Remember the CUUSOO Mars Curiosity Rover set that passed 10,000 supporters awhile ago? Well the finished model has been revealed. The set is pretty similar to the original design, so I'm sure that makes Stephen Pakbaz (the original creator) happy.
We're looking at a January release date. So just hold on for another couple weeks. The set contains 295 pieces and will retail for $30.
There are several projects on CUUSOO that are mere days from 10,000 supporters. Probably the most popular of these is The Adventure Time Project. This project is under 200 supporters from 10,000, and it needs your help to get those last few. So if you haven't supported yet, go over there and do so. You can be one of 10,000 to get this project rolling. Just a little incentive for you.
Update: It has reached 10,000 supporters. Now, we wait.
At long last, the Japanese Old Style Architecture CUUSOO project by Taxon55 has reached 10,000 supporters. Here's a fun fact for you, this is the longest it has ever taken for a CUUSOO project to hit 10k. So it took a while, but it made it. And during the long journey to 10,000, it has always been one of the top projects.
It'll be interesting to see how CUUSOO handles this. I don't see why it couldn't pass the review. But LEGO just might not want it.
Just like that, we have the third Legend of Zelda project to gain 10,000 supporters on CUUSOO. If there's any chance for a LoZ project, this is the one. It only needs one new mold, and WesTalbott, the project creator, is offering his 1% of the profit back to LEGO to cover the cost of the mold.
Let's hope LEGO thinks seriously about this one before turning it down.
Legend of Zelda: Iron Knuckle Encounter on LEGO CUUSOO.
The results of the latest CUUSOO review are in! This review included the winter 2012, spring and summer 2013 review periods. It's been a long review, and some of you may not be happy with the final verdict on some of the projects (there were 10 in all), but I certainly can't complain about the product they picked to be a set. That project was Peter Reid's Exo Suit.
This is, without a doubt, a step in the right direction for LEGO. The fact that they chose this heavily detailed project instead of a simpler model shows that they're willing to try their hands at complicated models. Whether or not they butcher the build in the final set remains to be seen.
As for the fate of the rest of the projects, see it below: Thinking With Portals: rejected. Legend of Zelda: rejected. Mini Shop Series: rejected. Purdue Pete: rejected. Andy Bugdroid: rejected. Land Rover Dfender 110: pending. Minifig Scale Tumbler: rejected. Sace Troopers: rejected. League of Legends: rejected.
This is obviously a little disappointing. Especially with Portals and Space Troopers. Both of these projects were heavily supported. And were very popular. Expect some riots from fans!
The good news is that the Land Rover Defender 110 is pending. Which means there is still hope of it being made into a set. Keep your fingers crossed.
After a very short time (by CUUSOO standards), the project Sherlock has reached 10,000 supporters. Most of us shouldn't be surprised at this news considering the shows' fan base. Though I wonder how LEGO will react to this project. I don't watch the show so I really can't say how I think it will do, but as long as they make the Consultation room, a very nice model in my opinion, I'll rejoice with the Sherlock fans out there.
Sorry for my absence. There are multiple reasons for it, none of which I'll explain here. I'll make it up to you all.
In the latest CUUSOO news, the Macross VF-1 Valkyrie + Fast Pack/ Armored Parts project has recently reached 10,000 supporters. This is the end of a two year journey for this project. Very long, but very much worth it. I would really like to see where The LEGO Group takes a set like this.
There are quite a few other projects that are rapidly gaining popularity and supporters. One of these is the new Sherlock project that has just crossed the 3,200 supporter mark.
Macross VF-1 Valkyrie + Fast Pack/ Armored Parts on LEGO CUUSOO.
For the first time in LEGO CUUSOO history, two projects based on the same licensed property are in the same review. This should be quite interesting. If one of the projects does pass the review, which one will it be? I find it hard to believe that LEGO would allow both projects to be made into sets. But LEGO could just scratch both of them and not have to make any tough decisions. I guess we'll have to wait to find out.
CUUSOO projects are reaching 10,000 supporters faster than ever before. So far 3 in just 10 days. The newest project to reach this milestone is Poptropica: Dr. Hair's Lair. The set is based off the popular game that I have actually never played. If you play it, comment below and tell me if it's fun.
I'm really starting to agree with that rabbit in the bottom corner. LEGO + Poptropica does equal evil genius!
Hot on the heels of the Faster Than Light project hitting 10,000 supporters, Ghostbusters 30th Anniversary has reached 10,000 as well.
This makes us all wonder about the first Ghostbusters project. What will happen to it when it does reach 10,000 supporters, and whether it'll even reach the mark since the other one has already. I have no doubt that it will make it, and if the 30th Anniversary project passes the review, I'm sure Ghostbusters will too.
