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art · 1 year

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Tumblr Live Bricks Takeover

Calling all builders, photographers, and collectors in the US! Ready your minifigs, MOCs, and greebles. Dust off your streaming devices. Because on February 16, Tumblr Live will be aaaaall about those bricks.

The first 50 registered participants to stream anything LEGO® for 2+ hours between 7 and 12 PM ET on February 16 will receive 40,000 diamonds—that's the equivalent of a Galactic Explorer Set for those of you who speak LEGO®.

Sound good? Register and learn more about the event below. We can't wait to see what you're building!

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site.

#tumblr live #lego #lego photography #lego community #sign up for all those bricks!

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piotrbricks · 2 years

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Common creator problems: you’re overflowing with ideas, can’t wait to try to turn them into reality, but you can’t just drop everything and start creating right away (because work, life, general adulting and stuff). Instead, you manage to write down about 50% of your ideas (50% at best because they keep flying off your head to go to someone else - Sir Terry Pratchett would agree they act that way). Then, you’re struggling to find time to actually sit down, set everything up and start creating. But then, when you do have some time, you’re simply too tired because you’re just human (and/or not an indestructible teenager anymore). And yet, you’re still overflowing with ideas, so you’re writing some of them down instead, and then… It’s kind of a vicious creative cycle lol.

Ok is this common or is this just me? 😅

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brickcentral · 1 year

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🤩 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: @alexandrecoelho (Instagram: @alexandre_coelho22)

Hello everyone! It's time to direct the spotlight toward our community members, and today we will get to know better Pedro Alexandre!

"Greetings everyone! My name is Pedro Alexandre but I’m known on the social media as alexandre_coelho22. I’m a 36 years old guy that lives in Praia da Barra (Portugal) and I work in a Free Time Activities place for kids in a primary school.

Since I was a little boy my creativity always stood out. I guess that mainly influenced by my father, which, when younger, used to draw, paint and now continues to make all kind of crafts.

Because of that, I constantly searched for activities where I could improve my capacities and then, 5 years ago, when I had to create a photo with a toy for a photo contest, I realized that this could be an amazing way to keep my mind busy and working!

So, in the beginning, when I started to take this photos, I really didn’t used to think about the story behind and I didn’t create scenarios or anything else. I just took a few moments watching my minifigures thinking: “what could I do with you?”. Nowadays, I take most of the time creating the scenarios, first in my head and then with my hands and thinking about the whole story behind the final image.

Although I use almost exclusively minifigures as a Lego element, I always try to make them the main subject of the photos. That´s why I manipulate the minifigures’ limbs: I’m trying to give them a kind of a reality feeling.

To create this photos, I rely on my old friend Sony DSC-HX300, that I’ve bought somewhere around 2016 and his movable display allow me to explore perspectives in an easier way."

Thank you for accepting our invitation and let the community knows you better!

If you want some insights on the exclusive picture and for a better view of the others, head to our blog at https://brickentral.net/.

- @theaphol, Community Outreach Manager

#lego #lego photography #lego photo #spotlight #artist spotlight #brickcentral artist spotlight #afol #community #lego community #minifigures #diorama #toy photography #legophotography #legophoto

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legocityman · 6 months

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𝑳𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆

#lego #legoart #legography #legomania #legominifigures #legophotography #brickcentral #legostagram #space #space photography #astronaut #sky #lego community

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kayceeisanotaku07 · 1 year

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Lion Knights Assemble!!!

Heya mina-san!

This'll be my first post here more likely my rants nor my journey as a Lego enthusiast especially in fantasy-themed like sets like Castle and Kingdoms~

So yeah here's my small-growing Lego Army.

Btw here's my small YouTube channel, give a little love and support, appreciate it in advance:

Ytc link: https://www.youtube.com/@KennethClark07

#lego #lego community #lego castle #lego army #lego minifigures

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nzbricks · 1 year

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“A shadow growing in the east... whispers of a nameless fear...”

COMING SOON!

#lego #lego lord of the rings #lego community #lego photography

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bricktoygrapher · 7 months

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The joy of LEGO photography 📸

#lego #lego photography #legophoto #legophotography #toy photography #toyphotography #toyphoto #legominifigures #toy photoshoot #brickcentral #toy art #toyphotogallery #toypics #toyartistry #outdoor toy photography #toypic community #toy photographers #toy pics #toys

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hellbornediamonddreams · 2 years

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No Hate, Just Vibes has officially opened to the public!!≧◡≦ (●´ω｀●)

The main rule we ask of you to follow is to not judge others based on their interests of shows, movies, books, and any other aspect of and related to media in general.

