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Monday, November 23, 2009

ELECTRIC PIANO & PINK FLOWERS • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS


Above: The ELECTRIC PIANO & PINK FLOWERS KIT shown assmbled with a female minifigure we named Alicia.

ELECTRIC PIANO & PINK FLOWERS • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

This posting features images and instructions to build this BRICK TRICK DUDE custom kit sold exclusively on Ebay.

Below: Parts included in the BRICK TRICK DUDE custom kit.

PARTS LIST
2 sprues of 4 dark pink flowers
2 green stalks w/3 stems each
1 neon green trans. 1x1 cone
1 black 1x2 grill
1 black 1x2 tile w/single peg
4 black 1x1 plates w/grabber
2 black 1x4 plates
1 black 2x2 plate
1 black 2x4 plate
2 black 1x2 bricks
4 white 1x2 smooth tiles
10 red trans. 1x2 caps
2 black 1x3 curved bows

Minifigure Musician “Alicia” is assembled and includes:
1 dark tan “bob cut” wig
1 female head with red lipstick and alternate face on back of head
1 solid red torso
1 white hips/legs


Step 1: Remove flowers from sprues and place on stems. Create 2 stacks of 4 red trans. 1x1 caps. Connect black 2x2 and 2x4 plates using 1 black 1x4 plate and add 2 remaining red transparent caps as shown.


Step 2: Place the remaining black 1x4 plate centered at the front of the keyboard assembly and attach using the 4 white 1x2 smooth tiles, which indicate the “ivory keys”.


Step 3: Attach the 4 black 1x1 plates with grabbers to the top pegs of the upper black 1x4 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 red transparent caps to form the keyboard base. Add the vase of flowers to the peg on the top of your new electric piano.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

BLUE CITY BUS PROJECT


Above: The finished BLUE CITY BUS project designed and built by BRICK TRICK Artist Philip Buchan.

BLUE CITY BUS PROJECT

This posting features images and details which showcase a custom building project for the BRICK TRICK town, the BLUE CITY BUS. Of course the project has operable doors and minifigures can occupy the seats in the interior. How do you get inside? Lift off the roof!

Reminder: Enlarge the images by clicking on them.

Below: The BLUE CITY BUS project shown completed, DARK PURPLE was used as the trim color.



Above: The opposite side of the bus, in this shot you can see the driver in his seat.

Below: Close-up shot shows the detail on the back of the BLUE CITY BUS.



Above: Close-up view shows the front door open, ready to pick up more passengers.

Below: The roof lifts off to access the BLUE CITY BUS interior.



Above: In addition to the driver, the BLUE CITY BUS can seat up to 11 minifigure passengers.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

CHRISTMAS SHOPPER & TREE CART • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS


Above: The BRICK TRICK DUDE custom building kit for the CHRISTMAS SHOPPER & TREE CART shown assembled with a female minifigure we named Chrissy.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPER & TREE CART • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

This posting contains images and directions identical to the printed instructions included with this custom building kit sold exclusively by BRICK TRICK DUDE on Ebay.

REMINDER: Enlarge the images by clicking on them.

Below: Parts contained in the custom building kit.

PARTS LIST
1 white 2x2 plate
2 white 1x2 grills
1 red transparent 1x1 cone
2 red transparent 1x1 smooth tiles
1 green transparent 1x1 smooth tile
1 white 2x4 plate
1 white 2x2 45-degree inverse slope
2 white 1x2 plates w/handle
1 dark pink 1x1 brick
2 light gray 2x2 axle plates
1 red sprue of 4 flowers
1 white sprue of 4 flowers
2 green stalks w/3 stems
4 white rims
4 black rubber smooth tires
1 green 2x2 small pine tree

Custom Minifigure “Chrissy” is assembled and includes:
1 black “bob cut” wig
1 female head with red lipstick and alternate face on back
1 red torso
1 green hips/legs


Step 1: Place tires on rims. Remove flowers from sprues and place on stems. Add 1 red and 1 green 1x1 smooth tile to 1 white 1x2 plate with handle to create the “shopping bag”.


Step 2: Place the white 2x2 45-degree inverse slope on the white 2x4 plate as shown. Add the white 1x2 grills and the white 1x2 plate with handle to create the shopping cart chassis.


