GlenBricker's Review: August 2012

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Cuusoo of the Day: Red Samuri and Blue Gentleman

Pick of the Day

I was hesitant at first to give Greg another pick since he seems to specialize in this...normally I would give a repeat performance...but I cannot deny that this is the best build for the day in terms of marketability, completeness, and playability.

Its only serious downside is that, Lego, of course, has recently produced a red Mecha Samuria, but by the time this gets up to 10k it should be a few years removed so no worries.

Regardless, Greg did a great job creating armor effects with the torso and hips area and the sword looks great.

Honorable Mention

The Blue Gentleman
by Jeroen

Today is full of hesitation...there used to be a modular every day so I became gun shy about supporting them. All beautiful but oh so many....the wellspring of modular seems to have dried up some...hmm perhaps I should do a Cuusoo Collection on them...well, regardless. This build is beautiful, and it would be nice to see a modular that is Just an apartment building for a change.

It does however loose point with me in two significant arenas.

First and most sinful: The second and third floors appear identical, and probably are. I really don't care for that in my modular, give me a little bit of variation each story.

Second: Modulars need internals. Its what makes them Modulars. Jeroen has not showcased any of the insides so I must assume there is nothing to see. So beautiful on the outside...but the inside that counts too.

Notables

The Blue Gentleman

Support Level: 17

Star Wars: General Grievous's Monowheel

Support Level: 14

Samurai Mech

Support Level: 13

Ice cream van

Support Level: 12

Street Restaurant

Support Level: 8

The Adventures of Tintin

Support Level: 4

Minifigure scale - Lamborghini Gallardo

Support Level: 3

Cuusoo Analystics: Days to 10k

Cuusoo News

Don't forget to vote for a Cuusoo presentation by Tim Courtney and Paal Smith-Meyer at the upcoming SXSW.

Andy's Progress

Using the same model as that of all the other projects, Andy is projected to reach completion in 30 days. I don't believe that is the case. Andy is an extreme case of a project that had a very high initial launch followed by a plateau. The 127 support a day average is based on several weeks. Currently Andy has a much lower support rate than that and that diminished rate will likely continue for quite some time.

Don't like how slow a project is going?

Give it some indirect support to help speed things up. This link has plenty of examples how. You can also give your favorite project a guest review. Click here for more info.

Project updates?

Getting the word out on Project updates can be very hard in Cuusoo. Have you recently updated your project and want to get the word out? Then you can contact me and if I like what you have done, I'll post it in the daily blog. Personally I am planning some pretty serious changes to my Corellian Defender, which you can read about here.