What do you think about the 30th Anniversary project? Do you think it will pass the review?
CUUSOO has become the perfect site for LEGO fans. Go on anytime and you'll see hundreds of projects, many with thousands of supporters. It's a LEGO fan's dream! The ability to turn your model into a set (considering it passes the review, of course) is one most people embrace. And it shows.
Take this project for example. It's all micro ships. But with a video game behind it, it has become very popular. There are quite a few well designed ships on there. Which one is your favorite? Mine is the Osprey. It reminds me of an X-wing. Maybe that's why I like it the best.
Most of you are aware of the newest LEGO CUUSOO set Back to the Future. But even less of you know who the man behind the model is. Who is he? Masashi Togami.
He's the founder of the LEGO CUUSOO Back to the Future Team. He's got quite a few models on CUUSOO now, and plenty more on the way.
I had the opportunity to get an interview with him over email. He let me know a little about his love for BTTF, his model design process, and he sent me some info and pictures of his upcoming models.
He's got some great stuff going on. You should definitely click the button below to read the interview. Or if you don't have the time now, read it later.
While I was on my unintentional blogging hiatus, the LEGO CUUSOO Results were posted for the fall 2012 Review. If you haven't already found out, the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover was the project chosen to be made into a set.
The LEGO CUUSOO blog posted an article explaining why this project was chosen over the other ones, and I think it'll do a much better job of helping you understand the results than I could do. So click the button below and find out the results of the Fall Review.
Apparently when I wasn't looking League of Legends of LEGO reached 10,000 supporters and snuck into the June 2013 LEGO CUUSOO review.
This should be a good set. I haven't played League of Legends, but I know it's very popular. LEGO can't resist to make more money off of a video game. Let's hope there are no licensing problems.
The June review is in the works. We should be seeing the results soon.
On a totally other note, this is post #400 on BrickEnd.
After a long crawl from 9,000 to 10,000 supporters, the Minifig Scale Tumbler has finally made the cut for the next review.
The model was created by Brent Waller in 2008 using LDD. It's a solid model, and hopefully will get the OK for production. LEGO has already released several Tumblers, so the chances for this project are a bit smaller than I hoped they would be, but it shouldn't have a problem.
The Mini Shop Series project has just hit 10,000 supporters on LEGO CUUSOO. This means that the project goes to the review stage. Over the next few months, LEGO will look into the project and see if is has what it takes to become a set. With the next quarterly review coming in June, there's just under two months to go.
Just a few days before the Spring LEGO CUUSOO Review, the Land-Rover Defender 110 hit 10,000 supporters. If it had got those last few supporters just a week later, the project would have to wait another 6 months before being considered for a set.
Obviously, Sheepo has put a lot of work into this project. This is one of the few projects that, if they were to become a set, would have the detail literally cut in half!
Now the winter 2012-2013 projects are being considered for development. The list includes Exo-Suit, Andy Bugdroid, the second Legend of Zelda project, and the above Land-Rover Defender.
The second Legend of Zelda project has passed the 10,000 supporter mark on LEGO CUUSOO. Though the first project was rejected, this one has been allowed to wait till the Spring 2013 CUUSOO Review before going under the critical eye of the CUUSOO team.
Things do look good for this project as LEGO has said "While we cannot create new specific LEGO elements within the operational framework of LEGO CUUSOO, we will consider this concept in earnest in the Spring 2013 LEGO Review period."
So even though we won't be getting any of the great molds made by Ragaru, we could still possibly get a couple Legend of Zelda sets. And with a third LoZ project gaining more support everyday, maybe LEGO will finally take a hint and give the fans what they want.
After a massive amount of support in early August, many thought the Bugdroid would reach 10,000 in barely over a week. But it took a little longer than that. Here we are, over 6 months later, and the Bugdroid has finally passed the mark.
It's one of those projects that makes you smile. While maybe LEGO and Android users get the biggest kick out of it, it's a project that could possibly be groundbreaking.
Let's hope LEGO allows this to pass the review.
In other news, the second most popular Legend of Zelda project is under 200 supporters away from 10,000. I expect the last few by the middle of next week. With the first LoZ project being rejected, many are holding their breath to see what happens.
Andy/Bugdroid The Android by Google on LEGO CUUSOO.
Galaxy Command is one of those CUUSOO projects that doesn't have that much support, but is one of the most talked about projects at the moment.
While some would compare it to the Space Troopers project, Galaxy Command is its own thing. And it has the potential to be an excellent LEGO set.
There are multiple ship designs on the project page. And some awesome aliens!
I highly advise you to go over and support it.
