2/7/2005: Lego church

Undertoad · 02-07-2005, 11:26 AM

This has been around for a while, but if it's new to me I figured it would be new to some of you too. There have been some interesting lego projects done, but this one is very well thought-out and is completely documented at the project's website. The site includes 35 shots, may of which are more impressive than the above.

From the FAQ, the builder seems well-grounded enough to note that some people think it must be driven by mental disorder, not mere hobbyism.

Elspode · 02-07-2005, 11:52 AM

No Lego Jesus on a Lego crucifix? What a gyp.

glatt · 02-07-2005, 11:53 AM

The whole thing is obviously pretty impressive, but I really like the natural distribution of the people sitting in the pews. They appear pretty randomly distributed, until you look closely, and then you see families sitting together. They sit in this Lego church like people would sit in a real church. It's a real organic look compared with the strictly organized structure of the rest of the church.

glatt · 02-07-2005, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elspode

No Lego Jesus on a Lego crucifix? What a gyp.

Look a little deeper at the photos on the site:
http://www.amyhughes.org/lego/church/photos010.html

Elspode · 02-07-2005, 12:02 PM

And to think that I was kidding...

wolf · 02-07-2005, 12:09 PM

I am often surprised by human ingenuity, creativity, skill, and disposable income.

As a cynic, however, I often wonder what such an artist would have achieved if they sustained stable employment ...

(I have a FOAF who is a lego-head, also married to one, even honeymooned at the lego convention. I don't think they have attempted anything to this degree.

A couple of my other lego favorites are the Escher works, and the Lego Desk.

Elspode · 02-07-2005, 12:11 PM

This is what happens when things are a little slow at work. Googling for "Jesus Lego":

http://www.gothmafia.com/legos/jesus_lego.php

http://www.thebricktestament.com/

http://www.sillypuppies.com/jesse/bl...ego_easter.asp

wolf · 02-07-2005, 12:24 PM

I knew I'd seen something like this somewhere before ...

"Block Structure" Porn

It's actually pretty weak for porn, but pretty strong for "Block Structure". (I'm guessing that some folks from some big company that makes interlocking building blocks got upset by the content of the site and any linkage to their good, wholesome toy product's name and the trademark mafia came to visit this fellow.)

Happy Monkey · 02-07-2005, 05:04 PM

I like Eric Harshbarger's Grandfather Clock. Unfortunately, Eric seems to only do mosaics now... I guess that's the easiest thing to get paid for.

chrisinhouston · 02-07-2005, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glatt

...but I really like the natural distribution of the people sitting in the pews.

One of the things that drove me out of the Roman Catholic thing, as kids with our family we always had to sit in the fucking front pew and if Granny saw anyone there when we came in, she told them it was reserved for us!

wolf · 02-08-2005, 01:39 AM

Our family rule was never sit too close to the front, it makes it harder to sneak out after communion.

xoxoxoBruce · 02-08-2005, 04:07 AM

Sneak out? You mean God doesn't notice?

The catholic church back home has the parking lot painted with lines 8' apart, the length of the lot.....first in/first out. You're not going anywhere until the people around you move. I guess it preserves the herd mentality.

wolf · 02-08-2005, 10:03 AM

God gets bored after communion too.

Really Old Parishes have parking lots that are painted that way. There are some amazing parking logistics that go on to squeeze people, somewhat similar to the squishing people in to the pews on the big holidays move, although cars don't squish quite as well.

Catholic church parking lots are made with about 2/3 the number of spaces they actually need.

I have never figured that one out.

capnhowdy · 02-08-2005, 03:42 PM

[quote] I have never figured that one out [quote] wolf

Being a catholic myself, I've noticed this also. The Church is famous for craftily manipulating it's members.
I think having too few spaces is an "eyewinking" punishment for tardy worshippers......

Syrinx · 02-12-2005, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisinhouston

we always had to sit in the fucking front pew

I don't quite remember that pew. I've looked at front pews and they seem suited to a totally different purpose. You sure you were in a Catholic Church?

02-07-2005, 11:26 AM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	2/7/2005: Lego church This has been around for a while, but if it's new to me I figured it would be new to some of you too. There have been some interesting lego projects done, but this one is very well thought-out and is completely documented at the project's website. The site includes 35 shots, may of which are more impressive than the above. From the FAQ, the builder seems well-grounded enough to note that some people think it must be driven by mental disorder, not mere hobbyism.

02-07-2005, 11:52 AM	#2
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	No Lego Jesus on a Lego crucifix? What a gyp. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

02-07-2005, 12:02 PM	#5
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	And to think that I was kidding... __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

02-07-2005, 12:09 PM	#6
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I am often surprised by human ingenuity, creativity, skill, and disposable income. As a cynic, however, I often wonder what such an artist would have achieved if they sustained stable employment ... (I have a FOAF who is a lego-head, also married to one, even honeymooned at the lego convention. I don't think they have attempted anything to this degree. A couple of my other lego favorites are the Escher works, and the Lego Desk. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

02-07-2005, 12:11 PM	#7
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	This is what happens when things are a little slow at work. Googling for "Jesus Lego": http://www.gothmafia.com/legos/jesus_lego.php http://www.thebricktestament.com/ http://www.sillypuppies.com/jesse/bl...ego_easter.asp __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

02-07-2005, 11:53 AM	#3
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	The whole thing is obviously pretty impressive, but I really like the natural distribution of the people sitting in the pews. They appear pretty randomly distributed, until you look closely, and then you see families sitting together. They sit in this Lego church like people would sit in a real church. It's a real organic look compared with the strictly organized structure of the rest of the church.

02-07-2005, 12:24 PM	#8
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I knew I'd seen something like this somewhere before ... "Block Structure" Porn It's actually pretty weak for porn, but pretty strong for "Block Structure". (I'm guessing that some folks from some big company that makes interlocking building blocks got upset by the content of the site and any linkage to their good, wholesome toy product's name and the trademark mafia came to visit this fellow.) __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

02-07-2005, 05:04 PM	#9
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	I like Eric Harshbarger's Grandfather Clock. Unfortunately, Eric seems to only do mosaics now... I guess that's the easiest thing to get paid for. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

02-08-2005, 01:39 AM	#11
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Our family rule was never sit too close to the front, it makes it harder to sneak out after communion. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

02-08-2005, 04:07 AM	#12
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Sneak out? You mean God doesn't notice? The catholic church back home has the parking lot painted with lines 8' apart, the length of the lot.....first in/first out. You're not going anywhere until the people around you move. I guess it preserves the herd mentality. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

02-08-2005, 10:03 AM	#13
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	God gets bored after communion too. Really Old Parishes have parking lots that are painted that way. There are some amazing parking logistics that go on to squeeze people, somewhat similar to the squishing people in to the pews on the big holidays move, although cars don't squish quite as well. Catholic church parking lots are made with about 2/3 the number of spaces they actually need. I have never figured that one out. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

02-08-2005, 03:42 PM	#14
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	[quote] I have never figured that one out [quote] wolf Being a catholic myself, I've noticed this also. The Church is famous for craftily manipulating it's members. I think having too few spaces is an "eyewinking" punishment for tardy worshippers...... __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

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