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  2. Posted

    Gotham City Museum Heist

    Batman! A new villain has commandeered the Gotham Museum. He's frozen the antiquities wing, he's turned the security guards into blocks of ice, he's calling himself, Mr. Freeze! 

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    For my latest build, I decided to go back to a build concept I set my eyes on years ago, the Gotham City Museum Heist. I love to come up with new build concepts, which unfortunately means I more than frequently don't actually build most of them. For instance, I originally ordered the custom chromed pieces for the Mr. Freeze you see here, like four years ago? And I'm just getting around to this build now! 

    As we all know, Batman & Robin is a masterpiece something-that-happened, and yet the gaudy styling and subtle use of neon still inspire us today. I wanted to pay tribute to the greatest of Batman films with this piece:  

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    Like the film that inspired it, this build is a lot. There's a lot. There's just a lot. 

    As is now my custom (of wasting parts), it has full 360 degree detailing. Because I bring everything to conventions now, I'm always making sure that each and every side of my builds have something going on. The interior represents the frozen museum and its artifacts; while the exterior represents scaled down outside and the large bulky body builders who support it. As is hopefully evident, there are many many lights incorporated into the build. All of them are 3rd party (Lifelites, my brand of choice). I lost count, but I think there are around 70 individual LED lights. It takes around, again lost count, 18 AAA batteries to power up fully.  

    Exterior

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    And like the common TARDIS, the interior is too big for the exterior!  

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    I custom made stickers for the "Gotham Museum" sign, by printing out lettering from my inkjet onto transparent label stickers. This was a technique I stole picked up from @Silver.Smith & @Evensong 

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    To support the heavy weight of History, I constructed some very appropriate Spartans, to work that History, work it good. The right side also features banners for the legally distinct Dinosaur portion of the Museum. 

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    The left side features two large air ducts, which have frozen over from the mayhem inside. The symbol above the perfect specimen is a custom tile by Chrome Block City. Chrome Block City is the custom seller, based out of Poland, who I get all my chromed bricks from, including Mr. Freeze seen here. I'm not sponsored, I just like his stuff. He used to have a Bricklink store, but now he has his own site--if you need custom chrome; that's a great place to get it in my opinion. 

    Interior 

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    Lots of ice! That's most of it. This is a build I'm really excited to bring to conventions (when that's a thing again), because all of the lighting makes it so fun to look at, if not frustrating to photograph. One of the notable bits of the interior are the two floater columns. These are used to blast light onto the build, so as to make it more visible in the dark. They are also designed to work well in convention settings, in that when displayed on the table, they'll give the impression that floorspace for the build is larger than it actually is.  

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    Despite having some floating columns to make the build seem larger, this is actually one of the deepest builds I have created. The walls are almost as thicc as the men who hold them up. :blush:

    The columns are all made of sand red cylinder pieces, which are rare but not really expensive. I know you were thinking about it. It was mostly just a chore to get enough of them--I had to buy from at least six different vendors to get enough. Additionally as is customary for my builds, I plastered stickers everywhere. The columns have most of the stickers, are almost comprised from only three sticker sheets, but like most of the stickers on the sheets. (it's these three)

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    Removing the floating columns reveals a still large build, but with a slightly better look at the frozen Brontosaurus!  You'll also see the four frozen lamp posts; they add some nice lighting to the build and some design flair. The two brick high base for this build is present because I needed to run wiring under all the flooring, which itself is rather overly elaborate.  

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    Now, before Mr. Freeze invaded, this was just your standard run of the mill, over the top museum. And you can see remnants of that still under the ice. The large Aztec inspired pyramid is both beautiful to look at and full of literally feet of wiring! It is largely hollow, both so that I could have space to hide the six? battery boxes inside and leave open air space for internal lights to brighten up the levels. 

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    Also in the museum, Robin the boy wonder is getting mauled by non-exhibit Polar Bears. Moving along. 

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    To create the ice, I grabbed whatever transparent blue brick I could find. That's mostly true! I used a combination of light, medium, and dark transparent bricks, slopes, and other odd bits all in the hopes of getting some nice lighting moments. It kinda worked out. I also used some 400? --again, bad with remembering numbers!-- unicorn horns in light blue to really give the ice a spikey aesthetic. Forgive me please, I ran out, I still have to add some more in. :sadnew:

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    Here we see Mr. Freeze, standing at the peak of the icy pyramid. I'm really happy with how much light I was able to work into the structure, despite ultimately not getting as many individual LEDs as I would have liked. Yes, it needs more lights, don't judge me. 

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    Batman, meanwhile, is playing hockey with some of Mr. Freeze's goons. The Batman figure is custom made by Brothers Figure. 

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    Behind them is a poor frozen Security Guard. He was technically the first thing I built for this creation--I think I made him some 7 or 8 months ago. Not that I worked on this for that many months--just that it takes me forever to get around to finishing some things! The hunky Mr. Freeze goon, named Dylan probably, uses a custom torso by Citizen Brick. 

