Little Timmy lost his kite...Again.
About this creation
Mr. Xenomurphy's Superhero Contest!
Category 1.2 Fail
What if a superhero fails to save the day? Build a vig (min 8 x 8, max 16 x 16) and show us a hero trying to avoid a catastrophe, fighting a villain or nature itself … and failing horribly. Dark humor is appreciated. A reasonable(!) overhang is allowed, like a plant, arm, leg, etc.
Always a nice guy, especially around children, Superman was on his last friggin' nerve with little Timmy Thompson.
This was the fifth time today that his precious kite "got away from him". Superman was suspicious that perhaps Timmy's mom may have had ulterior motives...
Unfortunately for the citizens of Smallville, the distraction will soon prove to be disastrous...
4th Wall
Okay, shocking, right?! No Vipers, no Cylons?! Anyway, I went with the Forced Perspective. Even the knots on the kite string are tied closer together the farther they are from the kite. Some mountains, some snow, a little city, all on a 16X16 mosaic plate. I think I'm cool with the overhang, just some of the flames are out over the edge.
I purchased my first Superhero set today! This is also my first contest entry, and my first 4th Wall Commentary. What a day!
Thanks to Mr. X and the Judges. I hope this made you laugh!
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December 3, 2012 |
Quoting cyberfrank 2010
lol! superman likes his mother too much I think. lol!
May be, but looks like it's too late. Oh well... Thanks again, Frank! |
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December 3, 2012 |
lol! superman likes his mother too much I think. lol! |
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July 19, 2012 |
Quoting Mike C
Superman to the rescue. Great build
Oh well... Thanks, Mike! |
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July 19, 2012 |
Superman to the rescue. Great build |
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July 19, 2012 |
Quoting Stephan Schumann
Wow! This is just very comic-like and still looks so realistic in 3-D. Great idea - you know how to tell a good story with bricks!
Simple build, but I liked how the perspective turned out, especially since it's only 16X16. Thanks! |
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July 19, 2012 |
Wow! This is just very comic-like and still looks so realistic in 3-D. Great idea - you know how to tell a good story with bricks! |
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July 19, 2012 |
Quoting Romy British
oh cool ! All my compliments !
Thanks for looking! |
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July 19, 2012 |
oh cool ! All my compliments ! |
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July 17, 2012 |
Quoting Freeling ++
Haha. Awesome idea man.
Thanks! |
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July 17, 2012 |
Haha. Awesome idea man. |
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July 17, 2012 |
Quoting Sven Jagdmann
This is a really cool built scene. Laughed a lot about this funny scene. Great work :)
Thanks for checking it out! |
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July 17, 2012 |
This is a really cool built scene. Laughed a lot about this funny scene. Great work :) |
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July 16, 2012 |
Quoting Mihai Marius Mihu
Brilliant creation Mr. Barto and the forced perspective works very good. Great humor and I wish Timmy's Kite will make a cameo in your BSG series :)))
Perhaps! Thanks for checking it out! |
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July 16, 2012 |
Quoting Hans Dendauw NPD
That Timmy is such a trouble maker! Is that a cylon I see behind that building on the right? =) ~H
Yes, it's a Six, and she's not wearing...Oh never mind. Thanks, Hans! |
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July 16, 2012 |
Brilliant creation Mr. Barto and the forced perspective works very good. Great humor and I wish Timmy's Kite will make a cameo in your BSG series :))) |
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July 16, 2012 |
That Timmy is such a trouble maker! Is that a cylon I see behind that building on the right? =) ~H |
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July 16, 2012 |
Quoting Stacy Sterling
Your microscale city is great, I might have to borrow a few of your designs for future projects :)
Thanks, Stacy! Maybe even mini-microscale? |
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July 16, 2012 |
Quoting Garry King
BSG vs Superman who could have guessed you would change colours. HAHA Well done and nicely formed.
Thanks, Garry! A little change of pace from our usual obsession, but I'll be right back at it! |
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July 16, 2012 |
Your microscale city is great, I might have to borrow a few of your designs for future projects :) |
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July 15, 2012 |
BSG vs Superman who could have guessed you would change colours. HAHA Well done and nicely formed. |
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July 15, 2012 |
Quoting James Bond
This is brilliant! Excellent job bud!
Thanks, Double O! |
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July 15, 2012 |
This is brilliant! Excellent job bud! |
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July 14, 2012 |
Quoting Master Shifu Leo J
Score = 9
Even better! Thanks, Chef! |
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July 14, 2012 |
Your score = 7 > Love the perspective and the illusion of depth, nice colors |
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July 14, 2012 |
Score = 9 |
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July 14, 2012 |
Quoting Stuart Delahay
Love it. The forced perspective, the simple yet crystal clear punchline, the neat details, all work really well. I'm a little concerned at the lack of BSG and wonder how you are coping with building something entirely without vipers and Cylons ;) Good luck mate.
