credits: Baxter, Jeff

In the pipe, 5 by 5

About a week ago we discovered Brick Arms, a collection of custom Lego mini-figures with custom-molded weapons and accessories. Of course we had to press the button, make the little guys travel across the country into our hands. I was sold the second I saw the Colonial Marine. Hicks or Hudson, doesn’t matter. Aliens is the only film James Cameron needed to make.

We also picked up some little ditties named Mr. Gray and Mr. White, Brick Arms’ Jihadist tribute to Reservoir Dogs. They come with a bandoleer full of grenades and an RPG launcher that clips cleverly to the back of their turbans.

credits: Baxter, Jeff

Mr. White and Mr. Gray

Nobody gets to be Mr. Black.

credits: Baxter, Jeff

I'm Hudson, sir. He's Hicks.

All of the figures are strapped like bamboo with an array of unique weaponry: the Colonial Marine wields a genuine M41A Pulse Rifle, “Hicks tested, Ripley approved.” Brick Arms also throws in a custom weapon with every purchase.

Brick Arms is a family business out of Washington state since 2006. Prices are very reasonable, and my invoice had a hand-written thank you at the bottom. Pure class.