One of the things that I look most for in LEGO related books is inspiration. There is so much to be learned from examining the work of other builders and sometimes my favorite part of a model is the ideas that I can mine from it. So, it could come as no surprise that I was excited to hear about this book of nothing but ideas, just waiting to be used. Continue reading The LEGO Architecture Idea Book
There is something so architectural and futuristic about these shapes rendered in white on a simple landscape. A lovely piece of nanoscale from Sarah Beyer.
Nannan Zhang is using a clever palette to evoke the colors of an unseen sky in this build. The building itself is a beautiful, clean build, recalling all Westerns of my youth.
This is an older build and sadly Olivier Lego doesn’t seem to be active anymore, but I can’t help but share this microscale build. The limited palette is perfect for the complex texture, instantly readable as classical architecture.
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There is something so perfect about this tiny character by P. B.!
Eero Okkonen struck a perfect balance of system and constraction with this mechanical dragon.
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I just discovered @jeff_works, and these micro city vignettes are amazing!
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A dewback transformer? How did LEGO 7 even think that up?
I’m quite taken by this sculpture by alanboar.
The contrast between greenery and architecture on this model byJohn Cheng is just right.
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This submersible by Guy Smiley 🙂 harks back to the Aquazone themes that I loved so much.
Kelvin Low never fails to impress and this warrior had me and my son in awe.
I like these little walker walker/scooter mechs a lot. GolPlaysWithLego managed to strike the perfect balance of mech and whimsy.
Fun techniques and sweet details in this microscale build by Gilcelio chagas.
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Lino builds the best cars.
There is something so nostalgic about classic castle minifigs. This battle suit by Mitsuru Nikaido adds the perfect modern complement.
A lot of fine details in this building by kaz.fuji.
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Check out this heavy bomber by Sunder_59.
This house by betweenbrickwalls took my breath away.
Calin is a master of small car models, like this rusty muscle car.
The picture might not be great, but I love this samuai Brickhead by John Cheng.
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Another mouth-watering near future fighter, this time by Nate Rehm-Daly.
xiei22 has gorgeous fighter in orbit around Mars.
The skin on this model by Daniel Stoeffler is nothing short of brilliant.
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