August 19, 2014

Tintin Land Of Black Gold

August 19, 2014/ Tommy

Like most Americans, Tintin was virtually unknown to me until the Spielberg/Jackson film came out in 2011. I had seen images from time to time, but the books were scarce here and he had no following. But we're truly in the minority, and TinTin has a loyal following in the rest of the world (sorta like the soccer of comic characters). Builder Brickbaron is a fan though, and decided to celebrate his devotion with a interpretation of the cover for Land of Black Gold. The results speak for themselves.

July 08, 2014

Review - The Art Of LEGO Design

July 08, 2014/ Tommy

Let's face it, there's a lot of LEGO books available right now. Most of them are genre themed, or specific to a particular subset of the hobby. A great any of them aren't particularly helpful. Well Jordan Schwartz is here to change that, at least from a design point of view.

Jordan is a former LEGO designer, one of the youngest in the company's history, and an active member of the AFOL community. He shares his, along with several notable LEGO builders, experience with design and building philosophy in this rather unique book from No Starch Press.

April 15, 2014

Otto

April 15, 2014/ Tommy

If you have the bricks and have a wish
You may need to build yourself a fish

And in a bowl you can place your fish
Because fish don't live on a dish

But you won't need water in the bowl
So exercise self-control

And if fish are not your pet of choice
You have other options, so rejoice

Because bricks can be any shape you like
Like a fluffy cat or a dog named Spike

So build your wish, that's my motto
Like Daiman's version here of Otto

January 21, 2014

Way Cool Video From Way Cool Books

January 21, 2014/ Tommy

If you've read my reviews of the Amazing Vehicles books (you have, haven't you?) then you know I'm a fan. Well, this video is every bit as awesome as the books. No, you won't learn to build them from it, but if you can appreciate excellent animation and groovy beats, check this out.

The LEGO Build-It Book, Vol. 1: Amazing Vehicles

By Nathanael Kuipers, Mattia Zamboni

The LEGO Build-It Book, Vol. 2: More Amazing Vehicles

By Nathanael Kuipers, Mattia Zamboni

December 08, 2013

Space: The Unused Frontier

December 08, 2013/ Tommy

Over the past few weeks the creative powerhouses behind LEGO Space: Building The Future have been treating us to unused shots from the book. Let me point that out again, these epic and incredible shots didn't make the cut. It's a testament to the quality of this book.

LEGO Space: Building the Future

$15.78

By Peter Reid, Tim Goddard

November 19, 2013

LEGO Space: Building The Future

November 19, 2013/ Tommy

I've waited a long time for this book. Pete Reid confided in me quite some time back that he and Tim were working on a book, and working hard on it. I knew it was about space, I knew it would be awesome and I knew it would be out around now. But that's all I knew. I wanted it to be a surprise, I didn't ask for any more info and he didn't offer. Well, it's finally in my hands and let me tell you, it's gorgeous.

November 18, 2013

Get That Wookie A Medal

November 18, 2013/ Tommy

I remember distinctly being 9 years old and watching this scene, my heart soaring. Then there was that moment when I thought, "hey, Chewie didn't get a medal, what the heck?"

This is from an upcoming book called LEGO Galaxy: Build Your Own Universe. Coming out in December.

LEGO Galaxy: Build Your Own Universe

$21.66

By Joe Klang, Oliver Albrecht, Lutz Uhlmann

October 28, 2013

LEGO Space: Building The Future Teaser Trailer

October 28, 2013/ Tommy

I'm so excited for this book. Some of the best times I had in England were just hanging out at Pete Reid's place. We'd drink tea, build and photograph all day, it was great. Now his much anticipated book is almost here. And he's a little teaser...