GlenBricker's Review: March 2013

Project	Creator	Rate	10k	1k
Mini Shop Series	Pekko	53.14	21
Batmobile Tumbler Minifig Scale	BrentWaller	30.19	50
FTL: Faster Than Light	CrashSanders	64.79	81
Poptropica: Dr. Hare's Lair	PopCreators	50.84	123
Ghostbusters 30th Anniversary	BrentWaller	49.56	169
BTTF - Jules Verne Train	m.togami	38.63	214
Legend of Zelda: Iron Knuckle Encounter	WesTalbott	24.92	232
Japanese old style architecture	taxon55	16.1	310
Macross VF-1 Valkyrie +Fast pack / Armored parts	maxvf1	11.07	332
Ghostbusters	TeeKay	17.78	344
LEGO Bird Series	DeTomaso	8.72	532
BTTF - UCS DeLorean Time Machine	m.togami	10.54	537
Modular Apple Store	gotoandbuild	9.01	551
Ultimate Collectors Series Lightsabers	scott34567	10.64	679
MINECRAFT Microworld Add-Ons!	dunc237	9.54	870
Adventure Time! Tree Fort	dunc237	8.0	1108
Apollo 11 Lunar Mission	suzuki	6.04	1140
DC Comics: Minifigures Series	Marvel-boy	8.39	1153	80
Batman: Killer Croc's Lair	BrickQueen	6.33	1155
Train Turntable and modular Roundhouse	Fachmann	7.57	1222	33
Lord of the Rings Set: Edoras/The Golden Hall	NujuMetru	7.53	1281	86
Realistic trees	Paultox	5.46	1380
Micro Scale Star Wars Scenes	toomuchcaffe	5.46	1387
Minifig furniture - living room	Brixe	6.85	1389	75
LEGO Architecture - Leaning Tower of Pisa	moctown	4.79	1394
RMS Titanic	Ssorg	6.23	1427
Labyrinth Marble Maze	Touthomme	4.31	1440
- MegaMan Project -	Alatariel	5.8	1464
Douglas DC-3	Ssorg	5.27	1478
Lego Wall-E!!	suzuki	5.94	1499
Invisible Hand	LDiEgo	4.17	1530
LEGO Pokemon	Kevinhink	5.32	1549
Corellian Defender (Star Wars the Old Republic)	GlenBricker	5.18	1632
The Muppets!	jedikermit	4.74	1646
BTTF - Biff Tannen's Ford	m.togami	5.51	1678	45
Female Minifigure Set	Alatariel	4.79	1694
The Glory of Rome	mminnitt	3.98	1792
The Bat Rises	velociraptor	4.31	1848
Batman: Man-Bat's Lab	BrickQueen	4.17	1919
Legolympus (Mythology Theme with Mount Olympus Set)	Kiffington	4.41	1933
Western Town - Pif Paf City	kris_kelvin	4.34	1934
UCS All Terrain Armoured Transport	Cavegod	4.26	1958
Galaxy Command	reekardoo	4.79	1958	79
Piano	Hidaka	3.26	1981
Red Squirrel	Vuurzoon	3.83	2038
The Adventures of Steamrod!	Brickthing	4.26	2124	11
Lego Store	RayC	3.93	2158
Small YELLOW	brickartist	3.4	2245
UCS Venator-Class Star Destroyer	jourianbax	4.07	2247	36
LEGO Mobile Designer for Nintendo 3DS & other devices	Frankie	3.26	2274
Flying Dutchman	Sebeus	3.55	2310
Majestic Airship!	Ssorg	3.59	2333
Disney Minifigures	KeTi	3.88	2423	104
Redemption - Nebulon-B escort frigate	LDiEgo	3.88	2425	105
Wall-E	langemat	4.01	2428	184
Phineas and Ferb	AwesomeEthan	3.11	2450
Lego Movie Chronicle Series	suzuki	3.64	2450
Iron Man Hall of Armor	rustyj	3.94	2468	184
Marvel Avengers Board Game	Pekko	3.55	2567	32
Legend of Zelda: King of Red Lions	flailx	3.5	2615	44
BTTF - Hill Valley Courthouse	m.togami	3.55	2637	102
Galaxy Diner and Empire Theater	sonicstar	3.21	2658
Castle Crashers	czar	2.92	2665
BONSAI "Pine tree"	AMKK	3.31	2743	24
Ancient World Civilizations	matija	3.11	2754
Log Cabin - Two Seasons!	Ssorg	3.07	2952	20
Architecture : Space Shuttle crawler transporter	Teazza	2.83	3042
Modular Town Plan Cinema	Hinckley	2.64	3052
Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria	t-brick	3.11	3098	204
Vampire GT Supercar	Crowkillers	2.35	3102
Modular Costume Store for Collectible Minifigures	BrentWaller	2.78	3152
LOTR UCS Argonath	Shayd_DeGrai	2.97	3181	150
The Amazing Spider Man Ultra Poseable Action Figure	mmccooey	2.73	3355	59
Hardsuits	iron_S	2.44	3454
LEGO Star Wars Micro Chess Set	avisolo	2.44	3456
Pokemon: Gyarados	retinence	2.35	3478
Barnes & Noble and Starbucks Store	wooootles	2.78	3506	269
Macrofigures	CrashSanders	2.49	3618	3
Avengers IRONMAN gantrymachine2.0	choisanghun	2.49	3731	117
Corner Candy Modular Building	waltzking	2.4	3791	41
Transforming Retro Video Game Accessories	vonbrunk	2.25	3796
LEGO Settlers of Catan	Michael	1.96	3870
Cinematic Minifigure Series	sgtdisney55	2.3	3994	81

