I Shrunk The LEGO Corner Garage

[@Emmasaurus]

I love this concept! This is a good 1st step for new MOC builders, taking an official modular and shrinking it!

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thank you :)

[@For891]

Yes, we are absolutely interested in seeing how you make these sets smaller.

[@maryjanewelliver9247]

Minis are mighty fine! You need a parking lot next to your garage for all your mini cars. I've built 4 wide ice cream truck, double decker bus, VW bug and bus from LEGO instructions. Looking forward to your next build and post!

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Oh cool! That’s a great idea regarding a garage!!

[@SuperSecretBricks]

It's so minute you wouldn't be able to cover a water biscuit with it! I love how it still retains every bit of the soul of the original building! I really like your concept, and so far this is my favourite of the two you made. Can't wait to see the next one (Police Station, or Brick Bank, or anything really)

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thanks so much 😊 I think I like this one a bit more too!

[@JRodonBricks]

A lot of people underestimate the amount of work needed to adapting a set into something else. Really great work! One question: Are you managing to just use the parts of the original set, or is the size reduction forcing to use smaller sizes that don't exist in the set?

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thanks for the appreciation! It's a really cool challenge! for the daily bugle I ended up using a ton of parts from my extensive parts collection and it was significantly easier in comparison to the Corner Garage. Because I built it away from my parts collection (I had a few pieces) it took me twice as long. Im hoping once I'm a bit more settled this summer with a better studio space I can record some of these challenges!

[@JRodonBricks]

@The Plastic Architect Cool! The Daily Buggle also has more straight lines, so it seems easier to solve the outside part. The modulars with all their architectural details are for sure much harder to shrink without them losing their 'personality". I'm looking forward to the next ones.

[@MrSaurusOfficial]

Ugh it hurts how cute it looks

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

baby garage

[@MayoHosko]

I think the scale you’re going for with “fractionised set mod” techniques make them really close to minifig scale. I really like that approach

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thank you!

[@AntBandit]

this looks great 👏 looking forward to seeing all these mini modulars lined up together

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Can't wait!

[@patrickholmes8764]

Have you considered posting instructions for these mocs. They are brilliantly designed.

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

It’s a possibility as I do more of these! Thank you!

[@sebastianjames6520]

Fantastic quality of video/editing

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

thank you!

[@HollyOnFilm]

That’s a nice San Francisco apartment you got there

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

lol touche

[@sinan_collects]

Great video & series! Very helpful for us small city builders :) I would probably eliminate the stairs and try to pack more furniture details into each floor. I'm excited to see the next one!

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Definitely a good point! probably the biggest miss in this version! I took your advice in my next video. Stay tuned!

[@KimchiBricks]

The only thing I don’t like about this series is that there are not more of them to watch. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Hopefully sooner rather than later!

[@mattvalentine]

This is such a good idea and concept. I currently live in a small space and I only have room to display about 3 modulars on a shelf and a few tinier vehicles. Anything more than that and it starts to look cluttered. The rest of my sets I keep in bins underneath my bed/in my closet and I switch them out with others throughout the year when I feel like displaying something else.

[@mattvalentine]

Also I was never even a fan of the corner garage so I never bought it. But this tiny version is so good. Now I want it

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

lol so happy this made you like it! We do the same regarding switching out sets etc. Otherwise its so overwhelming

[@jobdata]

Love this approach!! Why is this so cute?! It is a Vespa garage now. Can wait to see more.

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Lol! Miniatures are always the best

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

One good thort is if you got the town house dog shop coffee shop set. It's all ready little. So that set will fit in with your little ree moduler builds in a little city. .👌😊👍

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

that's a good idea!

[@discostu1uk]

I love the idea and design of your mini modulars. I would really consider removing all stairs and elevators and give yourself maximum space to have fun doing mini interiors too. I'll be honest but opening them up just to see stairs is a real let down and I can't image it's fulfilling to actually build. Mocs are about expressing a vision/theme and less so the logistics of stairs (Esp. at this scale) and I really think it could hold your enjoyment back long term.

