"SKINNY BRICK TOWN" Series of Buildings

Above: Brick Trick artist Philip Buchan created a town of buildings, most constructed with only an eight peg width.  Some of the buildings are only 6 pegs wide.  Can you spot the one 7 peg and one 9 peg wide buildings?

"SKINNY BRICK TOWN" Series of Buildings

Brick Trick artist Philip Buchan created an entire town of buildings, all constructed on very narrow "lots".

The scale of this series is suitable for minifigures, (and you'll see plenty of them hanging out on various balconies and many other places).

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Below: The back view of the street, with plenty of action happening in the tiny yard spaces and along the sidewalk.

Above: A closer view of some of the buildings.  No two structures are exactly the same color scheme and all have unique architectural details.  Notice the small alley created between the blue and the gray buildings, which are only six pegs wide each.

Above: The other end of the SKINNY BRICK TOWN block.

Above: The "teal" and the "caramel" buildings are only six pegs wide each with a narrow alley running between them.

Below: The other "alley" as previously mentioned. 

Above: Neutral color buildings such dark tan sit next to bolder choices like orange, purple and blue.

Earrings Made From Minifigures

Above: Minifigure "Chef Girls" have been made into dangle earrings.

Earrings Made From Minifigures

We took several of our favorite minifigures and turned them into earrings.  We simply glued the minifigure wig or hat in place on the minifigure head, and then we drilled a small hole centered at the top.  Threaded metal eye-hooks were screwed into the holes and then proper ear wires were attached to complete the earrings.

Earrings make a great gift.  Find many designs in the Brick Trick Dude Ebay store, CLICK HERE.

Above: A cowgirl and cowboy set of earrings.

Above: The "Movie Star" earrings.

DARK PURPLE OASIS MOTEL & ROOF TOP POOL

Above: The DARK PURPLE OASIS MOTEL & ROOF TOP POOL custom building sculpture.

DARK PURPLE OASIS MOTEL & ROOF TOP POOL

This posting features images for another BrickTrickDude custom building. The stylish, mid-century inspired, PURPLE “OASIS” MOTEL & POOL is an original creation from the Brick Trick Dude building studio here in San Francisco and is one-of-a-kind.

EXTERIOR: The PURPLE “OASIS” MOTEL & POOL project features 3 stories of space and a roof deck constructed on a 16x32 peg base plate. The front exterior is decorated on the sidewalk level with a palm tree and plants, as well as a cool tile design in the sidewalk delineating the motel entrance. The building itself is a stylized creation reminiscent of 1950’s era motels of the past. The second floor exterior has big “glass” windows and letters that form part of the signage, while the third floor exterior has more glass and 2 additional letters forming part of the “OASIS” sign. The rooftop sun deck has the swimming pool, BBQ, lounge chairs, umbrella, elevator and is surrounded by a safety railing; plus the “O” in the “OASIS” sign. The entire front façade is a bold color scheme of dark purple as well as yellow, white and light gray accents. The letters in the “OASIS” sign are transparent dark blue. The back and sides of the building are white with accents of dark purple and light gray. The back also features “grass” and a picnic table for motel guests, as well as a door to access the ground floor lobby. Modular construction techniques allow the roof and top floors to be removed for interior viewing and then easily re-stacked.

INTERIOR: The lobby and check-in counter occupies the interior of the ground floor. The space has high ceilings, a reception desk, a flowering tropical plant, artwork on the wall and a seating area. Plus an elevator that takes you to the other floors and the roof deck. The entire ground floor is tiled in transparent green. The second floor is a “double” room with two beds, lamp, desk and other accessories. The third floor is a “king” room, with large bed, sitting area with chairs, lamp, floral arrangement and more.

DETAILS: Project contains approximately 1,200 bricks and parts and includes three minifigures as shown, (two females, one male). The front sidewalk is constructed of white smooth tiles, (and 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 1/4 inches tall at the highest point of the rooftop elevator.

Currently this sculpture is for sale on Ebay, CLICK HERE.

Below: The "OASIS" sign which is built with white bricks, plates and dark blue transparent caps.

Above: The roof and each floor can be removed for interior viewing and easily restacked.

Below: The pool area on the roof also has a barbeque, seating and an umbrella table.

Above: The four modular components which stack to create the DARK PURPLE OASIS MOTEL & ROOF TOP POOL.

2011 PASTRY CHEF VENDOR CART KIT • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

Above: The 2011 PASTRY CHEF VENDOR CART kit shown assembled with Chef Jason.

2011 PASTRY CHEF VENDOR CART • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

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

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Below: Parts included in the PASTRY CHEF VENDOR CART custom building kit.