Project	Creator	Rate	Days
Andy/Bugdroid the Android by Google	Glhturbo	127.4	30
Space Marines!	Nickroyer	37.3	60	+
Exo Suit	Peterreid	40.6	82	-
- The Legend of Zelda Project -	Ragaru	27.9	212	+
Batmobile Tumbler Minifig Scale	Brentwaller	27.0	229	-
Land-Rover Defender 110	Sheepo	21.8	239	-
Mini Shop Series	Pekko	26.9	310	+
LEGO Bird Series	Detomaso	19.7	340	-
Macross VF-1 Valkyrie +Fast pack / Armored parts	Maxvf1	13.7	430	-
Apollo 11 Lunar Mission	Suzuki	17.1	479	+
Small YELLOW	Brickartist	14.8	605	+
Labyrinth Marble Maze	Touthomme	11.4	676	+
Ladyada's Workshop!	Adafruit	11.0	686	+
BTTF - UCS DeLorean Time Machine	Teambttf	10.4	700	-
Invisible Hand	Ldiego	10.5	713	-
Modular Apple Store	Gotoandbuild	7.6	809	-
Japanese old style architecture	Taxon55	8.1	811	-
Piano	Hidaka	8.7	828	+
LEGO Architecture - Leaning Tower of Pisa	Moctown	7.2	1,048	-
Red Squirrel	Vuurzoon	8.3	1,049	+
Desktop Series: Sky-Fi	Rongyiren	8.8	1,077	+
Realistic trees	Paultox	7.2	1,176	-
Castle Crashers	Czar	7.1	1,180	-
Phineas and Ferb	Awesomeethan	6.8	1,185	-
LEGO Mobile Designer for Nintendo 3DS & other devices	Frankie	7.0	1,185	-
Minecraft Chicken	Legitimateal	8.0	1,189	-
LEGO Star Wars Micro Chess Set	Avisolo	6.9	1,302	-
Flying Dutchman	Sebeus	6.8	1,322	+
Micro Scale Star Wars Scenes	Toomuchcaffe	6.4	1,337	-
Ultimate Collectors Series Lightsabers	Scott34567	6.3	1,341	-
Modular Town Plan Cinema	Hinckley	6.2	1,413	-
Vampire GT Supercar	Crowkillers	5.5	1,447	-
Douglas DC-3	Ssorg	6.3	1,449	-
Ghostbusters	Teekay	5.5	1,501	-
League of Legends of Lego	Addam	5.1	1,509	-
The Glory of Rome	Mminnitt	5.3	1,510	+
Mirage (realistically speaking)	Nannan	4.8	1,576	+
LEGO Settlers of Catan	Michael	5.1	1,620	-
HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE	Grusso	5.2	1,847	+
Legolympus (Mythology Theme with Mount Olympus Set)	Kiffington	5.0	1,849	-
UCS All Terrain Armoured Transport	Cavegod	4.5	2,033	-
The Muppets!	Jedikermit	4.3	2,091	+
Roller Coaster	Luc2000	4.4	2,112	-
Lego Store	Rayc	4.2	2,168	-
Star Wars Universe Packs	Borex	4.4	2,222	-
Pokemon: Gyarados	Retinence	4.0	2,261	-
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grandsport	Sheepo	4.1	2,268	+
Hardsuits	Iron_s	4.0	2,277	-
Marvel Avengers Board Game	Pekko	4.2	2,298	-
NASA Deep Space Habitat and Rover	Brianr8811	4.0	2,303	+
CLONE WARS INFANTRY PACKS	David-hall	4.0	2,334	-
Western Town - Pif Paf City	Kris_kelvin	3.8	2,347	-
EVE Online Ships - Merlin	Czar	3.4	2,570	-
Transforming Retro Video Game Accessories	Vonbrunk	3.6	2,602	-
UCS Star Wars Jedi Temple Coruscant	Dimitriniko	3.4	2,623	-
Prototype Attack Mecha Alpha Zero	Danr	3.4	2,630	-
Angry Birds - Red	Chiukeung	3.4	2,647	-
Ford Model A Gangsters' Getaway Car	Brickadierg	3.5	2,748	+
Willys JEEP	Suzuki	3.3	2,749	-
ARAK-N3	Mahj	3.4	2,752	-
Medieval Market Street	Alexp	3.3	2,789	-
UCS Venator-Class Star Destroyer	Jourianbax	3.4	2,884	-
Galaxy Diner and Empire Theater	Sonicstar	3.1	2,907	-
UCS Naboo Royal Starship	Anio	3.1	2,989	-
Majestic Airship!	Ssorg	3.1	3,064	-
The Drake's Head Inn	Alexp	3.1	3,067	-
LEGO Minecraft Board Game	Orcaman4	3.0	3,197	-
LEGO MOVIE CHRONICLE SERIES	Suzuki	2.9	3,232	-
RMS Titanic	Ssorg	2.9	3,236	-
Food Truck	Spacysmoke	2.9	3,278	+
IRON MAN gantrymachine	Choisanghun	2.9	3,330	-
Mini Cooper	Steven1980	2.7	3,387	-
Lego minifigures in action figure boxes	Gruntbuddy	2.8	3,390	+
Porsche 997 GT3	Crowkillers	2.8	3,396	-
