tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43527658171003019012024-03-13T02:37:52.122-04:00Bricks in Space!A blog written to showcase many of the great Lego Space creations out there. Follow us, for the final fronteir awaits...Duncanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01831150700845530319noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352765817100301901.post-57494624624605821032018-10-02T16:27:00.001-04:002018-10-02T16:27:57.730-04:00VR for Social Good Assignment 1Currently, the extent of my experience is the suggested original deforestation project. I did not fully understand the project assignment and by the time I realized my error it was too late. The intention of the project is that viewers will be able to interact with the tree objects in the scene, "cutting them down" with the chainsaw (interacting via the cardboard button), which removes them from the scene. As more and more trees are removed from the scene, animals/animal sounds in the background will decrease and the ground will become less grassy and more like tilled dirt. The educational goal is to give viewers a firsthand view of what the impacts of deforestation are.<br />
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VR for Social Good Fall 2018Duncanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01831150700845530319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352765817100301901.post-22901483161549496182013-08-29T17:40:00.003-04:002013-08-29T17:40:59.390-04:00SHIPtember!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Can't wait to see what develops this month in the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/the-shipyard/discuss/72157634855373645/">SHIPyard</a>. Some things have already been cropping up, such as this lovely vessel, the Geminon by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99811181@N02/">Steve McLeod</a>.</div>
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Chirs, AKA <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ironweasel/">Ironsniper</a> has been posting a lot of wonderful builds using the new olive green color that came out this year. His <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ironweasel/8625224846/in/photostream">AR-7 GrassBlade</a> is no exception. Clean lines, functional looking design elements and it fits a fig! Please go check out the rest of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ironweasel/">Ironsniper's</a> builds, he is just as formidable a builder in other <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ironweasel/8349418865/in/photostream">colors</a> with limited palettes.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430170079916870418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352765817100301901.post-36348392229728504202013-03-03T06:22:00.001-05:002013-03-03T06:25:19.130-05:00Febrovery is over!<div style="text-align: justify;">
Febrovery had a wonderful turnout this year with builders creating 267 spacey rovers, spearheaded by its prolific founder <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/crimso-giger/">Crimso Giger</a>, who alone pumped out around 56 great creations. Illustrious lego fad map maker; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasukaru76/8522465496/">pasukaru76,</a> quickly posted the completed graphic which is modeled after <a href="http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?S=6804-1">Set #6804 Surface Rover.</a> Congratulations to all who participated!</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/artpoly/">polywen's</a> latest build; it's hands down the best hardsuit/spacesuit I've ever seen. The Galidor head gives a whole new scale to what would have been an excellent mecha. Go <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/artpoly/8450594637/in/photostream">check it out now.</a>
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<b>BNSF Line, Jupiter- (BiS) </b>After what seems like forever for me, I'm back with (at least) one new post! And it's a zinger, an awesome Space Train by our own <a href="https://plus.google.com/102852862569445488200/posts" target="_blank">Jason Heltebridle</a>. It has many striking features, such as the lustrous metal wheels, the yellow piping running along the side, and the bee-stripe insignia right near the cabin. The train itself is a tasteful combination of space elements with the look and feel of a classic Earth freighter. It also carries hints of the 10219 Maersk Train, a personal favourite of mine. Brick on, Jason!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This great microscale ship by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/spook0114/">spook (Tim Zarki)</a> is about 5 years old, but I just now discovered it (As well as the builder). The colors look very nice to me, and I really love the antennae.
