Lego Creations

I'd been eying the Skeleton Tower set and decided that since I have a ton of leftover bricks, I could save myself the fifty bucks and make my own. Using photos of the original model as a guide, I designed my own take on the idea, using the bricks I had at hand. Click on the images below to see larger versions.


As with the official model, the front of the working "jawbridge" splits open to allow access to the castle.	On the rear wall, I added a hinged panel for access to the throne room.	Side view. Duh.	The evil wizard stands atop the high tower.

The interior of the throne room.	This warrior intends to get ahead.	"Any mail for me today?"

Another custom Lego project: an old-timey "Flash Gordon" rocketship. I believe that this is my first build that isn't based even in part on an existing Lego model. Instead, I thought to myself, "Dave, you've got a tumbler full of unused orange bricks. What can you do with them?" This was the result of about three evenings of solid work, plus some extra tinkering. I built it about three times before I was happy with the end result; my first attempt was less "Flash Gordon" and more "Magic School Bus."


Top view.	Right view.	Front view.	Rear view.

A nifty fold-down ramp allows the Space Police to come aboard. No contraband here, officers.	The top section of the ship lifts off to allow access to the interior. Here's the engineering section.	A reverse view shows the pilot at the controls, ready to blast off! Next stop, Planet of the Lego Slave Girls!

Many of the recent Lego *Batman* sets have had the Caped Crusader in a number of unlikely vehicles, from a Bat-Dragster to a Bat-Buggy. I used the parts from both, plus others, to create a more proper mini-Batmobile.

It's inspired somewhat by the "tumbler" from the recent Batman films.	However, I also wanted to incorporate a pair of oversized bat-fins.	It's not really big enough to accommodate a minifig with the canopy down, but Bruce doesn't seem to mind!

One of the largest models in my collection is this castle which combines the Royal Knight's Castle and the Royal Drawbridge. It's been partially modified to build the walls higher and to install a "stained glass" window. As you can see, there's a huge battle going on between various castle defenders and the Army of Darkness. Click on the images below to see larger versions.


Mounted knights assault ladder-climbing foes. Atop, a wizard and barrel-dumping warriors guard the Queen.	The right half of the castle with its drawbridge and tower. The extent of the invading forces can be seen.	The Army of Darkness includes skeletons, ghosts, wraiths, orcs, a witch, a necromancer, and Lord Voldemort.	A dragonrider's view of the carnage.

Skeletons swarm up the chains to the top of the drawbridge.	Defenders attempt to hold the bridge.	Battering down the front door.	Skeletons lose limbs and heads in battle.

Guarding the walls.

Lego Island is a heavily-modified Enchanted Island set with a larger tree, as well as additional idols, ruins and foliage. Here, Islanders live with River Expedition natives, and villainous Adventurers canoe upriver in search of treasure. Click on the thumbnails below to see larger images.


An Islander babe checks out the length of this guy's spear.	Amazon warriors from a neighboring tribe guard the ruins of an ancient civilization.	King Kahuka lords it over the Islanders.	Dancing around the firepit.

A monkey cavorts in the giant tree.

Lego Cthulhu, the dark god of H.P. Lovecraft's writings. Cthulhu is, of course, a Lego dragon body--the head was sawed off--with an octopus glued atop the stump. Yes, I realize that glue is contrary to the spirit of Lego. As you can see, my Lego Islanders worship Cthulhu. Ia! Ia!

Here's my first pass at constructing Lego Monster Manor. It combines pieces from at least eight different sets, including all of the Studios Monsters and Snape's Classroom. The upper level includes a laboratory, grand hall, curved staircase, bathroom (maintained by Dobby the House Elf) and a carnivorous plant. The basement features a mummy's tomb, vampire's crypt and lava-filled room fit for Cerberus, the three-headed dog (aka "Fluffy"). The front yard is decorated with an evil tree, alligator pond, scary gate and rickety stairway. Click the images below for larger versions.


An excavated basement wall reveals a sleeping mummy in his tomb.	This vampire enjoys all of the comforts of home: a nice, warm coffin and bottles of blood on the shelf.	Outside the manor, zombies attack a hapless maiden. Note Cerberus' hellpit behind her.	The mad doctor brings his creation to life while Igor looks on.

Lucius Malfoy checks up on his carnivorous plant.	A giant hand demonstrates the plant's gaping maw. Note Dobby in the bathroom below.	A troll guards the Manor's grand hall.

Lego Monster Manor, Mark II adds a graveyard and a dungeon cell. The top two floors were completely rebuilt. The partial walls are intended to suggest a cutaway view, though I'm not sure that the effect is entirely successful.



Lord Voldemort's graveyard has been relocated to Lego Monster Manor.	An open crypt and a coffin-laden cart.	Close-up of Voldemort's grave, with a Death Eater in the background.	An expansive view of the new front yard.

Harry Potter has a very bad day. Where's your Invisibility Cloak now?	Caroline finds the dungeon not to her liking. Note the iron maiden.	Voldemort himself skulks on the top floor. The Necronomicon is secreted away in an attic space.	The Great Hall gains a second floor. Lucius Malfoy greets unwary guests.

Ganua combines Bionicle and Throwbot parts. Pushing his head down extends his rear wings.

Gavrok is another combination, this time using a Bohrok and a pair of identical Throwbots. Features include the standard Bohrok snap-forward neck, plus a pair of pull-lever-activated "buzzsaw" arms.

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This castle-themed car features a pull-back motor.	Top view of the castle car.	The *Star Wars* sandcrawler, done in Lego Mini style.	Side view of the sandcrawler.

A modified and fortified Guarded Inn.	The original model had an open castle wall which I modified into a small tower.	Two mechs that I built for use in the Warhammer 40K miniatures game.	A knight demonstrates his custom power suit.

The TARDIS from *Doctor Who*.	The Tenth Doctor, Rose and K-9.	A Dalek menaces the intrepid trio.	Cutaway view of the Dalek.

My Lego "Digital Designer" creation, Goshzilla.	Another view. Designing him with virtual bricks made for a rickety structure.	The custom packaging in which my kit arrived from Lego.

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