Popular Post Nuju Metru Posted July 26, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2014 (edited) Hey guys! This is the topic for a group of creations I've been working on for a while now. My general M.O. for MOCing is that I make creations to be as stable, functional, and reasonably-sized as real LEGO sets. The creations I make in my "themes" are designed to go together well, and be highly playable as a cohesive theme. The theme below is the fifth I've made this way, and is sorta a "revamp" of one I did a few years ago, with many of the same set concepts executed in much greater depth and detail (and better photographed!), but at once streamlined and simplified. I'm calling it "(Not) LEGO Dragon Lands." The premise of (Not) LEGO Dragon Lands is pretty basic, to stay in line with what TLG would do for one of their original themes: the humans of the Kingdom of Ardun are at war with the orc-like Ustokal of the Essoni Desert. Doesn't really matter what they're fighting over, does it? Magic is a big component in this world, as sorcerers and wizards and powerful Legendary Weapons and Dragons(!) are all key assets in the Human-vs.-Ustokal conflict. Something fun I decided to do was set the theme in two principal locations: the hot Essoni Desert, and the Kingdom of Ardun in the wintertime... it should be pretty apparent which sets are from which locale, as the Ustokal will or won't be wearing mittens! There are a few recurring main characters, who get both desert and winter outfits, which was something I liked playing around with. I had a great time implementing a lot of "magical" functions in these sets, especially by using the new Star Wars spring launchers as "Spell Launchers." I also had a blast updating my old dragon design to be much more detailed and poseable. I challenged myself to make the siege engines that appear in the theme to be as compact as possible while maintaining their functionalities and structural integrity, which actually made me create some weapons I'm very happy with (you'll be seeing them in some later sets). Clicking the images below brings you to larger versions on Flickr. Feel free to visit the theme's Flickr Album for more in-depth looks at the sets! Thanks for viewing, any comments and critiques you have are welcomed. 64020 Battle for Myrdoc Tower ($130 USD) Clash for mastery of Myrdoc Tower’s magic! The ancient and mysterious Myrdoc Tower, home of the wizard Althior, is under attack! The Ustokal sorcerer Rothut will do anything to possess the Legendary Staff, and his minion Kimvor, riding the greedy dragon Imaust, wants to take the Legendary Axe for himself. It’s up to Althior, his apprentice Brigid, and Prince Orion to hold the tower and protect its primeval magic. Includes Althior, Brigid, Orion, Rothut, and Kimvor.Includes 5 minifigures with assorted weapons and accessories: Brigid, Orion, Rothut, Althior and KimvorMyrdoc Tower features impressive gothic detailing, flying buttresses, stained glass windows, spires, and plenty of wizard accessoriesMove the magical force field from the stairs to the air bridgeWhen Kimvor tries to grab the Legendary Axe, drop him into the dungeon with a secret trap doorRoaring fireplace really lights upClimb the side of the tower using the rusty barsLaunch the boulder at invaders on the groundPick off enemies with a spring-loaded spell launcher at the end of the tower’s air bridgeSet also includes a spell launcher disguised in a rockRemove one of the flying buttresses to reveal red and blue shots for the spell launchersRemotely open the magical shield covering the Legendary Staff by sliding the bar belowImaust the dragon is fully poseable, with 32 points of articulation including folding wings, moving toes, and an opening jawImaust features flexible cloth membranes on his wingsSeat Kimvor on Imaust’s backWeapons and accessories include a sword, a crossbow, an axe, 2 wizard staffs, a snowy owl, a treasure chest with gold coins, the Legendary Axe, the Legendary Shield, and the Legendary StaffMyrdoc Tower is constructed modularly for easy assembly and rearrangementCombine the modules of Battle for Myrdoc Tower with those of 64018 Alchemist Workshop Defense to create dozens of different castlesImaust measures over 13” (33cm) long, with a wingspan of over 16” (41cm) and a shoulder height of 3” (8cm)Myrdoc Tower measures over 20” (53cm) tall, 13” (33cm) long and 7” (18cm) wide64019 Siege of Issiad ($115 USD) Lay siege to the Ustokal city of Issiad! The soldiers of Ardun, led by General Lerus, are staging a full-scale attack on the oasis