I also recommend anyone not familiar with spook's stuff to take a few minutes and look through his photostream. There's lots of other great MOCs in there as well.brickmackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04101534382775787778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352765817100301901.post-70282499715118177982012-10-04T02:09:00.000-04:002012-10-04T02:10:25.935-04:00Ma.Ktoberfest 2012<div style="text-align: justify;">
So <strike>October,</strike> Ma.Ktober is upon us once again. What is that you ask? A contest that occurs every October revolving around the Machinen Krieger universe, thanks to <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tromas/">.Tromas</a>, who has laid out all the guidelines <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1614654@N24/discuss/72157631172482562/">here</a>.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430170079916870418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352765817100301901.post-49000542907383620852012-08-25T17:22:00.000-04:002012-08-25T17:22:43.405-04:00The Boss<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nannanz/7858415100/" title="The Boss by Nannan Z., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8446/7858415100_ea6926d245.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="The Boss"></a></center>
I love odd and uniquely shaped fighters, and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nannanz/7858415100/in/contacts/">this fighter</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nannanz/">Nannan Z</a> is a great example. Not only is it round, but it also includes spikes, sawblades, and a drill (Great for up close fighting).brickmackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04101534382775787778noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352765817100301901.post-43847913278234914742012-08-07T01:25:00.001-04:002012-08-07T01:31:45.383-04:00Solid Fuel Starfighter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Earth - (BiS) </b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fernalds-bricks/" target="_blank">ƒernald</a> has built this wonderful <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fernalds-bricks/7688152466/in/photostream" target="_blank">Solid Fuel Starfighter</a> which fits a minifigure under the front hatch. As with many posts here lately, it was built for the Real World Starfighters Contest on Flickr. This instantly reminded me of Voyager and the Apollo command modules. The dark orange works well as a substitute for the heat shielding and its mostly round shape is somewhat unique, especially for a fighter. The <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fernalds-bricks/7688146774/in/photostream/" target="_blank">back view</a> is well detailed and uses a few neat tricks. I am quite fond of the support structure for the turning thrusters and the lighting in the photo adds a warm touch. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fernalds-bricks/" target="_blank">ƒernald</a> also has quite a number of nice looking microbuilds on his photostream.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430170079916870418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352765817100301901.post-3164136326629442102012-08-02T13:40:00.000-04:002012-08-02T13:40:14.955-04:00Glawfish Recon Vessel<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/53458657@N04/7679772682/" title="Glawfish Recon Vessel by SuperHardcoreDave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8161/7679772682_b96a464203.jpg" width="500" height="385" alt="Glawfish Recon Vessel"></a></center>
The <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/53458657@N04/7679772682/">Glawfish Recon Vessel</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/53458657@N04/">SuperHardcoreDave (Dave Steeves)</a> is one of the more interesting fighters I've seen in shape. The front looks more or less like a normal fighter, but the rear looks almost organic, like a lionfish or similar creature.brickmackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04101534382775787778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352765817100301901.post-25218107653019060692012-07-18T15:19:00.001-04:002012-07-18T15:19:48.994-04:00'STALKER' INTERCEPTOR BOMBER<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/47881312@N04/7567515264/" title="'STALKER' INTERCEPTOR BOMBER by Pierre E Fieschi, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8292/7567515264_0c2a45910d.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="'STALKER' INTERCEPTOR BOMBER"></a></center>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/47881312@N04/">Pierre E Fieschi</a> is more well known for <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/47881312@N04/7233800314/in/photostream">his</a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/47881312@N04/7177437412/in/photostream">microscale</a> <a href="www.flickr.com/photos/47881312@N04/6776655347/in/photostream">spaceships</a>, but this vertical fighter is quite nice as well. As if the well designed fighter wasn't enough, Pierre even included a docking platform and ladder.brickmackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04101534382775787778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352765817100301901.post-55888570362547942132012-07-13T22:40:00.001-04:002012-07-13T22:40:40.365-04:00Comrade Rocks<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<strong>Kuiper Belt- (BiS)</strong> When in space, there are two things one has to look out for- enemy lasers, and space debris. While the tattered remains of spacecraft and the like can often appear, the most common form of debris is space rocks. This craft, the Soyuz R-a11 MARAUDER, has not only made peace with the rocks, it has been quite utilitarian in its design, and incorporated them! Not only would this craft be something formidable to run (physically) into, a skirmish with it would also be ill-advised. From the impressive panel-mounted turrets, to the hidden bombs on the underside, and the well-camouflaged radar dish/laser.Duncanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01831150700845530319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352765817100301901.post-58708060725802153352012-07-06T16:39:00.000-04:002012-07-06T16:39:02.756-04:00Ramming Speed!