A friend of mine linked me to this video....
Check this out...
More info here... Sebastian Dick's "mocpages"
Monday, September 25, 2006
Pirates of the Caribbean
Bit early for Oct... but I couldnt resist posting!
Brickshelf user "kamikazek" has posted a great pirate skull sculpture based on the Pirates of the Caribbean Movie poster. I think the use of tan instead of white really works for this sculpture, the proportions are very nice, and the detail are well executed (pun not intended).
I especially love the jaw line and the teeth. The use of a non-Lego part (the scarf) works, although I would love to see a Lego solution instead. The accoutrements really stand out and make this unique, particularly the used of "pen beads", bling, and my most favourite part.... the "little man" talisman.
Check out the rest of his folder...
he has some great little sculptures and another favourite of mine is "Jack's Studio Home"
Brickshelf user "kamikazek" has posted a great pirate skull sculpture based on the Pirates of the Caribbean Movie poster. I think the use of tan instead of white really works for this sculpture, the proportions are very nice, and the detail are well executed (pun not intended).
I especially love the jaw line and the teeth. The use of a non-Lego part (the scarf) works, although I would love to see a Lego solution instead. The accoutrements really stand out and make this unique, particularly the used of "pen beads", bling, and my most favourite part.... the "little man" talisman.
Check out the rest of his folder...
he has some great little sculptures and another favourite of mine is "Jack's Studio Home"
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Totally Impressive - The Collectivity Project
Well its been over a month since I last posted. Between BrickFest and building for upcoming events, and re-sorting/organising my collection... I was sort of burnt out.
All that changed today when Hogne B. Pettersen mentioned this story on Lugnet, and I was blown away.
The Collectivity Project.
An installation by Olafur Eliasson.
The Lugnet post that caught my attention...
http://news.lugnet.com/events/?n=1955
News article linked from that post.... http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article1446562.ece
"....on Saturday, when no less than three tons of white Lego blocks were literally dumped on the museum plaza known as Tullinløkka."
Olafur Eliasson
http://www.olafureliasson.net/exhib_proj/ep_12.html
(Which shows a few pics from "The Collectivity Project, 2005, Tirana, Albania")
Flickr pics (the two on this page, as well as a ton more!)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/csant/sets/72157594277250128/
From "csant" blog...
http://my.opera.com/csant/blog/show.dml/455758
"You are invited to build with Lego on the table. Make a model of your dream-museum, or of how you think the future architecture in Oslo should look like. From September 2nd to September 17th, 2006, Oslo is the stage for Olafur Eliasson's most recent installation - he dumped 3 tons of white Lego bricks on the square behind the National Gallery, and everybody is invited to contribute. The result is simply breathtakingly beautiful. After September 17th everything will be dismantled and become part of an upcoming exhibition."
The upcoming exhibition explained ... from this news article... http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20060906/441973.html
"The Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson called for the Lego blocks or Collectivity Project, set to become part of another exhibit, Art in Turbulent Times, which opens in October at the Contemporary Art Museum. The exhibit will include videos of people working with the Legos as well as examples of their constructions."
I am a huge fan of community art projects, even have run a few myself. Even tho I have seen a few done with Lego, this one has to top the list. What an amazing idea, both creatively fascinating, socially enthralling and visually stunning. Some of the work is absolutely gorgeous not even mentioning the fact that the selection of bricks they are working from seems limited to plates and bricks, even without "special" pieces the finished works have outstanding shape and design. I love the feel of the monochromatic colour scheme which makes everything work so well together. I can not say enough good things about this project, except for the fact that I hope there will be more along this idea.
Here are a few more great shots at BS, posted by "aha" http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=204805
Thursday, August 17, 2006
"NEW" Advent Calendar
I was surprised to find that Lego repeated their advent calendar idea from last year... and kept it in the "City" theme. Of course, the theme and feel of the calendar is identical, the parts are a wee bit different, so while it may seem like deja vu, rest assured this is 2006 and not 2005 and this indeed is a brand new set.
Of course, I never would have even realised it, unless my friendly neighbourhood Lego store manager had not pointed that whole fact out to me.
AND of course, being the greedy and impatient soul I am... I bought two and ripped right into it them, instead of waiting to open door number one on the first of Dec.
*Edit*
Shortly after posting this entry... Andrew B left a comment asking for pics. I was just about to do that when I noticed this folder at Brickshelf. Looks like someone (user "UHAUHA") already did a wonderful job of photographing the new advent calendar.
From "Uhauha" pics...
This guy was my favourite fig out of the assortment, due to the fact that his shirt is a new print, at least new for my collection.
This was my favourite "day". The vice is very convincing looking and I look forward to using it in a MOC. This one reminded me of my last years favourite (the drill press) and nicely complements it.
I just love these little tools sets.
