Brick Figure

Description

As there aren't a lot of good free minifigure models online, I thought I would release my high-poly minifig model. This is a modified version of the minifig in my previous blends; this one includes a number of new features. For the impatient, here are the features in this model:

  • __Clean Geometry:__ This is an all-quads, clean mesh with simple yet powerful geometry. Everything is logically ordered and edge loops are well-placed.
  • __Fully Poseable:__ The model has bend points located on arms, legs, hands, and feet, as well as a fully bendable torso. Deformation of the mesh is clean and attractive.
  • __Attractive!:__ The figure is cute and cartoony, but still has smooth, sleek edges and perfectly curved surfaces. In addition, a facial texture completes the overall awesomeness.

  • __Well-Rigged:__ The figure comes with a fully weighted rig; rig handles are simple and intuitive.
  • __Detailed:__ The model is realistically detailed, with a signature three-pronged piece in the head hole, stud holes in the legs, and grippable hands.
  • __LDRAW-compatible:__ The LDRAW digital-brick parts library works well with the model; simply importing the .3ds file and scaling up by 1.25 allows LDRAW props to be imported and used by the figure with ease.
  • For more clarity, here are some views showing features of the model not really visible in the main photo.

    __Top 3/4ths View:__

    More Bendy!

    __Topology View:__

    Wireframe 3/4ths

    If you're still not sure if this little guy is "the one" for your project, I have a quick video demonstrating two minifigs working together to carry a heavy load:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6J1S2rFHOU

    Well, that's about all there is to it! I hope this little guy makes it big in the Blender community; if you've created anything especially memorable or interesting with this be sure and let me know.

    Comments (11)

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    sky_D almost 15 years ago

    Hi Nick, Great model, thank you very much for sharing! 5 stars! 100% Blendswap cult!

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    hjmediastudios almost 15 years ago

    Thanks for your enthusiastic comment, but I must confess I'm totally mystified by that last line. 100% Blendswap cult? Cult? What cult? :)

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    sky_D almost 15 years ago

    Cool models you find here on Blendswap :-)

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    Blender Wolvz over 14 years ago

    Sweet, can you point to some tutorials on how to import LDraw models into blender? Especially the minifigs?

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    hjmediastudios over 14 years ago

    It's simple. Open the LDraw model into LeoCad; export it as a .3ds file and import that .3ds into Blender. Piece of cake!

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    raysfan00 almost 14 years ago

    Thanks! I can use this for my teams project! You are on my credits list!

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    raysfan00 almost 14 years ago

    whoops...forget about that! I didn't realize we couldn't use it for that! Nice minifigure though!

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    ben24x7 about 13 years ago

    hjmmediastudios, Could I please release a retextured version of your brilliant model? I've redone the eyes and eyebrows so they can be animated! I will credit you for the model. Can I please have your permission for this?

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    EnderAndroid over 12 years ago

    How to move the hand? I can only make the hand open and close.

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    huzaifi22 almost 12 years ago

    hey u should make a video about making a minifig blender rig

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    Avera over 11 years ago

    How do you change the face texture? Edit: And Torso

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