A Lego Macintosh. “Hello.”

Chris McVeigh's Lego Macintosh Hello

There are a few iconic computer designs. One of the most recognizable is the original Apple Macintosh, also known as the Macintosh 128k. With its 512 × 342 black and white display happily greeting the world with a friendly “hello.” Chris McVeigh, aka: powerpig, has created one of the most popular Lego MOCs of one of the most popular computers. There are even free instructions available at http://chrismcveigh.com/cm/welcome.html. You can also buy a custom kit based on the 128k Mac. Hopefully the Lego version is a bit cheaper then the original $2,495 price tag.

Check out the Lego Macintosh over at http://chrismcveigh.com/cm/welcome.html

Chris McVeigh has been featured on LegoGenre before with this amazing IT Crowd scene: http://everydaybricks.com/moss-flip-its-an-iphone-its-a-flipping-iphone-in-the-crane-machine-it-crowd/

Would you like some Lego with your cheeseburger & fries?

Cole Edmonson's Diner Fare, Lego Cheeseburger and Fries

A Lego cheeseburger has never looked more delicious. With a nice side of Lego fries and a chocolate shake, also made with Lego. There is even some Lego salt and pepper. Yum yum.

Cole Edmonson built this Diner Fare MOC. Nicknaming it “The Lowell Burger.” Check it out over on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/68216038@N05/9729973136/

Lego Minecraft: The Village & Lego Minecraft: The Nether Available Now

Lego Minecraft is one of those perfect themes. The two come together to create some of the best Lego sets of all time. The Lego Minecraft Micro World set is easily one of the best selling Lego sets of last year. Often selling out of stock once the set had been replenished. Lego has noticed, and has been continually “reprinting” the original Minecraft set. Now Lego has officially released two new sets in the Minecraft theme. Making this the first CUUSOO project to graduate into a full theme. The new Lego Minecraft: The Village and Lego Minecraft: The Nether are now available through Lego and Amazon.

The early reviews are starting to show up, and are generally forming the opinion that these new sets are great. Perfect for anyone who enjoyed the original. Check out the details at Amazon:

Lego Minecraft The Village Micro World

Lego Minecraft: Micro World, The Village.

Lego Minecraft The Nether Micro World

Lego Minecraft: Micro World: The Nether.

Lego Minecraft Micro World

Lego Minecraft: Micro World.

LegoGenre | 304: “If My Calculations Are Correct…”

LegoGenre 00304 : “If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour…”

“If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour…”

Maybe You Shouldn’t Touch That

jjackowski's Maybe You Shouldn't Touch That

“Two explorers wearing special protective gear approach a glowing green object with some trepidation.”

Maybe You Shouldn’t Touch That, by jjackowski, is an example of what careful planning and heavily controlled lighting can achieve. Wow.

Check out Maybe You Shouldn’t Touch That over on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jjackowski/9657810777/

HispaBrick Magazine 017 – Vehicles, Mindstorms, Reviews & Interviews

HispaBrick Magazine 017

The best digital Lego Magazine is back. HispaBrick Magazine 017 is available now for download as a PDF in english or spanish.

Featuring articles on Lego vehicles, Mindstorms, Robotics, Modular Landscapes, & Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Plus many reviews and interviews. This 100 page PDF is full of so much Lego content it might be the greatest issue yet.

http://www.hispabrickmagazine.com/en/content/english-hispabrick-magazine-017

Captain Cook’s Galleon

PippoZane's Lego Captain Cooks Galleon

Pirate ships are one of those classic Lego themes. Lego has had a tough time creating a good mini Pirate ship (3 hull pieces or less). It is a tough scale to work in and usually the proportions end up weird. Here Pippo Zane has succeeded in creating Captain Cook’s Galleon. Using a brown, gold, and red color scheme works well. With careful attention to detail with the main Cabin, Poop deck, and Forecastle. The red carpet and curtains into the main Cabin are an especially nice touch.

PippoZane's Lego Captain Cooks Galleon Detail

Check out Captain Cook’s Galleon over on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/94159572@N06/9505228976/

Lego Star Wars: Jabba’s Sail Barge (75020) Reviewed by Csacsa234 @ Eurobricks

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The new Lego Star Wars: Jabba’s Sail Barge (75020) has officially been released and is starting to show up at some retailers. This set comes with 4 minifigures (Slave Leia, Max Rebo, Weequay, and Ree-Yees), 1 bigfigure (Jabba the Hutt) and 1 droid (R2D2). It contains many hidden play features, and some nice details. Jabba’s Sail Barge comes in at 850 pieces and a $119.99 price tag. Which is a good deal cheaper then the previous Jabba’s Sail Barge (6210) on the secondary market.

Eurobricks user Csacsa234 has already posted a full photo review. Noting that there are hidden pirate cannons, flick firing missiles, undercarriage wheels, a removable deck/roof, and foldable sides/walls. This set is full of play features.

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Inside Jabba’s Sail Barge is a kitchen, jail, throne room, and a music stage. Max Rebo and his futuristic piano (or is it an organ?) steal the show from Jabba in this set. He just happens to be a perfect Lego minifigure, oozing cuteness and a hot blue color scheme. Interestingly, Lego has provided film (thin plastic) sails for the Sail Barge which will hopefully last a long time. There are also 26 stickers, which luckily are not required. Jabba’s Sail Barge looks great with and without stickers.

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The Lego minifigures are extremely detailed. With a newish version of R2D2 (grey top, and better printing), Slave Leia, Jabba the Hutt, Ree-Yees, Weequay, and Max Rebo. While the Jabba the Hutt and his goons look great the real star is Max Rebo (sorry Leia). Just look at that little blue dude.

Csacsa234's Lego Star Wars Jabba's Sail Barge 75020 Minifigures

Go check out the full review of the Lego Star Wars: Jabba’s Sail Barge (75020) with more photos and details over at Eurobricks: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=85841

Jabba’s Sail Barge is usually on sale for a few dollars off over at Amazon, check it out: Lego Star Wars: Jabba’s Sail Barge (75020)