Over 20 people contributed to an enormous LEGO build of New Alexandria, a level from Halo: Reach. The finished product debuted this weekend at Brickworld Chicago. It showcases a glassing attack by the Covenant on the “Reach City,” civilians running for their lives, and rescue efforts.
The city serves as the setting for the eighth level of Halo: Reach, and the LEGO build certainly does it justice. There are plenty of moving parts, with Falcons “flying” above the water, their rotors spinning continuously, and minifigs looking like they were frozen in action, fleeing or in battle.
The build is also well-lit, with interior beacons making the panic of the covenant attack feel real, along with glowing lasers and buildings illuminated from inside, adding to the scene. The builders even added music to pull the piece together and make it immersive.
A post from Instagram user and build collaborator David Ainza (@ainza_builds) lists out the collaborators’ handles.
This comes at a perfect time—Halo: Campaign Evolved comes out next month. The game will be a remake of the 2001 game Halo: Combat Evolved. It will include a revamped version of the old campaign, with improved graphics alongside additional missions and gameplay.
Brickworld Chicago is an annual, massive showcase of elaborate LEGO builds as well as workshops and panels related to LEGO. The convention began in Chicago but now boasts four locations annually.
Also displayed there this year was a model white house, accompanied by a massive bald eagle, a “framed” Monet’s Bridge Over a Pond of Water Lilies, and various other scenes set everywhere from the Wild West to space.
Brickworld brings LEGO conventions to Chicago, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, and, this September, the next will appear in Grand Rapids.