2020: A YEAR IN REVIEW
As usual it's time to look back and take stock of what has been done in the past twelve months. 2020 has finally passed and what a strange year it's been for everyone.Despite many personal issues I have had to face, I have built many creations I am particularly...
The snowy Magic Bus is The Brothers Brick cover photo for December 2020!
Few hours ago I had the pleasure to find out my snowy Magic Bus has been chosen by The Brothers Brick as the December photo cover for all Brothers Brick social media. A huge pleasure and honor for me, thanks once again TBB team!The same happens 5 years ago when my...
Stilt Houses building process
Let's take a deep look at the building process of the bizarre Stilt Houses. Don't miss the tons of NPUs (New Part Usage) and techniques I used, especially check out the weird pieces you can spot here and there. Have fun!In order:1) Building the first and tallest...
Snowy Magic Bus: behind the scenes of the building process
Let's take a look at some unreleased WIP snapshots of my latest creation straight from Alaska: the Magic Bus in the snow from Sean Penn 2007 "Into the Wild" movie. Follow the Snowy Magic Bus diorama step by step building stages, scroll through the images and find out...
A-Frame Cabin: behind the scenes of the building process
Follow the A-Frame Cabin "step by step" building stages, scroll through the images and find out the techniques and the new part usage of one of my most popular creations. Below the building process stages:1) A sketch as starting point;2) Building the facade;3) The...
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“FIRE TRUCK” designer Chuck Miller talks about his works and his career [Special interview for Norton74]
From the beginning I set myself the goal of bringing original and interesting content, high-level MOCs and top notch photos to my fans. Everything written, built and photographed by myself.That's why today I submit you an exclusive interview with an american car...
The General Store is The Brothers Brick cover photo for June 2020!
The General Store has been chosen by The Brothers Brick as the June photo cover for all Brothers Brick social media. A huge pleasure and honor for me, thanks once again TBB team!The same happens 5 years ago when my Scooter Garage was chosen as the TBB cover photo for...
Behind the scenes of "Into the Wild"
Let's take a look at some unreleased work in progress snapshots of my latest creation, the Magic Bus from Into the Wild. The first prototype of the Bus I built was yellow; ironically before building this MOC I hadn't sand green bricks at all. Foliage and trees are...
Andrea Lattanzio (Norton74) named LEGO Builder of the year 2019 by The Brothers Brick
No words can express my joy when few hours ago I’ve been named LEGO Builder of the Year 2019 by The Brothers Brick, the world’s no.1 source for LEGO news, reviews, and fan creations.It’s an incredible goal to me. Thanks a bunch to The Brothers Brick Team for this...
Norton74 2019 Line-up
It's time to look back and to sum up what I've built in the past twelve months.2019 was quite a productive year for me and I had a lot of fun. I have built some MOCs I am particularly proud of and that I had on my wishlist since a lot of time.My goal at the beginning...
The Blue Cottage: behind the scenes of the building process
Let's take a look at some unreleased work in progress snapshots of my latest creation straight from the woods: the very popular Blue Cottage.Follow The Blue Cottage "step by step" building stages, scroll through the images and find out the secrets of one of my beloved...
The crumbling bridge: behind the scenes of the building process
Last November I built a MOC in which two weird guys lived 30 feet in the air in minimal but cozy stilts. It was called Stilt Houses precisely. In the diorama there was also an off-road vehicle for which I wanted to build a small dedicated setting. Recently I came up...
The A-Frame Cabin is The Brothers Brick cover photo for November 2020!
The A-Frame Cabin has been chosen by The Brothers Brick as the November photo cover for all Brothers Brick social media. A huge pleasure and honor for me, thanks once again TBB team!The same happens 5 years ago when my Scooter Garage was chosen as the TBB cover photo...
General Store: behind the scenes
Let's take a look at some unreleased WIP snapshots of my latest creation, the General Store right from somewhere in the heart of America.At first I had chosen dark tan/tan as a color combo, then I ventured for an unexpected and unusual yellow/reddish brown combo. And...
Brick Journal No. 61 features Norton74 Food Stands
Super article about Norton74's famous FOOD STANDS on April issue of Brick Journal. If you like my street restaurants you can't miss issue No. 61. 9 pages of hi-quality pictures and the complete story about my street food-themed builds: from the first Hot Dog Stand to...
Coffee Stand: INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE!
I'm happy to announce the Coffee Stand (48x48studs) and Truck instructions are now available on Brick Vault website! You can buy the instructions right now using this handy link. Main features:✅ Step by step Hi-Quality instructions made by Simone Bissi, one of the...
A classic FORD MUSTANG is perfect for celebrating Xmas holidays
December 25th Santa carried a very welcomed gift to my house, the well known Mustang from LEGO Creator Expert series. It was funny building this big (yes, BIG!) piece of Americana and even more stimulating taking good pictures on my work station. I think this is the...
LEGO House one year later
LEGO House one year later (proudly with my brick trophy🏆) My time at the LEGO House has expired. It's time to bring my MOCs back home. It was great to be part of the LEGO House project and I'm happy to see new talented builders taking my place at the Masterpiece...
Happy Birthday Barracuda!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARRACUDA!1989-2019: 30th anniversary Back in 1989 a legend was born: LEGO released one of the most iconic set ever the no. 6285 also known worldwide as Black Seas Barracuda. With this adorable Windjammer TLG introduced its brand new pirate theme....
Norton74 Commemorative Brick
Celebrating Norton74 at the LEGO House Masterpiece Gallery with these commemorative custom bricks wrapped in an elegant and cool packaging.
Awards:
The Brothers Brick LEGO Builder of the Year 2019
Archbrick Build of the Year shortlist 2019
The 10 most popular custom LEGO creation instructions on The Brothers Brick for 2018
Shortlist for Brothers Brick LEGO Creation of the Year 2018
Official exhibitor at the LEGO House Masterpiece Gallery (2018/2019)
The LEGO car blog Master MOCer
Tiles or Studs Special Interview with Andrea Lattanzio a.k.a. Norton74
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