Bricksandblocksreviews Posted June 17, 2015 Has anybody ever wanted to see a theme or set for Ridley Scott's 1979 movie "Alien" like I have? It would be so cool to have a set based on my favorite movie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dannylonglegs Posted June 17, 2015 Has anybody ever wanted to see a theme or set for Ridley Scott's 1979 movie "Alien" like I have? It would be so cool to have a set based on my favorite movie! Yes. Very much yes. This is my favorite film as well, followed by Blade runner, and I wish Lego would make an "Alien" set, but there's no way that's going to happen! Too graphic. ~Insectoid Aristocrat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bricksandblocksreviews Posted June 17, 2015 I agree it would be too graphic, but it was just an idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dannylonglegs Posted June 17, 2015 I agree it would be too graphic, but it was just an idea Of course! What I really love is seeing others' Alien MOCs! I am so jealous of the talent of those who can make a convincing xenomorph out of bricks, because their organic biomechanical aesthetic does not translate easily into Lego form. ~Insectoid Aristocrat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Missing Brick Posted June 22, 2015 (edited) The trouble with brick-built aliens is the head always looks too blocky at minifig scale - typically being made from a single curved slope brick. So when you put them in a brick-built environment it's hard to visually distinguish them from other brick-built objects. They really need an organic head shape that's distinct from other bricks. Fortunately there are some nice custom Aliens minifigs available from Blacktron http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=58464&st=75 I'm working on a new moc using Blacktron's figs which I hope to finish soon. Edited June 22, 2015 by Missing Brick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dannylonglegs Posted June 22, 2015 The trouble with brick-built aliens is the head always looks too blocky at minifig scale - typically being made from a single curved slope brick. So when you put them in a brick-built environment it's hard to visually distinguish them from other brick-built objects. They really need an organic head shape that's distinct from other bricks. Fortunately there are some nice custom Aliens minifigs available from Blacktron http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=58464&st=75 I'm working on a new moc using Blacktron's figs which I hope to finish soon. By the way, I love your work. I liked a couple of those on Flickr a week back. So good! Yeah, I've tried making a xenomorph out of bricks, and it's not easy to do right. Personally my favorite Lego "Alien" MoC has to be this one: http://www.brothers-brick.com/2007/05/19/arvos-chestburster/ ~Insectoid Aristocrat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Missing Brick Posted June 22, 2015 Thanks Danny! I really like that Arvo moc too. I also like GrantMasters alien stuff: (sorry - can't embed a pic since Yahoo broke flickr on my ipad2) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAB Posted December 11, 2015 Arvo Brothers are now selling their Alien Project book. SPOILER: it is wonderful :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Missing Brick Posted December 11, 2015 I brought the book and built the figure: It's totally awesome. Stands half a metre tall, packed with fantastic details and cool building techniques. The hardback instruction book is super - better than Lego quality. The model goes together like a dream. Parts cost about £120 in total. Highly recommended. There's a Brickset review here : http://brickset.com/article/17841 And here's the Arvo Brothers website : http://www.arvobrothers.com/index.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