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    Brontosaurus

    Next up is the large dinosaur, which was really intimidating to build. One of the reasons it took me so long to get around to actually constructing this build was the fact that it is generally just a lot! There's a lot of components to the build, so looking at it from a distance can be intimidating. But--like always it is helpful to break things up, so the Brontosaurs was essentially the last thing I built, and surprisingly it was rather easy to build; it only took a day or two. 

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    While seemingly large, it was difficult to incorporate all the wiring within him. He has his own separate battery box imbedded within his chest, and I had to work around weaving wiring for the lights up his neck and down the tail. He does have some limited movement, but largely he is designed to be supported by his pedestal in the museum--even if that pedestal is a bit small! 

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    Also for fun, Batman can clime and ride the Brontosaurus! 

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    Mr. Freeze 

    Now the part you all scrolled down to, immediately, Mr. Freeze! When I decided some four years ago, that I wanted to do this Batman & Robin homage, I knew immediately that I had to have a chromed Mr. Freeze. Fortunately, as noted before, I was able to get every part I needed in chrome from Chrome Block City--actually without needing to make any special requests, he had all the parts I needed already chromed, which was great. If I remember right he cost about the equivalent of four MSRP Mr. Freezes at the time. So not crazy.  

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    Mr. Freeze does have his standard mech-fig range of motion, via the mixels ball joints, although I will say the chrome does make it a bit tighter than normal! Still, I'm shocked at how well he photographed! 

    Like him, Mr. Freeze's goon are very fashionable. They have varied winter hats and fishnet leggings. The shining winter shoulder coverings are also magnificent, and they reflect some of the light.  

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    While he does not sport Polar Bears in this movie, I felt is was appropriate to give Mr. Freeze some here. While this build is inspired by Batman & Robin, it's characterization is inspired by The Lego Batman Movie. I love the over the top nature in that film, both in the styling and in the characters--so you'll see that reflected in all of my newer Batman builds. Plus it's hilarious that giant Polar Bears look tiny next to him! 

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    And of course, the two stars together! 

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    Thanks!

    Thanks so much for checking this out! This is one of those dream builds that you never know if you'll actually make. It's also one of those nightmare builds where you never know when it's gonna end! So this has really been a satisfying experience seeing it come together, and I hope you had a fun experience checking it out! 

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  3. Posted

    This barely-on-topic rating discussion doesn’t seem necessary or particularly relevant at the moment. The film has been significantly pushed back, so if we are getting any sets based on it we won’t be seeing them anytime soon, if at all in 2021. I don’t see the need to argue about the film’s rating (which we also won’t get/know) until next year, right now. :thumbup:
     

    Also, obviously PG-13! :grin: Come on guys—DC needs to sell that Bat-Merch!   
     

     

  4. Posted

    Welcome to the Harry Potter 2021 discussion thread! 

    This thread is dedicated to all Lego related Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, and general Wizarding World discussion throughout 2021--sets, rumors, thoughts, and general Lego Harry Potter discussion. 

    Enjoy!

     

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    January
    76382 - $29.99 - 241 pieces - Hogwarts Moment: Transfiguration Class - McGonagall, Ron, Hermione
    76383 - $29.99 - 271 pieces - Hogwarts Moment: Potions Class - Snape, Draco, Seamus
    76384 - $29.99 - 233 pieces - Hogwarts Moment: Herbology Class - Sprout, Neville, Cedric
    76385 - $29.99 - 256 pieces - Hogwarts Moment: Charms Class - Flitwick, Harry, Cho

    June
    76386 - $19.99 - 217 pieces - Hogwarts: Polyjuice Potion Mistake - Harry/Goyle, Ron/Crabbe, Hermione (cat), Gold Harry
    76387 - $39.99 - 397 pieces - Hogwarts: Fluffy Encounter - Harry, Ron, Hermione, Gold Hermione
    76388 - $79.99 - 851 pieces - Hogsmeade Village Visit - Harry, Dean, McGonagall, Madam Rosmerta, Mr Flume, Mrs Flume, Gold Ron
    76389 - $129.99 - 1176 pieces - Hogwarts: Chamber of Secrets - Harry, Ginny, Dumbledore, Nearly Headless Nick, Colin Creevey, Justin Finch-Fletchley, Sinestra, Lockhart, Tom Riddle, Gold Voldemort
    76392 - $59.99 - 876 pieces - Hogwarts Wizard's Chess - Harry, Ron, Hermione, Gold Snape
    76393 - $119.99 - 1673 pieces - Harry Potter and Hermione Granger
    76394 - $39.99 - 597 pieces - Fawkes, Dumbledore's Phoenix - Dumbledore
    76395 - $29.99 - 264 pieces - Hogwarts: First Flying Lesson - Hooch, Draco, Neville, Gold Quirrel
    40500 - $14.99 - 33 pieces - Wizarding World Minifigure Accessory Set - Harry, Borgin, Witch, Wizard

    September
    76390 - $39.99 - 274 pieces - Advent Calendar - Harry, Ron, Hermione, Draco, Dudley, Griphook

    No confirmed releasedate 
    76391 - $249.99 - Hogwarts Icons
    30392 - $4.99 - Hermione's Study Desk - Hermione

  11. Posted

    Absolutely stunning! :wub:

    I couldn't help but audibly gasp numerous times while scrolling through these photos! There's so much character and style infused with this build and it makes every inch all the more mesmerizing. I love how dense the build feels, there's a visual weight to it (and presumably an actual weight! :laugh: ) that just gives you the sense this is a real place, it actually exists, and all of these characters live here and can go anywhere because it's a fully realized location. The depth is also impressive--there's so much to explore from the shoreline to the deepest caves. And the quality throughout all of it is consistently amazing. 

