Futuristic Unmanned Robotic Transport

Name of Model: FLEA

Created by: teikjoon

Found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/teikjoon/sets/72157623664478762/

Details: I'm not entirely sure if this is supposed to be minifig scale, but it looks like the train tracks are at the "normal" distance. The way the parts are used here is both clever and evocative - it actually does look like it could be an autonomous robot that's supposed to use whatever train tracks it can find. The x-pod in particular is attached through an interesting technique. There are also a few flick-fire missiles used to hold up the wheels and to look like suspension springs. The mix of Technic elements and various elements with clips with various "normal" bits works well here - in a time when it seems like most people don't know about some of these techniques, this is a model that really goes all-out in using them well.

Schillerplatz in Dresden, Germany

Name of Model: Schillerplatz No 5. 6 and 7 in Dresden. Germany.

Created by: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?m=spinatundei

Found at: http://www.brickshelf.com/

Details: This is a remarkably realistic looking creation, despite the use of primary colors. I was most impressed with the "tram tracks" being integrated into the street. This is done in many town layouts, however this one was carried out particularlly well.