tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-263353869654485072024-02-08T05:26:19.980+00:00Burakki's Bricks: The Lego BlogCustom Lego Minifigure BlogBurakki62http://www.blogger.com/profile/08845034927237064112noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26335386965448507.post-19987979440936772062012-08-07T18:41:00.000+01:002012-08-07T18:41:01.165+01:00and like the terminator...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm back... well, sort of. First I would like to say thank you to all the people who have sent messages wishing me well. It has taken a lot longer to get to here than I hoped</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> it would and I have stayed quiet because I just can't keep up with the demand on my time right now. I have missed being part of such an awesome community and seeing what everyone has been up to. So, what I'd like to do is to offer up a position as a helper, if you want to help write the blog or maybe pick up some minifig competitions with me then that'd be great... Otherwise things will still relatively quiet over here.</span><br />
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<br />Burakki62http://www.blogger.com/profile/08845034927237064112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26335386965448507.post-30581803096347144462011-11-21T17:54:00.001+00:002011-11-21T17:59:23.977+00:00BrickCommand Closing and new items<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As I posted earlier, BrickCommand will be closing it's doors in December bringing an end to the avaliability of the 2011 batch of custom accessories. Brett is now taking ideas for the second run of items to be avaliable in the new year. So, is there an accessory you have been itching to see made? Head over to the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1775027@N25/members/">BrickCommand flickr group</a> and voice your opinion, you never know it might become a reality.<br /><br />
And, to get your hands on some of the 2011 batch of accessories either head over to the BrickCommand website or enter my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/burakkis_bricks_contests/">minifig design contest over on flickr</a>. Brett very generously donated plenty of items to give away as prizes (o:Burakki62http://www.blogger.com/profile/08845034927237064112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26335386965448507.post-35416159306746259012011-11-18T07:24:00.001+00:002011-11-18T07:26:04.640+00:00Brick Command closing soon....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! As you know, hopefully, Brett at BrickCommand has very kindly donated some items to use as prizes for the current Star Wars themed Minifig Design contest. Well, he has just informed me that he will shortly be closing his store for an inventory update and will not reopen until January. All the current stock will no longer be avaliable to buy once the store closes. So, get your order in now or enter my contest for what might be your last chance to get hold of some of his wands, swords, throwing stars and stands.<br />
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First up, the new line of printed jetpacks. Pictured above is Boba Fett sporting his jetpack. It is worth noting that the warhead (here is silver) and the jetpack are two separate parts - I couldn't find my sand green ones so I stuck this silver one in. You can also buy smaller rocket heads to attach to the jetpack as well. The printing here is good, lined up properly and matches really nicely with the official Lego helmet (and, obviously, the corresponding printed helmet Arealight offers). Pictured below are the other printed jetpacks I received, they are all equally well printed and match their corresponding printed helmets arealight offers.<br />
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As you can see, these jetpacks are all pretty well printed and I think they are much better in design than Lego's own version.<br />
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The middle helmet here is Lego, for a comparison. The Arealight helmets are more compact vertically but a bit longer horizontally (as you can see in the picture below). The printing is pretty good, although is there a reason the camo one has a gap at the back? I dunno, maybe so. I tend to find it a little awkward that Arealight helmets have holes where the eyes are... only because it means you need a black head underneath but that's just my own personal niggle, I'm sure others prefer it this way round. There is a very large range of clone helmets to choose from in his store, plenty for any army builder.<br />
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In conclusion, I am very happy with these items that I got from Arealight. I am particularly fond of the jetpacks and am making some good use of them on my Mandalorian army. They are quite pricy for small bits of printed plastic... but Arealight is offering some genuinely brilliant accessories for any minifig enthusiast. Arealight has always produced good plastic pieces but with the addition of printing he is really raising the bar. If you can afford it I would certianly recommend buying from him. <a href="http://www.arealightcustoms.com/shop/home.php">http://www.arealightcustoms.com/shop/home.php</a></div>Burakki62http://www.blogger.com/profile/08845034927237064112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26335386965448507.post-25094883179647071902011-11-15T16:55:00.001+00:002011-11-15T17:03:32.710+00:00Just found another painterI have just stumbled upon <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41610403@N05/">MR. Jens</a>' Photostream over on flickr and was quite pleasently surprised, he's got some minifig painting going on - and chopping up hair to use with hats... I like that!<br />
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<br />Burakki62http://www.blogger.com/profile/08845034927237064112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26335386965448507.post-40358217782317344592011-11-15T15:49:00.001+00:002011-11-15T16:31:41.407+00:00Brick Command prizesBrickcommand.net have very kindly donated some of their custom wares for me to offer as prizes in my 'Can you feel the Force?' minifig design contest. Here are a couple of pictures of what's on offer . I will be dividing these into first place and runners-up prizes.<br />
