LEGO Annual Brick Show (LABS2012) ReBuild Christchurch

Hey Lego Fans, sorry for not posting anything in a while, I've been forgetting about my blog posts. But now, I'm back, and I have a new post for you...

I recently went to a Lego show, where MOCers showed of their awesome Lego MOCs. I was fortunate enough to bring a camera.
The initial theme was 'The Christchurch Rebuild', where people would make models to show what they think Christchurch should look like after the earthquake.... There were very few models that followed that theme.

Firstly, there was this cool little landscape of Mos Eisley and a Imperial landing Craft unloading Stormtroopers. It's simple, yet effective.

 Next, I saw a re-enactment of the battle of Naboo, from Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace. I was amazed purely by the sheer number of figures in this MOC. By the way, I do apologise that the image is a bit blurry, I couldn't quite get a stable picture...

 Here are the much anticipated LEGO Lord of the Rings sets to be released. The top image is the Battle of Helm's Deep, the bottom is the Mines of Moria. Unfortunately the flash was on, and I forgot to turn it off before I took these images, so they are a bit bright.

The next MOC was this awesome Mars Mission base, with a power generator, and a TON of custom vehicles.

A close up of the power generator. Again, a tad blurry, but you can still make out the general image.

Here's the base. I thought it looked particularly futuristic, with the air-sealed tunnels and just the overall sculpt and layout of the MOC. Love this one.

This giant drill ties in perfectly with the whole Mars Mission theme. When I saw this, the first thing that came to mind was 'The Mole' from Thunderbirds, and well, you can't blame me. If you've seen Thunderbirds, you too will probably see the resemblance.

 Here's a blast from the past! this old Castle themed set dates back to 1984, when the first LEGO Castle sets were released! The building style was fairly simplistic compared to modern LEGO sets, but back then, LEGO hadn't made the moulds for the newer pieces, so this was all they had.

Of course, if there are good knights, then there must be evil knights too! This running theme has travelled through the ages of LEGO, being applied to all of their Castle/Medieval sets, so there was always opposition for you extensive collection of courageous knights

 These MOCs show some real Kiwi Ingenuity (pun intended) as we we celebrate what it means to be a New Zealander. These were the models  that I found that followed the intended theme the most, especially the Christchurch Cathedrals below.

It warms my heart to see that BIONICLE hasn't been forgotten about, with an extensive collection of MOCs to see, I had to pick out some of my favourites...

This U2 concert was a really cool MOC. I never would have thought one could be so imaginative with these figures. That entire backboard on that amazingly crafted stage is really a ton of axles stacked in a way to create an image. That my friend is very clever...

These mini-Matoran were a great idea! The compact size of their bodies and the fact their heads are so huge in comparison I think gives them a really cute Chibi-type look to them. I congratulate whoever came up with the body idea.

These MOCs truely show what one can achieve with BIONICLE elements. The dragon had an amazing structure to it that made it look outstanding! The Midgard serpent was superb as well, showing true MOC-making skill and creativity.

Finally, there are the Hero Factory MOCs, also showing amazing skill, especially in the one on the left.  There are so many spikes on this figure and it also used a clever integration of BIONICLE and Hero Factory parts.  I am particularly liking Furno's new armour, as shown on the left.  This re-vamp was a MAJOR improvement on the original set, which is good, because the original set was kind of rubbish in my opinion.

I hope you enjoyed this post and will be watching for many more in the near future.  Until next time, keep on brickin'!

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So, until next time, Keep on Brickin!!!

Hey everyone, time for a new MOC video!!! This is of my Halo M274 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle, or, more commonly known as, the Mongoose. This tiny vehicle is the smallest in the U.N.S.C. armoury, and is, in my opinion, the most fun to drive when just screwing around on multiplayer. (Quick note: Even though the name mentions 'All-Terrain', it can't really go all terrains, I've tried. It can't swim, it'll explode, and it doesn't fly either, it'll just explode when you hit the ground.)

However, because it's an ATV, there, really wasn't any space for guns, unlike the Warthog, but the cool thing is that if you can get to someone to ride on the back, and they are on the SAME team as you, they will sit on the back and gun for you. (Another quick note: don't try to pick up someone on a different team when you are on a Mongoose. because the vehicle is so small, they only have an option to hijack, and once they do this, they will probably drive off with it.)

If you ever get an opportunity to drive a Mongoose in Halo, take it. The fact so fun to drive, and the high speeds it can drive at, you will have a great time... unless you get hit by a rocket.

There are two flaws I found with this vehicle, there isn't a gun on it, so you have to use your own weapons, and the armour is paper-thin. You can destroy one with roughly a clips worth of bullets from a magnum.