✧NHJV thrives to be a safe space, and will not nor ever tolerate toxicity✧

Server Link Here

#lego community #lego #anime community #anime #comic book community #comic books #movie community #movies #discord server #LEGO Ninjago #LEGO Monkie Kid #LEGO Chima #Fandom Server #Ninjago Server #Multi Fandom Friendly #Discord

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songjay-ay · 4 months

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The ninjago fandom doesn't utilize ninjargon enough. Like ur telling me the fandom has been around for 13 years and there's not a single fanfiction written in their alphabet !?

#when will i start seeing posts written in ninjargon #when will we start communicating in ninjargon #it could be the awesomest inside reference ever and it's not even a thing...#ninjago #lego ninjago

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mintaikcorpse · 3 months

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Gay people can never just say "I love you" it's always shit like "Rescuing me makes him so happy" or "I guess you have changed" or "We could talk, or watch a movie, or maybe cuddle?", or "The Hero and the Warrior were like the Sun and the Moon"

#thanks for making communication issues #really love yall for that #ineffable husbands #ineffable idiots #aziracrow #good omens #huskerdust #hazbin hotel #helluva boss #casinohearts #stolitz #shadowpeach #lmk #lego monkie kid

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Creator Spotlight: @fourbrickstall

I’m a photographer who likes to shoot portraits, acro, and toys. My favorite themes are medieval fantasy, steampunk, and apocalypse. I manage a fan community about LEGO photography called BrickCentral, and I am its LEGO ambassador.

Check out our full interview below!

How did you get your start in photography?

I think I have always really liked looking at things through a lens—I had plenty of microscopes and telescopes growing up—so photography was a natural progression. I started out taking photos of nature, architecture, and travel but really became a photographer in my mind when I learned studio photography. I love creating interesting light on people in particular.

What inspired you to work with LEGO specifically?

Several years ago, a couple of photography blogs I followed featured a 365-day phone photography project by Andrew Whyte about a miniature traveling LEGO photographer. It was the first time I had ever seen toy photography. And LEGO! It had been years since I had ever even looked at LEGO, but it brought back memories of smiley-faced space explorers on lunar bases. I was surprised by how modern LEGO minifigures had become: this LEGO photographer was so urban with a beanie hat on its head and a cute camera in its hand. I immediately wanted to create a little LEGO version of myself, too (called a “sigfig” or signature figure, I later learned.) Around that time, I had my hands full with a toddler and was looking for a way to keep shooting creatively. But I only had space for one bag at a time—a diaper bag or a camera bag—so a phone and a minifig seemed like a fantastic way to keep taking photos.

Once I got my LEGO minifigure in the mail, I started shooting and became instantly hooked. Not only on the photography but on the collecting aspect too. I now have hundreds of minifigures and even more LEGO minifigure parts to create custom characters with. So it was the LEGO that caught my attention right away, but the photography workflow is what sealed the deal for me.

What is your favorite piece of all time? Why?

I really love this photo for lots of reasons. It’s the kind of photographer I want to be: someone who doesn’t let weather or terrain or whatever become an excuse for not doing what they love. I also like that this shot looks like I found this great location in the forest, but the reality is that I shot this on my window sill with just some bark, twigs, and moss that I collected from around Brooklyn. It doesn’t get more metropolitan than NYC, but with just an idea and a few materials, I created a completely different environment. Atmospheric effects are another thing I like to add to my photos, so the “rain” hits the spot. It’s just spray from a water bottle.

From idea to final piece, how long does it take for you to create something?

The great thing about shooting LEGO is that it can be as easy or as complex as you want it to be: from subject to gear, to lighting, to location. As a portrait photographer, shooting an unusual or interesting character is part of the thrill, so I spend about an hour creating one custom minifig from my hundreds of loose parts.

Sometimes I use official LEGO models as a subject or as a background, and these take some time to build, depending on the size of the set. I build my own models and scenes, too—known as My Own Creations (MOCs) in LEGO lingo. These take me forever because I’m not a great MOC builder, and I don’t have thousands of LEGO parts at my disposal. It’s not unusual for MOCs to take days or weeks for me to finish.