PARTS LIST
1 dark purple 4x4 parabola
1 white antennae pole
3 dark blue transparent 1x1 caps
1 black/gray gearshift
1 green trans. 1x1 cone
1 yellow trans. 1x1 cap
1 lime 1x1 brick
1 dark orange croissant
1 red coffee mug
1 dark gray 1x2 grill
2 neon orange transparent 1x1 caps
2 lime 1x1 caps
1 white 1x2 tile
1 white 1x2 plate w/handle
4 lime 1x2 plates
1 white 2x2 plate
1 white 2x4 plate
4 black slim rubber tires
4 white rims
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 white hips/legs

Step 1: Place lime 1x1 cap on dark purple 4x4 parabola and add to white antennae pole to form umbrella. Add gearshift to stack of dark blue caps to build dispenser. Add yellow trans. cap to green cone to form bottle. Place lime 1x1 cap on top of lime 1x1 brick; add lime 1x1 plate topped with white 1x2 tile to create coffee maker. Place tires on white rims.

Step 2: Add axle plates to bottom of white 2x4 plate to create cart chassis. Add lime 1x2 plates and neon orange transparent 1x1 caps as shown to top of white 2x4 plate.

Step 3: Place white 1x2 plate with handle on one end of cart as shown. Add white 2x2plate to lime plates as shown. Add dark gray grill to neon orange caps to complete pastry warmer.

Step 4: Add croissant to 1 peg of the white handle plate. Place the red mug on cart under lime coffee maker. Add bottle, dispenser and umbrella as shown. Snap on wheels you’re ready for a day of sales!

PINK GLITTER ICE CREAM CART 2011 • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

Above: Finished model of the new 2011 PINK GLITTER ICE CREAM CART.

PINK GLITTER ICE CREAM CART 2011 • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

This posting contains directions and images identical to the printed instructions that are included with this custom building kit from BrickTrickDude available only on Ebay.

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Below: Parts included in the BrickTrickDude custom building kit.

PARTS LIST
1 white 4x4 parabola
1 white antennae pole
1 bright pink 1x1 cap
1 white 2x4 plate
1 white 1x2 plate w/handle
2 white 1x2 plates
1 dark pink 2x2 brick
1 pink trans. glitter 1x2 brick
2 yellow trans. 1x1 caps
3 dark blue trans. 1x1 caps
3 red trans. 1x1 caps
2 black and gray gearshifts
1 pearl gold goblet
1 light orange ice cream scoops
1 green trans. 1x1 cone
1 red trans. 1x1 cone
2 light gray 2x2 axle plates
4 black smooth rubber tires
4 white 8mm wheel rims

GAL PAL Minifigure “Gabby” is assembled.
1 brown “ponytail” wig
1 female head w/eyebrows,
red lipstick/alternate face
1 blue/white overall torso
1 blue hips/legs


Step 1: Snap bright pink cap on to white 4x4 parabola. Stack dark blue trans. caps and red trans. caps, add gearshifts. Place “scoops” in goblet. Add yellow transparent caps to red and green transparent cones.


Step 2: Build cart base by attaching dark pink 2x2 brick and pink glitter 1x2 brick to light gray axle plates. Stack both white 1x2 plates and add to cart base as shown. Place black tires on white rims.


Step 3: Add the white 1x2 plate with handle as shown and top cart with white 2x4 plate. Add condiments, dispenser bottles and ice cream sundae to pegs on top of ice cream cart.


Step 4: Add the cap/parabola assembly to the white antennae pole and place “umbrella” on remaining peg on top of cart.


Step 5: Carefully add wheels to pegs on light gray axle plates and you’re ready to roll for a big day of ice cream sales.

Cafe Corner, Green Grocer, Fire Brigade and Grand Emporium

Above: Four buildings from the series include, (from left), the CAFE CORNER, the GREEN GROCER, the FIRE BRIGADE and the most recent release, the GRAND EMPORIUM.

Large Architectural Building Kits from Lego®

This posting features images of the large building kits from the manufacturer designed primarily for experienced and/or adult builders.

Below: The CAFE CORNER model which has been discontinued. This building has three very detailed exterior floors but came with absolutely nothing inside.

Above: The GRAND EMPORIUM is the most recent addition to this product line and has three floors of retail space which are nicely detailed and decorated throughout.

Above: The FIRE BRIGADE has two floors and includes a vintage fire truck. The interiors of both floors are highly detailed with cool furnishings including a ping-pong table upstairs.

Above: The GREEN GROCER has a pleasing sand green color scheme and a very detailed store on the first level. The two levels of living space above have a few details but are not completely furnished. The third floor has a lot of space taken up with stairs to a roof deck, (not visible in this image).