The MOC however is of very good design. It has front and back wheel steering, so that it actually can steer, it is sightly oversized, but not by too much, it easily seats 1 minifigure with room for another one on the back, and when you roll it, like you would with a toy car, it gets pretty decent distance.
Well, that's that for this entry, be sure to check out my YouTube channel, Tjthelegokid, and until next time...
Keep on Brickin!!!

A little off topic...

Hey everyone.

I will admit, this post has nothing to do with Lego whatsoever, but I thought it was worth posting.
I've started using a cool program called 'Home Page Pays', which is a new, wicked program that pays you while surfing the internet. This is not a joke, or a scam. This truly and honestly works, as it certainly works for me.

There are also weekly and monthly prize draws, where you can win cool prizes, like iPods, money, and, even a laptop. Each day you can also obtain 'Smart Points' so that, once the online store arrives, you can spend your Smart Points there. Each day you collect 1 Smart Point, and 100 people each day earn bonus Smart Points. To sign up, simply go to tjthelegokid.homepagepays.com/ and sign up. once you do this, you will see a button telling you to install the HomePagePays toolbar. This is what gets you money.

Once you install this, it will add a toolbar to your web browser (it is best to install this toolbar to any browser ASIDE FROM Internet Explorer, for some reason, it doesn't quite work on this particular browser),on this toolbar, there is an ad that appears in the bottom right hand corner, and whenever that ad changes, you get paid for it, and that's not all...

The toolbar doen't just get you money, but also gives you access to exclusive content like:
*Recommended software
*Top rated websites, rated by other users
*A Smart Library, with all kinds of free tutorials
*A Smart University, with all kinds of courses and lessons to help get you ahead
*And a Bargain Finder, that helps you find a great online deal.

This is really a really great program, and I highly recommend it. Install this program, and you won't rerget it.

Lego Star Wars Orto Plutonian Republic outpost MOC

Here is my MOC of a Lego Star Wars outpost, based on Orto Plutonia (the snow planet inhabited by Talz and Pantorans).

The entire base is designed to be built into the side of a cliff, and is, typically, under assault by the Separatist forces. This MOC also features a smaller MOC used in it, my custom AV-7 Artillery Cannon MOC.

Be sure to visit my Youtube Channel, Tjthelegokid, and till next time...
Keep on Brickin'!

Update 1

Hey everyone

Just a quick post to let you know what to look out for in the near future.

1. I am making more Halo MOCs, this time though using actual bricks, and not on Lego Digital Designer. The minifigs will also have custom decals, some of which their decals are still being made.

2. I might start a new Blog based on Wizard 101, as I have found myself playing that a lot.

3. I have been making money online by doing nothing. In order to do the same, just click here.


Make sure to look out for these in the future :)

Lego Halo Warthog MOC

Hello viewing audience.

I know it has been a while since I last posted anything, so I thought I might start making posts on my new Lego Halo MOCs, in celebration of Halo's ten year anniversary.

The Warthog (or M12 Force Application vehicle), is effectively an indestructible Jeep with a giant machine gun mounted of the rear. The Warthog is the most reliable vehicle in the U.N.S.C.'s arsenal, and by far the most vesitile. There are many different alterations to the "Hog", including modifications for anti-infantry, anti-vehicle, infantry transport, medical assistance and reconnaissance. The three core models are as follows:

-LRV (Light Reconnaissance Vehicle [Warthog]) with an M41 12.7mm LAAG

-LAAV-G (Light Anti-Armour Vehicle-Gauss [Gausshog]) with an M68 25mm ALIM

-LAAV-R (Light Anti-Armour Vechile-Rocket[Rockethog]) with an M79 65mm MLRS

All in all, the Warthog is by far the most appreciated Vehicle in the U.N.S.C. armoury.

So, without further ado, here is my Lego Warthog.

 This is the overall look of my Warthog. You will notice that this is my LRV modification, however I do have a Gauss Cannon that can be exchanged with the M41 to modify the Hog into an LAAV-G. The key aspect that was very important to me is that is was to a decent scale, so that when I did place my U.N.S.C. infantry inside it, they didn't look too small or too large.

Note: the white stripe was unintended. I couldn't find any plates large enough to build the warthog in the right colour

 Here is the front of the Warthog, with the headlights, the functioning winch and the bars to connect the winch to the rest of the Hog. 

 A head on view of the Hog. I know there is a window where the windscreen should be. I couldn't find a piece that fitted the Windscreen frame of the Warthog, but I think the result was still okay.

 Here is a photo of the Warthog's M41 automatic turret. Speaks for itself really...

 Here is the passenger, a white Spartan wielding a U.N.S.C. Grenade Launcher. He may look like his is waving in this photo, but my intended purpose was to make him look like he was grasping the roll-cage.

Finally, the rear bumper and break lights.