Petersheikah Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Hello there! Here's my entry for the BBC Contest #69, Turaga Dume!Entry pic:I wanted to continue my Metru Nui Legacy, and I thought that making a MOC that could fit both my project and the 2015 style would have been great. I wanted to challenge myself to build a custom GearBox with a simple look, and I tried to make it as less complicated as I could. I also made him bulkier than the original, because 2015 Protectors are much more armored than the G1 Matorans and Turagas and I wanted to make it look as G2 as possible. I also gave him shoulder pads, just because lots of the new sets have shells to protect their shoulders. I tried to make him look new while keeping his old colors and design (especially the Movie version.) I also used a Hordika torso to make that silver cape/armor seen in the movie. Hope you'll like it!Back:Gear Function:Placed there two additional gears to make the function less woobly. Spinning the dark grey piece will move the right arm, which carries a staff that also looks quite like the Protectors' ones.Torso without the armor and the head:Dynamic pose: Also here's a pic of the Movie one for reference. Hope you'll vote for me! 9 Quote My MOCPages Profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowl Nightwolf Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Oh Dume... Or is it Makuta? This is looking really good. I like the ingenuity for his tribal cape. You have done a good job of capturing the character. The custom Gearbox is a nice touch as is the stabilizing gears on the back. You've hidden the actual mechanism almost as if it is internal structure or organs. Quote "A stranger will always be a stranger unless you give them a chance." || <- My Pokémon | BZPRPG Characters: Po-Matoran Doseki & Nui-Jaga Scorpio; Ga-Matoran Orca Matoran und Panzer: Doseki & Glitch | Marvel RP PC | Mata Nui Monopoly: Come... Own a piece of the legend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Interesting design. It definitely feels nice and modern despite using some classic parts. Part of me wonders if BIONICLE Stars feet would look better than the basic hero feet — they do exist in both bright red and silver metallic. But it's a nice design either way! Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petersheikah Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) Oh Dume... Or is it Makuta? This is looking really good. I like the ingenuity for his tribal cape. You have done a good job of capturing the character. The custom Gearbox is a nice touch as is the stabilizing gears on the back. You've hidden the actual mechanism almost as if it is internal structure or organs.Interesting design. It definitely feels nice and modern despite using some classic parts. Part of me wonders if BIONICLE Stars feet would look better than the basic hero feet — they do exist in both bright red and silver metallic. But it's a nice design either way!Thank you for the nice feedback! I actually decided to use CCBS build to make it more similar to G2 sets, also these stars pieces don't allow any bend of the knees/elbows and limit poseability. I considered using different pieces, but then it would have been off-topic with the contest, which mainly involves the use of CCBS. It was really hard to not make that Gearbox look too complicated and technic, and I'm glad I was able to make a custom one and hidden it quite nicely.Edit: I actually misread your post ._."I didn't use these Stars feets because I don't have any.. I've got a couple of black ones but I already used one on my Matau rebuild. I agree that it would have looked better though. Edited February 13, 2015 by Petersheikah Quote My MOCPages Profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Oh Dume... Or is it Makuta? This is looking really good. I like the ingenuity for his tribal cape. You have done a good job of capturing the character. The custom Gearbox is a nice touch as is the stabilizing gears on the back. You've hidden the actual mechanism almost as if it is internal structure or organs.Interesting design. It definitely feels nice and modern despite using some classic parts. Part of me wonders if BIONICLE Stars feet would look better than the basic hero feet — they do exist in both bright red and silver metallic. But it's a nice design either way!Thank you for the nice feedback! I actually decided to use CCBS build to make it more similar to G2 sets, also these stars pieces don't allow any bend of the knees/elbows and limit poseability. I considered using different pieces, but then it would have been off-topic with the contest, which mainly involves the use of CCBS. It was really hard to not make that Gearbox look too complicated and technic, and I'm glad I was able to make a custom one and hidden it quite nicely. I think Aanchir was talking about the Stars feet, not legs. Nice MOC by the way! I agree with what Nightwolf said about the mechanism being hidden inside the torso structure. It looks really nice. Quote The artist formerly known as ŜﮞρЄЯ־GЄNіﮞŜ־CЯЄ▲Ŧ۞Я BBC#69 Entry: Roodaka - Master of Manipulation BFTGM entries: Zigben · Ventox · Deflecto “Hail Denmark.