Can i use lego models in game engines?

[Madoshi]

Is there any copyright issues?

And or how to export into something that would work for a game engine or on a 3d modeling software?

[NathanR]

Hi Madoshi, welcome to eurobricks!

I can't really help when it comes to copyright issues - it all depends on how you plan to use the Lego models in the game, whether the game is commercial or just for yourself and friends, if you're using official Lego sets or your own creations... I would guess that you're ok as long as you stick to your own Lego model designs, in a non-commercial game, and do not use the Lego logo.

Regarding how to get Lego models into a 3D editor, I would recommend you check out http://www.mecabricks.com

This site allows you to build Lego models in your web browser, then download them as .OBJ files (colour information is stored in a separate .MTL file) Each brick comes as a separate group inside the 3D object, making it easier to do animations of the model being built. You can then use Blender (http://www.blender.org) or something similar to import the .OBJ file and export as a .3DS file, which can be used in just about any 3D modelling software going.

Hope this helps!

[Madoshi]

Thank you for the reply.

It really helps.