* repository for Lego Mecha models.
* dynamic resource of current builders.
* historical resource of past builders and contributions.
* dynamic how-to source for Lego Mecha builders.
* community driven knowledge base.
* platform with which to show new Lego Mecha creations.
* close knit community with active forums and feedback.
Best of luck to this new community! I would encourage those of you who build in this genre to join, and those of you who don’t to visit the site for some great inspiration.
Soren Roberts has posted an awesome Zaku mecha from Gundam:
From the chain gun to the pink eye, this beauty is full of fantastic details.
Leave comments on Flickr, or check out the full gallery on NeutronBot.com.
Brickshelfer Legohaulic joins the steampunk revolution with an excellent three-legged walker (via LEGO-BINGO):
The combination of extensive Technic parts with little details like the wooden paneling around the cockpit or the umbrella over the driver make this a perfect example of the steampunk building style.
Like fellow Japanese builders Izzo and Moko, Sugegasa is an all-around great builder, regularly posting new mecha, vignettes, minifigs, and even larger creations. He often incorporates new parts into his creations in unusual ways. His latest unusual use for a new piece is in a mecha that includes several motorbike cowls from Catwoman’s bike:
Brickshelfer squieu builds fantastic mecha that use clips, hooks, and other small pieces to create lots of detail and articulation. (Look for more of his mecha on this blog in the future.) Squieu has used this technique for an awesome anti-gravity bike:
I don’t think the LEGO bike actually transforms, but check out the alternate form it can take:
Legoloverman has built some sweet little yellow Bots:
Aside from being awesomely yellow, these bots show off some really cool building techniques. While making these bots extremely posable, the builder avoided using virtually any hinge type pieces! There is also a plethora of unusual pieces used as hands, guns, tools, etc. Look closely at some of the techniques used on these lovely little things and you will be amazed!
Take a look-see at the Yellow Bots in all their glory
