RoxYourBlox Posted August 31, 2012 Update (May 10, 2017): Quote In Aug 2012, I designed and built a Lego building, populating the interior with plant, fish, and frog labs based on my time at the U of MN. Naively making the digital file freely available on the internet for 21 mo from Aug 2012-May 2014, I later established a collaboration with modularsbykristel.com to sell instructions for 29 mo from Jun 2014-Oct 2016, after which MBK closed for business. Sometime in between (I suspect late 2012) the Chinese company Lepin took the file and late 2016 announced they were going to produce my design (with no recognition or compensation for me, obviously). So today, as I fly back from a science conference, I find the first review of the knock-off product. To say the least, it is sickening to be manipulated for others' financial gain, while I work in a field in which one must hold one's self to the highest degree of integrity, with modest compensation relative to the level of stress involved in competition for limited government funds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted August 31, 2012 AWESOME and impressive modular 'RoxYourBlox', great looking chem/science labs. Brick On 'RoxYourBlox' ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluedragon Posted August 31, 2012 Great building! The interiors reveal "inside information"! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redhead1982 Posted August 31, 2012 Oh, not again! That's another fantastic creation from you. The way you used 'brick' bricks is amazing. Using a large quantity can be tricky, but this looks amazing. And a combination with slightly rounded windows adds a new dimension, so the whole building doesn't feell 'blocky'. I really like your style of building, so I hope to see more from you soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cimddwc Posted August 31, 2012 Great building indeed! And the interior details compensate for missing stairs. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solta Posted August 31, 2012 Magnificent building. Excellent facade structure. Many details. Breathtaking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristel Posted August 31, 2012 This is one impressive building, with a stunning facade. I would not have thought to put blue and black together for a roof, but it works really well on this building. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelmanator Posted August 31, 2012 Wow! This is a brilliant creation! I really like the design and interior, the use of the bay windows and the way it looks very realistic. Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted August 31, 2012 Beautiful work! The curved windows break up the squareness nicely and your colors work wonderfully together Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsyKater Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) WTF? Must hide from Hinckley now... This is truly amazing! Great! I must have a closer look now, but it is awesome! Greatest Modular Building I have seen this year, I think. Edited August 31, 2012 by PsyKater Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L@go Posted August 31, 2012 Wow, another stunning example of modular building from you. I think this just might be your best one yet - the shape, the detailing, the colours... it's all great. I'm going to have a closer look over on Flickr later for the close-ups! Well done. You sure know how to do your stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted August 31, 2012 Great modular, the color design is awesome and so is the idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Blue Brick Posted September 1, 2012 Awesome building! It reminds me of the new buildings they are developing at the local college near me, Uconn. It has a great facade and a more modern/urban design. It just looks perfect, and the interior is just as great. I hop to see more from you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferrik Posted September 1, 2012 It seems like you really put a lot of effore into this modular and the result is spectacular. There is so much to see and so many details... I hope you've got more MOCs coming... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoxYourBlox Posted September 1, 2012 Thank you all for the kind words! I don't know what to say... Truthfully, I had feelings of dissatisfaction with the final build. Perhaps I was being too harsh in judgment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vindicare Posted September 1, 2012 That is an amazing building. Just beautiful! The colors used go together great and the details here are glorious. The 'brick' brick columns, that killer roof, the bay windows. Everything! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AncientDayz Posted September 1, 2012 This is absolutely stunning. I absolutely wish I could pick this up in a store and add it to my modulars immediately. It's simple but elaborate at the same time. This has a great form with just the right details. Nice work. Very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man with a hat Posted September 1, 2012 What an impressive building! It looks magnificent. Everything looks great but I especially like the narrow high windows above the entrances. They really make the building look authentic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cunctator Posted September 1, 2012 I like it! The colors used are really wonderfull and probably it's the best use I've seen up to now of the brick with brick pattern. You should post a picture of a city with all the great buildings you have built Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streifen Posted September 1, 2012 (edited) Your facade is a real killer! together with the interior, the details are just GREAT! the brick count for this MOC must be mind-boggling! Sorry for a dampener...how do I go upstairs in your excellent building? cannot find the lift nor the staircase. Edited September 1, 2012 by streifen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLegoNinja Posted September 2, 2012 HAHA! Love the University "police". More like a SWAT Trooper. Must need soem heavy weaponry to control those rowdy students ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Venunder Posted September 2, 2012 Lovely MOC modular building. I suspect this is why the brick profile 2x1 was created. :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faefrost Posted September 3, 2012 Thank you all for the kind words! I don't know what to say... Truthfully, I had feelings of dissatisfaction with the final build. Perhaps I was being too harsh in judgment. That is gorgeous. The windows, the roofline the interior details. That's just amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoJalex Posted September 3, 2012 Great design and use of colurs! Relly beautiful and impressive model! Have you put it on Cuusoo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
