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Thursday, September 30th, 2010A 23-foot -long Lego aircraft carrier. Because someone was all, “Hey, that’s something that needs to exist.” Since cameras based on current Earth technology cannot capture the immensity of this thing in a single frame, check out the builder’s photo set on Flickr for a better look at the components. Via Geek Dad, who’s been [...]
So Now I’m Covetous: Han Solo in Carbonite Lego Minifig
Friday, September 24th, 2010Oh, Lego technology, how far you’ve come. Previous (and, recent, mind you!) versions of the Lego Han Solo in carbonite piece were rudimentary at best, and ugly at worst. But this most recent incarnation–available as an accessory included with the LEGO Star Wars Slave 1 set–is a frigging work of art. And apparently I’m not the [...]
So Good It Hurts: Lego Predator Bust
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010A Lego Predator bust by misterzumbi on Brickshelf. It’s a shame that teachers, sanitation workers, and master Lego builders aren’t held with higher esteem in this country. Via filmcritic.com, who is doing his part to improve the reputation of master Lego builders using nothing but a Sharpie and bathroom walls. Find custom Lego Predators on Ebay
Please Explain: Wind-Up Clockwork Carl Sagan
Thursday, September 16th, 2010So who knew that a post featuring both Cthulhu and Hello Kitty wouldn’t be the creepiest thing on the blog, today? (I’ll give you two hints: 1. Me. 2. Your daddy. P.S. I’m your father! GO CLEAN YOUR ROOM.) You are looking at a creep-tastic, custom-made wind-up toy of a steampunk-looking Carl Sagan by Larriva on [...]
Good, ‘Cause Chess Needed Some Nerding Up: Custom Lego Empire Strikes Back Chess Set
Monday, September 13th, 2010It took wampas and AT-ATs to rejuvenate my interest in chess. Oh, wait… aaaaaaand now it’s gone, again. Click to zoom Anywho. Brandon Griffith made this clever Empire Strikes Back chess set as a follow-up to his A New Hope set. The full gallery of pics on Flickr is worth a browse, but the highlight for me was the [...]
I Want Very Much: Custom DC Superheroes Lego Minifigs
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010Lego minifig customizer and photographer Julian Fong–a.k.a., the grown-up equivalent of the kid I would have made friends with in grade school just so I could play with his awesome toys–has created an impeccable custom Lego minifig for just about every* superhero of note from the DC Universe. The Justice League, the Teen Titans, the Justice [...]
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