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Head over to <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/burakkis_bricks_contests/">the contest page on flickr</a> for more details on how to enter the minifig design contest and get in the running to win these kuhl accessories PLUS 15% discount at Firestar toys!Burakki62http://www.blogger.com/profile/08845034927237064112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26335386965448507.post-89344152524230653902011-11-15T15:46:00.001+00:002011-11-15T15:49:21.065+00:00Another awesome Custom from Vieral<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36104940@N08/6346632238/in/contacts/">A female Rodian custom here</a> from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36104940@N08/">Vieral</a>, his sculpting skills are first class and this is spot on, capturing more than the official rodian head mold I think. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36104940@N08/6345912545/in/photostream">Here is an alternate view</a>...<br />
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Quite like this new accessory found in the new Ninjago theme... <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/65661092@N07/6343446242/in/contacts/">nifty sword holder</a>, photographed here by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/65661092@N07/">legojoker111customs</a><br />
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If you're into custom minifigs you have probably heard of CAB (selling really neat custom printed Lego minifigs on ebay). This awesome <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/55943031@N02/6313209442/in/contacts/">Han Solo minifig</a> has been designed by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/55943031@N02/">CAB and Tiler</a>. I particularly like the custom hair going on here.</div>Burakki62http://www.blogger.com/profile/08845034927237064112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26335386965448507.post-55846434261783935682011-11-06T19:39:00.001+00:002011-11-06T20:09:50.519+00:00Burakki's Brick Third Custom Minifig Design ContestI am happy to announce the next minifig design contest to be hosted by myself will be opening shortly. The contest will continue to be sponsored by Firestar Toys, who will be offering the winner 15% discount at their online store. I have also lined up another sponsor, Brick Command and they are contributing some of their custom minifig accessories to be given away as prizes.<br />
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This month's contest will require you to design and make a force user from the Star Wars universe, please head over to the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/burakkis_bricks_contests/">contest page on flickr</a> to enter and to find out more information. Thanks!Burakki62http://www.blogger.com/profile/08845034927237064112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26335386965448507.post-28561057535355588072011-11-06T19:07:00.000+00:002011-11-06T19:14:42.914+00:00Halloween Contest Winners!<div style="text-align: center;">
I am pleased to announce the two winners of Burakki's Bricks Halloween Minifig Design Contest...</div>
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I love to see people having a try at sculpting things for Lego and, although it looks a little rough, thumbs up for the ambitious attempt. If you two could flickr mail me with your details I will get your prizes out to you asap - Morgan, you get to choose which of the two sets you'd like.</div>Burakki62http://www.blogger.com/profile/08845034927237064112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26335386965448507.post-4138104407861719772011-11-01T21:40:00.000+00:002011-11-01T21:40:24.325+00:00Ooh, I just noticed this...<a href="http://www.brickforge.com/store/">Brickforge</a> is now selling it's new bottle/laser beam/spillage/glass pieces in various trans colours... look!<br />
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They look sweet! Just wish I had some cash to buy some... damn you recession!! I'm still waiting to put an order in for Arealight backpacks and some M1ngles shapeways stuff... )o: Still, I'm sure loads of you out there are buying - let me know what they're like!Burakki62http://www.blogger.com/profile/08845034927237064112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26335386965448507.post-47187451091771569002011-11-01T19:23:00.000+00:002011-11-01T19:23:13.367+00:00Halloween Contest....Closed!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My halloween contest over on Flickr has now closed... thank you so much to everyone who entered! I will get the two winners announced sometime this week, possibley nearer to the weekend. November's Minifig Design Contest theme will also be announced by the weekend and I am pleased to announce that I now have 2 sponsors (o:<br />
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<a href="http://www.firestartoys.com/">Firestar toys </a>will be offering the winner of the next monthly contest 15% discount on an order at their store. They stock a wide range of official and custom lego parts and accessories. Pop over to their site and check out their stock - it's particularly good for people in the UK, which is where they are based.<br />
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I am pleased to announce that the good people of <a href="http://www.brickcommand.net/">Brick Command</a> have offered some of their custom wands, wing swords and throwing stars to the winner of the next contest and have offered to support future contests too! Check out their store to see what their accessories look like, I have bought from them before and would again.<br />
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Not technically customized minifigures but the names made me chuckle... here we have minifigs ready for trick or treating, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14511798@N02/6292809362/in/photostream">Soldiermort, Dwarlf Vader, Balboa Fett, Lumber Jack, Spider-can and Batman</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14511798@N02/">Ezra Balanga.</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32892731@N02/6301127071/in/photostream">Keeper of the Keys</a> here by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32892731@N02/">Mike Bernd</a> - nice Halloween themed minifig here (wish it had been entered into the contest!) and there are a couple more on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32892731@N02/">his flickr photostream</a>. This figure features a head from citizenbrick.com<br />
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Customizer <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fianat/">Fianat</a> has caught my eye recently... having a go at sculpting parts to accompany official lego parts. Have a look at some of his customs here...<br />
