Caption competition no. 1

BACKUP!!!!, originally uploaded by andyathlon.

Our very first caption competition is here, all you need to do is add your funny, witty, interesting and humorous captions as a comment. The best caption doesn't win anything, but maybe I'll have come up with a prize by next time! There will be another competition on the first of every month

 

-Luke, editor

Brickspace 4.0 with Nathan Sawaya

Hoe you like my brand new Sawaya comic promoting Brickspace 4.0.



-Luke, editor

Brickspace 4.0 info

Hi guys, I was just talking to John the other day about 4.0 and what was happening when he and I realized neither of us had a clue, so we managed to clear things up and I just want to let you know what's happening. We are currently in Brickspace 4.0 (For more info click here) with star ratings, a modified logo, wider columns, several new graphical elements and a new search box. You might be excited by 4.0 but you haven't seen nothing yet! 4.1 is coming extremely soon (A month or so) with totally new features. I can't reveal too much but here's a hint- we've just got the help of a person we know who's a flash genius! Another whole new feature I want to promote is 'Get involved' and you can find more info by clicking here.

Finally, why not check out this comic I made to promote 4.0, with our 4.0 slogan: 4.0... How will you react? Just click here to see it.




-Luke, editor

'Get Involved' (For sidebar)

'Get involved' is the part of brickspace where you get to have your say, and (hence the name) get involved. All you need to do is send your own post, about either a creation or a video, to us. Here's some more info:

All you need is to create your post then email it to this address:
getinvolved@brickspace.org
Before you post, just remember a few things to help your post look great, stand out from the rest and possibly even be published on the main site:

• Make sure to include your name at the bottom.
• Don't forget to attach any pictures or video (You can also just include links if you want). 
• Please DO NOT swear or include any malicious content as your post will be deleted.
• Only the best posts will be featured on the blog, but don't forget, you can always become a proper staff member.
• Your e-mail subject is used as your title so make it interesting, short and eye catching.
• Please don't post your own creations.
  

All posts will be instantly published to http://bsinvolved.blogspot.com and the best ones will be put on the main site. Good luck!



-Luke, editor

'Get Involved'

After months of an inactive 'Get involved' link on the sidebar, get involved is finally here...
At Brickspace, we try to be totally different from other unofficial LEGO blogs, so we thought it would be great to try and get our readers to get involved by letting them write on the blog. By our readers, for our readers! So, I got to work, thinking and pondering for hours on end to think of a great name. Then it struck me, 'GET INVOLVED'. You just need to send us your posts and the best ones will be posted on the site. Here's some more info:

All you need is to create your post then email it to this address:
getinvolved@brickspace.org
Before you post, just remember a few things to help your post look great, stand out from the rest and possibly even be published on the main site:

• Make sure to include your name at the bottom.
• Don't forget to attach any pictures or video (You can also just include links if you want). 
• Please DO NOT swear or include any malicious content as your post will be deleted.
• Only the best posts will be featured on the blog, but don't forget, you can always become a proper staff member.
• Your e-mail subject is used as your title so make it interesting, short and eye catching.
• Please don't post your own creations.
  

All posts will be instantly published to http://bsinvolved.blogspot.com and the best ones will be put on the main site. Good luck!



-Luke, editor

Acura Sportscar

Acura Sportscar
Originally uploaded by Nannan Z.

I saw this car whilst fishing around on Nannan Zhang's photostream, it's not that exciting but I love the way it looks so not-square. The mark of a truly good builder is that their creations look sou round, and so natural. Hope you like it as much as I do.


-Luke, editor

The Instability

The Instability
Originally uploaded by 'John
This is becoming a bit of a habit, posting Brickspace staff members' creations, but I just had to show you this photo, the instability, by Brickspace's very own John. It's not the most innovative, or most complicated but the photo is good, the background interesting and the lighting is great (Eylar Lighting whatever that means).

-Luke, editor

Pancake Day 2009

Pancake Day 2009
Originally uploaded by 'John
Check out this cool vigenette created by Brickspace's very own John. I know I'm a bit late but he made it last pancake day. My favourite part is the oven, with the grill, the dials and the vent above it.
-Luke, editor

Nathan Sawaya no. 1: April fools day

Sorry to disappoint you, but this isn't a normal Jorgen Vig Knudstorp post. I decided as an April fools day special to make a very special comic strip about Nathan Sawaya. Hope you like it. (Please don't say it's worse than normal, I know it is. It's because the normal ones are made by John). Just before the strip though, here is the cartoon I made of Nathan Sawaya.

Just click here to view it in a larger size.

Landing Lights

Landing Lights
Originally uploaded by 'John
Check out this awesome creation by Brickspace's very own John! I love the way he's played with the light, by shining it through transparent bricks in the floor. There are many more cool pics including one of how he made it so make sure you check out his photostream.

-Luke, editor

How to make Walter

Hi guys, earlier John told you all about 'Walter', so I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon and show you how to make him in 5 really easy steps.
But before that, these are the pieces you'll need.

1) So, now you've got all the pieces ready, here's what to do. First attach these three pieces together.

2) Now, put the last part to one side and put the next two pieces together.

3) Now, get back the piece from the first step and attach it to the one from the previous set to get this:

Finally attach the next two pieces and you're done. Make sure to push the eyes on properly or they'll fall off.

Make sure you send in your pics of walter to brickspace. Enjoy!
NB For more info, and to see Dan Solo's instructions, just click here.



-Luke, editor

Baku

Baku, originally uploaded by Mǝmory.

I love this truck by memory, the photo's great, really high quality, and it's basically just very interesting to look at. Hope you like it!
-Luke, editor

Plastic Anatomy

I love this new creation, 'plastic anatomy', by Sir Nadroj. It's really cleverly made, and it must have taken a lot of work to figure out how to make it. For a bunch of other great pics, head to Sir Nadroj's photostream.



-Luke, editor

Guarding Leopard

Guarding Leopard
Originally uploaded by Sir Nadroj
This new creation from Sir Nadroi is very interesting, it's abstract and I'm not sure exactly what it's meant to be but it's pretty cool!
-Luke, editor

St. Patrick's day

Hi everyone, and happy saint Patrick's day. Check out this leprechaun I found on mbrick.nl (click here).



-Luke, editor

Brickfilms.com

Oh my gosh. I've only just seen the new brickfilms.com and it's terrible! Admittedly it's better than the previous design, but it's still ugly, what with the glowing letters in the menu bar, and Brickfilms.com, in my opinion, had got worse and worse since the new owners came in. However, DO NOT FRET. On a slightly happier note, Bricks In Motion has gone from strength to strength and it looks beautiful, even better, PHILIP HEINRICH HAS TAKEN IT OVER, WAHOOOOOOOO! Ok, I'll calm down now, but I think that's true. I'll keep you posted if there is any further news, or brickfilms.com mishaps! I know not all of you will agree with me, and I'm open to debate, so feel free to tell us your views on the comments.
NB The BIM archive should be up and running pretty soon (hopefully)!



-Luke, editor