Thanks for the comment, Stu! It was a new experience using color, surprisingly enjoyable! But now back to our regularly scheduled programming... |
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July 14, 2012 |
Quoting Kevin J. Walter
Score = 7
Even better! I like the trend line here... |
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July 14, 2012 |
Quoting The Fisherman
Your score (1+3+1+1) 6 Pts
Thanks! |
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July 14, 2012 |
Love it. The forced perspective, the simple yet crystal clear punchline, the neat details, all work really well. I'm a little concerned at the lack of BSG and wonder how you are coping with building something entirely without vipers and Cylons ;) Good luck mate. |
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July 14, 2012 |
Your score (1+3+1+1) 6 Pts |
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July 13, 2012 |
Quoting Justin M
Super creative idea!
As soon as I figured out what I wanted to build, it was up up and away! |
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July 13, 2012 |
Super creative idea! |
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July 13, 2012 |
Quoting Raviel Ze MOCist!
Cool build! The FP works well dude!
Thanks, Chief! |
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July 13, 2012 |
Cool build! The FP works well dude! |
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July 13, 2012 |
Quoting ultron 32
nice perspective setup. (and funny story)
Thanks! |
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July 13, 2012 |
nice perspective setup. (and funny story) |
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July 11, 2012 |
Quoting Original Channel of MOCpages (Caleb)
Hey man! Nice job with the MOC (I think I already commented), but I'm here to get your opinion on my gimp skills. I used it a lot in my newest story, which I just posted.
Thanks!
Thanks, Dude! No problem, I'll check it out right now! |
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July 11, 2012 |
Hey man! Nice job with the MOC (I think I already commented), but I'm here to get your opinion on my gimp skills. I used it a lot in my newest story, which I just posted.
Thanks! |
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July 11, 2012 |
Quoting Ludgonious .
Great. Love the perspective and humor.
Thanks! Are you going to give it a go? |
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July 11, 2012 |
Great. Love the perspective and humor. |
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July 9, 2012 |
Quoting Heath 'kik36' Flor
LMFAO Awesome idea Bart! Love the micro city and of course the meteor and kite are both fantastic!
Thanks, Heath! |
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July 9, 2012 |
LMFAO Awesome idea Bart! Love the micro city and of course the meteor and kite are both fantastic! |
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July 7, 2012 |
Quoting Matthew Oh
Amazing! I love micro city! The diversion is going to be a disaster! Very cool! Great luck in the contest!
Yes, that's a BIG rock, going VERY fast...Thanks for the comment! |
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July 7, 2012 |
Amazing! I love micro city! The diversion is going to be a disaster! Very cool! Great luck in the contest! |
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July 7, 2012 |
Quoting David Wayne
Very creative. I never would have thought of using a kite as a decoy. Good luck
Thanks, Dude! |
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July 7, 2012 |
Quoting Andre Benjamin
That's just hilarious! Nice micro city, by the way!
It's a small town at least...Thanks! |
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Very creative. I never would have thought of using a kite as a decoy. Good luck |
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July 7, 2012 |
That's just hilarious! Nice micro city, by the way! |
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July 7, 2012 |
Quoting MortalSwordsman .
haha a funny build. I love the micro scale buildings. good luck Barto :D
Glad you liked it! |
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July 7, 2012 |
Quoting Mr. Xenomurphy
Yes, yes you did, Bartholomew. Especially the forced perspective is very convincing. Good luck.
Thanks, Chief! We'll see what the judges say! |
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July 7, 2012 |
Quoting The Timinater !
I did it I confess :P great stroyline! awesome build!
So your mom has a thing for Superman, eh? Thanks, Dude! |
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July 7, 2012 |
Quoting Paul Vermeesch
The brick-built kite is fantastic. Great job, and good luck!
I knew I had those triangle pieces, just didn't know where-Snow speeder! Thanks, Paul! |
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July 7, 2012 |
haha a funny build. I love the micro scale buildings. good luck Barto :D |
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July 7, 2012 |
Yes, yes you did, Bartholomew. Especially the forced perspective is very convincing. Good luck. |
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Chris Melby July 6, 2012 |
Dude, great to see you go AWOL from BSG and try something different! You should do it more often! great MOC. |
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White Knight July 6, 2012 |
Most fun ! And great mini figure !>.....well done |
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July 6, 2012 |
I did it I confess :P great stroyline! awesome build! |
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July 6, 2012 |
The brick-built kite is fantastic. Great job, and good luck! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Cody G
Haha, this is great. Excellent work, chief!
