TAN & DARK GREEN FASHION BOUTIQUE • CUSTOM MODULAR BUILDING

Above: The TAN & DARK GREEN FASHION BOUTIQUE project which was sold at auction.

TAN & DARK GREEN FASHION BOUTIQUE • CUSTOM MODULAR BUILDING

This posting features images from another in the series of custom modular buildings designed and built here in the BRICKTRICK studio. While created to coordinate with other brick CITY, TOWN or TRAIN buildings in minifigure scale, this nicely detailed and finished brick sculpture will also work well as a stand-alone piece. The TAN & DARK GREEN RETAIL FASHION BOUTIQUE is an original creation and is one-of-a-kind.

EXTERIOR: The TAN & DARK GREEN RETAIL FASHION BOUTIQUE project features 3 stories of space constructed on a 16x32 peg base plate. The front exterior is decorated on the sidewalk level with a fruit tree and a white tiled walkway with steps to the entrance, as well as custom tile in the sidewalk. The second floor exterior has two arched windows and the third floor exterior has two arched windows and “crown molding”. The rooftop features a large “skylight”. The entire front façade is an attractive scheme of dark green, tan, light bluish-gray and white. The back and sides of the building are entirely tan with accent stripes of white and light bluish-gray. The back features operable windows on each floor, a ground level back door, and a recycling dumpster with broom. Modular construction techniques allow the roof and top floors to be removed for interior viewing and then easily re-stacked.

INTERIOR: The RETAIL FASHION BOUTIQUE occupies the interior of both the ground and second floors. The first floor retail showroom features a cash register tucked under the stairs, a female “mannequin” in the front display window, a table of hats at the back, a fashion and hat display table and a wall-mounted display of pants and shirts. The entire floor is tiled in white and shiny green transparent tiles. The second floor has more clothes on display with a male “mannequin” wearing a top hat and tuxedo. Other fashion includes hats and uniforms, which are displayed on a table and along the wall. There is also a small fitting room. The top floor is a private office and staff lounge, with a bookshelf, desk with mug and chair, lateral files, a sofa and “glass” coffee table and accessories.

DETAILS: Project contains approximately 1,200 bricks and parts and includes three minifigures as shown, (2 females, one male). The front sidewalk is constructed of white smooth tiles, (and some accent colors), and does not match other building sidewalks of larger-scale architectural projects from the manufacturer, however the light bluish gray curb does match. There are no technic bricks with holes on the sides for joining to other structures. Finished model weighs approximately 3 pounds. Model measures 5 inches wide and 10 inches deep at the base plate. Building stands approximately 12 inches tall at the highest point of the skylight ridgeline, and measures 11” high at the top of the front crown molding.

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Below: The backside of the TAN & DARK GREEN FASHION BOUTIQUE project.

Above: the roof and other floors lift off for easy viewing.

Below: The interior of the top floor which serves as an office and staff lounge.

Above: The second floor has a fitting room and more retail displays including a mannequin wearing a tuxedo and top hat.

Below: The main floor retail store interior has many outfits on display, a mannequin in the window and a cool selection of hats, too.

Above: The four separate "modules" which when stacked complete the TAN & DARK GREEN FASHION BOUTIQUE building.

Below: The staff is getting a bit of fresh air on the sidewalk in front of the boutique entrance.

*LOVE* VALENTINE CUSTOM MOSAIC KIT

Above: The 2011 *LOVE* Valentine custom mosaic kit shown assembled, (mosaic measures 5 inches square).

*LOVE* VALENTINE CUSTOM MOSAIC KIT

This posting features images of a custom mosaic kit designed by BrickTrick artist Trick Richey. Using shades of pink and red, this custom mosaic says what's in your heart! Currently this design is being sold exclusively on Ebay® as a "you-build-it" kit, which is nicely packaged in a glossy white gift box. This beauty is sure to please the brick LOVE on your Valentine gift list!

Below: the kit with the lid open to show the interior which has printing on the inside of the box top, as well as the printed directions, base plate and bag of bricks/parts.

CHRISTMAS TREE CUSTOM KIT • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

Above: The BrickTrickDude 2010 Christmas Tree Custom Building Kit shown assembled with a female minifigure.

CHRISTMAS TREE CUSTOM KIT • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

This posting features images and directions identical to the printed instructions which come with this custom building kit from BrickTrickDude on Ebay.

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Below: Parts contained in the custom kit.

