Custom Lego Minifigures from BrickUltra: Wave 2

BrickUltra has just released information about their Wave 2 release of their Custom Lego Minifigures. These new Minifigs are digitally printed, meaning that the quality and detail is amazing. These feature printing that completely covers the Minifig head, arms, and legs. The first four Minifigures all appear to be based on popular video games. I recognize Titanfall, and Borderlands 2, but for some odd reason I can’t place the other two. They are being sold for $30, and ship will be shipping in March.

BrickUltra's Custom Lego Minifigure: MechPilot

“Prepare to drop! Each Mech Pilot’s body armor is equipped with a jet pack which allows them to hop across the battlefield! Despite these abilities, the Mech Pilot can still be squashed like ants if they are not careful around an enemy Mech.”

BrickUltra's Custom Lego Minifigure: Psycho

“Psychos are bandits who have gone insane with a freakish obsession for loot. Shirtless, wearing a white mask and dressed in orange pants, these outlaws can be immediately identified by their homicidal cries, psychotic laughter and constant desire to get into close combat.”

BrickUltra's Custom Lego Minifigure: Ultra

“Ultra was constructed by a famed scientist/adventurer, who experimenting in high-intelligence robotics. Ultra became sentient and rebelled, hypnotizing the scientist and brainwashing him into forgetting that Ultra had ever existed. He immediately began improving upon his rudimentary design, quickly upgrading himself.”

BrickUltra's Custom Lego Minifigure: Carmine

“In the Carmine family, military service was simply an expectation; they didn’t do it for a sense of duty or honor or patriotism. Instead, they “simply loved to shoot guns, blow stuff up, and never turn down a knock-down, drag-out fight.”

For a review of the Mech Pilot check out this video by BrickQueen:

http://youtu.be/TZuT6mjny1Y

Check out the BrickUltra store for more information on these custom Minifigs: http://brickultra.com/store/

Good News, Everyone! A Lego Futurama Display: The World of Tomorrow.

PepaQuin's Lego Futurama: The World of Tomorrow

Futurama is one of the greatest television shows of all time. So it is fitting that Futurama has been recreated in one of the greatest Lego displays. Hopefully if the new Lego Simpsons theme takes off Lego will look into creating some Futurama sets. In the mean time you can create your own.

The World of Tomorrow, built by Pepa Quin, is a massive Lego version of New New York from Futurama. The whole project took over 2 years and originally started with the Planet Express all the way back in 2008. Since then the Futurama project has expanded into an 80″ x 60″ layout. Featuring most of the landmark locations from New New York. The World of Tomorrow made its debut at Brickworld 2010 as a part of the Northern Illinois Lego Train Club display.

The Futurama Lego display is based around the Planet Express. Surprisingly, it being the first MOC in the display it has largely remained unchanged. Even the Owl infestation is present in this awesome build.

PepaQuin's Lego Futurama: The World of Tomorrow. Planet Express.

The iconic Madison Cube Garden has been included. Perfect for Lego concerts, and other live shows.

PepaQuin's Lego Futurama: The World of Tomorrow. Madison Cube Garden.

For Brickworld 2011 the Taco Bellevue Hospital was added to The World of Tomorrow display. Replacing the MomCorp building.

PepaQuin's Lego Futurama: The World of Tomorrow. Taco Bellevue Hospital.

Underneath New New York is the home of the mutants. The sewers (which happen to be the ruins of New York) is a toxic dump with a whole thriving underground city. The home of Leela’s parents and many adventures. If you look closely you might even find some cameos from Star Wars and Harry Potter down here.

PepaQuin's Lego Futurama: The World of Tomorrow. New New York Sewers.

All of the main Futurama characters are present. Most of which have been created using custom decals and even some customs modifications.

Leela, Nibbler, and Zapp.

PepaQuin's Lego Futurama The World of Tomorrow. Leela, Nibbler, Zapp.

Bender!

PepaQuin's Lego Futurama The World of Tomorrow. Bender!

Amy and Kiff.

PepaQuin's The World of Tomorrow. Amy and Kiff.

Fry visiting the local suicide booth.

PepaQuin's Lego Futurama The World of Tomorrow. Fry.

Zoidberg rummaging through the trash for dinner, or a friend.

PepaQuin's Lego Futurama The World of Tomorrow. Zoidberg.

It looks like Scruffy is probably enjoying his copy of Zero-G Juggs.

PepaQuin's Lego Futurama The World of Tomorrow. Scruffy.

The famous chef Elzar featuring an extremely well made custom body.

PepaQuin's Lego Futurama The World of Tomorrow. Elzar.

The local police. URL and Smitty.

PepaQuin's Lego Futurama The World of Tomorrow. URL and Smitty.

Robot Santa Claus.

PepaQuin's Lego Futurama The World of Tomorrow. Robot Santa Claus

There are many references to Futurama episodes through out the display. For instance these flying Brains trying to catalog every piece of knowledge before destroying the universe.

PepaQuin's The World of Tomorrow. Brains.

