Brick Built MOUP

[Rakrondewl]

While I was building my entry for the Makuta contest, I decided to actually build the MOUP using system pieces.  It isn't perfect but it stands in well.  I've thought about it for a while and decided to share the LDD file.  Feel free to use this design on your own Makuta entry if you like.

http://www.us.lego.com/en-us/gallery/192a4eaf-2491-4a13-8b80-ea5747239994?index=1    (may still be pending)

Edit: While we wait for part of LEGO's staff to approve the post in the gallery, here are some pictures.

(note I had to leave the mask on the left in the file, even though it isn't the final design, because the file wouldn't upload if I deleted it)

 

If you find a way to improve the design, please share it with the rest of us, thanks.

 

I wish everyone the best of luck in the contest and may the best MOC win.

 

 

Update: Added eyes as suggested by Master Inika.

Eyes are held in by the spikes (tested with physical bricks and it works).

Edited August 6, 2016 by Rakrondewl

[Rooster Nui]

That's pretty good for a mask made with system bricks that's kept close to the scale of your average G2 Mask of Power. It's a good template for a potential "real deal."

[Rakrondewl]

That's pretty good for a mask made with system bricks that's kept close to the scale of your average G2 Mask of Power. It's a good template for a potential "real deal."

Thank you.  It does work well as a stand in for the mask, my only complaint is that I couldn't figure out how to make the eyes.

[Nidhiki of the Shadows]

It looks really good for what it is. Captures the shape and feel of the mask really well. I might just use this if I end up figuring out and building JtO Makuta.

 

Thanks a lot man, and great job!

 

-NotS

[Rakrondewl]

It looks really good for what it is. Captures the shape and feel of the mask really well. I might just use this if I end up figuring out and building JtO Makuta.

 

Thanks a lot man, and great job!

 

-NotS

Thank you for your compliments.  I look forward to seeing your Makuta, I'm confident you'll figure it out.

 

You are welcome, thank you sir.

 

By the way I believe tourmalinex is working on a 3d print version of the mask if you are interested.

 

-RAKRONDEWL

[Onvermel]

This is really awesome. I am very impressed with the fact that it's size is about what it should be for the sets. Also making masks out of system is never a easy job so well done.

 

Onvermel

[Rakrondewl]

This is really awesome. I am very impressed with the fact that it's size is about what it should be for the sets. Also making masks out of system is never a easy job so well done.

 

Onvermel

Thank you for your generous compliments.  The result surprises me as well, as it only took approximately 15 min. to conceptualize, build, and refine; I still wish I could figure something out for the eyes.

[Master Inika]

 

This is really awesome. I am very impressed with the fact that it's size is about what it should be for the sets. Also making masks out of system is never a easy job so well done.

 

Onvermel

Thank you for your generous compliments.  The result surprises me as well, as it only took approximately 15 min. to conceptualize, build, and refine; I still wish I could figure something out for the eyes.

 

It's very impressive you could make this in so little time. That shows an enviable creativity and understanding of how to make System work for you. I definitely couldn't make something like that, let alone so quickly.

 

As for the eyes, I would suggest using maybe trans-red cheese slopes. I'm not sure how you would incorporate them to the mask at this point, though.

[Rakrondewl]

 

 

This is really awesome. I am very impressed with the fact that it's size is about what it should be for the sets. Also making masks out of system is never a easy job so well done.

 

Onvermel

Thank you for your generous compliments.  The result surprises me as well, as it only took approximately 15 min. to conceptualize, build, and refine; I still wish I could figure something out for the eyes.

 

It's very impressive you could make this in so little time. That shows an enviable creativity and understanding of how to make System work for you. I definitely couldn't make something like that, let alone so quickly.

 

As for the eyes, I would suggest using maybe trans-red cheese slopes. I'm not sure how you would incorporate them to the mask at this point, though.

 

Thank you for your generous compliments as well.  Unfortunately, there is not room to fit cheese slopes in the space, but that would undoubtedly look the best.

 

In this topic you can see my Makuta and the MOUP made with physical bricks; I will update it with more photos after I take more tomorrow.  http://www.bzpower.com/board/topic/23086-moc-makuta-master-of-ultimate-power/

Edited August 4, 2016 by Rakrondewl

[Rakrondewl]

Update: Mask with eyes.

[Master Inika]

Update: Mask with eyes.

Perfect! I knew they'd complete the look.

[The Invisible Handman]

Updated one is pretty good, I like it.

[Rakrondewl]

 

Update: Mask with eyes.

Perfect! I knew they'd complete the look.

 

You were right, thanks again for your input, it was the missing touch that it needed and the mask looks great on my new Makuta.

Updated one is pretty good, I like it.

Thank you Sir.

[Volatile]

This is quite the impressive creation here. I have never seen a mask made out of system bricks so not only is this an original idea (as far as I know), It's execution is also quite well done! So hats off to you, kind sir.

[Rakrondewl]

This is quite the impressive creation here. I have never seen a mask made out of system bricks so not only is this an original idea (as far as I know), It's execution is also quite well done! So hats off to you, kind sir.

Thank you for your generous compliments.  I have seen some other brick built masks, but I don't believe it is that common, so I can't take credit for it being original.