I really, really want to make a joke about where robots come from, but I just can’t do it. This robot-tyke is far too cute for something like that. Titolian, it’s adorable.
Category Archives: Space
Boxy but in a good way
Chris Giddens (Fazoom) claims he made an ugly ship, but I like the ugliness of it. The ship has distinct sections indicated by texture and color and it reminds me of an ice cream sandwich. Mmm…
From the unknown chasms of space
…comes my latest creation, a ship called Broken Regret. I strove for an ominous and organic looking craft by incorporating curves and spikes (best viewed on black). The result is something that looks much better in real life than on photos. This is due to the curves of the ship distorting our perception of its true shape and size (I had to do a lot of lens adjustments in Photoshop). Hopefully you’ll see what I mean when I post more pictures and a video in the upcoming days.
On another note, I want to mention that there are some incredible sellers on Bricklink who sent me last-minute parts to complete the ship at practically no cost. I’ve encountered many of you over the years, you know who you are, thank you.
3LUG Presents: Total Eclipse of the Xenogenetic Heart
My buddy Nick Kappatos and I once again teamed up to build for BrickFair. We can’t seem to tear ourselves away from crashed alien space ships as a subject, though I think we managed to change things up enough.
This year, we’re bringing the viewer to a bizarre sector of the sea. A shaman stands atop of the island, invoking the mysteries of the sea. Sea monsters emerge, as a UFO crashes into the ocean. Meanwhile, other inhabitants of the island battle to contain a monster escaping from a cage at the base of the mountain.
This year, Nick and I wanted to do something different, so we went to the sea. We also incorporated lights into this display, official LEGO lights which flash behind the eyes of the skull. We’re hoping to open up this sea-based concept as a community build at BrickFair next year, so stay tuned for an announcement with a standard.
What’s black and white…
and cool all over? It’s the SmgL-6 Cargo Shuttle by Huib Versteeg (spacie 11). This sort of lack-of-color scheme is something I’ve wanted to try for awhile myself, and it’s cool to see that it works. I’m also digging the shape of this thing (the engine pods are just right), and the excellent detailing in black up front.
The builder has also conquered a major photography obstacle. We can see the detail in the black bits, without the white being completely blown out.
2020 Vision
Geoff Herndon (Tekka Croe) takes us to the near future with these wonderful space exploration vehicles from the year 2020. He “think(s) (he) managed to achieve a pretty realistic feel” and I certainly agree with that sentiment.
Arcturus interstellar freighter
Jon Walker posted pictures of his SHIP that won Best in Space and People’s Choice awards at BrickCon 2009. I love the unique donut-shaped cargo containers. The lack of gaps between the wedges reflects the perfect technique that Jon used to create these shapes. The sand green spine adds a hint of color and the inclusion of two microscale escort fighters completes the setup.
Old School Building
This Coalition Gunship by Pierre E Fieschi isn’t old-school in technique, but it definitely is in feel. The aesthetic hearkens me back to those of sci-fi from the 70s. This ship incorporates much of the great surface texture and greebling that we’d see in movies like Star Wars onto a chunky shape. Which brings me to that shape, it’s so chunky, and blocky, it looks great.
It really feels like this ship contains huge thrumming engines, and was built for function, a skin that barely contains the guts that make the ship work.
Arrested development
It’s been a while since I’ve blogged anything I’ve made but I’m fond enough of this one to put it up. Because if you’re around my age Neo Space Police I makes more sense than Neo Classic Space.
Many, many, many thanks to Pete Reid for this. It wouldn’t exist were it not for him.
Heavy Corvette Thakrar
I have no idea what the name means, but that doesn’t make this ship any less awesome. Robb (Dasnewten) has graced us all with another fantastic creation.
It crams in myriad angles, as well as nooks and crannies. There’s also some great surface detailing mixed in, not too much, and not too little. The overall effect is quite believable as a functional space craft.