city of Issiad, and they’ve come prepared! Against the Ardun force’s massive trebuchet and tall ladder, the Ustokal warriors will have to use all their defenses, including boiling oil, wall-mounted crossbows, and a portcullis. Prince Vorash himself, along with his vicious desert wolf, is prepared to join the fray. Will the Ardun soldiers pass Issiad’s high walls, or will the Ustokal continue to rule the desert? Includes General Lerus, two Ardun soldiers, Vorash, and three Ustokal warriors.Includes 7 minifigures with assorted weapons and accessories: the exclusive character General Lerus, 2 Ardun soldiers, Vorash, 2 Ustokal warriors and an Ustokal archerAlso includes a horse and tame desert wolfThe walls of Issiad feature powerful battlements, anti-climbing spikes, skirted bottoms, arrow slits, torches, golden domes and plant growthDrop burning oil on invaders with the bucketsRaise and lower the portcullis with a wheel on the back of the gatehouseShoot invaders with the wall mounted flick-fire giant crossbow, which includes extra arrowsIncludes a functional, easy to load rubber-band powered floating arm trebuchet with extra shotsScale the walls of Issiad with the siege ladderDiscover the Legendary Dagger in its hiding place among the rocksEnter Issiad through the secret door a the base of the towerDetailed interior of Issiad includes Vorash’s throne room, a dungeon, a market stall, a blacksmith, a cellar, and a dining tableFeed the Ustokal warriors fish, apples, chicken, and vegetablesWeapons and accessories include 4 swords, 2 pikes, 2 spears, 2 shields, 2 claws, 2 axes, a scythe, a longbow, a hammer, a treasure chest with gold and silver coins, a desert owl, 3 scorpions, the Legendary Dagger, and the Legendary HammerIssiad is constructed in 8 modules for easy assembly and rearrangementTrebuchet measures over 8” (21cm) tall, 5” (18cm) long and 3” (9cm) wideSet includes more than 27” (68cm) of Issiad walls, which are up to 11” (27cm) tall and up to 3” (9cm) wide64018 Alchemist Workshop Defense ($75 USD) Defend Aona’s alchemist workshop from the Ustokal army! Ustokal forces are advancing up the mountain, and they’re intent on taking Aona’s alchemist workshop! The workshop is full of valuable potions, but more importantly it also houses the Legendary Beacon, a light that never goes out. The Ustokal army is strong, and armed with a ballista, but the workshop has its own defenses: a drawbridge, high walls, Aona’s spells, and a ferocious ice wolf. Includes Aona, an Ardun soldier, two Ustokal warriors, and an ice wolf.Includes 4 minifigures with assorted weapons and accessories: Aona, an Ardun soldier, and two Ustokal WarriorsEnchant the fierce ice wolf to help protect the workshopAlchemist workshop features shelves, tables, a stool, a staircase with a banister, a stove and lots of magical ingredientsRaise the drawbridge with the working winch, and release it by pulling the leverSend the Legendary Beacon flying by pushing the trigger on its baseClimb the spiral staircase to reach the bridgeIncludes a working rubber-band powered Ustokal ballista with 2 extra arrowsAlso includes a spring-loaded spell launcher disguised in a rockRemove a section of the workshop wall to reveal shots for the spell launcher and other accessoriesWeapons include Aona’s staff, a spear, a sword, a shield, an axe, 2 pikes, and the Legendary BeaconAlchemist workshop is constructed modularly for easy assembly and rearrangementCombine the modules of Alchemist Workshop Defense with those of 64020 Battle for Myrdoc Tower to create dozens of different castlesUstokal ballista measures over 3” (8cm) tall, 4” (12cm) long, and 4” (11cm) wideAlchemist workshop measures over 10” (25cm) tall, 15” (38cm) long and 7” (19cm) wide64017 Skolek Confrontation ($50 USD) Confront the two-headed Skolek with the Ardun Dragonslayer! The soldiers of Ardun have a new secret weapon: a huge, repeating spear launcher called the Dragonslayer. But as the Dragonslayer is drawn through a mountainous pass illuminated by the Legendary Torch, Vorash and his two-headed dragon Skolek ambush its convoy! The Dragonslayer is powerful, but will it be able to pierce Skolek’s special iron armor? Includes Vorash, an Ardun Knight and an Ardun Soldier.Includes 3 minifigures with assorted weapons and accessories: Vorash, an Ardun Knight and an Ardun SoldierAlso comes with two horsesThe Dragonslayer features a cool, semi-automatic rotating reload systemDisconnect the Dragonslayer from the cart horse, and flick-fire its six harpoonsSkolek is fully poseable, with 37 points of articulation