Cinematic Minifigure Series	Sgtdisney55	2.8	3,410	-
Lego Mountain Biking	J4mes	2.3	3,446	-
UCS Tron Light Cycle	Abathar6	2.7	3,454	+
LEGO WALL-E!!	Suzuki	2.6	3,540	-
Goblin Fortress Ruins	Alexp	2.7	3,575	-
Star Wars Season 4 Phase 2 Clone Battle Packs	Zspace	2.6	3,624	-
MINI Cooper Mark I	Sheepo	2.5	3,786	+
Corner Candy Modular Building	Waltzking	2.5	3,802	-
BACK TO THE FUTURE TRAIN	Grusso	2.5	3,845	-
General Grievous' Wheel Bike	Tbbcustoms	2.4	3,856	-
Star Wars - Star Tours Starspeeder 3000	Hjr-holland	2.5	3,895	-
Dump Truck 10x4	Designer_han	2.4	3,931	-
Death Star II wall/desk clock sculpture	Wwwally	2.4	3,935	-
Minecraft, Snow biome	Dookie	2.4	3,942	-
the Rhinoceros by Theo Jansen	Kvanb	2.3	4,047	-
Wild Encounters	Wrinkledog	2.3	4,121	-
Modular Costume Store for Collectible Minifigures	Brentwaller	2.2	4,214	+
New Parts design for SNOT 2-sided stud (+inv)	Nachapon	2.2	4,250	+
Dragon Slayers	Lizardman	2.2	4,268	-
Monorail	Hidaka	2.2	4,307	+
Micro-build Hogwarts Castle	Bekindrewind	2.2	4,330	-
Modular Death Star	Fetthead	2.2	4,410	-
Starcraft 2 Siege Tank - Remote Control	Basilfawlty	2.2	4,414	-
NNN Newsmobile	Davidpickett	2.2	4,415	-
Micro Power Functions (motors, battery, valve, LED)	Midori	2.1	4,418	+
LEGO Pokémon	Kevinhink	2.2	4,448	+
Star Wars Opee Sea Killer	Pepaquin	2.0	4,511	-
Themed Brick Box	Odd.robot	2.1	4,548	-
Pipe Organ	Hidaka	2.1	4,617	+
Camper Van Forever	Nuno2500	2.0	4,681	-
Hindenburg	Jjottens	2.0	4,743	-
SEPARATIST FORCES ON CHRISTOPHSIS: MAGNA TRI-DROID		2.0	4,833	-
Star Wars Modular: Theed Hangar Battle	Acpin	1.9	4,936	-
Flooded Temple Ruins	Hinckley	1.9	5,016	-
A UCS series of ships	Konajra	1.9	5,023	+
Minecraft, The end.	Dookie	1.8	5,341	-
Jedi Mission Battle Pack	-p-e-d-r-o-	1.8	5,432	-
ASTACO 双腕仕様機	Midori	1.7	5,517	+
Apple Store Vending Machine	Lgorlando	1.7	5,622	+
Modular Police Station	Ezzkazz	1.7	5,629	-
Bricklyn Borough Courthouse	Sonicstar	1.7	5,693	-
BTTF - Hill Valley Courthouse	Teambttf	1.7	5,806	+
SEPARATIST DROID Battle-Pack	Sepsymp	1.6	5,943	-
Scorpion's Soul Pirate Ship	Hasskabal	1.6	6,017	-
Corellian Defender (Star Wars the Old Republic)	Glenbricker	1.5	6,257	-
LEGO Architecture - MetLife Building, NY City	Moctown	1.4	6,525	-
Kamino Cloning Facility	Dmf444	1.5	6,543	-
Portal Test Chamber	T-brick	1.4	6,560	+
Starfighter "Blue Vengeance"	Konajra	1.5	6,563	-
Rancor	Daiman	1.4	6,644	-
Female Minifigure Set	Alatariel	1.4	6,721	-
Battle of Kashyyyk	Wertyjj	1.4	6,733	-
Trebuchet	Marko	1.4	6,747	-
LEGO Blade Runner Spinner	Kaitimar	1.3	6,943	+
LEGO Legend of Korra	Thenerd	1.4	6,946	-
The Wizard's House	Alexp	1.4	7,014	+
Monochrome Boxed Set	Steelwoolg	1.3	7,211	-
How to Train your Dragon	Stormbringer	1.3	7,273	-
LEGO HISTORICAL PERIODS	Fianat69	1.3	7,475	-
Macrofigures	Crashsanders	1.2	7,558	-
Mercy General City Hospital	Lgorlando	1.2	7,621	+
Western WIP	Matija	1.2	7,635	-
Legend of Zelda: King of Red Lions	Flailx	1.2	7,689	-
Posable 22" Skeleton	Chokinghaz	1.2	7,770	-
Sonic the Hedgehog (Green Hill Zone)	Gtrocks1111	1.2	7,804	-
Reddit Alien	Pepaquin	1.2	8,070	-
Star Wars Constructable Collectible Astromech Droids	Sparkart	1.2	8,359	+
Futra CS Concept car	Erthandfiya	1.2	8,369	+
T. Rex encounter from Jurassic Park	Pmiaki	1.2	8,421	-
Airbus A380-800	Brugier	1.1	8,856	-
Odeon Cinema	Teunis	1.1	9,260	-
Minifig furniture - child's room	Brixe	1.1	9,299	+
Mr. Bean's Car	Alanboar	1.0	9,648	+
It's a Brick World after all...	Mautara	1.0	9,694	-