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

I couldn’t agree more! It was such a challenge for the stairs and I don’t think the pay off was worth it at all. Especially in this build where the interior square footage is even smaller

[@hoarder66]

I really love the originality of ur city. Nice moc as always Claire

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thank you! 😄

[@Emmasaurus]

Also it’s a super cute little corner garage 🥰 didn’t think this set could be so adorable

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

its for ants

[@DZstudios.]

Imagine what’s next

[@BrickTotum]

How cool! I love the idea... It also means so many extra pieces left to create new building designs once you are done with the existing modulars 😍

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Totally! Modulars are the best for parts!

[@Tigerbricks11]

Personally, my favorite modular building is the grand emporium. I can’t wait to see what the mini version of it looks like.

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

That's a great one!

[@Gabriel_builtonce]

This is such a cool idea for an ongoing series, I’m very excited to see what’s next and to see how it all comes together in the end; and I don’t think its being mentioned enough, but props on the script and editing, the production quality of these videos is top tier (and you should plug your stickers in every video, those graphics are awesome)

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

thank you so much for the lovely comment!

[@adamb2619]

What a brilliant MOC!

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thanks!

[@Mintarororo]

Actually it’s one fourth compare to the original modular. Not half. 16x16 is a quarter is 32x32. Nice build btw.

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

You are correct!!

[@BrickAdjuster]

Awesome job with the Corner Garage. It looks amazing 😊👍

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thank you! 👍

[@ABrickDreamer]

Nicely done, you captured all the main features very well. I’m looking forward to see how the city will look like

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

thank you! definitely is a fun way to learn!

[@brick_askew]

This is such a fantastic idea for a city. And it’s so well executed. Love it. Keep up the great work!

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thank you!

[@mathra2523]

This is ADORABLE!

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

so smol

[@duplotraci]

I love how this looks. I can't wait to see which vehicles you shine down.

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thanks!

[@micabryant4513]

Ooh i didn't know this channel existed, this is a fantastic concept with top notch execution! New fan, i will be wandering in the archives of your channel!

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thank you and welcome! My last two videos are the style that my videos will be hopefully moving forward with. Thanks for being patient and sticking around while I make more like those!

[@SHYTIMEismyTIME]

I love this one soooo much!!!! So great!

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thank you!

[@EamonCoyle]

I really like the idea of what you're doing, I plan on building my own city and although I dont plan on my builds being set on 16x16 plates I still plan to use them, I think it will allow for a more fluid city and like you I dont think my space or mocability is as good as some others. Good video would be cool to see the process you follow when breaking down the modulars; thanks and good luck with your city !!

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thanks and glad you were able to relate to it! I’ll keep that in mind when I film the next one and record the process more!

[@briqtastic]

I really like it that you keep it tiny, I always dont know where too look with those huge LEGO cities haha

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

You and me both!

[@DZstudios.]

This looks awesome

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thank you!

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

Hello 🖐️😊👌 clear wowzers another great .making a moduler set littler. 😁👍👍you done a great job ..

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thanks 👍

[@legotroop236]

This series looks amazing, can't wait to watch this city grow! (or shrink I guess?)

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

lol thanks!

[@rvkucera]

👍

[@BrickHQ]

Great series

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thank you!

[@brickmanusa]

Awesome video! Always giving us great ideas! Can’t wait to see the Grand Emporium done in your scale!

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thank you!! That’s such a classic set!

[@IsaiahBuildStuff]

I love this series! Please keep it up!

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thank you! That’s the plan!

[@wolfofbricks]

This is so awesome!

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

thank you!

[@brickmarko]

This looks epic!! We need some tutorial how to build 🤔

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thanks!! I’ll try to film my process next time I bit more!

[@Hotspur37]

awesome love the smaller concept

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

thanks!

[@D.Brix_]

Great video! Love this idea so much

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

So glad! Was is short enough lol?

[@skyguy365]

This is amazing!!! I love how you went through the entire process of identifying key elements and colors, love those types of breakdowns and the finished result looks amazing. You really captured the essence! Amazing work!

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thank you so much! Will be coming out with another similar one soon!

[@skyguy365]

@@ThePlasticArchitect I can’t wait!!!🎉

[@SusanGaskin]

Very cool! Subscribed and anxious to see more!