PARTS LIST
1 green 6x8 plate
5 green 2x2 plates
1 green 2x2 brick
4 brown 1x1 bricks
1 red 2x2 smooth tile
1 red 2x2 brick
1 neon green transparent jewel
1 green transparent 1x1 cone
5 dark blue trans. 1x1 caps
5 red trans. 1x1 caps
4 medium blue transparent 1x1 caps
4 neon orange transparent 1x1 caps
28 green 1x2 45-degree slopes

Minifigure GAL PAL is assembled and includes:
1 blonde (dark tan) wig
1 female head w/red lipstick
1 medium blue torso with pink blouse and necklace
1 white hips/legs

Step 1: Begin by placing 4 brown 1x1 bricks on green 6x8 plate as shown to serve as “tree trunk”. Add 1 dark blue 1x1 transparent cap to serve as a “dropped ornament”. Place red 2x2 smooth tile on top of red 2x2 brick to build “ornament box”, and add to green 6x8 plate as shown. Add green 2x2 brick to the top of 4 green 2x2 plates as shown to form tree base. Place the neon transparent jewel in green transparent cone. Add transparent caps to the bottom slope end of 16 green 1x2 45-degree slopes as shown, (four of each color).

Step 2: Begin the tree assembly by adding 8 green 1x2 45-degree slopes to the tree base you built in Step 1. You’ll need 4 blank slopes and 4 slopes to which you added the transparent caps. Be sure to use one of each color, (red, medium blue, neon orange and dark blue), to distribute the colors around the tree. Slopes with caps will overhang tree base.

Step 3: Add the next row of slopes as shown, using four with caps and four without.

Step 4: Add four remaining green 1x2 45-degree slopes without caps for row three.

Step 5: Use four slopes with caps for row four, with caps overhanging previous row.

Step 6: Use four remaining slopes with caps, offsetting to overhang previous row.

Step 7: Add the remaining green 2x2 plate to the top of the tree assembly.

Step 8: Place jewel/cone on top of tree assembly as shown to serve as tree-topper ornament.

Step 9: Carefully place tree assembly on brown 1x1 bricks, add red cap to minifigure hand.

Notes: Once you complete the CHRISTMAS TREE add the minifigure and you are ready for a festive season of sharing in your brick city or town! Your CHRISTMAS TREE will work well for play as well as display.

PINK GREENHOUSE 2010 • BUILDING DIRECTIONS

Above: The 2010 version of the BrickTrickDude PINK GREENHOUSE custom building kit, shown assembled with female minifigure we named Eve.

PINK GREENHOUSE 2010 • BUILDING DIRECTIONS

This posting contains images and instructions identical to the printed directions which come with this custom building kit available exclusively from BrickTrickDude on Ebay.

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Below: Parts contained in the custom building kit.

PARTS LIST
1 green 6x8 plate
16 dark pink 1x1 bricks
12 dark pink 1x2 45-degree slopes
12 clear trans. 2x2 45-degree slopes
42 clear trans. 1x2 bricks
2 white 1x6 smooth tiles
6 green stalks w/3 stems each
5 sprues of 4 red flowers
2 green trans. 1x1 cones
1 yellow 2x2 flower
1 orange 1x1 cap

Minifigure GAL PAL “Eve” is assembled and includes:
1 brown “ponytail” wig
1 female head w/red lipstick, alternate face on back of head
1 green/red printed overall torso
1 green hips/legs

Step 1: Begin by assembling all the components used to create the greenhouse. Build 4 stacks of 3 clear transparent 2x2 slopes for the roof. Create 4 stacks of 4 dark pink 1x1 bricks to serve as the columns at each corner of the greenhouse. Remove red flowers from center sprues and place on green stems, stack stalks in 3 groups of two for bouquets. Stack both green transparent 1x1 cones, add yellow 2x2 flower and top with the orange 1x1 cap to create the sunflower. Build 9 stacks of 4 clear transparent 1x2 bricks. Assemble the 2 “gable roof ends” by stacking 3 clear transparent 1x2 bricks as shown, and then add the dark pink 1x2 45-degree slopes. Now you have all the components assembled to being constructing the greenhouse.

Step 2: Begin by adding 3 stacks of clear 1x2 bricks and 2 stacks of dark pink 1x1 bricks to the green 6x8 plate as shown to form the back wall of the greenhouse.

Step 3: Add the sunflower situated between four pegs at back of green plate as shown.

Step 4: Add the red flower bouquets to pegs on the green 6x8 plate as shown.

Step 5: Add 2 stacks of 1x2 clear bricks to each side of the green 6x8 plate.