including folding wings, moving toes, and an opening jawSkolek features flexible cloth membranes on his wingsSeat Vorash on Skolek’s backSkolek includes 11 pieces of removable metallic armorWeapons include 2 swords, 2 lances, a pike, an axe, and the Legendary TorchAlso includes a pedestal for the Legendary Torch and a mountain brazier more than 4” (10cm) tallDragonslayer and cart measure over 4” (10cm) tall, 10” (27cm) long and 2” (7cm) wideSkolek measures over 13” (32cm) long, with a wingspan of over 18” (48cm) and a shoulder height of 3” (8cm)64016 Ormser Ambush ($30 USD) Reclaim the Legendary Halberd with the swift dragon Ormser! The Ustokal sorcerer Rothut has stolen the Legendary Halberd! Wizard’s apprentice Brigid and her dragon companion, Ormser, must reclaim the powerful weapon from him. Brigid and Ormser ambush Rothut at his oasis, swooping down from the sky. But Rothut is a skilled sorcerer, and he shoots spells up at them. Is Ormser fast enough to dodge the spells and snag the Halberd? Includes Brigid and Rothut.Includes 2 minifigures with assorted weapons and accessories: Brigid and RothutOrmser is fully poseable, with 32 points of articulation including folding wings, moving toes, and an opening jawOrmser features flexible cloth membranes on his wingsSeat Brigid on Ormser’s backLaunch the flick-fire arrows on Ormser’s harness for an aerial attackWeapons include Rothut’s staff, a crossbow, and the Legendary HalberdFire Rothut’s 3-shot rapid fire spell launcherAlso includes a pedestal for the Legendary HalberdOrmser measures over 13” (32cm) long, with a wingspan of over 16” (41cm) and a shoulder height of 3” (8cm)64015 Fythold Ultimate Dragon ($20 USD) Rule the skies with Fythold, the Ultimate Dragon! The black, spiny dragon Fythold is a powerful and clever beast. With cool barbed armor, sharp teeth and claws, and mighty wings, this dragon strikes fear into the hearts of his enemies! Prince Orion hopes to gain Fythold’s help in the war against the Ustokal, but Fythold proves a hard bargainer. Will Orion win Fythold’s allegiance, or will he be the dragon’s lunch? Includes Orion and Fythold.Includes 1 minifigure: Prince OrionFythold is fully poseable, with 32 points of articulation including folding wings, moving toes, and an opening jawFythold features flexible cloth membranes on his wingsSeat Orion on Ormser’s backFythold’s saddle is removableArm Orion with his broadswordFythold measures over 13” (32cm) long, with a wingspan of over 16” (41cm) and a shoulder height of 3” (8cm)64014 Necromancer’s Peak ($13 USD) Challenge the Necromancer Scallow on a frozen mountain peak! It’s the final showdown! Orion, Prince of Ardun, has embraced his destiny, and has climbed the mountain to confront the evil Necromancer Scallow. Clad in strong royal armor, carrying his trusty sword and the Legendary Shield, which can create magic force fields where he needs them, Orion feels ready for anything. But Scallow’s wicked spells are powerful, too, and may put an end to Orion’s quest. Includes Orion and Scallow.Includes 2 minifigures with assorted weapons and accessories: Orion in royal armor and ScallowFeatures a collapsible spireIncludes a spring-loaded spell launcher with eerie green shotsShoot Scallow’s spell launcher at Orion’s magic shieldsHit the magic shield underneath the spire to make it crumbleAlso includes a separate floating magic shieldWeapons include Scallow’s bone scythe, a sword, and the Legendary ShieldSpire measures over 8” (21cm) tall, 3” (9cm) long and 2” (6cm) wide64013 Desert Duel ($13 USD) Face the skillful Vorash in a harrowing desert duel! Vorash, King of the Ustokal, routinely practices his combat skills against a special training machine outside the walls of Issiad. When the Witch Aona comes to challenge him, a high-speed, high-stakes duel ensues! Both fighters are expert and agile, and they seem perfectly matched. Can Aona and her magic overcome Vorash and his weapons? Includes Vorash and Aona.Includes 2 minifigures with assorted weapons and accessories: Vorash and AonaTraining machine features a spinning central column with slots to hold axes, flails, and moreKnock out characters with the spinning flailsPosition characters on the training machine’s middle column to recreate athletic attacksWeapons include 2 axes, 2 claws, a scythe, a sword, a hammer, and Aona’s staffWeapon rack includedLaunch Aona into battle with the magic catapultTraining machine measures over 3” (9cm) tall, 4” (11cm) long and 4” (11cm) wide64012 Myrdoc Army Pack ($10 USD) Fight for the snowy pass with the