PICNIC BBQ BIRDBATH PATIO & GARDEN VIGNETTE

Above: Image shows a new vignette from the BRICK TRICK studio.

Greetings BRICK TRICK BLOG friends!

We've been busy behind the scenes here in the BRICK TRICK studio building and developing new ideas. The images in this posting feature a new vignette. This idyllic scene includes two minifigures enjoying a drink at the picnic table. The backyard or park vignette also has cool items like the oven-style barbeque and red tile patio. The garden has a tree, picket fence, lots of pink, red, white and yellow flowers and a gold bird bath!

Below: A close-up shot shows the minifigures at the picnic table.

ALL FEMALE MINIFIGURE COLLECTION

Above: The 4 GAL PALS in the ALL FEMALE MINIFIGURE COLLECTION #1.

Greetings BRICK TRICK BLOG Friends!

Many of our visitors and customers know that female minifigures are often hard to find and only come in a limited number of outfits and hairstyles. We assembled some less-than-traditional female minifigures which include the 4 GAL PALS shown above and four others in a second collection.

From left in the photo: JENNIFER the EXECUTIVE wears a pink blouse, powder blue suit jacket and tasteful white pants. She has "blonde" hair and is holding a pink transparent coffee mug. FIRE CHIEF JOANNE has a flaming orange ponytail and a walkie talkie. POLICE CHIEF HEATHER wears a black police uniform and has a caution paddle. CONSTRUCTION WORKER CHLOE has an orange vest and she keeps things clean pushing a broom.

We hope this set inspires you to create your own unique female minifigures. If you really like this exact set you can find it available from BRICK TRICK DUDE on Ebay.

PURPLE BRICKS

Above: An assortment of hard-to-find DARK PURPLE bricks and plates.

DARK PURPLE BRICKS

Purple is a highly sought after brick color and not many are widely available. The color in this posting is DARK PURPLE and was most often found in themed kits that were released in conjunction with a popular book-turned-film series. We have a few purple bricks in our collection, though they are hard-to-find and at the more expensive end of the price scale for the specialty colors. Recently we acquired a stash of new dark purple bricks from two sources smart enough to have purchased many when they were still available from the manufacturer. We're pleased to have enough now to possibly build a purple building!

PINK CONVERTIBLE • BUILDING DIRECTIONS

Above: Finished model with female minifigure.

PINK CONVERTIBLE • BUILDING DIRECTIONS

Below: Parts included in the BRICK TRICK DUDE kit available on Ebay.

PARTS LIST
1 red 2x8 plate
3 white 2x4 plates2 gray 2x2 axel plates
4 gray rims
4 black rubber tires
4 dark pink 1x4 arch bricks
2 dark pink 1x2 slopes
2 white 1x1 slopes
2 red 1x4x2 angle plates
2 amber transparent caps
1 red transparent 1x2 grill
2 red transparent 1x1 cones
9 white 1x2 smooth tiles
1 clear 2x4x2 wind shield
1 black/white steering wheel
1 white minifigure seat
2 bright pink 1x1 caps
4 dark pink 1x1 bricks
4 clear transparent 1x2 plates


Step 1: Begin by placing black rubber tires on gray rims. Add white 1x1 slopes to dark pink 1x2 45-degree slopes.Snap bright pink 1x1 caps to pegs on top of the windshield. Assemble clear transparent 1x2 plates into two stacksof two plates each.


Step 2: Begin chassis assembly by placing white 2x4 plates and gray 2x2 axel plates on the red 2x8 plate as shown.


Step 3: Add 1 white 1x2 smooth tile, minifig seat, steering wheel and 1x1 dark pink bricks as shown.


Step 4: Use 1x4x2 red angle parts and add red transparent cones and 1 white smooth tile to one, while adding amber caps and red grill to the other.


Step 5: Place headlight and taillight assemblies on chassis.


Step 6: Attach dark pink 1x4 arch bricks to form fenders.


Step 7: Add windshield. Place the dark pink/white slope assemblies to form tail “fins”.


Step 8: Add remaining white 1x2 smooth tiles to finish “hood” and car “body”.


Step 9: Carefully add the wheel assemblies and you’re ready to roll!


Notes: Change the color of your car by simply replacing the dark pink arch bricks and slopes with bricks of another color.

PURPLE CROISSANT CART • BUILDING DIRECTIONS

Above: Completed kit with female minifigure.

PURPLE CROISSANT CART • BUILDING DIRECTIONS

Below: Parts included in the BRICK TRICK DUDE kit.

