Category Archives: Toys

Lego heroes

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Wim Lockefeer

Lego never fails to present awesome ads, referencing well-known elements from popular culture.  The iconic nature of the BD characters used here is that great that it’s probably not even necessary to tell who they are (but you can cheat … Continue reading →

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You’re made of bricks, Charlie Brown

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Wim Lockefeer

A few months ago, we gazed in awe at Mark Anderson’s rendering of Darwyn Cooke’s Catwoman, using only Lego bricks.  Over on his site, Mark has been at it again, only this time his subject is everybody’s favorite neurotic kid, … Continue reading →

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Amazing Catwoman portrait in Lego

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Wim Lockefeer

Don’t be mistaken, this is not a reproduction of Darwyn Cooke’s Catwoman. Mark Anderson did this line art portrait completely in Lego.  Just check out the detail photos on its Flickr page for proof.  This is, obviously, très amazing. (via … Continue reading →

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Nanoblock comics

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Wim Lockefeer

Christopher Tan is a Nanoblock enthusiast who regularly posts new comics-based designs on his Facebook page.  These models are typically a quarter of the size of comparable Lego designs, and I think they’re pretty cute.

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Tailor to the stars

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Wim Lockefeer

If you want a real-life costume to match your DC Universe Online garb, head to Mr Lee’s store in Madrid, where bespoke super-suits are made to order.   A real-life Edna Mode, so to speak, but without the Spandex. (via Ads … Continue reading →

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Tintin Lego

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Wim Lockefeer

Instantly recognisable, even without the quiff !  What’s not to like ? (via The Tintin Blog)

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Marvel at my Lego

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Wim Lockefeer

Mariann Asanuma may be a freelance Lego artist and author in her own right, somehow the knack of the brick must run in the family.  Her brothers Matt and Mike have been competing lately with Marvel-inspired creations that are quite … Continue reading →

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