Myrdoc Army Pack! Myrdoc Tower is under attack, and Ustokal forces with a giant crossbow are trying to advance up the mountain to join the fight! The Ardun soldiers must hold them at bay from behind their stone barricade. Includes two Ardun soldiers and two Ustokal warriors.Includes 4 minifigures with assorted weapons and accessories: an Ardun solider, an Ardun knight, an Ustokal warrior and an Ustokal archerFeatures a flick-fire giant crossbowShoot giant arrows at the barricade defendersWeapons include 2 swords, a shield, an axe, and a longbowAlso includes a fish with a cooking fireCombine with 64018 Alchemist Workshop Defense and 64020 Battle for Myrdoc Tower for an even larger battleGiant crossbow measures over 2” (6cm) long and 2” (6cm) wideBarricade measures over 3” (9cm) wide64011 Issiad Army Pack ($10 USD) Build your forces with the Issiad Army Pack! The epic siege of Issiad is underway, and both armies need reinforcements! The Ardun troops have a catapult, but will it be enough to get past the Ustokal skirmishers? Includes two Ardun soldiers and two Ustokal warriors.Includes 4 minifigures with assorted weapons and accessories: 2 Ardun desert soldiers, and 2 Ustokal warriorsFeatures a functional rubber-band powered catapultFling rocks at the Ustokal defendersWeapons include 2 spears, 2 swords, 2 shields, and a scytheAlso includes a barrel of applesCombine with 64019 Siege of Issiad for an even greater battleUstokal banner stands over 4” (12cm) tallCatapult measures over 2” (6cm) high, 2” (6cm) long and 2” (6cm) wide Edited September 9, 2014 by Black Six 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toaman41 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 These Minifigs look nice Quote TEEN TITANS Truth,Justice,andPizza! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumiki Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Nuju Metru, your MOCs never fail to impress. I remember your previous line renditions and every time I just get blown away by the way they look like legitimate sets. I look forward to future additions to this new collection! Quote avatar by Lady Kopaka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuju Metru Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 Thanks guys! First post updated with a new set - 64015 Fythold Ultimate Dragon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosthands Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Great work, good sir. Just a heads-up, though, some of your images are pulling up a Flickr error message. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relapse Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Was the Fythold Ultimate Dragon meant to invoke the feel of How to Train Your Dragon? I say this because it features a black dragon tamed and ridden by a shaggy brown haired dude. Either way, these are all very well done. They remind me of your Lord of the Rings sets, and like those sets, they're higher quality than some of the sets real Lego has been releasing of late. The dragons are all beautiful, but I have to ask: do they stay together very well? What kind of mobility do they have? Quote BZPRPG ProfilesIC: "It comes with the job," Halfimus explained, "I'm not paid enough to give anything outside quick flavour descriptions." So pay me more AuRon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuju Metru Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Great work, good sir. Just a heads-up, though, some of your images are pulling up a Flickr error message.That's been fixed - I had to replace a few images on Flickr, so there was a brief period where some of the links didn't lead to anything. Was the Fythold Ultimate Dragon meant to invoke the feel of How to Train Your Dragon? I say this because it features a black dragon tamed and ridden by a shaggy brown haired dude. Either way, these are all very well done. They remind me of your Lord of the Rings sets, and like those sets, they're higher quality than some of the sets real Lego has been releasing of late. The dragons are all beautiful, but I have to ask: do they stay together very well? What kind of mobility do they have?Maybe a little "How to Train Your Dragon" - I hadn't thought actively about it, but you're right! I'm glad you like the sets. As for the dragons, they're extremely mobile - they have over 30 points of articulation - but are also quite stable, as stable as I could manage. They stand on four legs easily, and with a little finagling will balance on two, as well. The most delicate sections are the jaws and toes, which are