WINTER VILLAGE

Above: The Brick Trick version of a WINTER VILLAGE.

WINTER VILLAGE

We set-up this WINTER VILLAGE scene on the dining room table for the holidays.  We just took it down last week, to make room for some new SPRING brick building projects.

Before we disassembled the structures, we snapped a few pictures.

The medium blue building is a kit from the brick manufacturer, the remainder of the items were designed and built by Brick Trick artists Philip and Mitch.

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Above: The right side of the display.

Above: The left side of the display.

Above: Ice skating on a frozen pond is at the center of the display.

Above: Close-up of ice skaters.

Above: Buildings from the Brick Trick WINTER VILLAGE.

Above: The building on the left is the woodshed, and the center building is the cottage that were part of a kit from the brick manufacturer.  The building on the right was designed to match these structures and serves as a candy store.

Above: The sand-green cottage.

Above: The CANDY STORE.

Above: The light yellow bakery building.

Above: The interior of the bakery.  Many of the buildings were built "dollhouse" style with no back wall.

Above: The dark pink cottage.

Above: The dark purple cottage.

Above: The "Swiss Chalet".

Above: Another view of the entire WINTER VILLAGE.

Lime Greenhouse Custom Building Kit Instructions

Above: LIME GREENHOUSE shown assembled with female minifigure.

LIME GREENHOUSE Custom Building Kit Instructions.

This posting provides images and directions to assemble the LIME GREENHOUSE custom building kit sold by BrickTrickDude exclusively on Ebay.

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Below: Parts included in the kit.

PARTS LIST

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

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 lime 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 2 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 lime 45-degree slopes.  Now you have all the components assembled to begin constructing the greenhouse.

Step 2: Begin by adding 3 stacks of clear 1x2 bricks and 2 stacks of lime 1x1 bricks to the dark tan 6x8 plate as shown to form the back wall of the greenhouse.  Then place one lime 1x2 tile on the dark tan plate as shown.

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 dark tan 6x8 plate.

Step 6: Add remaining lime 1x1 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 lime 1x2 tiles to the roof; this will require a light touch.

Notes: Gripping the sides of the greenhouse when adding tiles on roof line eases application.

Above: LIME GREENHOUSE shown assembled with male minifigure.

PURPLE JUICE BAR KIT • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

Above: The PURPLE JUICE BAR custom building kit shown assembled with female minifigure "TAMMY".

PURPLE JUICE BAR CUSTOM KIT • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

This posting contains images and instructions identical to the printed directions which come with this custom building kit available from BRICK TRICK DUDE on Ebay®.

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Above: The PURPLE JUICE BAR shown with male minifigure "TIMMY".

Above: Part included in the PURPLE JUICE BAR custom kit.

PARTS LIST
1 orange trans. 1x1x2/3 slope
1 blue 1x2 45-degree slope
1 dark purple 1x2 brick w/hole
1 black/gray gearshift
7 lime 1x1 caps
1 black antennae pole
1 dark purple 4x4 parabola
4 aqua trans 2x2 round bricks
1 lime 1x2 plate
4 lime 1x4 plates
9 orange 1x1 caps
6 dark purple 2x3 plates
9 purple trans. 1x1 cones

Step 1: Place orange transparent slope on top of blue 1x2 slope to create cash register.  Put 1 lime 1x1 cap on to the dark purple parabola.  Place orange 1x1 caps on purple transparent 1x1 cones to build juice bottles.

Step 2: Lay out 3 dark purple plates and snap on the dark purple 1x2 brick as shown.

Step 3: Snap on 4 aqua blue transparent 2x2 round bricks.

Step 4: Add remaining 3 dark purple plates.

Step 5: Place 4 lime 1x4 plates as shown.

Step 6: Add lime 1x2 plate.

Step 7: Place 6 lime 1x1 caps on bottom of bar as shown.

Step 8: Place the black and gray gearshift on top of one juice bottle to create sampler pump.  Add pump, cash register and black pole to bar top.

Step 9: Snap dark purple parabola on to black pole to complete the umbrella.  Stack juice bottles on bar as shown or any way you like.

AQUA WAVE ART MUSEUM • CUSTOM MODULAR BUILDING

Above: The AQUA WAVE ART MUSEUM custom modular building designed and constructed by Brick Trick artist Trick Richey.

AQUA WAVE ART MUSEUM • CUSTOM MODULAR BUILDING

This posting features images for another BrickTrickDude custom building. The stylish and modern AQUA WAVE ART MUSEUM is an original creation from the Brick Trick building studio here in San Francisco and is one-of-a-kind. This architectural sculpture was previously sold on Ebay.

EXTERIOR: The AQUA WAVE ART MUSEUM project features 3 stories of space constructed on a 16x32 peg base plate. The front exterior is decorated on the sidewalk level with a sleek “glass” sculpture on a pristine white pedestal. The building itself is a modern and highly stylish curved creation of “aqua glass” bricks. The second floor exterior has a curved aqua glass window, while the third floor exterior has a balcony and the curved aqua glass repeats. The entire front facade is a modern color scheme of aqua blue “glass” as well as white and light gray accents. The back and sides of the building are white with accent stripes of light gray. The back features aqua glass windows on all three floors, and on the ground level there is a quaint “sculpture garden” with flowering plants and seating. Modular construction techniques allow the roof and top floors to be removed for interior viewing and then easily re-stacked.