Thanks, Tex! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Jared .
Haha, beyond hilarious! Good luck!
Thanks! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting White Knight
Most fun ! And great mini figure !>.....well done
Thank you, Sir Knight! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Haha, this is great. Excellent work, chief! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Haha, beyond hilarious! Good luck! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Paul Romano
El Barto making a creation that isn't related to Battlestar Galactica!? Okay...that's it...I have officially seen everything! What's even crazier is this is down-right fabulous! Congrats on stepping out of your comfort zone AND succeeding!
Thanks for the great comment, Paul! We'll see what those judges have to say! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Marcus Paul
Haha, great!
Took his eye off the ball! |
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July 6, 2012 |
El Barto making a creation that isn't related to Battlestar Galactica!? Okay...that's it...I have officially seen everything! What's even crazier is this is down-right fabulous! Congrats on stepping out of your comfort zone AND succeeding! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Haha, great! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Jackson Williams
This is a really awesome build!!!5/5
Thanks, Dude! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Cool MOC! I like the mirco buildings in the back! Can't wait to see some more of BSG! |
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July 6, 2012 |
This is a really awesome build!!!5/5 |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Chris Phipson
Ok, now do a moc with the soccer mom and her ulterior motives... ~ Chris.
Just watch Episode 2 of Endgame! Thanks, Boss! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Mat Ford
LOL
That's what I was after! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Ok, now do a moc with the soccer mom and her ulterior motives... ~ Chris. |
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July 6, 2012 |
LOL |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting claw paradox
heh. but wouldn't the kite be falling, not going up? maybe you should use a balloon instead.
Updraft, Dude, updraft! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Legofreak2444 ~
Haha. Precious. :D
Thanks! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Tom Simon
And I'm guessing Timmy is picking his nose the entire time he's watching Superman go up to get it.
Actually, I think he's wiggling a loose tooth. He's got a permanent one coming in behind the baby tooth, and his mom's freaking out! Thanks, Chief! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Scott Allen
Very cool. I want Timmy's space shuttle grade kite! Lol. Very good forced perspective. Good luck. ~cheers
I think it caught an updraft from the mountains. Thanks, Dude! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Marc "Edge" R.unde
Awesome perspective! Who would have guessed that you could use your talents during a contest!? ;-) ~Marc
Thanks, Marc! Parrington's doing the heavy lifting on Episode 2 of Endgame anyway, so that's freed up some time for me :) |
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July 6, 2012 |
heh. but wouldn't the kite be falling, not going up? maybe you should use a balloon instead. |
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July 6, 2012 |
Haha. Precious. :D |
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July 6, 2012 |
And I'm guessing Timmy is picking his nose the entire time he's watching Superman go up to get it. |
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July 6, 2012 |
Very cool. I want Timmy's space shuttle grade kite! Lol. Very good forced perspective. Good luck. ~cheers |
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July 6, 2012 |
Awesome perspective! Who would have guessed that you could use your talents during a contest!? ;-) ~Marc |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting StoveTop Creator
I guess the 'Big Guy' is like us all... letting his fussing over the little stuff making him loose track of the big stuff! Cool looking comet and even a micro city! Was not surprised to see that city... that one you use in BSG is one of my favorites! Cheers! :)
And this city is even smaller! Thanks Topsy! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Dave Kaleta
The forced perspective of the promo shot is SO effective. Brilliant work. ~Dave
Thanks, Bats! |
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July 6, 2012 |
I guess the 'Big Guy' is like us all... letting his fussing over the little stuff making him loose track of the big stuff! Cool looking comet and even a micro city! Was not surprised to see that city... that one you use in BSG is one of my favorites! Cheers! :) |
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July 6, 2012 |
The forced perspective of the promo shot is SO effective. Brilliant work. ~Dave |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting LukeClarenceVan The Revanchist
Wait, did I just see El Barto post something non BSG? I must be hallucinating... Great work, you nailed the FP!
Thanks, Dude! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Wait, did I just see El Barto post something non BSG? I must be hallucinating... Great work, you nailed the FP! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Chris Melby
Dude, great to see you go AWOL from BSG and try something different! You should do it more often! great MOC.
A little variety, I suppose, isn't bad...Thanks, Chris! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Ian Spacek
Well done! Mixing the fig with a micro-scale build gives a nice flying affect. Every time one of you AFOL posts, I get more and more nervous. I think I'll finally have a break down when Phipson posts! =D In other words, great build!
