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It was a blast to chat again with my friend Kyle, aka MyDifferentUserName! This episode was recorded in June 2024, almost a year after MDUN lost his channel of 13yrs to a crypto scammer. It was good to get Kyle's thoughts on the YT situation and topics such as content creation, the LEGO gun community, and possibilities for the future! Support MDUN and get some t-shirts at https://mydifferentusername.com/ Subscribe to my own channel for more LEGO gun builder content and nerdy thoughts on the hobby! Get photos and instructions of my realistic, life-size designs at https://brickreplicas.com/ Drop some comments for me and/or MDUN in the comments below, letting us know what you think and what you'd like to see next! #lego #afol #creativity #roundtable #podcast

I had so much fun chatting about the LEGO gun building hobby with my friend and fellow AFOL, Devon Eckhardt! (@downriver_bricks on IG) This video podcast was recorded in March 2024 during a conference trip to Ohio with my wife; Devon drove down from Michigan so we could hang out for the day at the AirBnB and nerd out on plastic bricks together.

It was an absolute blast chatting about the LEGO hobby with my good friend and fellow AFOL @eli.willsea. Eli (aka Forlorn Empire) is a renowned brick artist whose creative work has earned worldwide recognition. Winning TBB's Builder of the Year award in 2020 and a host of other achievements, Eli is a prolific builder whose colorful, expressive, and superbly detailed creations are the stuff of legend and a frequent feature on all the major fan blogs. This video podcast was recorded back in June when I was just about to move across the country. I'm now finally settled in my new LEGO studio and getting back to releasing fresh content! Other builders we may have mentioned in our conversation: @GrantDavis @HacimBricks @JonasKramm @si-mocs [Repost from YT, recorded in 2022]

A bunch of LEGO weapons builders assemble to discuss the state of the hobby in roundtable, 'podcast' style! Let us know in the comments what you think, and what you'd like to hear us discuss next! Guest Builders: Bryce / Brickbuilt Replicas Kyle / MyDifferentUserName Nick / Nick Brick [Repost from YT, recorded in 2022]

A walkthrough of the simple parts-buying process for my custom LEGO 'Brick Replicas' instructions! (In this example, a Mk II frag grenade from WWII.) Option #1 – Start with the graphic parts list (included) if you already have most, if not all, of the parts you’ll need. Option #2 – Start with the coded parts list (included) if you currently have very few, or none, of the parts you’ll need. To see more of my realistic scale models, in-depth articles, and custom building instructions, visit my website at https://brickreplicas.com

2015 Throwback Video! Here's a younger version of myself (having way too much fun on camera) demonstrating the strength and durability of my LEGO replica. I designed and built a life-size model of Darth Vader's lightsaber using only purist LEGO construction techniques: no glue or other unofficial elements were used to strengthen the MOC. Building instructions for the LEGO lightsaber, along with photos and more details, are available at my website: https://brickreplicas.com/darth-vader... (I also built Anakin's blue-bladed saber.) [Epic Sith music does not belong to me and is used without permission.]

My lifesize LEGO replica of the Heckler & Koch MP5K (A4 variant) submachine gun. More pictures and details at my website: https://brickreplicas.com/mp5ka4/ [Re-upload from 2012.]

My lifesize LEGO replica of the Uzi submachine gun of the Israeli Special Forces. The life-size submachine gun replica features a pull-back trigger, removable magazine, look-down iron sights, moving charging handle, fold-out stock, and adjustable fire-selector switch. More photos and details at https://brickreplicas.com/uzi/ [Re-upload from 2011.]

My lifesize LEGO replica of the Mauser Kar98k (Karabiner ’98 kurz) bolt-action rifle from Germany. The life-size gun replica features a pull-back trigger, removable magazine, look-down iron sights, moving charging handle, fold-out stock, and adjustable fire-selector switch. More photos and details at https://brickreplicas.com/karabiner-98k/ [Re-upload from 2011.]

My life-size LEGO replica of the British L85 / SA-80 series bullpup rifle. The gun replica features a pull-back trigger, removable magazine, look-through optic, moving charging handle, opening dust cover, and adjustable fire-selector switch. Photos and details at https://brickreplicas.com/enfield-l85a2/ [Re-upload from 2012. Music does not belong to me and is used without permission.]

My life-size LEGO replica of the Avtomat Kalashnikova 1947 (AK-47) assault rifle, which originated in historic Soviet Russia. The gun replica features a pull-back trigger, removable magazine, moving charging handle, look-down iron sights, and fire-selector switch. For more photos and details, visit the AK-47 page on my website: https://brickreplicas.com/ak-47/ [Re-upload from 2011. The historic music and subject matter of the model in this video are a reflection of world history and do not represent my own freedom-loving, American beliefs; I do not in any way support Soviet Russia, communism, or other forms of totalitarian tyranny. Music does not belong to me and is used without permission.]

My life-size LEGO replica of the M1A1 Thompson submachine gun, the World War II version of the ‘Tommy gun’. The submachine gun replica features a pull-back trigger, moving charging handle, look-down iron sights, removable magazine, and sliding safety and fire-selector switches. For more photos and details, visit the M1A1 Thompson page on my website: https://brickreplicas.com/m1a1-thompson/ [Re-upload from 2011; music does not belong to me / used without permission.]

My lifesize LEGO replica of the M1 Garand, the first self-loading rifle to be the standard infantry rifle of a major army. (Video re-upload from YT in 2011.) Features a pull-back trigger, removable eight-round en bloc clip, look-down iron sights with adjustable windage, and moving charging handle. Built using purist techniques, like my other models, the LEGO M1 mixes both the old brown and newer reddish-brown colors to simulate natural wood textures. For more photos and details, visit the M1 Garand page on my website: https://brickreplicas.com/m1-garand/ [Music does not belong to me / used without permission.]

My life-size LEGO replica of the M16A2 assault rifle of the US Armed Forces. The rifle replica features a pull-back trigger, removable magazine, look-down iron sights, moving charging handle, opening ejector port, and rotating fire-selector switch. Photos and details at https://brickreplicas.com/m16a2/ [Re-upload from 2011.]

Testing the durability of my life-size LEGO replica of Glamdring, the elven sword of Gandalf in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Yes, that's really just LEGO, no I didn't use glue or anything else to reinforce it (besides some advanced building techniques); it's all purist. Building instructions available, along with photos and more details, at https://brickreplicas.com/glamdring/ [Re-upload from 2013.]

A video from 2014 of my lifesize LEGO M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) that several people have asked me to re-upload, camera flaws and all. :) From my days as a TFOL: Enjoy! Re-upload from 2014. Music does not belong to me and is used without permission.]