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and this selection of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/captainredstorm/6274432843/in/contacts/">super squids</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/captainredstorm/">Captain Redstorm</a> just made me chuckle (o:</div>
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If you would like to win one of the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38458495@N08/6238164183/in/photostream">Lego sets pictured above</a>, head over to <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/burakkis_bricks_contests/">Burakki's Bricks minifig design contest over on flickr.</a> There is currently an 'anything goes' Halloween themed minifigure design contest going on. The best two designs will pocket themselves one of these holiday themed sets. We have had a few entries so far but I'd love to see more. Can you freak me out of my skin? Go on, give it a try!<br />
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Stay tuned into the blog because within a few days I have some more good news regarding upcoming contests and some special customs of my own up my sleeves (o: and once again, thank you for your patience!Burakki62http://www.blogger.com/profile/08845034927237064112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26335386965448507.post-570538636853699692011-10-13T17:32:00.002+01:002011-10-13T17:35:34.973+01:00Short round-up...<div style="text-align: center;">
Here are a few customs which I have been meaning to blog... so, lets go (o:</div>
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Not a massive fan of military customs, just not something I'm very interested in. However, this <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/48540195@N06/6237682897/in/contacts/">Panzer Grenadier</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/48540195@N06/">Lakuda's customs and surplus</a> certainly warrants a mention. There are some lovely custom parts here and a wee bit of painting too. Check out the back...<br />
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Although the presentation of this minifig was exceptional, the judges liked the customising of the torso/legs - I particularly liked the virtual boxing helmet with the wires. Congratulations Tom!<br />
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Now for my runners up - who will recieve a small prize from me.... <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/examplepics/6155676843/in/pool-1718085@N24/">"The Gladiator" By TheRaconteur.</a><br />
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I really liked how this minifig looked like he had already seen a lot of legolympic action and survived - rust effect is kuhl. I also like the use of the minifig skis as a shield. Well Done!<br />
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Now, for best new Legolympic event... (not strictly for the minifig design here, which is why it wasn't a main winner).<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/-39-/6221133517/in/pool-1718085@N24/"> "Radioactive Spitting" by Martian Cthulhu.</a><br />
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Didn't place this time? Head over to <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/burakkis_bricks_contests/">the contest group on flickr</a> and enter the current Halloween themed contest for your chance to win some Halloween Lego!</div>Burakki62http://www.blogger.com/profile/08845034927237064112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26335386965448507.post-70091290747174969882011-10-09T21:07:00.001+01:002011-10-09T21:11:38.978+01:00Halloween Contest!! (it's minifig contest 2.5)Hello all! I am pleased to announce a mini design contest will commence tommorow and will be open for 2 weeks, closing on Sunday 31st October at 11.59 pm (GMT). Your challenge will be to design and create a Halloween themed Lego Minifig. There will be 2 small prizes for the two best custom minifigures. These prizes are the two seasonal halloween themed Lego sets - 40020 and 40021.<br />
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I will post more details on the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/burakkis_bricks_contests/">flickr contest group page</a> tommorow. Also, the Legolympic 3012 contest closes tonight, winners will be announced sometime later this week. Thanks again to the people over at Firestar Toys for sponsoring the main minifig design contests.Burakki62http://www.blogger.com/profile/08845034927237064112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26335386965448507.post-69888491757597876282011-10-09T13:34:00.003+01:002011-10-09T14:09:12.194+01:00Kit Fisto Custom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Check out this amazing representation of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36104940@N08/6224530681/in/contacts/">Jedi Master Kit Fisto</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36104940@N08/">Vieral</a>. I've never been a huge fan of the Lego version of Kit Fisto... something about the eyes I think. This version, with a head sculpted in epoxy putty, is a much better likeness. Just the fact that that head has been hand sculpted and painted is amazing. I know how hard it can be to achieve a sculpt when you're working in minifig scale, so hats off to <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36104940@N08/">Vieral</a>! Have a look at the back...<span id="goog_1178764641"></span><span id="goog_1178764642"></span><br />
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<br />Burakki62http://www.blogger.com/profile/08845034927237064112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26335386965448507.post-13428864504499916182011-10-08T12:51:00.000+01:002011-10-08T12:51:18.712+01:00More M1ngles goodnessHere is another product of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/60858662@N07/">M1ngles</a> hard work (and another item to add to my shopping list come payday). This time he has rendered a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/60858662@N07/6221035621/">minifig scale version of Megaman's helme</a>t. I loved Megaman as a kid and will definately be getting myself one of these.<br />
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Just came across <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/praiter_yed/">Praiter Yed</a> over on flickr, he has got some kuhl custom decals on his minifigs... which are star wars themed, which is even better (yey!). I look forward to seeing what he does next (o:<br />
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