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<strong>Earth- (BiS) </strong>While starships and spacecraft are nice and all, nothing in the sky can match the brute force a tank can have on the ground. Massive weapons capacity, sheets upon sheets of armor, vehicle storage, and troop carrying capacity are all some of the great advantages to tank use. This lil' guy has the design of a tank, the slickness of a sports car, and the armaments of Rambo after a 50% off sale at the Weapon Store. The radar array on top is also worthy of note, as well as the excellent use of the Technic joint connectors.Duncanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01831150700845530319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352765817100301901.post-84400688984803965392012-07-04T21:20:00.001-04:002012-07-04T21:20:52.301-04:00Photon Lasers<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<strong>Planet Higgs-B- (BiS) </strong>With the power of engines and spacecraft rising almost daily, and major discoveries being constantly made, soon we will enter the age of interspace travel. And with that, we will have to re-design our spacecraft, just like Pascal did with this MOC. The red cockpit really stands out against the minimal colours of the rest of the craft, and it appears to come in peace. But be careful not to ruffle the pilot's feather's else he decides to use it's ample armaments.Duncanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01831150700845530319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352765817100301901.post-56219221129028492612012-07-04T16:04:00.001-04:002012-07-04T21:12:08.634-04:00Voyager 2<br />
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While it's not Sci-fi (Not counting the first Star Trek movie), this wonderful model of the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/65402716@N07/7188178029/in/photostream">Voyager</a> probe by Apojove is certainly in space. He's included a great amount of detail and realism on the craft, and even included a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/65402716@N07/7373410822/in/photostream">nice display stand and engineer</a>.brickmackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04101534382775787778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352765817100301901.post-75349926062517556862012-07-02T00:35:00.000-04:002012-07-02T09:27:22.131-04:00Project HAVE SHIVER<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mainman/" target="_blank">Justin Vaughn</a> aka Mainman has created <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mainman/7476697712/in/pool-898944@N23" target="_blank">Project HAVE SHIVER</a> for the "Real World Starfighter" contest occurring in the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/898944@N23/" target="_blank">Starfighters</a> group on Flickr. This industrial monstrosity is about as real world as it gets. Who needs aerodynamic and sleek spacecraft when there is no atmosphere to be aerodynamic in? Who needs wings at all? The copious use of flex tubing, lightsaber handles and droid arms makes for a more believable support structure than any prefab pieces could. Buffing the printing off the Naboo planet from set <a href="http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemInv.asp?S=9674-1" target="_blank">#9674</a> makes those pieces more universally usable than if they were left printed. Justin also has a few pictures of the loadout and descriptions of the different areas of the ship. I especially enjoy the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mainman/7476697502/in/photostream" target="_blank">back view</a> as well. There's also a quite detailed description for the photo to match the details of the ship. I would definitely have to give this one of the top votes in the contest so far.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430170079916870418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352765817100301901.post-13230059748269351042012-06-30T02:56:00.000-04:002012-07-03T12:13:02.384-04:00BT Panorama<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Built by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/granada_turnier/" target="_blank">granada_turnier</a>, I found this Blacktron Panorama to be a fairly brilliant build. The greenish background for the composite shot was a great choice to offset the colors of the ship. For those who were around when the only space theme fell under the Legoland moniker; now known as Classic Space, this ship retains much of that classic styling. yet incorporates just enough modern techniques to set it apart. It immediately reminded me of <a href="http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?S=6894-1" target="_blank">set #6894 - Blacktron Invader</a> probably due to the trans-red wedge plates on the nacelles.</div>
