05/04/2012 - 21:29 MOCs

Corellian YT - Unclassified by Phall Macaroni

We remain in free interpretations from machines from the Star Wars universe with this shuttle which looks from a distance to the Millennium Falcon and which up close turns out to be a Corellian type shuttle largely modified. The cockpit passes into the central area, but the overall shape remains well in the spirit of the YT-1300 type cargo vessels.

The choice of colors is wise, I love those pops of blue, and the SNOT finish gives a well finished look. Phall Macaroni explains the craft can be handled without the risk of seeing it fall apart thanks to a set of Technic bricks inserted between the two sides of the ship to give it rigidity and make everything together.

To see more, visit Phall Macaroni's flickr gallery which is also on stage with its MOC.

05/04/2012 - 13:54 Reviews

6865 Captain America's Avenging Cycle

And it's still a hit ... Artifex, the king of simple and effective video reviews comes back to us with a first set from the LEGO Super Heroes Marvel range: 6865 Captain America's Avenging Cycle.

It speaks for itself, it's always done well. Minifigs in detail, front, back and side, assembly of the elements of the set in ultra-fluid stop motion, in short, no more excuses for not having seen everything on this set and having an uncontrollable desire to buy it. .

While you're at it and if you haven't already, go read the Artifex interview on Hoth Bricks to better understand the quintessence of his work ...

05/04/2012 - 09:14 MOCs

Republic Hangar by KNIGHT

To start the day, a nice achievement of more than 15.000 pieces from KNIGHT with this Republic Hangar and its Gunship alias Low Altitude Assault Transport (LAAT). Heavy work on the walls of the hangar and use of dice from LEGO board games. the LAAT is also well designed.

A creation to discover thanks to the many shots on the flickr gallery by KNIGHT

05/04/2012 - 09:02 Lego news

6864 Batmobile and the Two-Face Chase - New Mold Batman Mask

ZanXBal got an interesting surprise unboxing his set 6864 Batmobile and the Two-Face Chase : The mask of the Batman minifigure is significantly different from the one we already know. Since he posted pictures on brick set, speculation is rife about this new mask (left in the photo) that does not properly cover Batman's face and looks like it came from a new mold.

Some already argue that this is a version intended for sets on the theme of The Dark Knight Rises, designed to be more like the costume of Christian Bale in the film. Others think that it is simply an update of the existing mold in order to refine the features of the mask, especially at the level of the eyebrows.

But then why did this version end up in this set with a face that is not suitable? Is this a packaging error? From a manufacturing problem? in any case, we will have to wait to find out more ...

05/04/2012 - 00:36 Lego news

Brickplumber Endor Diorama - Packing Box

You probably already know Brickplumber and its huge dioramas on Hoth or Endor ... The goal here is not to talk to you about these dioramas again, even if they deserve to be considered as exceptional creations, but rather to talk to you of the transport of these immense scenes.

Indeed, Brickplumber travels with his works and exhibits them for various events. Sure his flickr gallery, he shows us the different containers that were specially designed to transport his Endor diorama exhibited during the 2012 Star Wars Weekend which took place in Disney's Hollywood Studios.

We thus discover how it packs soil and vegetation, trees, the generator or even the tree-village of the Ewoks... Each container has been carefully designed and thought for its content. Those who often exhibit their creations know how important it is to organize your packaging properly, otherwise you have to urgently repair your work before the opening of the exhibition concerned ... 

Go take a walk on brickplumber's flickr gallery, you may find some ideas there to protect your MOCs during transport, and you will discover or rediscover his Endor diorama ...