Get your Build in the Lego Movie

Rebrick is having a little video competition. If you win, you get a chance to have your build in the Lego Movie (and a trip and a few other things).

The idea is a fun one too. You basically start your short video with one Lego build and at least one minifig. Then the Minifig, upon hearing the call to adventure, breaks down the build and creates just the thing...for ADVENTURE! In no more than 30 seconds though.

So...something like this:

Your build does not need to be your own MOC; the start, finish, or both can be official Lego builds or your own creations, but they can't be based on IP not owned by Lego...so Ninjago Good, Star Wars Bad. Also, they are looking for traditional Lego minifigs, so no Friends figures, the rules don't specifically say you can't but I asked out of curiosity.

The more specific instructions, rules, and regulations can be found here.

I got a few ideas myself but getting it done in 30 seconds is no small feat!

What is Rebrick?

Even some of the people crazy enough about Lego to be reading this don't know what Rebrick is. Whereas Cuusoo is the Lego Kickstarter meets Mocpages, Rebrick is the Lego Reddit by way of Pintrest...or is that the other way around...

Basically anyone can go to Rebirck and "bookmark" as site. When you bookmark the site, Rebrick will scan the page for all its images. You can then select one of the images and then catalog it with a category, tags, and a gallery. When you complete the process you have a bookmark like this one right here. (This is the Pintrest part.)

The site then catalogs these images as you described and then ranks them according to likes and views. (This is the Reddit part)

You can post anyones Lego, the bookmark goes back to the site of origin so there is no plagiarism. Like Reddit you are posting for the shear love of sharing Lego builds you find on the internet.

These builds there are also not as limited in subject matter as those on Cuusoo. Sure, profane stuff is taken down but as these are just links to images, instead of product concepts, there is a lot more leniency on what you can find there.

For those of you just posting to Cuusoo to "get your stuff seen," Rebrick is really a much more appropriate venue for you.

Recused from the Pick

Ok, so I know that many of you will call me silly for this but I am going to go ahead and not include my Discworld build in selections for pick of the week.

I can honestly say that any decent Discworld set would have a very high chance of being my pick of the week, just from my love of Terry Pratchett novels alone, but I feel absurd evaluting my own project.

So Instead I will say this:

The Discworld (or a sea turtle, some tiny elephants, and a blue pizza)
by Glenbricker

Support Level: 319

Here is my Discworld project. I hope you like it. Please check it out.

Pick of the Week

Emotions: Japan
by Bigboy99899

Support Level: 86

I am absolutely in love with this project. Bigboy99899 came on the stage of Cuusoo last week and they have been putting up a consistent stream of quality projects but this is, in my opinion, the best.

