Tyler Clites (Legohaulic) enters the podrace challenge with an unusually cool and deadly looking design. Called the Spearit, this podracer is claimed to have “no hidden weapons,” and indeed that’s for a fact.
Tag Archives: Star Wars
10192 Space Skulls 80% off from LEGO Shop (and other sales & deals)
10192 Space Skulls is now available from the LEGO Shop online for 80% off the original price. At only $19.99, it’s a steal:
A number of other sets are also on fairly deep discounts:
- 50% off: 10186 General Grievous™
- 38% off: 10174 Imperial AT-ST™
Amazon.com also has a big selection of LEGO sets on sale:
- 24% off: 7673 MagnaGuard Starfighter
- 24% off: 7674 V-19 Torrent
- 20% off: 7094 King’s Castle Siege
- 24% off: 10187 Volkswagen Beetle
- 30% off: 10175 Vader’s TIE Advanced
- 6% off: 7676 Republic Attack Gunship
Monty Python podracer challenges Mac podracer as best LEGO mashup ever
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 remains unclear whether the swallows are African or European…
Home One – 7 ft. Mon Calamari Star Cruiser
Thomas Benedikt unveils a most spectacular mega model from Star Wars: the Home One Mon Calamari cruiser. This 7 feet long creation features an integrated lighting system that adds an effect of unbelievable realism. I cannot imagine the time and skills involved in such a feat.
These impressive stats further confirm that this model will go down in LEGO legends:
– Piece Count: 30,500
– Length: 260 Studs or 208 cm or 6’10” (82 inches)
– Width: 48 cm (Max)
– Height: 28 cm (Max)
– Weight: 52 lbs (Approximate)
– Material Cost: $5500 US.
Visit MOCpages to read about the designing and buiding process of this incredible creation.
For more pictures, check out the gallery on Brickshelf.
Thanks to Shannon Young for the awesome find.
Red Fleet Racer
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.
Pepa Quin’s LEGO iPod Racer, powered by Mac Mini
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.
Nathan Proudlove enters the Boonta Eve podrace
Actually, Nathan Proudlove has entered the FBTB 2009 Podracer Challenge, but a random Episode I reference seemed to work better. No?
Nathan used light bricks from LEGO Creator sets for the energy binders. The dark blue and black color scheme contrasts nicely with the lighter highlights.
Fan with “X-ray vision” finds chrome Darth Vader minifig
LEGO Star Wars fan Starstreak knew for certain he was going to find a rare limited edition Chrome Vader minifig in an unopened set! At first, you might think he glued back the box, but I assure you the box was legitimately never opened. The video that he posted is too awesome to deny because it’s 100% genuine.
And by the way, he did not video-tape every box he opened :)
Watch minifigs build the UCS Millenium Falcon
This awesome video is making the rounds on the ‘net, but for those who haven’t seen it yet, check out David Gunstensen‘s stop-motion movie of minifigs building the Ultimate Collector’s Millennium Falcon:
Building the LEGO Millennium Falcon from Gizmodo on Vimeo.
As originally featured on Gizmodo.
7680 The Twilight™ at 50% off on S@H
LEGO Shop at Home has 7680 The Twilight on sale at 50% off starting this morning for all countries. Don’t hesitate to get this limited edition set for cheap while supplies last!
Announcing the FBTB Podracer Challenge [w00t!]
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 and 3vil podracers featured in the graphic above.
The prizes:
- First Prize: Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter
, Chrome Darth Vader, and Chrome C-3PO
- Second Prize: Chrome Vader or Chrome Threepio – your choice
- Third Prize Chrome Vader or Chrome Threepio – whatever the 2nd prize winner didn’t choose.
Microscale Republic Dropship with AT-OT Walker by RogueBantha
Looks like Tim Goddard (RogueBantha) can’t wait for the release of 10195 later this month, so he built his own Republic Dropship and AT-OT walker in microscale:
Here’s a trio of Tim’s AT-OT walkers (actually, a different design from the one above) in action on the Outer Rim planet Felucia:
