Hapori Tohu Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 LEGO Certified Professional Ryan McNaught, aka "The Brickman," has recently posted his latest project: an impressive 200,000 brick model of the <a href=' http://www.thebrickman.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=featured&Itemid=71' target='offsite'>Roman Colosseum</a>. Currently on display at the Nicholson Museum in Sydney, Australia, the model is unique in that it incorporates both the modern ruins of the ancient structure (complete with tourists!) and a re-creation of what it might have looked like back in the day. In all, it is an extraordinary creation, and definitely worth a look! <a href=' http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanmcnaught/sets/72157630334220300/with/7513515180/' target='offsite'>Click here</a> for more photos.View the full article Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHTrilogy Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Smashing! Absolutely smashing! Especially since it's minifig-scale, and it's got all those small details! Quote ~ CHTrilogy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I've said it before, and I'll say it again: I love it when people make Lego replicas of places like this. I think they are really cool. Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFlash Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Awesome! It looks a lot like the real thing. It's amazing what people can do with Lego bricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shockwave~ Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 that's amazing! i wish i could do that! Quote 3DS Freind Code: 1693-0634-1082 Name: Joey I also have Mario Kart 7, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokemon Y and Kid Icarus: Uprising PM me to add me. Steam profile Click here for the BZP Destiny Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swert Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 LCPs never cease to amaze me as to how much talent they show. It's only a shame people seem to only focus on only one or two professional builders, when even hobbyists can produce amazing models.I could sit here and critique this model, but Ryan doesn't come here (that I know of) so it does me little good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 That colosseum looks fantastic, if only I think it would've looked better in tan. Still, great job! Thanks Kaxix for the news. -Gata Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swert Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 That colosseum looks fantastic, if only I think it would've looked better in tan. Still, great job! Thanks Kaxix for the news. -Gata I remember reading elsewhere that the reason he did not build it in Tan was his stock was low. Speaking purely as an employee of an LCP, I can confirm that happens way more often than people want. I remember we initially planned our Death Star model to have pure light stone elements only, we ended up using light stone, dark stone and black.It's life, but that's how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaxix Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I went to Rome In May but unfortunately I didn't have the opportunity to visit the Colosseum inside. Still the reproduction is pretty accurate.@Swert It has happened to me building small things so I can imagine the problems with that high number of pieces. However it is a pity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meiko Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Amazing! I can't believe somebody could get something that accurate. Quote -- Meiko - @georgebarnick LUG Ambassador and administrator at Brickipedia News reporter and database administrator at Brickset Administrator at BIONICLEsector01 DISCLAIMER: All opinions and contributions made under this account are based solely on my own personal thoughts and opinions, and in no way represent any of the above groups/entities. If you have any concerns or inquiries about the contributions made under this account, please contact me individually and I will address them with you to the best of my ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuparu1995 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Other than the life-size Hakann model, this is probably one of the most impressive System creations I've ever seen! Quote Nuparu1995 92% of teens have moved onto rap.If you are part of the 8% that still listen to real music, copy and paste this into your signature. R.I.P. - 7/20/2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swimming Beard Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 That is seriously awesome. I can't believe they could get it that accurate. Quote "I pitea the fool!" (quote by Chro) 98.7% OF BZPOWER MEMBERS HAVEN'T SEEN MY BUCKET IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE 1.3% THAT HAS SEEN MY BUCKET, COPY THIS AND PASTE IT INTO YOUR SIGNATURE I MISS MY BUCKET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballom Nom Nom Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Wow, that's definitely one the more amazing creations I've seen. The size and quantity of bricks used are amazing, as is the fact that it shows artifacts from both time periods of the Colosseum. The creator certainly must have a lot of time on his hands!~B~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liopleurodon Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I saw this on another forum before, but it's still really impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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