Gradient Grandeur

Courtesy Pet Shop Block by cimddwc

Row House Hill - (BTT) It seems that sloping streets are all the rage, and for a very good reason. Ten unique buildings make up the street, housing everything from from travel agents to psychiatrists. If you aren't in the mood to navigate the changes in elevations on foot, fear not - there are both trolley cars and subway trains at your disposal. 

Dreaming of Electric Sheep

Courtesy Blade Runner by - 2x4 -

Los Angeles, 2019 - (BTT) While the rest of us are still patiently waiting for our flying cars, others are zipping around in style like it's no big deal - I suppose living in a dystopian state does tend to make one have greater priorities than gloating over their mode of transportation, though. While the world may have gone to pot, thankfully the buildings in it have never looked better.

Working With What You Have

Courtesy Pet Shop Alternative Model by BrickCityDepot

Remix Road - (BTT) When life gives you lemons you make lemonade, but what about when life gives you all the materials to make a Pet Shop when the blueprints call for a corner building? Well, faced with just that very dilemma, the construction manager of this handsome set of buildings decided to work with what he had, creating in the process something quite unique.

I've seen the Pet Shop in person

I've been at BrickMagic in Raleigh, NC this weekend. Yesterday around 1:50 PM, the Pet Shop was officially unveiled. My photography skills remain a bit poor, but I did get some photos of details that I haven't seen elsewhere, like the storm cellar. I can also confirm that the color of the Pet Shop is indeed sand blue.

I'll be able to take more photos today and on Sunday - let me know if there are any angles you'd like me to try to get. Word is that LEGO stores everywhere will be allowed to sell these on Tuesday (naturally, the day after our convention discounts expire). You can see my photos from BrickMagic (including the Pet Shop and several great town and train layouts) in my BrickMagic 2011 flickr set.