Step 3: Attach the wheels to axle plates. Place white 2x2 plate on bottom of tree. Add red transparent 1x1 smooth tile to dark pink 1x1 brick to create the “gift box”. Stack flower stems and add to red 1x1 cone to create the floral arrangement.


Step 4: Place the gift box and flowers in “vase” on the two pegs of the white 1x2 plate with handle. Add the green tree and white 2x2 plate to the remaining pegs on the white 2x4 plate.


Step 5: Finish by placing the wheel and axle assemblies on the bottom of the white 2x4 plate. Add the shopping bag to one hand of your minifigure.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

RED SNOWMOBILE & CHRISTMAS TREE • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS


Above: The RED SNOWMOBILE & CHRISTMAS TREE with female minifigure, (we named her Chelsea), shown assembled.

RED SNOWMOBILE & CHRISTMAS TREE • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

This posting contains images and instructions identical to the printed instructions included with this custom building kit sold exclusively by BRICK TRICK DUDE on Ebay.

Below: Parts included in the BRICK TRICK DUDE custom kit.

PARTS LIST
1 red 2x2 plate
1 white 1x2 tile w/panel
1 black/white steering wheel
2 black 1x2 plates w/handle bars
1 red 1x2 plate
2 red 1x3 curved bows
1 white 2x8 plate
1 green 2x2 small pine tree

Minifigure “Chelsea” is assembled and includes:
1 black “page cut” wig
1 female head with red lipstick and alternate face on back
1 medium blue torso with printed overalls pattern
1 blue hips/legs


Step 1: Place both 1x3 red curved bows on the red 1x2 plate. Add black 1x2 plates with handle bars to the underside of the white 2x8 plate as shown.


Step 2: Place the red curved bows and plate assembly on the white 2x8 plate. Snap the green 2x2 small pine tree to the red 2x2 plate.


Step 3: Attach the black/white steering wheel to the white 2x8 plate. Next add the white 1x2 tile with panel to the white 2x8 plate to create seat “backrest”.


Step 4: Place the green tree and red plate assembly on the white 2x8 plate. Add your minifigure and you’re ready to deliver the Christmas tree through the holiday snow!


Alternatives: You can replace the tree with other items of your own choosing or even add another minifigure for a cruise through the snow!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

POLICE AIRPLANE • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS


Above: The BLACK & WHITE POLICE AIRPLANE custom kit shown assembled with a custom male minifigure we named "Sergeant Jones".

POLICE AIRPLANE • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

This posting contains directions and images identical to the printed instructions included with the purchase of this custom building kit sold exclusively on Ebay by Brick Trick Dude.

Below: Parts included in the BRICK TRICK DUDE custom kit.

PARTS LIST
1 white 1x2 brick w/stud
1 black propeller
4 white 1x2 grills
1 clear transparent 2x2 45-degree slope
6 black 1x2 tiles w/single peg
4 black 1x2 bricks
2 white 1x2 plates w/handle
1 white 1x2 tile w/panel
1 black/white steering wheel
1 white 1x2 tile w/tailfin
2 dark blue transparent 1x1 caps
4 red transparent 1x1 caps
2 white 2x8 plates
1 white 2x4 plate
2 light gray rims
1 light gray 2x2 axle plate
2 black wide rubber tires

Minifigure “Sergeant Jones” is assembled and includes:
1 white helmet with “POLICE” imprint
1 medium blue transparent visor
1 male head w/scruff beard
1 black police suit torso
1 black hips/legs


Step 1: Attach propeller to white 1x2 brick with stud. Place 1 white 1x2 grill on clear 2x2 slope. Add tires to rims, place on axle plate pegs. Place black 1x2 bricks on 1 white 2x8 plate as shown.


Step 2: Add the steering wheel and both white 1x2 plates with handles to the white 2x8 airplane assembly. Place dark blue and red transparent caps on black 1x2 tiles with single pegs.


Step 3: Attach 1 white 1x2 grill to propeller assembly. Place clear 2x2 slope centered on remaining white 2x8 plate and add grills/tiles as shown. Add white panel, tailfin and white 1x2 grills to white 2x4 plate.


Step 4: Place the propeller assembly on the 2 remaining pegs of the white airplane “fuselage” plate. Add front and rear wing assemblies to the black 1x2 bricks.


Step 5: Attach the wheels to the underside of airplane parallel to front wings. Add your minifigure POLICE guy pal and you’re ready to fly out on patrol.