    I could mumble on forever after staring at it for an eternity, but my favorite bits are the the gorgeous waterfalls constructed in such an inspired way, and the breath of fresh air decision to include a comparatively plain rolling green hill between the Sanctuary and Rosalyn's. Just top notch composition on this thing! 

    An Elvendale masterpiece! Great job! :thumbup:

  12. Posted

    2 hours ago, SchwimmerFunHouse8907 said:

    Gee Whiz, here we go leggo nazi guyon2002 shows up, when hes not sniffing lines off his Mega Bloks Halo 97129 - UNSC Pelican Gunship, hes trying to mini mod anyone who gets in his way. Only lads I respect to tell me what to do on here are Clone O PAt, Oky and Cap Nemo. Buzz off, I wont tell you again. 

     

    Well I’m glad that you respect me—so I hope you would also show other  Eurobricks members enough respect to not use such language or to be so genuinely rude.

    That is if you would like to remain on Eurobricks...
     

    Let’s be civil everyone. Thanks! :thumbup:

  14. Posted

    23 minutes ago, TOTDForever said:

    I saw this green new cowl mold for batman on Instagram, it basically changes the cape so it drapes over the shoulders of the minifig. the green color makes me believe it is a prototype copy(if it is real). it looks like joker has a new hair piece too. This is most likely fake but interesting nevertheless

    Those are customs, not official unreleased pieces. They do look nice though. :thumbup:

  15. Posted

    Just now, Surge said:

    did you get a confirmation email?

    when I filled out my info and pressed submit, nothing happened is that normal?

    also, did you do it on mobile or pc?

    I did not get any email, just I think some confirmation note when the page updated--that must been where I got the five days from (as I cannot find that anywhere now). :blush:

    I did submit from desktop. 

  17. Posted

    :hmpf_bad:


    Off Topic: 

    But for the record—because multiple former trouble-making members who frequent this thread specifically seem not to know—if you were banned from Eurobricks, you are not welcome to just come back via a new account. Upon discovery, the new account(s) will also be banned. 
     

    If we throw you out, stay out please.

    Thank you—continue on! :thumbup:
     

     

  20. Posted

    The Lair of the Green Goblin

    Hidden within the dark rafters of Osborn Manor is the devious home of the twisted Green Goblin! Here, in this "renovated" open-concept attic space, the Green Goblin can plan out his attacks on Spider-Man.

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    Upon discovering the true secret identity of his web-crawling nemesis, Spider-Man, to be that of his son's best friend--Peter Parker--Norman Osborn (the alternate identity of the Green Goblin) is overtaken by rage! With the Goublin-Green formula racing through his veins, Norman pushes through the hidden mirror door and claws his way though the rafters; all while his hideous transformation takes hold. Tearing off his human form and applying his emerald armored skin, the Green Goblin emerges--to destroy not only Spider-Man...but Peter Parker too! 

     

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    With this build, I really wanted to show not only the home of Spider-Man's greatest enemy, but the transformation and creation of that enemy. This included showing not only the Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde inspired transformation scenes, but also the process of fully becoming the Green Goblin through the creation of his pumpkin bombs, various suits, and his iconic glider. Also, this is the first time I've used multiple minifigures in one build to depict one character throughout multiple scenes--and while it meant that I had to end up buying a bunch of extra goblins!--I think it turned out well. Interestingly the build is read right to left; the bottom half shows the creation on the equipment, while the top half shows the creation of the man (or goblin as it were)...which was totally planned from the start ( :look: ) which is why it works so well. Not a coincidence at all. :grin: 

     

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    As I build primarily for canceled conventions now, I made sure with this build to cover every side and every face with as much detail as possible. Partly because I'm normally, generally, embarrassed by how basic my stuff seems at public conventions. Everyone builds way more detail than me! :cry_sad: That's not a joke, I do feel my stuff is sometimes boring. :blush: But not this I say! 

     

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    Yes that is a hidden Venom reference! 

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    So anywho--thanks for checking this out! It was a rather fun build to put together.

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  25. Posted

    Change the topic now. 

     

    Talk about the sets, talk about the theme, talk about Harry Potter. 

     

    If I see any more talk about leakers, fights about who is right or wrong, or any more arguments occurring between the few of you--you know who you are--I will start banning members.  

     

    Thanks! :thumbup: