Machiya, a MOC

midnightcat1307 has put together a beautiful Japanese-themed MOC, entitled Machiya. Machiya, in the words of Wikipedia: Machiya are traditional wooden townhouses found throughout Japan and typified in the historical capital of Kyoto. Machiya (townhouses) and nōka (farm dwellings) constitute the two categories of Japanese vernacular architecture known as minka (folk … Read more

Featured MOCs: Ye Old Forge and Bron-Y-Aur

Jason and I are both big fans of the Medieval Market set, and a friend who knows this passed this neat MOC along. It was posted a few weeks ago on flickr, and is from “Derfel Cadarn”. It’s titled “Ye Olde Forge”, and is focused around a minifig-scaled blacksmith’s shop, … Read more

Countdown to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Day 7

We are just one day away from the launch of the the next Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, at least here in the US and the UK (other parts of the world may have had the movie premier today!), and in continuing with our … Read more

Countdown to Harry Potter Day 6

We are edging closer and closer to the opening of the 7th movie at the end of this week, at least here in the US, and it’s appropriate that as part of our little celebration of Harry Potter and LEGO, that we feature a MOC focused on a location that … Read more

Countdown to Harry Potter Day 5 – Godrick’s Hollow

It’s Day 5 of our countdown to the 7th Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and as part of our little celebration of Harry Potter and LEGO, we feature another custom MOC from a scene that will feature prominently in the 7th and 8th movies. It’s from … Read more