Yeah, who knows what THAT guys going to come up with?! Thanks for the comment! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Nick Barrett
Timmy Luthor perhaps ? Great vig with nice use of forced perspective.
Could very well be...Thanks, Nick! |
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July 6, 2012 |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Riccardo Zangelmi
Simply great Mr Barto,The idea and the forced prospectiave are really well done...Thumbs up! ;)
Thanks, Riccardo! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Tyler Halliwell
This is really awesome. The forced perspective works well, the idea is great and the execution is perfect. Nice work.
Thanks, Stretch! Good luck with yours! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Chris Roach
LOL! great entry!
Thanks, Chris! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Great micro city. Failed because of a kite, hehe. |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Noah the LEGO Apprentice
It was a little hard to see the forced perspective.
Exactly! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Hrvoje Majetich
Something new from you.., excellent..!
Thanks! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting M<0><0>DSWIM !
Wait, where are the Cylons? Awesome work, here, man! I've been wanting to try some forced perspective stuff and this is a very nice example. Love the asteroid. I'm with Leda: please do some more non-BSG stuff.
Hey, I built that stocking back at Christmas, and the Door Room for Alice. I've really been pushing the envelope here! ;) Thanks, Dude! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting David Alexander Smith
Having just built a micro city, I'm massively impressed by what you achieved on such a small plate. I'm taking notes, that's for sure.
Yes, the whole small plate thing, that's really the trick with this contest. Thanks for checking it out! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Ben The Lego Builder
Very interesting! The micro-scale city looks great.
Thanks for the comment! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Well done! Mixing the fig with a micro-scale build gives a nice flying affect. Every time one of you AFOL posts, I get more and more nervous. I think I'll finally have a break down when Phipson posts! =D In other words, great build! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Parrington Levens
Superb perspective here dude!
Thanks, Chief! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Leda Kat =^..^=
I LOVE this! I love the colour and the humour and the techniques used are fantastic. Please please do more stuff that isn't BSG?! Pretty please Barty please?
Well, if you put it like that...Who am I to say no? By the way, did you get a chance to check out the Season Finale ;) |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Fritz K
I love it Barto! Or shall I say, Senor Barto? =D LOL I just bought my first superhero set today for this contest too...
I got a free minifig from Toys R Us, too! Thanks for the comment, and good luck! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Dawn of Greatness
It looks like this "distraction" will be disasterous for more than just Smallville...
It's certainly going to leave an 'impact'! Thanks! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Quoting Quad ?????
I love the 'Smallville' reference. LOL
Thanks, Dude! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Timmy Luthor perhaps ? Great vig with nice use of forced perspective. |
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July 6, 2012 |
Great! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Simply great Mr Barto,The idea and the forced prospectiave are really well done...Thumbs up! ;) |
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July 6, 2012 |
This is really awesome. The forced perspective works well, the idea is great and the execution is perfect. Nice work. |
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July 6, 2012 |
LOL! great entry! |
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July 6, 2012 |
lol, great kite design, and, although forced perspective at this scale was a good idea...It was a little hard to see the forced perspective. |
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July 6, 2012 |
Something new from you.., excellent..! |
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July 6, 2012 |
Wait, where are the Cylons? Awesome work, here, man! I've been wanting to try some forced perspective stuff and this is a very nice example. Love the asteroid. I'm with Leda: please do some more non-BSG stuff. |
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July 6, 2012 |
Having just built a micro city, I'm massively impressed by what you achieved on such a small plate. I'm taking notes, that's for sure. |
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July 6, 2012 |
Having just built a micro city, I'm massively impressed by what you achieved on such a small plate. I'm taking notes, that's for sure. |
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July 6, 2012 |
Very interesting! The micro-scale city looks great. |
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July 6, 2012 |
Superb perspective here dude! |
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July 6, 2012 |
I LOVE this! I love the colour and the humour and the techniques used are fantastic. Please please do more stuff that isn't BSG?! Pretty please Barty please? |
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July 6, 2012 |
I love it Barto! Or shall I say, Senor Barto? =D LOL I just bought my first superhero set today for this contest too... |
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July 6, 2012 |
It looks like this "distraction" will be disasterous for more than just Smallville... |
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July 6, 2012 |
I love the 'Smallville' reference. LOL |
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July 5, 2012 |
Quoting Aidan Bryant
Nice looking forced prospective! Lex must have payed off the kid's mom...
That could very well be...A little change of pace here, but it was fun. Thanks, Dude! |
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July 5, 2012 |
Nice looking forced prospective! Lex must have payed off the kid's mom... |
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