Brick by Brick: Animator Recreates “Maverick” Trailer in LEGO

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Key Takeaways:

  • Animator Augustus Danko (OnBeatMan) meticulously recreated the "Top Gun: Maverick" trailer using stop-action animation.
  • This "labor of love" project replicates the original studio trailer frame-for-frame, described as cheeky and delightful.
  • The recreation demonstrates how LEGOs can be utilized as a legitimate and creative form of artwork, beyond their traditional use as toys.
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Described as a labor of love, stop-action animator Augustus Danko (who goes by the name OnBeatMan), has recreated the trailer for “Top Gun: Maverick,” due to reach theaters this summer. The movie is a continuation of the “Top Gun” franchise, a mere 35 years after the original debuted. As we wait for the film, we’ve all seen the trailer. Danko’s take follows the studio trailer frame for frame, and is so cheeky in its approach it’s hard not to smile when you watch it.  

Danko’s project finally cements the idea that LEGO aren’t just for stepping on in your child’s room at night, but have formed the backbone of a new form of artwork. See his video below, as well as the original with a very well preserved Tom Cruise.

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KITPLANES Editor in Chief Marc Cook has been in aviation journalism for more than 30 years. He is a 4000-hour instrument-rated, multi-engine pilot with experience in nearly 150 types. He’s completed two kit aircraft, an Aero Designs Pulsar XP and a Glasair Sportsman 2+2, and currently flies a 2002 GlaStar.
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