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ZION-THELASTRONIN]

Looks dope!

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thanks!

[@ZION-THELASTRONIN]

@The Plastic Architect No problem!

[@Silverx50]

another great piece of work! you really did capture all the details that make the corner garage what it is. well done. and yes the police station enxt would be great. Question are you actually shrinking down you the sets or ordering parts to make these versions?

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thank you! I've done a bit of both For the Daily Bugle I actually have two sets but I used TONS of pieces from my own parts collection. For the Corner Garage, I built the full size one, tore it down, and built the new one with very few parts pulled from my parts collection.

[@Imperialofficer07]

I feel like you are creative enough to design your own buildings. I mean shrinking official sets is cool and difficult, but that's just my opinion.

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

I will take that as a compliment ;) The goal is definitely to get there but I have to say, I'm learning a lot right now and have been developing some ideas for some original designs as a result. So hopefully those will come sooner rather than later!

[@Imperialofficer07]

@@ThePlasticArchitect It is a compliment, I feel like shrinking the set is somewhat hard to do especially shrinking it and keeping the general concept still in tact. I can't wait to see you create more in the future.

[@firebirdbricks]

This looks awesome! You did a great job keeping the key features of the build. I appreciate the explanation of the process.

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thank you!

[@WardMaris]

I just got recommended this video and followed immediately, can’t wait to see you tackle all the modulars! Are there any modulars you don’t own that you want to try out?

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thank you! I still need to get green grocer! I probably won’t get it though $$$

[@WardMaris]

@@ThePlasticArchitect maybe you could design a smaller version digitally so you’d only need to purchase the bricks necessary?

[@gulorful8488]

Suggestion: for future modulars where there are multiple stores in one building, maybe turn them into part of the main store. For instance: Instead of keeping the animal hospital, you turn it into a place to store tires and tools for the garage. Then you can make your own animal hospital and other B-shops in the future when you become more experienced with moc-building.

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Such a good suggestion! Thank you! It would be so cool to do an entire building inspired from that one printed pieces for the vets office for example - the Indiana jones office etc.

[@BrightestWitchBricks]

Much smaller. Much cuter. ❤

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

So cute

[@lisagaines1813]

Another great vid for this city series! You’ve definitely captured my interest. Looking forward to watching it all come together 👍

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Awesome, thank you! I can’t wait to line them up!

[@aubree3836]

This turned out sooo cute! I think you did a great job keeping the key features!

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@nyclegobuilder2818]

that's an awesome build!! it'd be cool to do the "petshop" modular anyways i love this series we absolutely need more of those videos

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

the pet shop is going to be a fun one because its two 16x32 buildings!

[@maedawip]

Love this series, keep em coming!

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thank you! That's the plan!

[@eyeyamjstn628]

Did u use only the pieces from the original set? Bc of you did, it’ll be more awesome

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

with this one, I would say about 98% of the pieces are from the original set! Unfortunately i tend to need more 1x1 studs, plates, and tiles than average when they get teeny tiny!

[@Studlake]

Aren’t these half sized modulars actually quarter sized? So four times the buildings per city?

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

technically yes. i thought half size sounded more palatable - but its not correct ;)

[@themaskedraff]

i love this

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thank you!

[@DannyBlocher]

Do you use extra pieces for these? Or just pieces from the original set?

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

I’ve done different things for all of them. For the corner garage, I built the full size - took it apart and then built the smaller one.

[@FrostyShake]

I’m surprised you don’t have more subs

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

:)

[@df3_legomocs]

I think im the 4K sub but anyway this was a really cool and quite cute video i loved it and it definitely gives me ideas for my own mocs

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Thank you!!

[@df3_legomocs]

@@ThePlasticArchitect my pleasure keep up the amazing work

[@baguettetoaster]

Ay I don't know if I've just come in on an inside joke but that doesn't say daily bugle, that says daily bulge haha

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Lol. You read it correctly

[@micabryant4513]

But what could it be referring to??

[@brickfairie]

This is great! This makes me want to do this! Smaller scale 🏙

[@ThePlasticArchitect]

Go for it!