Good news Everyone! Okay Yaramanoglu has created a Micro Planet Express!
Yet another reason why I love Micro is seeing iconic TV shows like Futurama made really tiny. 
Now if he just did the rest of New New York…Oh, wait, Matt De Lanoy already did that. 
Two more awesome creations that would be perfect for the Micro Sci-Fi Contest
Kristi “McWii” has created this iconic scene from The Day the Earth Stood Still
Jason Allemann has gone old school with this tribute to the Amazing Stories magazines
Both have levels of awesomeness. I really like the mini tanks. And the whole retro futuristic (is that an oxymoron? ) look of Jason’s is very cool!
I love Micro Scale. Its one of those building scales that just doesn’t get as much attention as it should. People always seem more impressed by the large massive models like the LEGO Elvis that I blogged about earlier.
Now don’t get me wrong, the large models are impressive. But what is just as impressive is when you can manage to create something tiny that actually looks good.
Now with the Micro Sci-Fi Contest on Eurobricks there are some pretty stunning things popping up on Flickr.
This creation by Sean and Steph Mayo is jaw dropping in its complexity and awesome part usage.
I admit, I had to stare at it for a few minutes to figure out just what was going on with certain areas of the build (the tank treads for example). The integration of Bionicle parts feels natural and totally works — something that doesn’t always happen with some of the awkwardly shaped parts.
Its funny, but when Ice Planet 2002 was introduced in 1993, that seemed like a really long way away. Now, twenty years later (man I feel old) and 11 years after 2002, we still haven’t found that Ice Planet.
Here’s a couple more of the entries Micro Sci-Fi Contest –
Micro Space the First Frontier: DS9
Loftus Base on Graidarrn
The Year 2980, Asteroid Hephaestus 32b
I look forward to seeing what else comes from this contest. I might just enter my self.
And on a completely non Sci Fi, but related Micro Scale note there’s this little gem –
I love the use of the new roller skate element as cars!!
So if you haven’t built in it — give Micro a chance.
Josh Morris just created this awesome vignette for the Micro Sci-Fi Contest they are having over at Eurbricks.com.
Unfortunately (or fortunately ) Josh can’t win because he’s on the Eurobricks staff, so that gives the rest of us a chance.
There’s even an awesome trophy made by Simon Liu for the winner:
Vignettes are small and deceptively simple. So get out there and build people!
Via Brickset
Did you know its the 80th anniversary of LEGO! I did, I was still working at LEGOLAND for both their 70th and their 75th Birthday so I’ve been keeping track.
So to commemorate this momentous birthday you can get this awesome slice of cake set from LEGO.com or at your local LEGO store with any purchase of $50 (not all that hard to do). From what I understand this is only in the US and Canada.
Also there is an awesome contest running through this month to promote the LEGO VIP Program
Click on the picture for more details.
If you are already a VIP member, then you’ve already been automatically entered. If you are not, then join. Its a great program and since we already buy LEGO, you might as well get points for it.
A trip to any LEGOLAND in the world is nothing to sneeze at! And I know which park I’d like to go to — Denmark! Where would you go?
Via Eurobricks
It may be July, but its never to early to think about Christmas and the now annual Winter Village set. This new set does not disappoint.
I love all the fun new details — the igloo, the dark blue and white 1×1 tile floor in the kitchen, the Christmas tree in the living room just to name a few. 
This is yet another must have for me so I can watch my personal winter village grow each year and my wallet shrink just a little bit more.
Just like I predicted, Series 6 is starting to appear overseas in Europe and I’m sure the US isn’t too far behind.
This is already one of my favorite Series so far and I haven’t even seen them in person yet.
As I can’t do a proper review until I have a set of them you’ll have to check out the review onEurobricks.
Brucewaynelego has already created a very iconic and perfect use of the Statue of Liberty.
The pictures have already been circulating the internet, but up until now I’ve been too busy to post them.
A toy website has jumped the gun a little bit by revealing a picture of not only the Series 6 Collectible Minifigures, but also the Series 7.
Series 6
Series 7
I have to admit, I’d seen Series 6 already, but not this particular image. I had already been drooling over those minifigs coming out before I saw Series 7.
There is almost too many cool figs and new elements for me to talk about without going into a long list of awesomeness.
Okay, that may be a little cheesy, but there really are so many wonderful new parts coming out! It may be a bit painful to the wallet, but I’m sure I’ll be getting a full set of each and probably multiples of quite a few.
I know I’m a bit late on the ball with this one, as its already been covered on all the major blogs and forums already, but I thought I’d add my praise to what looks like a spectacular set!
10230 Mini Modulars
Ages 12+. 1,356 pieces.
US $79.99 CA $99.99 DE 69.99 € UK 59.99 £ DK 649.00 DKK AU $119.99Available only to our LEGO® VIP Program Members, this exclusive mini modulars set is an authentic miniature representation of the first 5 buildings in the Modular Building series: Café Corner, Market Street, Green Grocer, Fire Brigade and Grand Emporium. Featuring highly detailed design, each building can be displayed as a stand alone piece or connected to the others buildings in the set. The mini Café Corner includes details like a fan above the doorway and printed hotel signage, while the mini Market Street includes transparent bricks and a unique brick construction. The quaint mini Green Grocer also features transparent bricks and a fire escape at the rear, while the mini Fire Brigade includes a brick bell and white arch wall elements. Finally, the mini Grand Emporium has a rooftop sign, skylight and window washing platform. With fantastic detailing and a huge variety of elements in a range of rich colors, this exclusive mini modulars set is the perfect addition to every VIP Member’s collection.
Exclusively available to LEGO® VIP Members!
Authentic miniature representation of first 5 Modular Buildings: Café Corner, Market Street, Green Grocer, Fire Brigade and Grand Emporium!
Each building can be displayed individually or connected to the other buildings in the set!
All buildings feature fantastic detailing and a wide variety of elements and colors!
Completed model measures over 5″ (14.5 cm) tall, 12″ (32 cm) long and 2.5″ (6.5 cm) wide!
Each individual building measures 2.5″ (6.5 cm) long and 2.5″ (6.5 cm) wide!
There’s even a video with set designer Jamie Berard explaining the model.
I’m certainly excited about this set! So many fun pieces and interesting connection techniques. Jamie knows what AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO) want and continues not to disappoint.
In the newly released second edition of the LEGO Collector Book there is a small picture of the new Winter Village building set to be released later this year. The picture isn’t the greatest, but it gives us a glimpse of what is to come
There is also a pic of the new Volkswagon T1 Camper Van
And there is mention, but no picture — other than a picture of a minifig saying there is no picture — of the Pirates of the Caribbean Black Pearl.
Thanks to Astra of Eurobricks for posting the pictures.