Step 6: Add remaining dark pink columns and stacks of clear bricks to build front wall.

Step 7: Add one of the gable roof ends to the back wall of the greenhouse.

Step 8: Carefully add the 4 stacks of clear slopes to build the greenhouse roof.

Step 9: Add the remaining gable roof end to the front wall of the greenhouse.

Step 10: Carefully add the white 2x6 tiles to the roof; this will require a light touch.

Step 11: Place remaining flower bouquet on the minifig hand and you’re done!

Notes: Once you complete the PINK GREENHOUSE, you and minifigure “Eve” will be ready for a busy season of greenhouse gardening and flower harvesting. Your new PINK GREENHOUSE will work well for play as well as display.

DRUM SET & STAGE CUSTOM KIT • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

Above: "Minifig Boy Drum Set & Stage" shown assembled. This an original custom building kit from BrickTrickDude sold exclusively on Ebay.

MINIFIG BOY DRUM SET & STAGE CUSTOM BUILDING KIT INSTRUCTIONS

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Below: Parts included in the BrickTrickDude custom building kit.

PARTS LIST
39 clear trans. 1x2 plates
8 black 1x2 bricks
1 light bluish gray 4x8 plate
1 red 2x2 brick
1 black 1x1 brick
1 black 1x1 headlight brick
1 black antennae pole
2 reddish-brown light sabers
2 neon orange trans. flames
2 dark bluish gray 1x2 cylinders
2 pearl gold 2x2 round tiles
2 clear trans. 2x2 parabolas

GUY PAL Minifigure “Phil” is assembled.
1 red ball cap
1 male head with goatee
1 dark blue torso with plaid shirt pattern
1 blue hips/legs

Step 1: Using clear trans. 1x2 plates, create 2 stacks of 14 and 5 stacks of 2. Place red 2x2 brick on gray plate as shown, (for seat on stage base). Place black 1x1 brick on top of black 1x1 angle brick and add remaining clear trans. 1x2 plate to facing peg for drum base. Put flames in cylinders for pyrotechnics. Slip clear trans. parabolas on black antennae, with the bottom parabola upside down. This creates the drum set symbols.

Step 2: Snap the eight black 1x2 bricks on the bottom of stage base. Note that the open area is at back of stage under the drummer seat.

Detail: Stage with base attached.

Step 3: Build the stage background by joining stacks of 1x2 clear plates as shown to create an archway.

Step 4: Add pearl gold round tiles to drum base as shown.

Step 5: Carefully attach the “crystal arch” at back of stage over drummer seat. Add pyrotechnics at corners. Place drum set and symbols as shown. Add brown sabers to minifig hands to serve as drumsticks. Now you’re ready to rock!

NEW DESIGN! ELECTRIC PIANO CUSTOM BUILDING KIT

Above: The ELECTRIC PIANO custom building kit shown assembled with guy pal minifigure we named "Billy".

ELECTRIC PIANO CUSTOM BUILDING KIT • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

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Below: The ELECTRIC PIANO with a blonde female minifigure, her name is "Alicia".


Below: Parts included in the ELECTRIC PIANO custom building kit.

PARTS LIST
2 black 1x3 curved bows
2 black 1x2 profile bricks
4 dark blue transparent 1x2 caps
2 medium blue transparent 1x2 caps
2 green stalks w/3 stems each
2 sprues of 4 red flowers
1 orange transparent 1x1 cone
1 black 1x2 grill
1 black 1x2 tile w/single peg
2 black 1x6 plates
1 black 2x6 plate
4 black 1x1 plates w/grabber
4 white 1x2 smooth tiles

Step 1: Remove flowers from sprues and place on stems. Create 2 stacks of 3 transparent 1x1 caps, alternating colors. Stack black 1x6 plates and then attach to the 2x6 plate using the 1x3-curved bows.

Step 2: Place the 4 white 1x2 smooth tiles on the exposed area of the black 2x6 plate; this indicates the “ivory keys”.

Step 3: Attach the 4 black 1x1 plates with grabbers to the exposed pegs of the upper black 1x6 plate. “Grabbers” will overlap the white 1x2 smooth tiles to serve as the “ebony keys”.

Step 4: Place the black 1x2 tile w/single peg on top of the black 1x2 plates w/grabbers at the left side. Place the black 1x2 grill on the remaining two pegs to serve as the “speakers”. Stack flower stems and place on cone.

Step 5: Attach the black 1x2 bricks and the stacks of transparent caps to form the keyboard base. Add the vase of flowers to the peg on the top of your new electric piano.