L@go Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) Hello, fellow Eurobrickers! You may or may not have seen some builds from my Updated Classics project that I've been working on, on and off, for a couple of years now: Modern 6624 1 by L@go, on Flickr Modern 6651 11 by L@go, on Flickr Modern 6653 8 by L@go, on Flickr Modern 6661 1 by L@go, on Flickr Hot Rod Clubhouse 16 on Flickr Modern 6694 15 by L@go, on Flickr As you can see, I've only had a go at one building so far, the Hot Rod clubhouse (which wasn't really much of a building in the first place). But my intention is to eventually develop this project into a layout of sorts, and then I need something more substantial than cars. So I decided to have a go at the classic set #675, the Snack Bar, which I owned as a kid. The white and blue colours of the original set have always appealed to me, and during the Eurobricks Event in Billund I got a chance to relive the feeling of holding the brand new, unopened box in my hands when we were allowed to visit the Vault :) I set myself a few goals with this build: I wanted to make it compatible with a modular street layout; I wanted it to fit in, architecturally, with my gas station; I obviously wanted it to be bigger, more modern and more detailed, while still keeping the iconic details of the original... and I wanted to replace that old-fashioned moulded pine tree with something more realistic, so I gave my friend and fellow Eurobricks member Marco('Ecclesiastes) the challenge of shrinking his fantastic tree design down to fit within a 9x9 footprint. He came through - more about that later :) So this is what I ended up with - built on a 16x32 base, it will go nicely with a modular layout if you add another 16x32 plate behind it, with, say, a few picnic tables and some more of those lovely trees, or something like that. I'm quite happy with how it turned out: Snack Bar 1 by L@go, on Flickr Snack Bar 4 by L@go, on Flickr On to the details - and let's start with that wonderful tree. Marco's pine trees are the best trees I've ever seen anybody build out of LEGO, so he was the obvious person to turn to for this. He applied his fantastic building skills to the task of shrinking the mammoth trees down into something that wouldn't dwarf my snack bar, and then brought a few different trees to the Eurobricks Event in Billund for me to choose from. This one was his own favourite, and who am I to argue? Snack Bar 7 by L@go, on Flickr If I'm not too badly mistaken, Marco will post some detail shots of his own soon - probably over in the Historic Themes section, where he normally resides. Snack Bar 8 by L@go, on Flickr I wanted to have a small round window on this wall to match the rounded edges of the roof and the arched opening on the facade, and it ended up like this. The upside-down arch that makes up the bottom part of the window frame is connected to the rest of the wall using those bars and clips that double as a downspout. I was originally planning on solving the SNOT challenge with some old-fashioned finger hinges, but the ones I had were yellowed, and they would have been much more visible in the wall than a couple of tiles. This design is less obvious and just as sturdy. Snack Bar 9 by L@go, on Flickr During the Updated Classics project, I've had to acquire unused stickers from very old sets, which can be a bit difficult. This is the oldest set I've revisited, and while it doesn't have stickers, it has what could potentially be an even bigger challenge: White, printed bricks. I knew I needed an original 1x8 "SNACK BAR" brick, and I assumed finding one that wasn't yellowed and still looked fresh would be a big problem - but I bought the most expensive one I could find on BrickLink, at a whopping 4€ (...) and quite simply hit the jackpot. It doesn't appear used at all - it's still sparkling white, has absolutely no nicks and the print doesn't have a single scratch. Quite incredible for a 35-year-old brick, if you ask me... Snack Bar 12 by L@go, on Flickr The snack bar's owner has an unwelcome tenant underneath the wooden decking... Snack Bar 16 by L@go, on Flickr Snack Bar 19 by L@go, on Flickr The interior is a bit more detailed than the original set's. There's a small table fixed to the rear wall; a sink with a soap dispenser and a towel; a fridge with... well, food; a microwave oven in the corner; a second fridge for fizzy drinks and fruit juice; an oven and a cash register underneath the counter; and ketchup, mustard and other condiments on the rotating plate on the counter edge. On the counter itself, waiting for hungry customers: An ice cream cone, a hot dog, and, not least: The World's Biggest Hamburger. The price? 100, of course. Everything's 100. Snack Bar 20 by L@go, on Flickr The owner and customer are updated versions of the ones in the original set. As you can see, they've 'aged' gracefully. And the customer comes armed with... 100! Snack Bar 21 by L@go, on Flickr And, finally, a comparison shot to show the 'evolution'. This is the original set from my childhood, that I've dug out from the bin underneath my bed at my parents' place... More pictures, showing the assembly of the sign on the roof and some more interior details, in the Flickr folder. I hope you've enjoyed it - I've got another car in this series to follow soon, I just have to edit the photos. Thanks for watching! Edited June 1, 2014 by L@go Quote