Lastly, I think this one qualifies for the worst "day"... what it is, I am not entirely sure... since it followed the cop, I assume is some sort of radar device... I think it's a poor excuse for a town/city creation, and I do think Lego could have managed a bit better on this day.
Oh well, they have 24 days next year to try, try again.
Of course, I never would have even realised it, unless my friendly neighbourhood Lego store manager had not pointed that whole fact out to me.
AND of course, being the greedy and impatient soul I am... I bought two and ripped right into it them, instead of waiting to open door number one on the first of Dec.
*Edit*
Shortly after posting this entry... Andrew B left a comment asking for pics. I was just about to do that when I noticed this folder at Brickshelf. Looks like someone (user "UHAUHA") already did a wonderful job of photographing the new advent calendar.
From "Uhauha" pics...
This guy was my favourite fig out of the assortment, due to the fact that his shirt is a new print, at least new for my collection.This was my favourite "day". The vice is very convincing looking and I look forward to using it in a MOC. This one reminded me of my last years favourite (the drill press) and nicely complements it.
I just love these little tools sets.
Lastly, I think this one qualifies for the worst "day"... what it is, I am not entirely sure... since it followed the cop, I assume is some sort of radar device... I think it's a poor excuse for a town/city creation, and I do think Lego could have managed a bit better on this day.
Oh well, they have 24 days next year to try, try again.
Amazing Fig Scaled furniture ideas....
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=56938
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=200171
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=199668
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=103753
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=133999
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=83707
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=43111
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=147113
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=151755
Sunday, August 06, 2006
Head and ObGyn
Had a few spare moments so I thought I would get the "ball" rolling on the
Dirty Bricks' 06 contest... and posted my first two entries at JLUG.
Here is the quick link to both...
Joe Gets Some Head
Telling Chat at the ObGyn
Im sure the rest of the contestants will totally out do me. For for now, this is the BEST of the BEST... Wink!
Dirty Bricks' 06 contest... and posted my first two entries at JLUG.
Here is the quick link to both...
Joe Gets Some Head
Telling Chat at the ObGyn
Im sure the rest of the contestants will totally out do me. For for now, this is the BEST of the BEST... Wink!
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Dirty Bricks '06, all ~THAT~ and a bag of chips!
Well, the time has come again to have a nice friendly competition...
There are contests that showcase a builder's skill.
There are contests that showcase a builder's creativity.
There are even contests that showcase a builder's sense of humour.
This contest is all that and a bag of chips!!!
Want to win.... well how low can you go???
"Dirty Bricks ‘06" brought to you by a combined effort between
REASONABLY CLEVER and JLUG.
There are two sets of judges!
Two sets of prizes!
And that means double the chance to bring home some swag!
Check it out, cool prizes to be won, and lots of dirty fun to be had!
Bring out yer dead!.... errr I mean, bring out yer dirt!
There are contests that showcase a builder's skill.
There are contests that showcase a builder's creativity.
There are even contests that showcase a builder's sense of humour.
This contest is all that and a bag of chips!!!
Want to win.... well how low can you go???
REASONABLY CLEVER and JLUG.
There are two sets of judges!
Two sets of prizes!
And that means double the chance to bring home some swag!
Check it out, cool prizes to be won, and lots of dirty fun to be had!
Bring out yer dead!.... errr I mean, bring out yer dirt!
Monday, July 31, 2006
Friday, July 28, 2006
Hey this isn't Rocklands...
Posted by "deborah higdon-leblond"... folder here.
A friend of mine made this great MOC regarding the fate of our free time while at BF this year. This "posh" bar is the example of where we might end up, instead of our normal watering hole, Rocklands.
I had seen this MOC in person, just before she had finished of the last bit of detailing. I love the "bling" on the bar and the attention to detail, ....and who can resist a MOC, when they are the "star"????
I must say, I am pretty honoured, and very impressed. Thanks deborah.
Hey wait a minute, are those one by one by two chrome rounds from my diner???
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
I think I am in love....
How much is that doggy in the window??? I sure hope that doggys for sale!
OMG he is so cute!!!!
Cosmodog has to be one of the cutest Lego creations I have ever seen....
Posted by "fabianhh1", a 37 year old builder from Hamburg.
Surprisingly low piece count of around 600 for so much "function" (walking, head turning, head lifting and lowering, ears moving and wagging tail). Clean looking construction and just an overall "Cuteness" rating of 5 stars. Well done!
Check out his vid of Cosmo.
OMG he is so cute!!!!
Cosmodog has to be one of the cutest Lego creations I have ever seen....
Posted by "fabianhh1", a 37 year old builder from Hamburg.
Surprisingly low piece count of around 600 for so much "function" (walking, head turning, head lifting and lowering, ears moving and wagging tail). Clean looking construction and just an overall "Cuteness" rating of 5 stars. Well done!
Check out his vid of Cosmo.
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