INTERIOR: The sculpture gallery occupies the interior of the ground floor. The space has high ceilings, a large “crystal” sculpture in the front curved window and several other “glass” creations displayed on pedestals. Plus an elevator that takes you to the other floors. The entire ground floor is tiled in pristine white. The second floor is the painting gallery, with various colorful “paintings” displayed on the walls. The top floor is the “LOOKOUT LOUNGE”, with a cool aqua blue beverage bar and stools, along with more art and many accessories including pearl gold goblets. Plus, don’t miss the great view from the third floor balcony!

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 11 1/4 inches tall at the highest point of the roof top skylight.

Above: The back of the AQUA WAVE ART GALLERY, which has a "sculpture garden" with art, plants and a bench.

Above: The interior of the top floor which serves as the LOOKOUT LOUNGE, has a bar, stools and more art.

Above: The second level is another art gallery with "paintings" displayed on the walls.

Above: The four modular components which stack to create the AQUA WAVE ART GALLERY.

2012 FLOWER GARDEN and BENCH KIT • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

Above: The new 2012 FLOWER GARDEN and BENCH kit shown assembled with gal pal Sophia.

2012 FLOWER GARDEN and BENCH KIT • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

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

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Below: Parts included in this custom kit.

PARTS LIST
1 dark green 6x10 plate
7 green bamboo leaf parts
1 reddish-brown 2x6 plate
2 reddish-brown 1x2 palisade bricks
4 tan 1x1 bricks
2 red transparent 1x1 tiles
1 tan 1x6 brick
1 dark purple 1x1 cap
1 orange 1x1 cap
2 lime 1x1 caps
3 dark tan 2x2 tiles
1 black 1x4 lattice fence
1 white 2x2 flower
2 yellow 2x2 flowers
1 blue 2x2 flower
2 sprues of 4 dark pink flowers
2 sprues of 4 red flowers
4 green stalks with 3 stems

GAL PAL Minifigure “Sophia” is assembled.
1 dark brown “ponytail with side bangs” wig
1 female head w/eyebrows, red lipstick/alternate face
1 white/blue printed torso
1 blue hips/legs

Step 1: Add tan 1x6 brick to dark green 6x10 plate as shown. Form bench by adding 2x6 plate to 1x2 palisade bricks. Create 2 stacks of 2 tan 1x1 bricks and top with red transparent 1x1 tiles. Place 1x1 caps on 2x2 flowers as shown. Build a stack of 2 and 3 bamboo leaf parts. Add 2x2 flowers with caps to leaf parts. Remove small flowers from sprues and place on green stalks with 3 stems. Stack 2 stems together to form 2 bouquets of small flowers.

Step 2: Add tan posts and black lattice fence to tan 1x6 brick. Place dark tan 2x2 tiles on dark green 6x10 plate at front. Add bench as shown.

Step 3: Add bouquets to front corners of 6x10 plate. Add 2x2 flowers/leaf parts to layout as shown or any way that suits your gardening taste.

"BLING" DRUM GIRL & STAGE KIT • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

Above: The "BLING" DRUM GIRL and STAGE kit shown assembled.

"BLING" DRUM GIRL and STAGE KIT • BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

This posting features images and instructions identical to the printed directions which are included with this custom building kit designed by BRICK TRICK and available only from BrickTrickDude on Ebay.

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Below: Parts included in the BrickTrickDude custom kit.

PARTS LIST
2 dark aqua 2x8 plates
1 white 2x2 brick
2 reddish-brown light sabers
1 white antennae pole
2 dark pink trans. 2x2 parabolas
2 pearl gold 2x2 round tiles
2 med. blue trans. 1x2x5 bricks
2 magenta 1x2 bricks
2 white 1x4 bricks
2 white 1x6 bricks
4 white 1x1 tiles with clip
4 white 1x2 plates w/bar
1 white 1x8 tile
2 white 1x2 cylinders
1 white 1x1 brick
1 white 1x1 brick with side peg
1 dark blue trans. 1x1 cap
1 yellow trans. 1x1 cap
1 med. blue trans. 1x1 cap
1 red trans. 1x1 cap
2 neon orange trans. flames

GAL PAL Minifigure “Sheila” is assembled.
1 black long wig
1 female head w/red lipstick
1 white printed torso with dollar-sign bling pendant
1 blue hips/legs

Step 1: Place med. blue trans. 1x2x5 bricks on top of magenta 1x2 bricks. Place transparent caps in white 1x1 tiles with clip to create spotlights. Stack white 1x1 brick on top of white 1x1 brick with peg on one side. Slip dark pink trans. parabolas on white antennae, with the bottom parabola upside down. This creates the drum set symbols. Put flames in white cylinders for pyrotechnics.

Step 2: Snap both white 1x4 and 1x6 bricks on to the underside perimeter of the dark aqua 2x8 plates to build the stage platform.

Step 3: Add 2x2 brick for stool.

Step 4: Add round tiles to drum base.

Step 5: Build the backdrop by snapping the spotlights built in Step 2 on to the white 1x2 plates with bars. Add to the underside of the white 1x8 tile. Stack light assembly on top of medium blue trans. 1x2x5 and magenta 1x2 bricks.

Step 6: Carefully attach the backdrop on stage over the drummer seat. Add flaming 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!