eurotrash Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 I love it! The roof is so cleanly done and that tree...wow! I like the fact you've included a downpipe and a wall mounted AC unit at the back. It's that attention to detail that really sets this apart. The interior is choc-a-block full of lovely builds. Congratulations, that's a superb reworking of the classic set L@go! Quote
Jody Meyer Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 nice to see some old sets brought back to life and updated. Nice job ! Quote
Legoman123 Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 I really wouldn't mind getting my hands on some of these older sets. They really appeal to me for some reason. Quote
Superfunk Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 I really like your updated cars and trucks - the old sets from the 1980s have tons of potential for recreation and updating. And the snack bar is just great - all the feel of the classic one and at the same time, not a single stud in sight - that's how I like it, too! Quote
brickmaninLA Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 Absolutely love the details inside. The sink, refrigerator, soft drink cooler, plus of course the elements that enhance the exterior. Looks magnificent, L@go. Thanks for sharing! Quote
L@go Posted June 1, 2014 Author Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) Thank you for the kind words, guys, it means a lot! I'm glad so many of you notice the interior - when it comes to buildings, I think adding interior details is my strong point. I really enjoy cramming as much as possible in there :) It's also nice to see small things like the AC unit and the downpipe (although that was an addition I made because I needed the connection point for the round window) being mentioned - it's the little things that I like to build, but they're easy to overlook. EDIT: Hey, it's on the front page! That's a first in my time here on Eurobricks. Thanks, Rick ;) Edited June 1, 2014 by L@go Quote
ronenson Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 Wow man, incredible. All the nostalgia it brings back. I also couldn't stop gaping at the car with caravan (6694), which was always one of my favorites. I love how well you've captured the feeling of ages ago in a modern flavor. Quote
Lady K Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 This is fantastic! I really love the older sets remade. And the comparison picture, Wow! Exterior and interior, no detail left out. Your tree is really nice too. Love the roof! The interior is cleverly done, with everything you would need to run a snack bar. Except I think that burger is too big for my me. :D Quote
rob-cubed Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 That is one heck of a burger! Really nice job, the shrubbery and interior are perfect. Just needs a little more grease on the interior walls... LEGO should do more "classic" reboots like this one. Quote
lightningtiger Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 A tear came to my eye......my third favourite set as a child was the snack bar.....my sign broke ! Your modern take on it 'L@go' brought some happiness to ease my sadness. Now, you beat me to it......I was planning and still planning my own redo of this classic set.......though mine will open back your modular one would totally fit the modular world.....maybe you should make some cash from your design ? I love all the little details in......especially the lazy susan for the sauces, etc.,.......Brick On 'L@go' (congrats on being front paged too) Quote
GregD Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 This is....... tremendous! Congratulations on making this, it's a perfect modern Snack Bar with plenty tributes to the old one. 675 was a very emotional set for me, one of my all time favourites - I had planned to add to my modular town somehow, but might copy parts of the way you've done it - great roof! Quote
CAP-Team Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 Amazing to also see the car with caravan, mail delivery truck and highway maintenance truck updated :) Quote
finnbricker Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 To call this awesome would be an understatement. Absolutely wonderful! I'm out of words. If this were a real set, I would buy it immediately. And i'm sure so would all AFOLs that had this iconic set back in the days. Actually, I would suggest you put this on Ideas. The piece count can't be that high and Lego could simplify it a little, should they so wish, so this might have actual potential to become a set. No licences, no rivals in existing themes, a great and true spirit Lego nostalgia and a set that would surely sell well, not only among AFOLs but among kids as well. Quote