only held on by standard clips, but as those aren't massive or in prime "holding areas," I don't see them as terribly fragile. The bulk of the bodies are quite durable, being made of Knights Kingdom/Exo-Force joints, which offer tons of mobility while maintaining stability. The wings are dominantly Technic frames, so they're probably the sturdiest parts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phauxx Lightning Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Oh wow. That's pretty sick. I love how consistent each set looks compared to one another. Each set truly looks like it belongs there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 These are really great! All of them look like they would make excellent sets, with plenty of playability and simple-yet-compelling builds.The one thing that'd probably be different is that real sets would have yellow-skinned minifigs instead of fleshies, but all in all these concepts are amazing! Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuju Metru Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Just added the last set to the first post, and an overview image of the theme. Hope you guys enjoy the completed collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomreviewerbros Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Wow this is absolutely a brilliant project, so fantastic well done on such brilliance! Quote Go check out our Youtube channel! We review BIONICLE and other LEGO related items! https://www.youtube.com/user/RandomReviewerBros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocolateFrogs Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I am blown away by the skill you've presented with these! I remember seeing your LotR stuff and other Castle things designed as sets, but this is even better than that! They are very believable as sets, both in build, colors, presentation and price. Furthermore, they are great MOCs in build, design, structure and appreciation for real-world examples. I'm bummed these weren't at BrickFair, especially since they would be so different next to standalone castles and the like. I'd love to see these in person. It was really fun playing with your functional trebuchets and catapults one year. This is such a unique idea--people have designed MOCs like sets, but you take it a step further. I feel like a few of those price points might be a bit off, like a $10 set with four minifigures, especially since you have some $13 sets, but one can dream. I figure sticking with the ten cents a piece ratio works well for this. Looking forward to year two! -CF(LEGO should hire you for the Castle line. You clearly know what you're doing.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volatile Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 These are awesome! They certainly look like lego sets (complete with ridicilously high prices) 1 Quote Just because you're trash doesn't mean you can't do great things. It's called garbage can, not garbage cannot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToaDraco Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 If these were real sets I would totally buy them, these look fantastic! 1 Quote "Avengers? Fantastic Four? X-Dudes? They can all kiss my bony, flammable plastic."- Johnathan Blaze (Ghost Rider Vol 7 0.1) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickonAquaMagna Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Gosh darnit, I wish these were real. I'm sure Lego could pull it off with those new tiny ball joints used for the mixels an' whatnot. They're probably just reluctant to make more delicate looking dragons like these, though I personally find them much more charming than the usual huge, blocky dragons we see in lines like Ninjago. Quote The Toa- A Bionicle Retelling by NickonAquaMagna http://www.bzpower.com/board/topic/25275-the-toa-a-retelling-of-bionicle/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phovos Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 So when are you throwing them on that LEGO ideas set and almost immediately reaching 10000 thingies? Because I think this really would get a lot of attention. Quote Click here to read The Bohrok-Kal's Ramblings! Yes, I know there were 7 months between the last two episodes but oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user-402520536 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Like everyone said, these deserve to be official LEGO sets. Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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