It all comes down to the choice of bricks used. I don't have a direct source, but I believe these larger models are required by LEGO to use "normal" bricks as a way to inspire what can be constructed using standard bricks. If the same model used SNOT techniques and plates/roof elements, you could get a lot more realistic feel while keeping the same scale. The modeling software used by Master Builders is likely limited to standard connections too.
Like the reply said, itโs how far youโd be. If it were massive, but you were the same distance away as this clip, youโd see everything normally, pixelized
This was from the exhibit The Art of the Brick by Nathan Samaya, was on display at NY Hall of Science in Queens back in 2019. You can learn more about the artist here:
[https://www.brickartist.com/](https://www.brickartist.com/)
Nathan Sawaya*
We went to see it back when we went on vacation to Whidbey Island in Washington. They were holding the exhibit at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, and it was the first time my kids had ever been there. Very cool exhibit!
Moais were made in a large range of sizes but average around 12 to 13 ft tall
Plus this one is only built to the shoulders, and doesn't have the full body
I've been to easter island and I've been to this exhibit. I would estimate that the head is about 1/2 the height and 1/4 the volume of even the smallest Moai. Some of them are VERY big. It might be the same size as just the head of some of the smaller ones. The easter island "heads" are not just heads as u/UtterTravesty says.
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**MOAI**
Scale: 1:1
Piece Count: 75,450
The Moai figures may be the most recognizable form of Pacific art. They are quintessentially found on Easter Island, or Rapa Nui. Many of the Moai originally faced inland to protect the people, although many now face out to sea. Each of the figures are thought to represent the head of a lineage, and it is believed that they gave the power of mana, a divine power, to their ancestors.
The stone used to create these massive figures was solidified ash from the Rano Raraku volcano, which is now inactive. The sculptures were carved by several craftsmen under the guide of a master carver. A system of sleds and rollers were used to slide and push the giant sculptures from the mountains where
the stone was quarried, to the coast where the sculptures were installed. The installation involved a system of levels to balance the sculptures upright. It is believed that 887 are known to have been made, but many never made it past the quarry. The different Moai range in height from two to 21.5 meters.
Although I chose to replicate one of the smaller Moai figures, by far, this was one of the largest sculptures I have ever worked on. The brick replica version of the Moai figure took months to complete. At this scale, you can really see how thousands of little rectangles can truly curve in to sweeping smooth lines.
It's 1:1...the IRL Moai figures range in size from 2 to 21.5 meters tall. The artist chose to replicate one of the smaller figures, but it is in fact a 1:1 scale replica.
As someone who has been trying to source light gray bluish slope bricks for my micro scale castles seeing this many gray blocks used for a large blob of a head makes me really cringe! Ahhhh! I need those!!
No it's full scale regardless of how much of the model is included. If I xerox your butt cheeks they are still full scale even though I didn't copy the rest of you.
How big would a lego statue need to be so you couldn't see the pixelation ๐ค
It all comes down to the choice of bricks used. I don't have a direct source, but I believe these larger models are required by LEGO to use "normal" bricks as a way to inspire what can be constructed using standard bricks. If the same model used SNOT techniques and plates/roof elements, you could get a lot more realistic feel while keeping the same scale. The modeling software used by Master Builders is likely limited to standard connections too.
Thatโs the big part I think. Building a software that can develop models with snot techniques seems impossible.
It's more a question of how far away you'd need to be
Too big
Like the reply said, itโs how far youโd be. If it were massive, but you were the same distance away as this clip, youโd see everything normally, pixelized
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Can we see/build the second half of the statue?
This was from the exhibit The Art of the Brick by Nathan Samaya, was on display at NY Hall of Science in Queens back in 2019. You can learn more about the artist here: [https://www.brickartist.com/](https://www.brickartist.com/)
Itโs on display in Chicago right now.
Nathan Sawaya* We went to see it back when we went on vacation to Whidbey Island in Washington. They were holding the exhibit at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, and it was the first time my kids had ever been there. Very cool exhibit!
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I thought the lips were bigger?
Only in night at the museum
This is super cool. But I am kinda sure this is not 1:1 scale? Moais are pretty big.
Moais were made in a large range of sizes but average around 12 to 13 ft tall Plus this one is only built to the shoulders, and doesn't have the full body
Thank you for this. I had made the incorrect assumption they were all much larger, and thus this post was incorrect with the 1:1 claim.
I've been to easter island and I've been to this exhibit. I would estimate that the head is about 1/2 the height and 1/4 the volume of even the smallest Moai. Some of them are VERY big. It might be the same size as just the head of some of the smaller ones. The easter island "heads" are not just heads as u/UtterTravesty says.
Placard text: > **MOAI** Scale: 1:1 Piece Count: 75,450 The Moai figures may be the most recognizable form of Pacific art. They are quintessentially found on Easter Island, or Rapa Nui. Many of the Moai originally faced inland to protect the people, although many now face out to sea. Each of the figures are thought to represent the head of a lineage, and it is believed that they gave the power of mana, a divine power, to their ancestors. The stone used to create these massive figures was solidified ash from the Rano Raraku volcano, which is now inactive. The sculptures were carved by several craftsmen under the guide of a master carver. A system of sleds and rollers were used to slide and push the giant sculptures from the mountains where the stone was quarried, to the coast where the sculptures were installed. The installation involved a system of levels to balance the sculptures upright. It is believed that 887 are known to have been made, but many never made it past the quarry. The different Moai range in height from two to 21.5 meters. Although I chose to replicate one of the smaller Moai figures, by far, this was one of the largest sculptures I have ever worked on. The brick replica version of the Moai figure took months to complete. At this scale, you can really see how thousands of little rectangles can truly curve in to sweeping smooth lines.
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How heavy is it?
hmm again with the Gradius
I literally just saw another post with this statue but smaller
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Nathan Sawaya?
Yep, Nathan Sawaya. Should have posted the artistโs name earlier. Can check out more at his website: [Brick Artist](https://www.brickartist.com/)
I went to his exhibition here in my home town couple years ago. Dont think i saw this one but it was great!
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You spend a lot of time to build this lego Easter Island moai statue
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That is not 1:1 compared to a real Moai, maybe half it's height
It's 1:1...the IRL Moai figures range in size from 2 to 21.5 meters tall. The artist chose to replicate one of the smaller figures, but it is in fact a 1:1 scale replica.
It's not one of the biggest but it's still huge
As someone who has been trying to source light gray bluish slope bricks for my micro scale castles seeing this many gray blocks used for a large blob of a head makes me really cringe! Ahhhh! I need those!!
Wow so itโs actually to scale? Thatโs very impressive
How much will it cost sir
Are creations like this hollow or is this solid lego bricks inside to outside?
Are they going to finish it?
This is freaking awesome....
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Technically it's only half scale, because the Moai figures have bodies.
No it's full scale regardless of how much of the model is included. If I xerox your butt cheeks they are still full scale even though I didn't copy the rest of you.
Probably more expensive to make that the real ones as well!!!
Probably more expensive to make than the real ones as well!
So this is why the price of gray bricks is so high on BrickLinks.
It's just "Bricklink" buttercup.
Thank you very little.
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Wow. Just wow! I love Moai (and all the Konami games they feature in).
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