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LEGO Space: Building the Future [Book Review]

We had previously mentioned the release of Peter Reid & Tim Goddard’s book, LEGO Space: Building the Future, published by No Starch Press. Well it has been a few months since the book was released, and I finally got around to finish reading it with my son and felt it was time for a review.

Let me start by saying that this has to be the highest quality fan-created LEGO book I have yet to lay my geeky hands on. From cover to cover, the quality of photography and overall style is absolutely top notch. You really can tell that this was a labour of love for everyone involved.

I actually had pre-ordered the book on Amazonso received it as soon as it was available, however, I purchased it to give to my 6 year old son for Christmas. I didn’t want to read through it before he got a chance so reluctantly put it away for almost 2 months. I think I was just as excited as he was about opening it up Christmas morning. For the week or so following Christmas, I would find Tate flipping through the book quite often. He is reading now on his own, but the amount of text in the book was a bit overwhelming for him. However, that certainly didn’t stop him from staring in wonder at all the beautiful photographs. He even promptly built his own turtle from the instructions provided (and added some spacemen with laser snowboards for good measure).

The thing that sets this book apart for me is that it reads as a fantastic story throughout the history of space travel, and far into the future. It’s a science fiction novel illustrated with rockin’ LEGO models. Throughout the telling of the book, photographs of LEGO spaceships, alien landscapes, and space stations illustrate the story. And instructions are included for many of the models so the reader can build their own. I found it incredibly entertaining and inspiring to read through, and Tate even more so. As a family of LEGO spacers, I know this book will be read and re-read for years to come. The pictures on their own would inspire any right minded LEGO maniac to build SPACE!, but when coupled with the fantastic story it kicks that inspiration to a whole other level.

So needless to say I highly recommend this book whether you are a 30 something man-child like myself, or need a fantastic and inspiring gift for a child in your life.

Also check out this brilliant Trailer by Chris Salt.

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Green Dragon

I just got back from BrickCon and this beauty, from Tim Goddard (AKA RogueBantha), was waiting for me. Lovely, lovely work. The flexible neck and tail are nice, tight work and I’m very happy that he filled the wings in with actual plate rather than the paper or cloth solution that some people have used.

Nasty, nasty bugs

Starship Troopers seems to be a movie that divides people (I like it*), but hopefully negative opinions about the film won’t detract from Tim Goddard’s (Rogue Bantha) excellent LEGO rendition of the “bugs”. And if you really hate the movie, take heart from Ian Heath’s “Woah, did Blacktron just take it up a notch?!”.

* And yes, I do know it was a book first.

4-Course Microscale Space Dinner

Trying to get a table at the TBB brasserie on a Friday night/Saturday morning with no reservations is unheard of, but you constant reader have enough juice to get past the stuffy maître d’. Please take a look at the wine list, your server will be with you shortly. Tonight’s menu is prix fixe.

The first course is an appetizer by chef Red Spacecat, the Viper Gauntlet RVR04…

…followed by Chef Tim Goddard’s (Rogue Bantha) TBX shuttle…

…followed by Chef Tim Zarki’s (Spook) main course the Metis Class Rapid Transport…

…and the meal is capped off by renowned pâtissier Karf Oohlu’s and his Turtle class highspeed cruiser.

We hope you enjoyed your meal, please come again.

Microscale viaduct

Tim Goddard’s microscale viaduct shows how something beautiful can be compacted into a tiny scene. The techniques used on the train engine, waterfall, and even the stone columns all add up to make this an enjoyable vignette.

Landing at the Triport Spire

I’m going to close out my evening of LEGO space catch-up with this awe-inspiring tower by micro-space master Tim Goddard (Rogue Bantha).

In addition to the high level of detail we’ve come to expect from Tim, the tower includes working lights and a functional elevator!

Magnificent Horse Sculpture by Tim Goddard

Tim Goddard’s (aka Rogue Bantha) horse sculpture really shows just how organic a shape can be achieved with bricks. The gorgeous posing and deft sculpting of the equine form lend the statue great beauty and elegance.

Adorable micro sub discovers micro LEGO Atlantis

Tim Goddard (roguebantha_1138) brings us what is likely the first microscale creation inspired by the new LEGO Atlantis theme.

Note how Tim integrated the new Atlantis visor and helmet into the vehicle.

More busy bee

LEGO Vic Viper VOAT Vinivious by Uspez Morbo
Vic Viper VOAT Vinivious by Uspez Morbo

LEGO Space 2 by Rogue Bantha
Space 2 by Tim Goddard (Rogue Bantha)

LEGO Eldorado Fortress Redux by Kris Kelvin
Eldorado Fortress Redux by Kris Kelvin

Once again I find myself with more neat stuff to blog and no time to do it all justice. At least I added names this time. Does anyone else find the new version of flickr really frustrating for obtaining image deeplinks?

Neo Classic Space Maelstrom

Tim Goddard (Roguebantha 1138) posted this awesome micro-scale Neo Classic Space ship a couple of weeks ago. I’ve just spotted it, and I think it’s great. There are so many great shapes in this, the cockpit area, the fuselage, even the wings. I guess it’s just all satisfying.

More Bad Days for Micropolis

The Reasonably Clever/TwinLUG Bad Day for Micropolis contest ends tomorrow, and a whole batch of great entries have come through in the last few days.

Erik Smit (eti) depicts an Evil Corp skyscraper replacing a block of historic houses:

Meanwhile, Tim Goddard (Rogue Bantha) recreates the entire line of modular buildings in microscale for his entry:

Paul Lee (polywen) adds a last-minute entry titled “It Came from BELOW!!!”

See more entries on ReasonablyClever.com.

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: