05/03/2012 - 09:19 MOCs

Grievous Personal Wheel Bike (Tsmeu-6) by Omar Ovalle

We already know this machine in the LEGO universe: It had been vaguely reproduced in the set 7255 General Grievous Chase released in 2005. Yet this Personal Wheel Bike whose code name is Tsmeu-6 deserved better than that ....

Omar Ovalle offers his version of this machine, originally two-seater but modified by Grievous to install two laser cannons, seen in theEpisode III: Revenge of the Sith during the chase between Grievous and Obi-Wan Kenobi mounted on his Boga (see Omar Ovalle's version in this article).

Whether or not we like the use of figurines in these scenes, this Tsmeu-6 is successful, and I really like it: It is rather faithful to the model of the film, and deserves its title of Monday morning MOC. ... Have a good week.

 

05/03/2012 - 08:52 Lego news

Classic Iron Man by Fine Clonier

Another custom based on Iron Man with this version of Fine Clonier which is oriented towards the aspect comic of Tony Stark's armor. The shape of the face and eyes will confuse some, but it is quite faithful to the version that served as a reference for Fine Clonier. For those who do not yet know this creator of custom minifigs, go to his flickr gallery, there are great achievements ...

Besides, for those who have not seen it on flickr ou Facebook, I take this opportunity to post you below a small pseudo-artistic scenario that I made with my 4 Iron Man customs made by Christo. They cost me an arm, an eye and a kidney, but I like them ...

Iron Man Custom Minifigs (by Christo)

 

04/03/2012 - 01:00 MOCs

Cloud City Playset by StoutFiles (LDD)

Cloud City is the fantasy of the LEGO world: All collectors would like to be able to afford a set 10123 (from 500 € on Bricklink, used but complete). Obviously, it is especially the unique minifig of Boba Fett (from 140 € on Bricklink) with its print on the legs that motivates this craze, the rest of the set being all that there is more classic. I paid a high price for mine, and even if I resigned myself due to the rarity of the set, I think I paid very (too) dearly for this famous minifigure ...

But for the most part we are interested above all in a possible new interpretation of this emblematic place which floats around the planet Bespin seen in theEpisode V: The Empire Strikes Back. The duel between Luke and Vader or the freezing of Han Solo are all key events in the saga that take place in this city of clouds.

Regularly, rumor has it that LEGO is about to announce a re-release of this set. 10123 released in 2003 with its 705 pieces and 7 minifigs. but to date, no concrete information has been revealed and nothing leads us to believe that LEGO plans to release a set on this theme.

StoutFiles took the problem head on and dared to imagine what a playset of the caliber of the set could look like. 10188 Death Star released in 2008 with more than 3800 pieces and 22 minifigs and which remains arguably to this day the best playset ever released in the Star Wars range.

The result is this work carried out under LDD with a meticulous reproduction of the key locations of the city of clouds while respecting the playability and design codes used by LEGO for the set 10188. All is not perfect, but the effort deserves to be highlighted. The exercise is interesting and StoutFiles posts regularly on Eurobricks of the captures of its work under LDD. Do not hesitate to take a tour from time to time on the dedicated topic, there are good ideas.

Cloud City Playset by StoutFiles (LDD)

 

03/03/2012 - 20:19 MOCs

Dewback by Brickmamba

You don't want to spend at least € 30 on a Dewback on Bricklink ? Brickmamba offers you its version of this bug. It is quite successful, as much as possible using bricks, and remains faithful to its original model which has become overpriced, just like the only set that contains the 4501 Mos Eisley Cantina which is currently trading around 100 €.

To see more, visit the flickr gallery from Brickmamba.

 

03/03/2012 - 18:39 Lego news

LEGO Clone Army (2012) - Legoboy Productions ™

I already know the debate is going to ignite, but I have to post here an update on what appears to be the biggest collection of vehicles and Clone Troopers amassed by a single guy on YouTube anyway. . LEGOboy12345678 (!) Posted an update of their 4 year collection and the result is both impressive and surprising ...

The War of the Clone Armies is still raging on YouTube, I already told you about it in this article, and LEGOboy12345678 has obviously taken control ...

Difficult to remain unmoved in front of so many machines, soldiers, speeders, dropships, customs, etc ... exclusively based on the universe of The Clone Wars.

Obviously, there are those who congratulate this collector for this gigantic army and those who scoff at the sums obviously spent over the years to fill an entire room with sets in multiple copies.

The 24 minute video below details all of this. It is commented on by the collector in question.

I'm curious what you think, feel free to post a comment. Stay polite and courteous, no need to get upset or insult others. After all, everyone does what they want with their money and their passion ...