Dufresne Posted June 18, 2011 (edited) I came out of my dark ages a few years ago, post-college, and while I built a few small things here and there, the whole living-in-a-series-of-small-apartments thing meant my LEGO collection remained in storage in my parents' garage, which put a restraint on building. Once I finally moved to an apartment where I had space for my entire collection, I decided I wanted to try something big, something that I loved. I decided to build Serenity, from the movie of the same name and the TV show Firefly. Having worked on her off and on since October 2010, I finally finished her over Memorial Day weekend, and I wanted to post it here. So here's Serenity. I'm incredibly proud of her, and I hope you all enjoy her as much as I do. More images can be seen at my Flickr photostream. Edited June 18, 2011 by Dufresne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackknight112 Posted June 18, 2011 Wow, this looks great. My favorite section is the engine, it looks really nice and the light in it is great too! Good job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted June 18, 2011 AWESOME space ship 'Dufresne', the glowing engine is what takes this over the AWESOME line. Great work and Brick On 'Dufresne' ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legostein Posted June 18, 2011 Hello! A very well-done representation of this difficult starship shape. I always considered the bird-like appearance of the "Firefly" a very difficult to build shape. But you've done an excellent job in realising this unique form. Cheers, ~ Christopher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XimenaPaulina Posted June 19, 2011 Wow, truly a very impressive creation Dufresne! I really love how you achieved the tricky angles and curves of this ship, particularly the circular engines. The attention to detail is simply fantastic, my favorite is obviously the lighting rear thruster engines. And you even have custom figs to complement this build! You should definitely be proud of this beauty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delta62 Posted June 19, 2011 Words fail me at times like these when I see great works of art. You did an exellent job capturing Serenity and I think the best feature is the light up engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-zenn Posted June 19, 2011 Lovely work on that engine! 'Jayne, the man they call... Jayne!' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abu Dun Posted June 19, 2011 I'm stunned at how amazingly accurate you recreated this old yet trusty ship. I'm at a loss for words as to your attention to detail, you even included the chinese writings at her neck and they way you managed to build the area of the engine is masterful. As are all of the figures representing the crew, which I think you nailed to the point. Finally, using quotes from both the series and the movie to go with the fotos is a nice detail which adds the icing to the cake The only thing I'd like to criticise is that you should've added 'I call her Vera' to Jayne describing his beloved gun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dufresne Posted June 19, 2011 The only thing I'd like to criticise is that you should've added 'I call her Vera' to Jayne describing his beloved gun Hah, I almost did, but that's actually several lines later than the part where he says, "It is my very favorite gun." I believe it proceeds somewhat like this: "Are you offering me a trade?" "A trade? Hell, it's theft! This is the best damn gun made by man. It has extreme sentimental value. It's miles more worthy than what you got." "What I got? She has a name." "So does this! I call it Vera." "Well, my days of not taking you seriously are certainly coming to a middle." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CorneliusMurdock Posted June 20, 2011 Wow. Pure greatness. Do you have an idea about how many pieces you ended up using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dufresne Posted June 20, 2011 Wow. Pure greatness. Do you have an idea about how many pieces you ended up using? Unfortunately, I have no idea. I wasn't counting as I built it. I can say it's 76 studs long, 46 studs wide, and 22 studs tall at its highest point. (The top of the bridge.) I'm sure that doesn't do a thing to answer your question, but hey, dimensions are fun, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angeli Posted June 20, 2011 This is simply stunning! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darkdragon Posted June 21, 2011 Excellent job on the minifigures and I love the lighting effects on the ship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rook Posted June 21, 2011 Excellent use of those thousands of extra Battle Droid torsos! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightshroud99 Posted June 21, 2011 Very nice ship, but I personally like the retro 80's style minifigs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy Posted June 21, 2011 As a fan of Firefly (the movie not so much) I must applaud you for making this fantastic creation and bringing the old gang back to life in LEGO form. It was a great shame such a brave and unique tv-series got cancelled all too soon... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guss Posted June 21, 2011 I loved this show, too sad they canceled it after the first season :/ But, anyway, I love your moc, and the first picture with the crew is excellent! great job on it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoboman Posted June 23, 2011 I'm incredibly proud of her, and I hope you all enjoy her as much as I do. Oh my, I am in love with this MOC. This is wonderful. I can not tell you how impressed I am with her. You have every reason to be proud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fires-storm Posted July 2, 2011 Well done on this simply stunning work! Firefly is definitely one of my favorite Sci-fi's of all time, and you brought the Serenity to life just beautifully! Good work mate :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gryphon Ink Posted July 3, 2011 (edited) This is an amazing tribute to one of the greatest SF shows ever and a really difficult ship! You did a great job. I love all the little details like the weight bench, and of course the stunning engine. The minifigs look great, too. Amazingly, it all looks like somethin TLG could have actually done, except of course Serenity would have had a thousand or so fewer pieces. Looking at the minfigs especially, I feel like this could have been an actual set. So now I not only have to feel depressed that Firefly got cancelled, but also that we missed a potentially awesome LEGO theme especially for AFOLs. I need to go drown my sorrows and watch me some Firefly. Edited July 3, 2011 by Gryphon Ink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sedna1000 Posted October 9, 2011 Wow, amazing work, that looks the part! I was working on the minifigs myself, I was just wondering where that River torso is from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kryne Posted October 9, 2011 That is a thing of beauty, would definetly buy it if it was sold as a set Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brainbox Posted October 11, 2011 Ooh, pretty! I happen to be rather partial to a bit of Firefly, so it's great to see this! I like the way you've incorporated some light into the engine, it really takes the whole thing up a notch. Great work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gahrian Posted November 21, 2011 This is awesome! Fantastic work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laura Beinbrech Posted November 25, 2011 WOW! I loved Serenity and you captured the details of the ship and crew perfectly! The use of the light-up brick for the main engine is pure win! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
