Lego Dan-iac

Building Legos since 1990. May occasionally like/reblog other nerdy stuff.

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Build: National Museum of American History, Phase 5

We got a bunch of parts in and were able to start on the fifth floor! A lot of pieces are missing but it’s a good start!

Also, here’s my cat Athena for scale.

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Build: National Museum of American History, Phase 4

The build is progressing nicely, I’d say we’re at roughly 60% of the 2nd-4th floor structure (the most complex structure of the building).

A little detail here, on the Mall entrance to the building:

The only interior detail I’ve decided to include on this part is Flag Hall, for reasons that will become clear later. 

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Build ???: Phase 3

Speaking of the National Museum of American History...

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Legos in the Workplace - Part 2: Lady Liberty

Sorry for the wait on part two! Here’s a few more examples of Legos in my workplace, and they all happen to be of the same subject:

This little beauty was a make-and-take activity that we handed out at the National Museum of American History as part of our celebration opening our new second floor west wing exhibitions, “The Nation We Build Together”.

As the activity wound down, I used some of the numerous spare bricks to make my own Statue of Liberty MOC. I’m pretty proud of this, considering the limited parts available and the quick build time. Here’s the two side-by-side:

But both of these compare to the Statue of Liberty on public display:

This beauty stands at 9′ 5″ and is made of- oh, just read the label:

More pics of this model at https://www.flickr.com/photos/nationalmuseumofamericanhistory/albums/72157680919167333

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Legos in the Workplace - Part 1

As I’m waiting for some parts to arrive to continue my build, I thought I’d go through all of the Legos present in my workplace. There’s... surprisingly a lot.

First off is the Lego Architecture Leaning Tower of Pisa (21015). This was a Christmas gift from my brother and sister-and-law (yes, the same ones who got me the Architecture Studio - they’ve got me pegged). It’s a fun build with the five sides and the little lean at the end.

I’ve also got three pictures contrasting Lego Minifigs against Washington, D.C. landmarks:

Any commentary you want to take from these is completely on you.

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New Profile Picture

Got a TYCO Sesame Street set off of Electronic Bay Dot Com so I could reproduce my IRL profile picture that I use elsewhere.

It’s a pretty good match, though I wish I could have found a white shirt.

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Build ???: Phase 2

It’s a little more clear as to what this can be.

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The Motherload

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Build ???: Phase 1

Here’s the build with pieces from the Lego Architecture Studio. Still a mystery as to what it is.

And here’s one of my cat Minerva inspecting it. She’s not too sure about it either!

To see more of Minerva and her twin sister Athena, visit my Instagram at instagram.com/lil_bear_n_bean/

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Fun Future MOC: Power Loader

About two weeks ago, I was at my parent’s house for family reasons, and during a slow spot, decided to buy a little pack that could test some of my architecture-related SNOT (LEGO shorthand for “studs not on top”, building techniques which orient a piece in a way so it’s not just stacking bricks).

So I bought this little set, “Fun Future” (10402).

Aside from containing the SNOT pieces I needed (man it’s so convenient they put the parts listing on the box!), the set allowed me to work on what I usually instinctively build: a mech.

The mech built is reminiscent of the power loader from ALIENS, though certainly more colorful. I’m most proud of the shoulders, the curved hinge piece actually allows for a decent range of movement on the upper arm. I’m less proud of the hips, which are connected in a decidedly loose 90-degree SNOT. Still, for a first shot, I’m pretty proud.

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Introductions Are In Order

Hi! I’m Dan!

I’ve been building with LEGO brand construction toys since I was at least 2, though I’ve taken some breaks along the way. BUT for Christmas this past year my brother and sister-in-law got me the Lego Architecture Studio (#21050) which got my brain burning to do some building. So I’ve been working on preliminary designs for my first major build and will also update on some of the stuff I’ve been drip-feeding my addiction with for the past few years.

Anyways, it’s nice to meet you!