Not on the List?

There are so many projects on Cuusoo that I can't keep track of all of them. I do however try to keep an eye on everything above 200 supporters and then post their rate if it is projected for less than 10k days.

My former methodology required me to notice each set cross into the "observation" zone. I had noticed that I kept missing some (like the Batman: Killer Croc's Lair project). I have a new methodology which should reduce any "oversights" in the future.

If a project is above 200 support, scheduled for less than 10k days, then it should start showing up in the report soon, sorry for any oversights.

There is one set of exceptions however and that is Dr.Who and Mario brothers. Cuusoo has stated that they will not produce projects related to these IPs however they have not archived all of these projects. I will not continue to post on these.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Cuusoo of the Day: Hummer and Buzzer

Pick of the Day

Hummer H1 Soft Top
by Paliason

This is a work of art. Look at how the Lego curves over the wheel using a combination of slopes and cheese wedges. The use of alternating technics to form the grill. The use of grill tiles on a plate to form the hood. The geometric use of tile to form the raised door elements. No question it is skillfully crafted beauty.

For this I make it my pick of the day. However, if this were to get to 10k I doubt it would reach production due to the intent of the restriction on Military Vehicles. Yes Yes Yes, I know this is not a "military" version of the Hummer but if you talk with Lego reps the restriction is because they don't want any Lego set to directly remind anyone of a real war experience. This is why WWI is ok as the vast majority of people today have no direct experience with WWI....regardless, the Hummer has many military incarnations fresh in the minds of people across the globe. I therefore find it very doubtful that this could be produced.

Of course, that is not reason NOT to support it if you want to see it. Please by all means do so and let Lego proper decide what to do.

Honorable Mention

SPACE INSECT SHIP !
by Gilkido

I am really torn on this one. I like the design a lot but I really wish it was not totally virtual. I have dealt with similar designs before and either they are too loose (thus totally unable to hold the poses as demonstrated) or they are too ridged (and thus will pop loose when you try to fold them).

Also, the elements used for the legs, besides being retired, are made to be very very loose and curvy. There is no possible way they could support the weight of the build. There are new Lego elements that can though

Notables

SPACE INSECT SHIP !