This tiny red house on wheels took me about 5 days to build:

This Japanese alley took me a month:

When shooting outdoors, I look for locations that scale well to LEGO minifigs and models and also have beautiful light. I seek out pockets of light through trees to put my subjects in, but I also make sure to have patches of shadow throughout the scene to give it some depth.

I already have some favorite locations, so it’s really just a matter of getting to them or waiting for the right time of day. Indoors, I can get shooting rather quickly at any time of day in my studio nook, which is an alcove I’ve set up with lighting and supports just for my LEGO photography. Having that dedicated space and grip really accelerates getting into a flow state. Negentropy is my friend.

A custom minifig in a MOC photographed in my studio nook is my favorite kind of work to do, but that also takes the longest because of the build time and more complex lighting.

What are 3 things you can’t live without as a creator?

My camera, my lenses, and Lightroom are three things I can’t live without as a creator. I love the whole process of shooting—seeing how different settings and gear change an image—and then taking that image and making it truer to what I feel in post.

What do you wish you knew when you first started out creating content that you know now?

I wish I knew that it’s easier to find your tribe when you figure out who you are as an artist first. I think it’s tempting to try to belong immediately because it’s exciting to find other people who share the same interests as you. But doing that too quickly and investing too deeply can influence your art or trap you in a style that isn’t really you.

What are your file name conventions?

FBT-desc-of-lego-subject.jpg I’m not as organized as I would like to be, but I have my folders set up descriptively and by date in Lightroom. It’s great for managing thousands of photos.

Who on Tumblr inspires you and why?

I love the DnD artists on Tumblr! I’m so inspired by their beautiful illustrations, character creations, and storytelling. I played a few campaigns with my Dungeon Master brother as a teenager, so I know and love that world. I guess my affinity for custom LEGO characters is rooted in the character creation part of DnD.

My favorite characters these days are artificers and tieflings, so I follow those tags on Tumblr to see all the stunning artwork by the community.

Check out more amazing LEGO photography over at @fourbrickstall!

#creator spotlight #lego #photographers on tumblr #lego community #fourbrickstall

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yhwcomeback · 9 months

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"How did you even get in here" "Is that a rethorical question?" "Right you're a ninja, I forgot"

Headcanon that Brad has a flowershop in Dragon Rising and Lloyd drops by to get tea leaves every so often (no other reason in particular...)

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piotrbricks · 2 years

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Golden Dragon Kai 🔥

This is an unusual photo for me. For two reasons. First, I tried to do it at least semi-right in terms of LEGO photography, plus make it a bit more dynamic. Is it great? No. Can I do better? I think so. Is it good for now and am I content enough with it? Yes it is, and I am. Second, it’s not a custom - and I usually just take photos of my customs.

This is Kai (Golden Dragon) fresh outta the latest issue of my beloved LEGO Ninjago Magazine by Blue Ocean Entertainment (yes, I read them in full, I do all the puzzles and everything). As I’m based in Poland, I get the Polish edition. I’m sorry, my dear US friends, I know you don’t have LEGO magazines - but hey, at least I can share it with you that way! The current issue is on the left, and on the right is a sneak peak of what we can expect in September.

Absolute treat in this issue. A minifigure that would be unique (in LEGO Ninjago 71769 Cole’s Dragon Cruiser) if it wasn’t for this magazine. Let’s take a closer loot at what we’re getting in terms of bricks and pieces.

I’d say we’re getting quite a lot. And good stuff too. This issue was a tad more expensive than they usually are (19.99 Polish zlotys instead of 16.99), but all things considered, I’d say it’s absolutely worth it.

What else is there in August issue? Facts about Golden Dragons. Breakdown of included minifigure with instructions. 2 posters. A graphic story. A board game. Some puzzles. And a lot of LEGO entertainment! Seriously, I’m 31 and I enjoy these magazines more than any others.

And here are just few pages to pique your curiosity without spoiling your fun.

Hope you liked this review of the newest LEGO Ninjago magazine. I hope you’ll find it useful and/or entertaining 😊 Most likely more reviews of LEGO magazines are soon to come!

Do you like LEGO magazines? Do you buy them? Do you even have them available where you live? Let me know down below, I’m really curious!

#Ninjago #kai ninjago #Kai smith #lego #lego photography #lego magazines #LEGO Ninjago #ninjago crystalized #Ninjago kai #lego minifigure #lego community #minifig #toy community #toy photography #lego review

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legocityman · 2 years

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