One of James Cameron's true gifts is introducing technology that not only looks cool, but is plausible. You can really believe in the Power Loader. I can still remember watching this thing in Aliens so many years ago and just going "awesome" (with that sort of giddy little nerd dance you do in your seat). I really want to walk around in one of these some day.
It's just a shiptastic morning here at BrickNerd, and I'm OK with that. This fighter by Genghis Don is super sweet. I'm even overlooking the blatant use of clone parts here, since it's done to such great effect. You won't find them often here, but in this case I couldn't resist.
I had the distinct honor of swooshing this ship, and swoosh I did. I also had a good time with James Pegrum and Pete Reid the evening we photographed this ship and others. This craft only hints at James' building style and diversity, he's a very talented builder and I highly recommend checking out his other stuff, it's stellar.
When Kosmas Santosa was challenged by friends to incorporate rail curves into his next MOC, he didn't flinch. Instead he rocked this outstanding ship with transforming capabilities. Not only did he nail the ship, the photography is excellent, this thing's gorgeous.
This is a seriously cool mech. I love the color scheme and pose. The use of angles and curves almost lends a disruptive pattern camouflage to it, almost as visually confusing as it is exciting.
I can't decide what I like best about this. The brilliance of the build, the excellence of the photography or the fantastic description on Flickr. Three things that I can't decide between, like three sides of a triangle, continually going around and around in an impossible cycle.
If any of you read my article in issue 16 of BrickJournal you know I spent nearly a year in London in 2010-2011. You'll also know that one of the things that kept me sane was spending time with the guy that became my best mate across the pond, Pete Reid. We drank a lot of tea, built a lot of MOCs and did a lot of photography.
Read MoreSorry, my eighties is showing. This is a Federation Beta Series Mechanoid. Could this be a tantalizing peek into Pete Reid's upcoming book? If I know Pete, this is hardly a blip on the Federation radar.
This is a pretty sleek and unusual looking ship. It's a great combination of simple lines and visually complex structures. I particularly like the stacked dishes, like a combination of air cooled cylinders and steampunkish electrical insulators. It also sorta reminds me of a Wheel-O (now I'm dating myself).
Legohaulic is a master of iconic moments, and this commissioned piece from Stanley Kubrick's classic 2001: A Space Odyssey is no exception. "HAL, open the pod bay doors..." (just for giggles, if you have an iPhone, ask Siri to do that).
It's not very often we see a minifigure scale cargo ship (why is that?) but here's a fine example from SweStar . There's loads of detail here, and the base/landing pad is really nice too. I dig that little service robot.
Truth is, I don't know. According to builder the oneman it's inspired by Bladerunner and Ian McQue. All I know is it looks very odd and very cool. The photo is nice too, it almost has a painterly quality about it.
More tributes to Nnenn continue to show up, like this nifty little craft by Doctor Mobius. The color scheme on this is great, very eye-catching. My favorite details are the checkerboards on one size with a subtle asymmetry on the other side and the little 1x1 round tiles on the sides. It's small attentions to detail like this that separate a good MOC from a great MOC.
Mark Stafford is no stranger to space, but even those completely familiar with their surroundings need a ride every once in a while. Enter Space Taxis, a new group on Flickr. Mark invites us all to build a taxi, or limo, or whatever. So who's going to add the first pedicab?
Please keep your hands, arms, legs and feet inside the vehicle at all times (if you want to keep them). Few would argue that the Samson is the coolest vehicle in Avatar, and this version by ~The Steads~ is just as cool. It's big, beautiful and badass.
If you've been into the AFOL scene for a while and you're a fan of space, you've probably heard of Nnenn. Before his untimely passing nearly three years ago he was one of the most influential and talented builders in the community. His work continues to inspire builders all over the world. Right now there's a Tribute to Nnenn Challenge going on Flickr and this build by James Asbury is an entry. It's a fitting tribute to an amazing builder.
LEGOLIZE IT MAN has done it again, another bitchin' little space ship. This one has a modular design, as seen in the lower images. The graphics presentation really sells the whole concept though, I love a well presented MOC.
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