Wodanis Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) To call this awesome would be an understatement. Absolutely wonderful! I'm out of words. If this were a real set, I would buy it immediately. And i'm sure so would all AFOLs that had this iconic set back in the days. Actually, I would suggest you put this on Ideas. The piece count can't be that high and Lego could simplify it a little, should they so wish, so this might have actual potential to become a set. No licences, no rivals in existing themes, a great and true spirit Lego nostalgia and a set that would surely sell well, not only among AFOLs but among kids as well. I agree, you should post it on lego ideas. As for your creation, I love it! You have done an extremely well done design with lots of details. It's quite nice to see that you were able to pack so many appliances into such a small room. I will definitely look forward to your next retro redesign. :) Oh one other question, where did you get the white 1x4x5 bows? Edited June 2, 2014 by Wodanis Quote
David Thomsen Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) Modern 6694 15 by L@go, on Flickr This is a fantastic project, and 6694 was always a favourite of mine, keep up the great work. Edited June 2, 2014 by David Thomsen Quote
Poisso3 Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 I absolutely love that tree! How did you make it? Quote
L@go Posted June 2, 2014 Author Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) Wow - thanks again, I thought maybe this build would strike a chord with some people here, as it seems to be a set that brings back memories - like it did with me - but this is overwhelming :) I'm very glad you like it! ...maybe you should make some cash from your design ? From time to time, I'm tempted. But that would shift the focus from it being just a hobby to being something more like a part-time job - and I'm not sure I want to go that way. But thanks anyway - I'll take that as a compliment. Oh, and about your broken sign: Get a new one off BrickLink. I did :) 675 was a very emotional set for me, one of my all time favourites - I had planned to add to my modular town somehow, but might copy parts of the way you've done it - great roof! Be my guest and copy all you like - and ask if there's anything you're wondering about. If anybody gets inspired by this, I'm happy. I also couldn't stop gaping at the car with caravan (6694), which was always one of my favorites. Amazing to also see the car with caravan, mail delivery truck and highway maintenance truck updated :) This is a fantastic project, and 6694 was always a favourite of mine, keep up the great work. It seems a lot of you, as I suspected, weren't familiar with my previous builds. There are many more in this Flickr folder, if you haven't been there already :) Actually, I would suggest you put this on Ideas. Somebody said this before, about something else I built, and I replied that Ideas/Cuusoo hasn't quite turned out like I hoped it would. I don't really think this would have much of a chance, either. But maybe, if I were to have a go at Ideas, this would be the right project. Who knows...? Oh one other question, where did you get the white 1x4x5 bows? BrickLink - where else? They aren't that rare, and if you're prepared to cough up a little bit of money, you'll even find new ones. Like I did. I absolutely love that tree! How did you make it? I didn't - like I wrote in the original post, Marco ('Ecclesiastes) did. But I absolutely love it, too! If you go back to my original post, you'll find links to some pictures in Marco's Flickr stream of some lovely trees he did earlier. Edited June 2, 2014 by L@go Quote
jluck Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 Really well done! Cool to see what modern techniques can do for such a classic set. You kept the spirit of the build the same to which is amazing, love it! Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 Gorgeous restayling! This is one of the first set in which the Lego made the difference by inserting new minifigures and improving the internal details! See this new version is like a dive into the past! Another top notch work L@go! :thumbup: Quote
kevin8 Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 The fridge is excellent! I love this MOC! It's really cool! Quote
Kristel Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 Looks fantastic, inside and out. My favourite details are the two fridges, which themselves seem to be from two eras, as well as the attention to detail generally, such as the down pipe. Definitely a front page MOC! Quote
Yooha Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 A lovely reboot! The lammpost, the garbage bins and the arched window(?) are all very nice. Quote
Withacee Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 Oh yes, I love this! And (apart from the overhanging tree, which prevents an adjacent house) modular as well! I might have to have a go at reverse engineering this, for my own town (unless an lxf or the likes is provided) Keep putting those bricks together! Quote
Legogal Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 Congrats on the front page!!! I remember you choosing the right tree from Marco's assortment at EB2014. Those are some unbelievably nice trees; it looks perfect for this set. My favorites are the rounded edges on the exterior which nicely modernize it and all the wonderful details inside. A great rebuild with helpful photos. Way to go! Quote
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