Support Level: 27

Hummer H1 Soft Top

Support Level: 27

Deadpool Marvel Legends Scale

Support Level: 19

3-Story Alleyway House

Support Level: 13

Outrider YT-2400 "Star Wars"

Support Level: 11

Mini Sith™ Fury-class Interceptor™

Support Level: 11

Lexcorp locomotive

Support Level: 8

Darth Vader’s spinning top-buster-ship

Support Level: 6

Creative Comedy Bench

Support Level: 4

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Support Level: 4

Futuristic motorbike

Support Level: 1

Cuusoo of the Day: Marble Drop and Recycling Center

Pick of the Day

DOUBLE MARBLE-TRACK
by Gilkido

This really needs a video but a ball drop is one of the fun kinetic things to do with Lego and I am surprised that Lego has not already make sets based on this concept. This representation is a bit large for what Lego would likely produce but it certainly looks interesting. Remember that supporting an idea is a not always supporting the actual MOC, if you like the idea of a marble track at all, please support this idea.

Honorable Mention

Recycling station
by Jalex

This build is really very impressive. I could see it getting an award at a Lego con. Unfortunately, for Cuusoo this set is a little overdone for what it is, a recycling center. This set, as is, would cost a lot more money than the likely customer base, in my opinion. For instance, an in-set baseplate is never to be taken lightly. Lego only sells those with games, modulars, or high end sets. They are expensive parts and they dictate the dimensions of the box that the set goes in which always increases costs. Then the whole baseplate is covered in tile...again, a cost issue but the point is it is not really all that necessary. Lego would almost certainly take away the base plate and all that tile.

This set would still look great (and more like an authentic Lego set) if the baseplate were not there.

I am not sure about the playability factor. I realize I am saying this when there ARE Recycling Trucks and the like, but it is a factor that the review board takes into account.

So, excellent message, beautiful build, low playability: A very worthy set, I just thought the marble track was more interesting.

The "power cord" coming out of the TV is a real nice touch.

Also, I realize that the woman in white and orange is suppose to be carrying a "bag" or some such but that is a turkey leg part....I can't get the image out of my head now of a person walking up to me brandishing an upside down turkey leg.

Notables

Tiny Tiny R7-A7

Support Level: 6

SLAVE 1 Star Wars

Support Level: 6

Ninjago: Fangpyre Mobile Command Station (Snake Train)

Support Level: 4

Star Wars: the Modular Throne Room

Support Level: 3

ROBOT-CAR TRANSFORMER

Support Level: 3

SPACE BALLKUGANS SUITE !

Support Level: 3

Octan Mini Shop

Support Level: 3

The escape pod

Support Level: 2

Blue Racer

Support Level: 2

(NEMESIS) RAID V Clash Vulture aka. Crimson Sky

Support Level: 2

”Ｄａｒｋ　Ｋｎｉｇｈｔ”　ＢａｔＰｏｄ

Support Level: 2

Death Machine

Support Level: 2

classic LDD galleon ship

Support Level: 1

Snot Rod Motorized RC (Disney Pixar Cars)

Support Level: 1

Clone spinning tops battles area

Support Level: 1

Ice Bar

Support Level: 1

EL CAZADOR DE LA ARMADA

Support Level: 1

Top-based game

Support Level: 0

"ＣｏｗｂｏｙＢｅｂｏｐ"　ＳｗｏｒｄＦｉｓｈ　ＩＩ　　（"ＭＯＮＯ"ｓｙｓｔｅｍ）

Support Level: 0

Obi Wan Jedi Starfighter

Support Level: 0

Immortalis Warton Troop Ship

Support Level: 0

Mobile Fortress WIP

Support Level: 0

Dark Planet Series

Support Level: 0

Friday, August 24, 2012

Cuusoo Analytics: Days to 10k

Format Update!

Ok, here you go, the most readable table to date. Sorry for all those awful jpgs before.

Not on the List?

There are so many projects on Cuusoo that I can't keep track of all of them. Sorry. I do however try to keep an eye on everything above 200 supporters and then post their rate if it is projected for less than 10k days.