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Click on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/granada_turnier/6970935416/sizes/o/in/pool-1119749@N22/" target="_blank">all sizes</a> to really get the full effect of the composite shot. The photostream also has lots of cool old cars, tractors and other vehicles for those who like reference material for "real world" mocs.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430170079916870418noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352765817100301901.post-4005111746654725032012-06-29T21:55:00.003-04:002012-06-29T21:55:44.934-04:00In Space, No One Can Hear You Scan<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<strong>Deep Space- (BiS) </strong>While many of the satelites and spacecraft we've been seeing recently are for the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/898944@N23/discuss/72157629986884930/" target="_blank">real-world starfighters contest</a>, it appears that this one is spurred on by imagination and creativity. Or, atleast, that's what the space program directors would WANT you to think. While it may not be completely clear as to its purpose, it's still a mighty-fine looking spacecraft. The sensor arrays, spalashes of blue, and excelent engine use are all part of what make this craft great. Plus, It's got FINS!Duncanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01831150700845530319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352765817100301901.post-83174079100677120242012-06-25T15:43:00.001-04:002012-07-07T14:05:09.741-04:00The Sparrowhawk<br />
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One thing that makes a great starfighter stand out from the rest is the angles, and flickr user <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bricking-it/">Bricking It</a> does a good job at pulling this off! After impressing us all with the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bricking-it/7322772892/in/photostream/">LL-828 Wildgoose</a>, Bricking It pulled out another cool neo classic space creation, the Sparrowhawk. This build is a mid-sized starfighter, great for cruising the galaxy, and is reinforced with heavy armor. You can see more, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bricking-it/sets/72157630177726704/with/7394710978/">here!</a>James-Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14250711732940338949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352765817100301901.post-35029302206558745062012-06-23T23:10:00.001-04:002012-06-23T23:10:40.519-04:00Yellow River<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<strong>Titan- (BiS) </strong>While sleek, sporty, eye catching starfighters and curvaceous command ships may be what we envision of the future, the current reality is that satelites have gone the furthest distance from Earth while still being in the realm of current feasibility. This great satellite, the Yangtze, seems to be an attack drone, programmed to fight off threats to the Earth from above the skies. With an elegant half-stud offset between the dark grey cheese slopes near the back of the ship to the excelent forward section, this craft makes an amazing Lego spacecraft!Duncanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01831150700845530319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352765817100301901.post-23107865819603590282012-06-22T15:51:00.003-04:002012-06-22T18:42:40.944-04:00Boeing C-15 "Strike Eagle" lunar starfighter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The "Real World Starfighter" Contest is really heating up lately. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10104652@N06/7392031302/in/photostream" target="_blank">This offering</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10104652@N06/" target="_blank">Shannon Sproule</a> is rooted heavily in early NASA design aesthetic. Complete with a moon rover, the contest entry is visually nostalgic and functional, with just enough stickers to make the markings blend into the built. As with some other recent MOCs, this also incorporates the Death Star elements in a clean and efficient manner.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430170079916870418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352765817100301901.post-71433986592525032582012-06-22T12:14:00.000-04:002012-06-22T18:42:01.120-04:00Jauss-Addar Shipping Fleet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A stunning <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tito0o0o/7035904257/in/photostream" target="_blank">microscale shipping fleet</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tito0o0o/" target="_blank">Titolan</a>. The offset fence pieces, used as docking arms, is quite inspired. The subtle greebling along the sides really gives off an industrial utilitarian vibe. I am also fond of the minifig leg with the bridge dangling from it in the bottom right.</div>
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Side note: Titolan's <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tito0o0o/7372859858/in/photostream" target="_blank">Drone Variants</a>, using some new dark orange pieces found in some recent SW sets. The new light grey wrench pieces on the last drone works well for the forklift.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430170079916870418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352765817100301901.post-2340843830426557652012-06-20T20:12:00.000-04:002012-06-20T20:13:56.295-04:00Blue Devil<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<strong>Interplanetary Zone- (BiS) </strong>While it may not be prudent or useful in space, aerodynamic design begins to take real meaning when re-entering the atmosphere of a planet. Plus, it'll draw the admiring eyes of space travelers from all around. The LL-104 is the newest ship from the NCS shipyards, and from initial sales numbers, the designers got it right! Not only does this MOC have <em>amazing</em> editing, the blue, trans-yellow, and grey play together in front of the eye in the most pleasing fashion. Not to mention, it looks <strong>fast</strong>!Duncanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01831150700845530319noreply@blogger.com0