Quartz 45

PUMPING IRON: My four entries

2008-04-27T02:52:00.000-07:00

At this point, I've realised no-one reads this bit, so let's cut to the chase. The theme for my entries will be:
RIDICULOUSLY LARGE.
*Ahem*.... Now then. First, a look at my Gunea Pig (testing armour for Mr Stark):

And now, the armour itself.
Entry #1: Ridiculously Long Legs
Designed in case of a fuel shortage, this armour provides proper transport powered completely
by the wearer.

As well as being able to outrun enemies, it can also crush them underfoot (see below):

Entry #2: Ridiculously Large Fists

Designed for simply beating the crap out of anyone who defies you. Although I suppose you could climb with them.

Not a great day for the Fat Controller.

Entry #3: Ridiculously Large Head

At first I couldn't think of a mission for this. But now I have several. You could take advantage of the huge eyes to see and the huge mouth to yell in your enemies' ears. You could solve puzzles with all the extra brain power or you could simply confuse people. I dunno.

Note the black "hat".

Entry #4: Ridiculously Large.....Everything!

My final mech is actually just the other three pasted together.

Due to the sheer weight on the legs I had to add an extra brick to create a suitable centre of balance.

And to be fair, I added a weakness. One shot to the back and it's all over.

Well, that's it. Let's see if I do any better than my last attempt.

An advertisement

2008-03-03T08:45:00.000-08:00

My fellow...um, Internet people:

I have recently found a new hobby in reading Lego Webcomics, one of which is called The Adventures of the S-Team. Now I know not everyone enjoys that kind of thing (which some people may go far enough to call nerdy) but I find it freakin' hilarous, and now I have a chance to repay it.
It is reaching two milestones soon, the 500th comic AND its second year, and every reader has been asked to market the event. I probably shouldn't have said that, because now you won't beleive anything good I'll say about it. However, I will say this: I find nothing better for relaxion than sitting down to read my three favourite comics on the entire internet.
If nothing else, check out the website at http://ianthealy.comicgenesis.com/d/20060501.html That way, you can at least give a reason why you don't want to read it.

Try it. Four panels of Lego can brighten up any day.

Re: Steampunk Contest

2008-02-25T09:35:00.000-08:00

After finishing my factory scene, I quickly realized it wouldn't be enough. I had to build something nearer the theme. But what?, I thought. Then it hit me.

Thomas the Tanktm. The personifacation of Steam-power.

I've put a lot of thought into this. He has the stripes, (as seen below)

runs on wheels:

includes Fat Controller:

and is the bestest Engine he can be.

Huh. Children do have their uses.

TVL

2008-02-04T12:32:00.000-08:00

I turned TeeVee of the Alpha Team evil. Why?, you ask. Did I need a reason?, I wittily retort.

Steampunk contest entry

2008-02-03T06:52:00.000-08:00

Reasonably Clever is currently hosting a contest where you must build an impulse set based on the theme "Steampunk". It's the first contest that I've entered on the site, due to my miniscully small LEGO collection. You can find the comp here.

This is my entry.

It's of a factory scene, where a grinder or some kind of machine is being operated by a smilin' denizen of the age of steam. In accordance with the contest's rules, the set contains 45 pieces (which, coincidentelly, is my favourite number.) Out of the three areas, Playability, Creativity, and Steampunk Styling, I'm leaning heavily on Creativity to push me into the top seven. I mean, it's only Steampunkish due to the gears and it's too small to be a place for Minifigs.

I'd be pleased to get a "Well done", due to the fact it's probably pathetic compared to what others are entering. Meh.

Edit: Part list:

5 gears

5 of those blue half round half square Technic things

1 white bucketesque part

1 red bin

4 Minifig

1 Ground Piece

28 Wall Pieces

45 Parts in all

Well, would ya look at that!

2008-01-16T00:49:00.000-08:00

I have my own website? *Squints*....I do have my own website! Fancy that!

Anyway, I think for now all that will be gracing these pages will be comics and Lego...maybe a story......?