My former methodology required me to notice each set cross into the "observation" zone. I had noticed that I kept missing some (like the Batman: Killer Croc's Lair project). I have a new methodology which should reduce any "oversights" in the future.

If a project is above 200 support, scheduled for less than 10k days, then it should start showing up in the report soon, sorry for any oversights.

There is one set of exceptions however and that is Dr.Who and Mario brothers. Cuusoo has stated that they will not produce projects related to these IPs however they have not archived all of these projects. I will not continue to post on these.

Curiosity Effect

Not surprisingly a LOT of "real" space centric projects got a significant boost this week.

Don't like how slow a project is going?

Give it some indirect support to help speed things up. This link has plenty of examples how. You can also give your favorite project a guest review. Click here for more info.

Project	Creator	Rate	Days
Space Marines!	NickRoyer	36.9	66	+
Exo Suit	PeterReid	41.4	86	-
Batmobile Tumbler Minifig Scale	BrentWaller	31.2	202	-
- The Legend of Zelda Project -	Ragaru	27.6	220	+
Land-Rover Defender 110	Sheepo	23.1	231	+
LEGO Bird Series	DeTomaso	27.6	248	-
Macross VF-1 Valkyrie +Fast pack	maxvf1	16.3	364	+
Mini Shop Series	Pekko	19.8	432	+
Modular Apple Store	gotoandbuild	11.5	540	-
Invisible Hand	LDiEgo	12.3	607	+
Apollo 11 Lunar Mission	suzuki	12.9	645	+
BTTF - UCS DeLorean Time Machine	TEAMBTTF	11.2	652	+
Japanese old style architecture	taxon55	8.6	762	-
Micro Scale Star Wars Scenes	toomuchcaffe	10.3	835	-
League of Legends of Lego	Addam	8.6	895	-
LEGO Mobile Designer	Frankie	9.2	903	-
Labyrinth Marble Maze	Touthomme	8.6	907	+
Phineas and Ferb	AwesomeEthan	8.0	1,010	-
Realistic trees	Paultox	8.4	1,018	-
LEGO Architecture - Leaning Tower of Pisa	moctown	7.2	1,048	+
Castle Crashers	czar	7.7	1,091	-
LEGO Star Wars Micro Chess Set	avisolo	7.5	1,200	+
Modular Town Plan Cinema	Hinckley	7.2	1,230	+
Ultimate Collectors Series Lightsabers	scott34567	6.8	1,262	+
Piano	Hidaka	5.6	1,298	-
Desktop Series: Sky-Fi	rongYIREN	7.2	1,329	-
Vampire GT Supercar	Crowkillers	6.0	1,341	+
Douglas DC-3	Ssorg	6.8	1,343	+
Ghostbusters	TeeKay	6.1	1,372	+
Flying Dutchman	Sebeus	6.6	1,374	+
Red Squirrel	Vuurzoon	6.1	1,441	-
LEGO Settlers of Catan	Michael	5.8	1,447	-
The Glory of Rome	mminnitt	5.3	1,517	+
Ladyada's Workshop!	adafruit	4.8	1,603	-
Lego Store	RayC	5.7	1,618	+
Small YELLOW	brickartist	5.5	1,656	+
Mirage (realistically speaking)	Nannan	4.6	1,658	+
Legolympus (Mythology Theme Mount Olympus)	Kiffington	5.4	1,726	-
Pokemon: Gyarados	retinence	5.1	1,755	-
UCS All Terrain Armoured Transport	Cavegod	5.1	1,800	+
Roller Coaster	Luc2000	5.1	1,831	-
Hardsuits	iron_S	4.9	1,883	-
CLONE WARS INFANTRY PACKS	DAVID-HALL	4.9	1,890	-
Western Town - Pif Paf City	kris_kelvin	4.7	1,917	+