The set is a combination of very angular rigid structures, very much like Lego, juxtaposed with the chaotic and organic cherry blossom trees which have been pulled off artfully with a clever combination of hinged elements, tiles, and flowers.

The effect is enhanced greatly by the ground elements which are somewhere in-between. The walk way is very linear with patterns of rectangular and rounded tile but the "stones" that make it up are not uniform in color. Meanwhile the sand is totally uniform in color, broken up by intriguing shaped "rocks" that are surrounded by patterned sand. This build is completed with a pond (hiding in the very back of the title image) that continues the perfected broken pattern of the piece.

This is not just my pick of the week, but one of my favorite builds that has graced Cuusoo.

Honorable Mentions

LEGO Architecture - BBC Television Centre
by Dansquier

Support Level: 33

This gets points for originality and well, just being a cool building. I am a sucker for projects that curve Lego. This makes me curious as to whether Character Builder has a licenses for all BBC products or just Doctor Who.

This picture demonstrates the accuracy with which Dansquier has recreated the very dynamic structure.

Ancient Wonder: The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
by Bigboy99899

Support Level: 50

So much going on but it all fits together so very well! Very impressive stunt to pull off.

Ancient Wonder: The Temple of Artemis
by Bigboy99899

Support Level: 62

Like I said before, Bigboy99899 is coming to Cuusoo in a strong way. I love all of these Ancient Wonders they have produced.

Origami Crane 折り鶴
by Bricksben

Support Level: 20

I have been a fan of origami all my life. This is a really fun take on it. Bricksben appears to be another new and rising star on Cuusoo. If you missed their typewriter, make sure you give it a second look (here).

Idea Image

Vintage Taxi
by Paulus03217

Support Level: 13

Vintage cars are, in my opinions, an untapped goldmine for Lego. This is a perfect scale for it too.

Notables

General Hospital
by Mmcclelland

Support Level: 36

For some reason a hospital modular makes me uncomfortable. The idea of a hospital sharing a wall with a cinema I guess...but the medical content in the build is rather clever.

Exposed Lightsabers Replica Series
by Darthnguyen

Support Level: 56

While I can appreciate the extensive work that has gone on in this project, I don't see it offering much more than the existing project that is 25% of the way to review. It certainly showcases more variations, and has a sliding open action but I don't see that as a significant draw. That being said, If you want a Lego lightsaber then vote for every one of them.
Torre de Belém
by Afolfx

Support Level: 18

This could use a bit of work but it looks like a fun subject for Lego architecture.

Operation Steam Knights: Lady Kay
by Pittstop

Support Level: 14

This might be my favorite Steam Knight from Pittstop.

-Detective Conan-
by Marvel-boy

Support Level: 13

It is my understanding that Detective Conan is very popular in Japan. I know the localized version did not do well in the U.S. but I enjoyed it while it was available. I am a bit doubtful that Lego would consider producing a set based on a series where someone gets murdered in every story, but then again, the Japanese government has used Detective Conan in public awareness campaigns...so you never know. All that being said, I think the vehicle in this project is quite attractive. Marvel-boy is really burying the lead with this one, I am certain they would get more than 13 support with a project based just on the car. Fewer licensing / brand fit issues too!

Cars Ywing Gold leader
by Rzepka.eric

Support Level: 11

I don't usually go for the extreme variations on established Licensees, but this one brought a smile to my face...now that Disney owns both...who knows?

Week of Cuusoo

The Discworld (or a sea turtle, some tiny elephants, and a blue pizza)
by Glenbricker

Support Level: 319

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Polish City Bus
by Mwawrowski

Support Level: 114

Like Mwawrowski offering last week, I just don't see the potential of this set for Cuusoo, at least not relative to its current support level. At its core though, this is what Cuusoo is really about. If 10,000 people sign up for a tiny bus, then Lego will design a version and evaluate it for production

Now, I do love tiny vehicles, like the Tiny Trucks project. Based on the scale of this project though and the common nature of the parts, I would recommend this set more for an event kit.

Emotions: Japan
by Bigboy99899

Support Level: 86

see above