Emmet and Lucy's dream home (slightly based on TLM 2 set - finished 9/14/22)

[Murdoch17]

Following the events of The LEGO Movie 2, and using the proceeds of his and Lucy's film careers, Emmet got to work on building Lucy and himself their dreamhouse again. They made it a little bigger, a little better, and a lot stronger... just in case of any future Duplo attacks. It also features an attic for extra storage space. Unikitty lives in the house too, and has made the unused attic space her personal play-place.

The MOC's color scheme was heavily inspired by set 70831 - Emmet's Dream House/Rescue Rocket. The building itself (not the furniture) was originally inspired by this Rebrickable MOC by user MIJbricks.

The rear of the house features a chimney flue. The model also opens up like a dollhouse up to 90 degrees, and locks shut on a technic pin.

On the front half's lower level is the living room, with record player, writing desk and couch. Upstairs is the bed, lamp, and a huge cabinet. The attic is Unikitty's play-place. (She seems really happy to see you!)

In the rear half (lower level) is the kitchen table and fireplace. Upstairs is a vanity and Planty. Pictures of Emmet and Lucy are on the wall as well.

Alas, it seems the house already has a Duplo infestation...

In addition to the manor house, I'm also got a black version of set 40448 - Vintage Car (from Ideas) for Emmet and Lucy to drive around in. I absolutely HATED those loose-fitting surfboards on the sides, so I've created a easy workaround. Some other things have been changed in certain places, such as those eight 1x1 double curved slopes have been replaced with the new 1x4 version for added strength.

I originally wanted to do the car in red, but the wheel arches are sadly stupid expensive in regular red. Blue was also an option, until I learned one of the 1x1 brackets needed are not available in that color yet. Thus, black was my only remaining choice.

Thoughts?

EDIT 9/14/22: real life pictures added, and text updated.

Edited September 18, 2022 by Murdoch17

[Guyinaplaguemask]

Very cool, but feels kind of empty. Also, brown tiled floors would do wonders for the overall aesthetic. Some AC and Heating detail in the attic would also look nice, but the model is otherwise amazing.

[Murdoch17]

3 hours ago, Guyinaplaguemask said:

Very cool, but feels kind of empty. Also, brown tiled floors would do wonders for the overall aesthetic. Some AC and Heating detail in the attic would also look nice, but the model is otherwise amazing.

I like your idea of more furniture, and so I added some more to my digital file and parts list. Attic details (boxes, bins, etc.) are also on the list. I might add a tiny Duplo monster up there too...

I'm not going to tile the floors, though... I have never really done that, and if I did, it wouldn't match the rest of my buildings. (pretend it's carpeting or something) Sorry @Guyinaplaguemask!

[Guyinaplaguemask]

Carpet works

[Murdoch17]

@Guyinaplaguemask, here is all the furniture for the house.

...although it seems a Duplo creature has snuck in here somewhere!

But don't worry, Unikitty can take care of it.

[Guyinaplaguemask]

Very nice. I will once again suggest some Heating or AC details for the attic, but this is fairly trivial. Excellent work. The cabinet with the duplo creature has nice doors.

[Murdoch17]

As of today, I've got 593 parts found, with only 436 more parts to find before construction can begin on Emmet and Lucy's home.

...I'm gonna need a bigger bin to store all these parts!

Also, @Guyinaplaguemask the cabinet you are talking about is a smaller version of the Vanishing Cabinet from the 2010-11 Harry Potter theme. (I shortened it by a bit in height and changed the hinges.) The AC / heating stuff for the attic is still being decided. (I'm not really sure how to pull it off, to be honest.)

[Guyinaplaguemask]

My best idea is to use technic pin connectors in light bluish gray or silver. You can also use light bluish gray 2x2 cylinder bricks on their sides as pipes or vent shafts. A large gray brick shaped thing in the middle with some console details would make an excellent central unit.

[Murdoch17]

On 8/30/2022 at 5:05 PM, Guyinaplaguemask said:

My best idea is to use technic pin connectors in light bluish gray or silver. You can also use light bluish gray 2x2 cylinder bricks on their sides as pipes or vent shafts. A large gray brick shaped thing in the middle with some console details would make an excellent central unit.

Good ideas @Guyinaplaguemask! I'll see what I can do, but I make no promises on whether it will work out in the end.

The inside details for Emmet's house, as they stand right now IRL. Most of the pieces of furniture are missing a few parts.

Edited September 1, 2022 by Murdoch17

[Murdoch17]

In addition to the manor house, I'm also working on a black one of set 40448 - Vintage Car (from Ideas) for Emmet and Lucy to drive around in.

I HATE those loose-fitting surfboards on the sides, so I've created a workaround. Some other things have been changed in certain places (I'm looking at you, front bumper!) and those eight 1x1 double curved slopes have been replaced with the new 1x4 version for added strength.

I originally wanted to do the car in red, but the wheel arches are sadly stupid expensive in regular red. Blue was also an option, until I learned one of the 1x1 brackets needed are not available in that color yet. Thus, black was my only remaining choice.

I sadly can't do a more completed version of this model outside of real life, as about 12 parts are missing from the LDD program. However: the model has been ordered, so real world pictures will be here soon! (Until then, here is a picture of the actual set 40448 to give you an impression of what's missing.

[Murdoch17]

Main post EDIT 9/10/22: vintage car model finished in real life and added to main post, while the remaining house parts have all shown up from BrickLink. Construction on it is supposed to begin tomorrow.

[Murdoch17]

"Mister Emmet builds his Dream Home"

In this week's episode, you'll meet Emmet Brickowski and his lovely new bride Lucy. Together with their friend Unikitty they're are building their dream home. However, the universe seems to be conspiring against them with everything from not finding well water where they want it, (and finding it where they don't!) to reading the local commuter train schedule wrong, to pestering Duplo neighbors! Emmet, Lucy, and Unikitty are up to their eyeballs in problems of all kinds, but through perseverance, determination, and a whole lotta luck, they've managed to keep their collective sanity. (so far!)

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(The house is almost done... Tomorrow is roof and picture day! Also, I was going for an old 1950's TV show-feel with this description and sponsors. How'd I do?)

Edited September 13, 2022 by Murdoch17

[Murdoch17]

Real life photos added to the first post!

Sadly, it seems the house already has a Duplo infestation...