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

This posting contains images and directions identical to the printed instructions which come with this custom set.

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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.

PINK POP STAR CUSTOM BAND STAND

Above: Brick Trick artist Trick Richey creates a band stand and concert scene for the PINK POP STAR which is one of 16 special edition minifigures in "Series 2" from the manufacturer.

PINK POP STAR CUSTOM BAND STAND

This posting features images of a fun project created by Brick Trick artist Trick Richey. In this custom creation the pop star is appearing on stage with her band which includes guitarist, keyboard player, drummer and back up singers wearing mariachi ponchos. The "Maraca Men" are also figures from "Series 2"; Trick used extra ponchos contained in each Series 2 minifigure package to outfit other band members for a cohesive costumed look. There are also several dozen minifigures in the "crowd" and even two police officers to keep things in order.

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Below: A close-up of the POP STAR wearing a super-cool pink outfit.

Above: The entire band during rehearsal before the crowd arrives.

Below: The crowd was so excited to see the live show in the new outdoor concert venue.

Above: An overhead vantage point shows the band stand and the crowd.

PASTRY CHEF VENDOR CART • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

Above: BrickTrickDude custom PASTRY CHEF VENDOR CART KIT shown assembled.

PASTRY CHEF VENDOR CART • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

This posting features images and instructions identical to the printed directions contained in this custom building kit designed here in our SAN FRANCISCO studio and available exclusively on Ebay.

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Below: Parts included in the custom building kit.

Parts List:
1 white 4x4 parabola
1 white antennae pole
1 lime 1x1 cap
1 dark gray 1x1 cylinder
1 white 1x1 cylinder
2 black/gray gearshifts
2 neon orange trans. 1x1 caps
1 dark gray 1x2 grill
1 white 2x6 plate
1 dark orange croissant
5 lime 1x2 plates
1 yellow &1 red mug
1 medium blue trans. 1x1 cap
1 dark blue trans. 1x1 cap
1 green trans. 1x1 cone
1 orange trans. 1x1 cone
1 black 2x2 plate
1 black 1x2 plate
1 black 1x2 plate w/handle
1 black 1x2 plate w/single peg
4 white rims
4 black slim rubber tires
2 light gray 2x2 plates w/axles

GUY PAL Minifigure “Chef Jason” is assembled.
1 white chef hat
1 smiley head w/scruff beard
1 white torso w/chef uniform
1 red hips/legs


Step 1: Place lime 1x1 cap on white 4x4 parabola and add to white antennae pole to form umbrella. Add gearshifts to white and dark gray 1x1 cylinders to build coffee dispensers. Add caps to cones to form bottles. Place tires on rims and add to axle plates.

Step 2: Add axle assemblies to bottom of white 2x6 plate to create cart chassis. Add lime 1x2 plates and neon orange transparent 1x1 caps as shown to top of white 2x6 plate.

Step 3: Place black 1x2 plate with handle on one end of cart as shown. Add black 1x2 plate w/single peg, and black 1x2 and 2x2 plates to lime plates as shown. Add grill to neon caps to complete pastry warmer.

Step 4: Add croissant to black plate with single peg. Place red and yellow mugs on cart along with coffee dispensers and bottles as shown or any way you prefer. Add umbrella and you’re ready for a day of sales!