Nerdy About The Bricks
According to research one of the things that makes a perfect couple is common goals and mutual admiration. What could be more descriptive than The Joker and Harley Quinn? They both share the common goal of bringing down the Bat, and each is infatuated with the other. Sure they're raving psychopaths, but that's beside the point. Two more of Tim Lydy's brilliant Forms of Gotham collection, and an inspiration to couples everywhere.
I have to confess that even as big a Batman fan as I am, I've never heard of Jervis Tetch, AKA Mad Hatter. Builder Tim Lydy admits that he's "just outside of the main circle of arch-bat-foes". Since I'm not much of a comic reader, I can see why I've missed him, but now I think I need to go back and do a little catch-up, this guy's got some panache. Part of Tim's brilliant Forms of Gotham collection.
The level of detail in this tiny MOC by Grantmasters is pretty staggering. So much so you almost have to look twice to figure out what you're looking at. The profile bricks are an instant giveaway of the scale, but your brain just can't accept it. Harley has always been a bit irresistible (well, at least for a psychopath) but this version is at squee levels.
One of the things I look forward to at BrickCon every year (at least every year I get to go) is seeing Brickbaron's over-the-top MOCs in person. It seems every one of his creations out does the last, and the stakes just continue to grow. This latest Batman inspired MOC is jaw-dropping in every aspect. The bold, bright colors and clean lines make this look like an illustration from a distance, leaping right off the page of a comic book. But the architecture is the unsung hero of this MOC, just check out that art deco theater, it's gorgeous. I could prattle on and on, but pictures speak louder than words (and there's more pictures if you click through).
This MOC is Bruce Wayne levels of commitment! Check out this truly epic Batcave from builder 莫古 (Chak hei Mok). The scale is impressive of course, and the level of detail is stunning, from the multiple bat-vehicles, to the choice of suits and the tiered construction to the complex geology, it's a feast for the eyes. But what I really love is the attention to detail in the lighting. It's all scale lit and looks absolutely cinematic.
The latest figure in Tim Lydy's Forms of Gotham collection is The Riddler, Batman's quizzically narcissistic adversary. As with all of the characters from this series, he stands on a base that reflects his place in the Gotham lore, in this case his signature question mark. He's also adorned with question marks skillfully modified from official LEGO stickers.
Gotham's notorious crime lord Oswald Cobblepot, AKA Penguin, has been plaguing Batman's efforts to rid the city of crime since his first appearance in 1941. This version by Tim Lydy looks the business, and captures his slimy, infamous persona perfectly. Another in his series of brilliant Forms of Gotham collection.
The unveil of builder Tim Lydy's brilliant Batman MOCs continues. This time it's Scarecrow, the homicidal hallucinogen-using psychopath. As unsettling as Nolan's Scarecrow was, the Arkhamverse version is truly the thing of nightmares and Tim has captured his essence perfectly in this beautifully frightful character MOC.
Visitors of Brickworld Chicago got to see this (as well as many more) in person, and I'll admit to a slight tinge of jealously. Tim Lydy's Batman collection was one of the highlights of the show, and looking at Two-Face here I can see why. The sculpture work is amazing, but it's also oozing with character. I can't wait to see the rest of these.
Here at BrickNerd we like to look back from time to time, and to Gotham. I somehow missed this awesome Burton Batmobile by Riskjockey last year, and it's time to correct that oversight. I've always been a big fan of this particular Batmobile. It's got flash, but not too much, it's got menace, but just enough to scare the bad guys, and it's got style.
I saw BvS opening day, and it was pretty disappointing. But then again I always thought the concept was a bit silly, or I wouldn't have made my own version. But that doesn't mean I don't like the characters any less, and I certainly dig this MOC by cid1943. The split screen effect here with daylight Metropolis and the man of steel on one side and dark Gotham and the dark knight on the other is super effective.
Vigilante justice is not a modern concept, therefore Batman is pretty timeless. This MOC by guzik LDZ puts Batman back in the 40's or 50's judging by the tech, but he still looks like a total badass. Proof that you don't need computer chips, LCD screens and cell service to dish out a little bit of punishment on the bad guys (but it still helps to be super rich).
That's right Batfans, we're building the LEGO Batman Classic TV Series Batcave live! Building starts at 8am PST. Join me, Mrs BrickNerd and later James Morr as we fight crime and bat-build!
Same bat-time, same bat-channel!
That's right bat-fans, we're building LEGO 76052 Classic TV Series Batcave tomorrow morning starting at 8am PST!
So grab your cowl, strap on your bat-utility belt and we'll see you tomorrow, same bat-time, same bat-channel!
Ever wonder why Batman is so grumpy this time of year? Happy holidays from BrickNerd!
This would have made an excellent addition to the Comic Bricks collaboration at Designer-Con (which I didn't get to see, boo hoo). Builder vitreolum has crafted yet another brilliant mosaic MOC, this time it's the dark knight himself, Batman. I don't know about you, but I feel safer at night knowing he's watching over us.
I've spent SO much time over the last couple years engrossed in the world of Gotham and Batman, so much so I'm frankly a bit burned out. But this wonderful microscale Batman set got me instantly excited, so there's still some hope for me. I LOVE this, all the tiny details, all the figures, all the vehicles and play features, it's awesome. I generally try to avoid posting LEGO Ideas stuff, but I would love to see this actually made. Head over to LEGO Ideas to support.
When I watched the video promoting the Doritos Crash the Superbowl contest, this commercial immediately popped into my mind. After reading the rules, it was clearly breaking many of them (wait a minute, they showed Batman in the brief, but I can't have Batman in my video?). But I made it anyway, because that's how I roll. So when I submitted last night I wasn't at all confident, and of course it was immediately rejected. But I'm still proud of it and want to share.
Big thanks to EclipseGFX for the custom printed Doritos tile, and a huge shout out to everyone that helped make it happen, full credits in the YouTube description.
Holy iconic TV cars Batman! The Adam West Batman series was years into re-runs before I ever started watching it, but once we discovered it we couldn't get enough. Sure it was campy, yes it was over-the-top, of course it was silly. That was the point and everyone knew it. And what kid didn't want to be Batman (or at least Robin) and cruise around in the Batmobile? This version by flailx is one of the best representations of this particular Batmobile I've ever seen.
If you missed this shirt last time it came around now's your chance. It's everyone's favorite billionaire vigilante orphan, stylishly dressed in black (and sometimes very dark gray) and ready for a night of punching bag guys in the face. Now on a stylish tee for only ten bucks, awesome.
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