Yatkuu Posted June 17, 2024 Posted June 17, 2024 A few years ago, on a random inspiration, I decided to recreate one of my favorite Pixar shorts – the classic “For the Birds”. Squawk! by Gregory Coquelz, on Flickr To my surprise, this small MOC turned out to be one of my most successful ones on Flickr... but I always thought I could improve it and take it to the next level. Today, I am happy to share the revised/improved/expanded version, which I submitted as a project on LEGO Ideas! While my original MOC only featured the 2 small birds, this new version also includes the big goofy one. In order to promote this project, I also prepared a few comics showcasing the birds bantering while perched on their wire, here is the 1st one! If you like this project, please consider heading over to LEGO Ideas to cast your vote, thank you! Project link: https://ideas.lego.com/s/p:51449e5af1a34810ab09679ed339fa76 Quote
Yatkuu Posted June 20, 2024 Author Posted June 20, 2024 I just wanted to share a picture "in the bricks" of the MOC. For the Birds by Gregory Coquelz, on Flickr Some of you might notice a difference with the renders when it comes to the "wire". With the actual build, I tried using regular flex tube but there was .. well.. too much "flex" to support the 2 birds! It worked, but it was a bit wonky. So I came up with an alternative based on technic joints/axles/pins and bars. There is still a bit of give, but I don';t think this will stress the elements too much. Also, I will be the 1st to admit I am a terrible LEGO engineer, especially when it comes to Technic elements and I am sure that alternate options are possible... I just have not been able to figure out any. If you have any suggestions, please share these here! Quote
Yatkuu Posted June 23, 2024 Author Posted June 23, 2024 5 hours ago, Max_Lego said: Awesome! Instantly recognisable Thank you, glad you like it! Here's another picture, this time showing a variant to the scene with the big bird perched on the wire this time... dragging everyone to the ground! 3 is a crowd by Gregory Coquelz, on Flickr Quote
Max_Lego Posted June 23, 2024 Posted June 23, 2024 6 minutes ago, Yatkuu said: Thank you, glad you like it! Here's another picture, this time showing a variant to the scene with the big bird perched on the wire this time... dragging everyone to the ground! 3 is a crowd by Gregory Coquelz, on Flickr Will there be a variant with the big bird laughing at featherless small ones? Quote
Space Coyote Posted June 23, 2024 Posted June 23, 2024 You nailed the personality and vibe of both the little jerk birds and the big one, my son loved this short when he was a bit younger and was thrilled by your build. Great stuff! Quote
Yatkuu Posted June 23, 2024 Author Posted June 23, 2024 1 hour ago, Max_Lego said: Will there be a variant with the big bird laughing at featherless small ones? The story wouln't be complete without it... right? 1 hour ago, Space Coyote said: You nailed the personality and vibe of both the little jerk birds and the big one, my son loved this short when he was a bit younger and was thrilled by your build. Great stuff! Thank you, it's great to hear this build resonates with fans of the original movie! Quote
Yatkuu Posted June 25, 2024 Author Posted June 25, 2024 Just wanted to share a new comic! Say what now, a LEGO... Cat?! by Gregory Coquelz, on Flickr Imagine these 2 sets side by side on a shelf... the "Tuxedo Cat" and "the Birds"... I think they would make quite the pair! I am actually having a lot of fun with these comics ;-) Please let me know if you have any comments or suggestions on how I can improve these! If you have not yet checked the project, please consider heading over LEGO Ideas to cast a vote my way, I would be very grateful. Squawk! Quote
Yatkuu Posted June 26, 2024 Author Posted June 26, 2024 (edited) I made a video presentation for the project - enjoy! Edited June 26, 2024 by Yatkuu Added video link Quote
Yatkuu Posted July 2, 2024 Author Posted July 2, 2024 The LEGO IDeas project "For the Birds" is nearing 500 supporters. WOOT! Thank you to everyone who has already supported! To celebrate this milestone, I am happy to share with you the building instructions to make your own small Blue bird desk companion! It's on rebrickable (and it's free, of course) --> https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-186812/Yatkuu/small-blue-bird/#details I hope you guys enjoy! Quote
Yatkuu Posted July 24, 2024 Author Posted July 24, 2024 Here's a new episode of "the birds"! Something is coming for these little guys, as the saying goes... what goes around... What goes around... by Gregory Coquelz, on Flickr Quote
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