Now we can add some original models from the LEGO Idea Book 6000, some roads and greenery and we have a perfect first shot. The complete model is available for download here. We can search now for Bill and find this part.ĭrag and drop the torso into the scene and add the other parts to the model. In studio, we have to select the custom parts library. Make sure that you give the part meaningful names and include the proper LEGO ID number is the optional section. Only the torso of Bill and Mary are unique and I uploaded 973bp0386.part (Bill’s torso) and 973pb0385.part (Mary’s torso) to my website. Next, it is time to safe the new part, ideally with its official LEGO number. We can now delete the legs, arms and head. When you create a new document, use the minifigure template.Ĭlick on the little mountain icons on the torso and select the PNG file we just created. Now it is time to export the graphics as a png file.ĭownload and install PartDesigner. Next, we create the artwork without a background layer, since this will give us transparency later. So let’s start with creating a new Illustrator document with these dimensions. PartDesigner’s manual has the specific dimensions: 605×512 pixels.

I used Adobe Illustrator to create the graphics and Bricklink’s PartDesigner to create the custom LEGO parts.įor the decal design, I used some of the available shape templates. This tutorial will show you how to create your own custom digital LEGO Minifigure.įrist, I had to create the decals for both figures, since the original minifigures had stickers. The two main characters in this story, Bill and Mary, are not available in any of the major LEGO digital design software packages, such as LEGO Digital Designer, Stud.io or Mecabricks.

I used to own LEGO Ideas Book 6000 when I was a child and still own a copy.

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