The Muppets!	jedikermit	4.1	2,211	+
Camper Van Forever	nuno2500	4.1	2,279	-
Galaxy Diner and Empire Theater	sonicstar	4.0	2,288	+
Medieval Market Street	AlexP	4.0	2,305	-
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grandsport	Sheepo	4.0	2,336	+
EVE Online Ships - Merlin	czar	3.7	2,361	+
Transforming Retro Video Game Accessories	vonbrunk	3.9	2,386	-
NASA Deep Space Habitat and Rover	Brianr8811	3.7	2,507	+
LEGO Minecraft Board Game	Orcaman4	3.8	2,511	-
ARAK-N3	mahj	3.7	2,531	+
UCS Star Wars Jedi Temple Coruscant	dimitriniko	3.4	2,563	-
Prototype Attack Mecha Alpha Zero	danr	3.5	2,573	-
LEGO MOVIE CHRONICLE SERIES	suzuki	3.6	2,574	-
Willys JEEP	suzuki	3.5	2,577	-
Majestic Airship!	Ssorg	3.6	2,634	+
RMS Titanic	Ssorg	3.5	2,684	+
Cinematic Minifigure Series	sgtdisney55	3.5	2,724	-
HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE	GRusso	3.5	2,748	-
UCS Naboo Royal Starship	Anio	3.4	2,780	+
The Drake's Head Inn	AlexP	3.3	2,846	-
Death Star II wall/desk clock sculpture	WWWally	3.4	2,870	-
Lego Mountain Biking	j4mes	2.7	2,891	+
Ford Model A Gangsters' Getaway Car	BrickadierG	3.2	2,944	+
LEGO WALL-E!!	suzuki	3.1	2,978	-
IRON MAN gantrymachine	choisanghun	3.1	3,146	+
Goblin Fortress Ruins	AlexP	3.0	3,197	+
Porsche 997 GT3	Crowkillers	3.0	3,199	-
Star Wars Season 4 Phase 2 Clone Battle Packs	ZSpace	2.9	3,328	+
Corner Candy Modular Building	waltzking	2.8	3,353	-
Mini Cooper	Steven1980	2.7	3,369	+
Micro-build Hogwarts Castle	BeKindRewind	2.7	3,461	-
Minecraft, Snow biome	Dookie	2.7	3,517	-
Food Truck	SpacySmoke	2.7	3,551	+
General Grievous' Wheel Bike	TBBCustoms	2.7	3,554	+
Lego minifigures in action figure boxes!	Gruntbuddy	2.7	3,557	-
BACK TO THE FUTURE TRAIN	GRusso	2.7	3,609	+
Dump Truck 10x4	Designer_Han	2.7	3,620	+
Themed Brick Box	Odd.Robot	2.6	3,650	-
Hindenburg	JJOttens	2.5	3,692	-
Star Wars Opee Sea Killer	PepaQuin	2.4	3,728	-
UCS Tron Light Cycle	abathar6	2.5	3,806	+
the Rhinoceros by Theo Jansen	kvanb	2.4	3,807	-
Star Wars - Star Tours Starspeeder 3000	HJR-Holland	2.5	3,847	-
Wild Encounters	Wrinkledog	2.3	4,104	-
Dragon Slayers	lizardman	2.2	4,150	-
Starcraft 2 Siege Tank - Remote Control	basilfawlty	2.3	4,205	+
Magna Tri-Droid & CHRISTOPHSIS Battle Pack	sepsymp	2.3	4,297	-
New Parts design for SNOT 2-sided stud	nachapon	2.1	4,297	+
Flooded Temple Ruins	Hinckley	2.2	4,333	-
MINI Cooper Mark I	Sheepo	2.2	4,338	+
Star Wars Modular Buildings/Locations	ACPin	2.2	4,350	+
Modular Costume Store	BrentWaller	2.1	4,448	-
LEGO Pokémon	Kevinhink	2.1	4,499	-
Monorail	Hidaka	2.1	4,548	+
Scorpion's Soul Pirate Ship	hasskabal	2.1	4,554	+
Micro Power Functions	midori	2.0	4,757	-
Minecraft, The end.	Dookie	2.0	4,858	-
Female Minifigure Set	Alatariel	1.8	5,108	-
Sonic the Hedgehog	Gtrocks1111	1.9	5,173	-
Jedi Mission Battle Pack	-p-e-d-r-o-	1.8	5,273	-
Monochrome Boxed Set	steelwoolG	1.8	5,294	-