Above: The four buildings as a street-scape, shot from slightly overhead to display the roof-tops. We added the tree and palms visible in the back of the structures and we changed the small coffee mug on the CAFE CORNER signage to a red Scala® coffee pot.

Above: The group of four buildings shot from straight-on.

PALM TREE, LIME PLANTER & DOG WALKER BOY BUILDING KIT

Above: The PALM TREE, LIME FLOWER PLANTER & DOG WALKER BOY KIT shown assembled. This kit is also available with a female minifigure and a pink flower planter.

The PALM TREE, LIME FLOWER PLANTER & DOG WALKER BOY • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

This posting features instructions to build the custom BRICK TRICK DUDE kit as shown in the image(s) above and below.

Below: A close-up shows the male minifigure we named MAXWELL, included with this kit, (sold exclusively on Ebay).

Below: Parts included in the kit.

PARTS LIST
1 lime 4x4 plate
4 lime 1x1 bricks
4 white 1x2 profile bricks
6 white 1x2 smooth tiles
2 green stalks w/3 stems
2 red sprues of 4 flowers
6 lime 1x1 caps
1 green transparent 1x1 cone
8 brown 1x1 bricks
5 green 3x8 palm frond leaves
1 black rope with cap ends
1 brown minifigure dog

Step 1: Place flowers on stalks. Stack brown 1x1 bricks in an offset fashion as shown. Add lime 1x1 bricks to corners of lime 4x4 plate. Place green transparent cone on lime plate.

Step 2: Place the white 1x2 profile bricks on the lime 4x4 plate to create the perimeter of the planter. Assemble green palm fronds into a 5-pointed star pattern as shown.

Step 3: Add the white 1x2 smooth tiles to the planter perimeter. Add tree trunk. Stack flower stems, place on green cone. Add lime caps to pegs on palm fronds.

Step 4: Carefully place the palm frond assembly on to the stack of brown 1x1 bricks and your palm is complete. Add the black string with one end cap to peg on top of the minifig dog.

Step 5: Attach the “leash” to your minifigure dog walker GUY PAL. Now you are ready to add the PALM TREE PLANTER and DOG WALKER to your brick town!

PEEP SHOW

Above: Female minifigure custom built from manufacturers new 2009 parts. We named her "DANI" and she drives an orange convertible car you can build from the BRICK TRICK DUDE kit.

PEEP SHOW

This posting features 5 of the custom female minifigures we've created to accompany some of our popular building kits.

Below: Chloe the Ice Cream Girl comes with the PINK ICE CREAM CART building kit. She has red lipstick and there is an alternate facial expression printed on the backside of her head.

Above: We named this female GAL PAL "BRITTANY". She is the driver that comes with the PINK CONVERTIBLE CAR kit sold exclusively on Ebay.

Below: This orange coverall-clad GAL PAL comes with the PURPLE & LIME QUAD BIKE custom building kit. For some reason we didn't get around to giving her a name like most of the other PEEPS we create. Who should she be?

Above: Wearing a floral print top and white pants is CAITLIN. She has dark red hair and she is included with the new PINK GAZEBO & PALM GARDEN kit which will be available in mid-May from BRICK TRICK DUDE on Ebay.

MAGENTA PINK CANDY CART • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

Above: Finished model with female minifigure.

MAGENTA PINK CANDY CART KIT • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

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Below: Parts contained in the MAGENTA PINK CANDY CART KIT.

PARTS LIST
1 dark pink flag
2 clear transparent 1x2x2 windows
4 magenta 1x2 bricks
1 black antennae pole
2 white 1x2 inverse slopes
1 black handle part
2 white 1x2 smooth tiles
2 black 2x2 axle plates
4 black tires on 4 white rims
1 white 2x6 plate
1 white 2x4 plate
2 gray/black gearshifts
1 dark pink cylinder brick
3 aqua blue transparent 1x1 caps
2 red 1x1 caps
2 orange 1x1 caps
2 bright pink 1x1 caps


Step 1: Place wheels on axle plates. Stack magenta 1x2 bricks as shown. Stack aqua transparent caps and top with gearshift. Add gearshift to dark pink cylinder.

Step 2: Place white inverse slopes on white 2x6 plate, top with black handle and 1 white 1x2 smooth tile. Add second tile to 2x6. Add 1 stack of magenta bricks and windows.

Step 3: Place red, orange and bright pink caps inside of windows and finish end with remaining stack of magenta 1x2 bricks. Top with white 2x4 plate. Place flag on pole.

Step 4: Add flag to top of cart as shown, setting base between 4 of the pegs. Place dark pink cylinder w/gearshift and stack of aqua caps w/gearshift on black handle part.

Step 5: Add wheel assemblies to bottom of white 2x6 plate at each end as shown.