PARTS LIST
2 gray 2x2 axel plates
4 black tires on 4 gray rims
1 orange 1x1 cap
1 dark purple 4x4 parabola
1 black antennae pole
1 black/gray gearshift
3 aqua blue transparent caps
2 yellow amber transparent caps
1 red & 1 green trans. cone
1 yellow minifigure mug
1 white 1x2 smooth tile
1 black 1x2 plate w/handle bars
1 dark orange croissant
1 white 2x4 plate
2 dark purple 2x4 plates
1 dark purple 1x2 3-sided slope
1 orange 2x4 plate


Step 1: Stack aqua caps and add gear shift. Place amber caps on red and green cones. Put wheels on axel plates. Stack purple plates and top with white 2x4 plate as shown.

Step 2: Place purple/white plates on top of orange plate offset by one row of pegs. Place purple 1x2 3-sided slope on 2 remaining pegs on orange 2x4 plate. Add parabola to pole.

Step 3: Add the black handle and white 1x2 smooth tile to cart base exactly as seen in photo. Place the “condiment bottles” on cart as shown.

Step 4: Add the wheel and axel assemblies to the bottom of the orange 2x4 plate. Place the croissant and coffee mug on pegs of black handle plate.

Step 5: Snap orange cap on top of “umbrella”. Add umbrella to remaining peg on white 2x4 plate. Your Purple Croissant Vendor Cart us ready to roll!

BRITTANY and her HOT PINK CONVERTIBLE

Above: A female minfigure named Brittany drives this sporty HOT PINK CONVERTIBLE designed by BRICK TRICK artists Philip and Mitch.

Greetings BRICK TRICK BLOG Friends!

We've been working on various cars here in the studio and Mitch came up with this version with some input from Philip during the design and building session. Mitch uses dark pink 1x4 arch bricks to create the car "fenders" which conveniently fit right around these chunky tires. Directions to build this model will follow in a separate posting and you can use your own bricks or purchase a kit from BRICK TRICK DUDE on Ebay to create an exact replica.

Below: The HOT PINK CONVERTIBLE from the rear view shows off the "torpedo" tail lights created using red transparent cones. The "fins" are built using dark pink slopes topped of with white 1x1 slope bricks.

LORELEI and her PURPLE CROISSANT VENDOR CART

Above: Meet LORELEI, she sells croissants from this cool purple and orange vendor cart.

Greetings BRICK TRICK BLOG Friends!

Another brand new kit in the BRICK TRICK series of custom building kits is the PURPLE CROISSANT VENDOR CART. BRICK TRICK artist Philip named the female minifigure LORELEI. She has croissants for sale on the cart designed by BRICK TRICK artist Mitch. The cart is made of orange, white and DARK PURPLE pieces and even has a purple umbrella! Also on the cart are various jars and condiments and a yellow minifig coffee mug! The PURPLE CROISSANT CART is easy to build and directions will be available here in the BLOG in a separate posting. You can build this model with your own parts or you can purchase the complete kit, including minifigure LORELEI wearing green overalls from BRICK TRICK DUDE on Ebay.

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PURPLE, MAGENTA and PINK GLITTER BRICKS

Above: Image shows a custom-blended mix of bricks in shades of pink, magenta and purple, including highly sought-after PINK GLITTER BRICKS.

Greetings BRICK TRICK BLOG Friends!

We recently acquired a big stash of cool purple bricks, as well as more shapes of pink and we even found some brand new pink glitter bricks! We keeping plenty of these in our personal stash, and we also have enough to share a few. You can find special mixes of pink and purple for sale from BRICK TRICK DUDE on Ebay.

Enjoy!

Below: A close-up shows pink and purple parts including PINK GLITTER BRICKS.

Above: The pile of 260 pieces from the PINK and PURPLE MIX all stacked up.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009

Above: Image shows the cover of the box from the CITY TRAIN STATION kit which was a gift received by one of the BRICK TRICK artists during the holidays.

HAPPY NEW YEAR BRICK TRICK BLOG FRIENDS!

We hope you has a safe and healthy holiday season and that Santa brought you all the plastic bricks you wanted and lots more!

BRICK TRICK artist PHILIP BUCHAN was the recipient of numerous brick sets this year. You may have noticed that Philip prefers to design his own projects rather than build models from directions. However, Philip built several models he received this season including the CITY TRAIN STATION and a discontinued model of the CREATOR TOWN HOUSE. Philip built both of these projects and others following the printed manufacturers directions. More images of these projects will follow in subsequent postings. Meanwhile, Philip is working on plans to expand and improve all the kit models he built and customize them with his own details.

Many more pictures of these projects will follow. We'll also be posting building ideas for those who were recipients of BRICK TRICK DUDE custom mixes on Ebay.

Thanks again for checking in and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Below: The cover of the CREATOR TOWN HOUSE model which is a discontinued set. This boxed version in mint condition was found on Ebay.