Almost all of the Minifigures walking around New New York feature custom faces. Achieved by carefully creating and applying decals to blank Minifig heads.

PepaQuin's The World of Tomorrow. Minifigures.

Check out all the details from Pepa Quin’s  Lego Futurama display, The World of Tomorrow: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pepa_quin/4730456558/

The Lands of Classic Castle: Uncovered

Disco86's Lego The Lands of Classic Castle: Uncovered

Lego has inspired many great MOCs. There are a few themes (Classic Space, Classic Castle, Star Wars, Middle Earth, Harry Potter, City) that have communities devoted to them. One of the most active communities is for the Classic Castle theme. Many Lego creations are created for this theme every day. One such place fans gather is at Classic-Castle. Over there is a unique fantasy world under development called the Lands of Classic Castle. An extremely detailed story and setting are being created piece by piece. The newest entry into the series is title “Uncovered” and is the creation of Disco86. Documenting an intense sea battle with Paul von Brickenstein.

Disco86's Lego The Lands of Classic Castle: Uncovered Detail

These castle theme Lego MOCs are usually extremely well done. Uncovered is no exception. With a relatively focused scene, every brick lends itself to the action. Some great Minifigures and photography are on display. The man overboard and the jumping attack are two great details. Also on display is the increasing trend of building amazing display frames.

Disco86's Lego The Lands of Classic Castle: Uncovered Battle

Check out Disco86’s Uncovered here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disco86/12795553474/

A Non-Stop Lego Trailer, starring Lego Liam Neeson

Non-Stop Lego Trailer

Non-Stop is about to be released in theaters. Meaning that Liam Neeson will be appearing in two movies at the same time. He is also starring as the Bad-Cop/Good-Cop in The Lego Movie. What better way to celebrate this coincidence then with Lego. This Non-Stop Lego Trailer is the creation of the Brotherhood Workshop, who have been creating great Lego videos for a while now. There is something about the Minifigures (including the hand customized ones) that are enduring.

Even if Non-Stop won’t be a great movie, we at least get a great trailer.

http://youtu.be/9iSMPR5zVuM

Brotherhood Workshop has also created a scene-by-scene split screen version of the Lego trailer comparing it to the original. These are always fun.

http://youtu.be/BJfDLTjjNog

Lego Team Fortress 2 Upward. Blue vs. Red fighting for Lego hats.

CaptainInfinity's Lego Team Fortress 2 Upward

Team Fortress 2 is a free-to-play first person shooter. The whole economy for the video game is sustained by an elaborate real world market for hats. Everything from iPod earphones to Sam & Max caps. The game has a certain timeless charm to it, and that is because it has some great art design. The cartoonish look translates into Lego pretty well. CaptainInfinity has created this MOC diorama titled Upward. Based on one of the most famous and popular levels in Team Fortress 2.

CaptainInfinity's Lego Team Fortress 2 Upward Blue Team

Upward depicts the epic struggle between team Blue and team Red. It appears that team Red is currently in the lead, as 1 of the Blue team members has met their untimely end. Thats not even counting the Spy sneaking up on the Sniper. There are a few details in this MOC that really stand out. The “Red” billboard is a good example of some advanced building techniques. Especially that “R.“ The other charming detail is the skeletal remains buried underneath the mine.

CaptainInfinity's Lego Team Fortress 2 Upward Red Team

Check out CaptainInfinity’s Lego Team Fortress 2 Upward over on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/captaininfinity/12594236015/

Lego Ghostbusters (21108) CUUSOO set officially revealed!

Lego Ghostbusters 21108 Minifigures

“I tried to think of the most harmless thing. Something I loved from my childhood. Something that could never ever possibly destroy us.” — Dr. Ray Stantz

It seems that the upcoming Lego Ghostbusters (21108) CUUSOO set will be upon us sooner then expected. At the recent Toy Fair (2014), Lego officially revealed details and photos for the new set. The Lego Ghostbusters (21108) will be available for purchase in June 2014 with a retail price of $49.99. The set will include a very slick looking Ecto-1, and the Ghostbusters themselves: Dr. Peter Venkman, Dr. Raymond “Ray” Stantz, Dr. Egon Spengler, and Winston Zeddemore. The original design was done by Brent Waller, and most of his ideas have been persevered here (except for the Firehouse, which is understandably missing).

Lego Ghostbusters 21108 Set

Not only do the Minifigures have an uncanny resemblance to the Ghostbusters, but the Ecto-1 is almost perfect. It features some SNOT building techniques that really help to preserve the iconic look. A few noticable details are the beautiful Lego blue hoses, and the whip accessory in black.

Lego Ghostbusters 21108 Ecto-1

“This fun and iconic vehicle from the blockbusting ‘80s movie is fully loaded with all the paranormal detection equipment needed to track down those ghastly ghosts. It also features cool Ghostbusters logo decoration, removable roof, tracking computer and seats for 3 minifigures.”

http://blog.lego.cuusoo.com/2014/02/16/lego-ghostbusters-revealed-toyfair/