Battle of Kashyyyk	wertyjj	1.8	5,295	+
Rancor	Daiman	1.7	5,439	-
Bricklyn Borough Courthouse	sonicstar	1.7	5,484	+
Corellian Defender (Star Wars the Old Republic)	GlenBricker	1.7	5,511	-
LEGO HISTORICAL PERIODS	fianat69	1.7	5,554	-
LEGO Legend of Korra	TheNerd	1.7	5,689	-
ASTACO 双腕仕様機	midori	1.7	5,757	+
A UCS series of ships	Konajra	1.7	5,821	+
Macrofigures	CrashSanders	1.6	5,849	+
SEPARATIST DROID Battle-Pack	sepsymp	1.7	5,857	-
LEGO Architecture - MetLife Building, NY City	moctown	1.5	6,158	-
T. Rex encounter from Jurassic Park	pmiaki	1.6	6,178	+
Legend of Zelda: King of Red Lions	flailx	1.5	6,291	-
Trebuchet	marko	1.5	6,337	+
Reddit Alien	PepaQuin	1.5	6,343	+
BTTF - Hill Valley Courthouse	TEAMBTTF	1.5	6,580	-
Apple Store Vending Machine	lgorlando	1.4	6,758	+
Portal Test Chamber	t-brick	1.4	6,759	+
LEGO Blade Runner Spinner	Kaitimar	1.3	7,136	-
Western WIP	matija	1.3	7,538	-
Posable 22" Skeleton	ChokingHaz	1.3	7,666	+
It's a Brick World after all...	RobertBlok	1.3	7,723	-
The Wizard's House	AlexP	1.3	7,725	-
Omniwheel Vehicle	mahj	1.2	7,944	-
Futra CS Concept car	erthandfiya	1.1	8,501	+
Lovely Sailboat!	Ssorg	1.1	8,572	-
Mercy General City Hospital	lgorlando	1.1	8,728	+
LIGR (Light Infantry Grid Runner)	danr	1.1	8,847	+
BIONICLE: The Legend Continues	Kon1	1.1	8,925	-
Muunilinst 10 LAAT	Knoose	1.0	9,243	-
LEGO Minecraft Mini Kit: Enderman	bombjosh	1.0	9,306	-

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Cuusoo of the Day: Drums and Desalination

Cuusoo News

New Cuusoo posting indicates that we will "soon" be hearing the results of the Summer Review.

Today's picks are a examples of extremes: very simple MOC vs an incredibly elaborate one.

Pick of the Day

LEGO Drum Set
by Eta2_actis

This drum set is a great example of a minimalist approach to building. There really is not much to say other than I wish there were more sets like this on Cuusoo. The kind of set that would fit in Lego's tiny box for $5. These tiny sets are some of the best things that Lego makes and I think this set would do that concept proud.

Honorable Mention

Island desalination
by Gilchagas

Gilchagas's build could not be further from the Drum set in any way.

This set is amazing! Under the right conditions I might mistake this for a picture of a real structure! The use of shaped base plates with the multicolor tiles looks fantastic. The trans clear tube as a stream of water is brilliant! The build exudes details.

In the end though, I can't see this really being marketable. The scale and details ($ + $) relative to the marketable base would probably be a non-starter without this set loosing so much of what makes it awesome. For that reason I went with the drum set

Notables

Trying something a little new today. I have ordered the Notables in order of support (at the time I checked). This may help you find projects that interest you.