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xccj Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 At first I thought, "Oh, that's a nice, simple Turaga Dume MOC." It does pull off the character look, but it didn't seem too exciting. But then I saw that it had a gearbox, and that all changed. That gearbox design is really impressive, not just that it works but it blends so seemlessly into the design. Major props! Best of luck on the contest! Quote My BZPower Stories Dark Core--Kulagi's Kanoka--A Shadow's Contrivance--Mystery on Keli-Nui--BZ-Koro: To Bring Back Bionicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Doublebee Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 That torso is just eye-candy!I think the star feet idea is wonderful. They do look pretty good on lil guys.I admit I never noticed the similarities between the Hordika chestpiece and Dume's robes. Nice work with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomdroidser Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I like this Turaga Dume. Brings back fond memories of my Dume, except I lost his head. I like the Hordika chestplate and the original mask. -Tomdroidser Quote Featuring: Arkham Firefly/The LEGO Movie Quiz Now Entering: The Rise of DarkSaber Two personal thanks to Black Six for Proto Boost. (Expired) Topics: HF MOC BBC #69 Entry: Jaller Inika Rebuilt There is no such thing as perfection, except in being yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nescent Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 It blends in way too much with the red background, but the MOC itself is nice. The gearbox is the most outstanding part I think, because of how well it is hidden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
343Spark Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 This captures the 2015 feel super well. I had always thought of using that chespiece for a turraga. I'm a fan of that build for the chest, I also like the small bits you used to build out the waist just a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akavakaku Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Aww, just when I'd built a Dume revamp. This is very nice, though. Very creative gearbox too; I can't even figure out how it works. Quote ( The bunny slippers hiss and slither into the shadows. ) -Takuaka: Toa of TimeWhat if the Toa you know best were not destined to be? Interchange: The epic begins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maskmaker of Light Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I like what you did here. It definitely says protector, but I can still tell it's Dume. I think it's a great CCBS Dume for sure! Quote Vote in the 2016 Set Poll! 3 Votes Maximum. http://strawpoll.me/6685187/r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Turing Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Good job! This actually looks a lot more like Dume than the original set. Gear function is a great bonus. Quote I really need a better signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petersheikah Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Thanks for the amazing feedback guys! I'm glad you like it. My biggest fear (as Nescent said) is that it looks way too simple without showing his interbal build. Quote My MOCPages Profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidhiki of the Shadows Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 This fantastic. The body is built up of so many small pieces, yet it comes together nicely and creates a solidified look. The gear function is at a much smaller scale and really works. The CCBS shells making up the back help to conceal some of the more G1-like aspects of this moc. It captures the movie Dume-look perfectly. Excellent work! -NotS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowl Nightwolf Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Uh-oh... Somebody hide that guy in the closet. This is a Gen2 contest... Reminding voters it looks too much like Gen1 is a death sentence to an applicant... Quote "A stranger will always be a stranger unless you give them a chance." || <- My Pokémon | BZPRPG Characters: Po-Matoran Doseki & Nui-Jaga Scorpio; Ga-Matoran Orca Matoran und Panzer: Doseki & Glitch | Marvel RP PC | Mata Nui Monopoly: Come... Own a piece of the legend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Cup of Fail Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 One thing that I really don't like about the MOC is the lower legs, they don't look that good and they are vary odd. The body is alright, but I kind of don't like that it's not an HF build, yet I do like that it have a gear function, and the staff I'm not a big fan of but it's alright looking. Quote My Topics MOCs: Construct-a-Astronaut __________________________________________________ Find Me On Flickr Twitter Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacks Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) Like Toa of Geek said, this looks more like Dume than the original set did. I am in love with the way you fabricated a gearbox and managed to give it some extra friction while keeping it more compact than the new ones -- placing the forward gear in front of the arm gear appears to be what did it, and I think it was a stroke of genius Edited February 19, 2015 by Junkbot Master of Trash Quote ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Rate The Song Above You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitaxian Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 The Hordika chestplate works surprisingly well as robes. It's a shame that the CCBS shells aren't available in dark red to match his mask, but you did a fantastic job with what was available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onvermel Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I really like this. Turaga Dume is one of my favorite characters and you captured his feel in a new way well done. -Onvermel- Quote "I believe in certainties. The strength of my limbs, the power of my mask, the sharp edges of my blades — that is what I build my plans around. Trickery, deception, complex strategies, they are for the weak! If you want power, and another has it, you get it not by outwitting him — you get it by stepping over his corpse." Makuta Icarax "WHO ATE ALL THE PIES! WHO ATE ALL THE PIES!" http://onvermelreport.blogspot.ca/ --- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaX7xUwGu9-8kVqQ4BqOxWw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Alongside Gorast and the Rahkshi revamps, one of the best-looking MOCs out there, and surely one that will reach the higher positions in the end. You truly captured in plastic the looks of movie-Dume. Maybe a cape would look good on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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