Speaking of branching out, Cameron (Primus) temporarily set aside his Bionicle to build this great robot from Technic gears.
Apparently Cameron was challenged to build something “non-spindly.” Otto turned out rather formidable indeed.
Tag Archives: Technic
2009 LEGO Technic Rally
The idea of rolling around our creations in the dirt is anathema to most of us LEGO SYSTEM builders. Not so a group of LEGO Technic engineers who gathered in Prague last month for the 2009 LEGO Technic Rally.
I was rooting for this Tatra by Nikolas Tepper.
Read more about this event on TechnicBRICKs.
World Record attempt in Perth
We know that Perth is a little far away from just about all of us but for the few readers living in the great West we have a treat from the Perth Adult LEGO Society. Please head along if you’re in the region.
World Record Lego Bridge Attempt
The Perth Adult Lego Society (PALS) will have a Lego train display running at the 2009 Australian Model Railway Expo at the Claremont Showgrounds, Perth, Western Australia. The show runs from Saturday 30th May to Monday 1st June.
Part of the display will be a 14m long self-supporting Lego bridge. Come along and see if it will support itself and hopefully set a world record!
See a sneak preview of the bridge (and the layout) here: http://sites.google.com/site/perthlego/2009-layout/the-bridge
Email Chris on chris.kingslynne(AT)gmail.com for more info.
Jaw-dropping LEGO Pirates movie made with MINDSTORMS NXT
Walking Steampunk Mecha
Matt Hamann (Jaster) has built an adorable steampunk walker. It’s a six-legged tank, that would be a pretty decent creation, if it weren’t for one thing… it can walk!
He’s motorized it, and it sort of toddles along the table. Check out the video. I just love the way it clomps around, it’s like a six-legged toddler or something.
Awesome working Technic forklift
Sebastiaan Arts has built a working forklift using the LEGO power functions system. He’s used the infrared remote control to allow him to both drive and steer the forklift. Not only can he drive it with the remote, though, he can raise and lower the fork! Make sure you check out the video of it in action.
Terex RH400
Okay, this thing is enormous. The Terex RH400 is the biggest, baddest hydraulic power shovel in the world. The Lego version by Zbiczasty is no light-weight either.
Thanks to Leif Michelsen for the heads up.
One-Wheeled Goodness
Its not often that I come across something truly unique. This wheelbarrow by Nolnet is definitely that. I can honestly say that I’ve never seen anything quite like it.
Now I want one full-size. Hey Nolnet, can you get on that?
Renders by Ernesto
It seems like many were impressed with the Dimitri’s render of the Mammoth Tank. Just now I stumbled upon a Flickr user, Ernesto Carrillo, who has a set of amazing digital renders of LEGO Technic models. Check them out:
Upcoming 8259 Mini Dozer + animated instructions
Auto-controlled tripod turret
Brickshelf user (and Klocki contributor) Sariel presents two versions of an auto-controlled tripod turret, one featuring light-up fiber-optic cables and a spinning barrel while the other features a fully-working firing mechanism that launches 12 clips.
Check out the Youtube video of both versions of the gun:
Giom’s LEGO Technic Theophile walking machine, inspired by Theo Jansen
Reader Giom sends word of an eight-legged LEGO Technic walker he built inspired by the “kinetic sculptures” of Theo Jansen:
For comparison, here’s a cool video (which happens to be a BMW ad; oh well):