Catbus

It was just the other day I blogged about a My Neighbor Totoro MOC, and now another great one has appeared! This creation by CK Tsang is based on the magical Catbus creature from the film. The use of the eyes from the Doctor Strange set is fantastic, and the Catbus' (slightly unsettling) expression is captured perfectly.

My Neighbor Totoro

Studio Ghibli's masterpiece My Neighbor Totoro is one of the most charming animated films ever made, in large part due to the titular character. Vincent made a great MOC of Totoro that captures his likeness perfectly. I also really dig the little details he included, like the raindrops on his umbrella. I wonder if his cat is secretly a catbus?

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Tsar Gorokh

I have a strong affinity for brick-built characters. It's usually much more interesting to look at than a simple minifig. Vir-a-cocha's Tsar is a really charming little build. I know next to nothing about Russian fairytales, which this MOC is apparently inspired by, but it can still be appreciated on its own terms. Love the little detail of his feet curling in.

Bowser

Mario Bros. is one of my all-time favorite video game series, in large part due to its diverse cast of fun, unique characters. One of which is Bowser, Mario's long-time arch nemesis and general thorn-in-the-side. Nathanial has immortalized King Koopa himself in bricks, and it's fantastic. Gotta love him posing with the infamous Blue Koopa shell. 

THE BIG-O

If you've never seen it, I highly recommend checking out The Big-O. It's one of my all-time favorite anime series. If Bruce Wayne had a giant mech instead of a batsuit, that's basically the show. Master builder Moko has recreated the mech from the series with stunning accuracy and detail (complete with Roger and Dorothy minifigs). I think it's time for a Big-O binge-watch.

Mountain vs. Red Viper

Game of Thrones is one of my favorite shows. It has great characters, interesting mythology, and ridiculously violent scenes. Paul Trach recreated one of these scenes in bricks, the fight between the Mountain and Red Viper, but thankfully he opted not to recreate the ending of this scene (GoT fans know what I'm talkin' bout). Love that brick-built Mountain!

Top Slice Bakery

Andrew Tate's Top Slice Bakery is a really fun design that's bursting with character. My favorite detail is the kiosk shaped as a cuppa joe. I kinda wish it was a real place so I can go grab some breakfast there!

Target Practice

Mark of Falworth's new MOC is based off of the game Age of Empires II, which I know zilch about. But on its own terms, it's very well-made, and brings back fond memories of the LEGO castle sets from the 90's. 

Gideon-Bot

Gravity Falls was one of my all-time favorite Disney cartoon series. It had a great story, fantastic art design, and memorable characters. One of which was Gideon, the pint-sized nemesis of the Pine twins. Aaron Gomez made a great brick rendition of Gideon's giant mecha The Gideon-Bot. Where's Mabel and her grappling hook when you need her?!

Tintin's Rocket

I was a big fan of the Tintin comics growing up (I even enjoyed the movie, despite all the uncanny valley CGI). Legohaulic's MOC of the rocket ship from Explorers on The Moon is a fantastic recreation (check out the interior details!), and makes me want to pick up a Tintin comic again.

Enter The Bat

I have an affinity for large-scale brick-built characters. They open up way more animation possibilities than just standard minifigs. This Batman MOC by Roman has loads of charm, and would make for a fun brickfilm, to boot.

Löwenzahn - Peters Bauwagen

This new MOC by Jonas is apparently dedicated to Peter Lustig, a German TV moderator who passed away last week. I know nothing about German television, but it's a great creation on its own terms; very idyllic and peaceful-looking (and has great interior details, too).

Queen Anne's Revenge

Arrr! Shiver me timbers! Land lubbers, ahoy! Swab the poop deck! HOIST THE SAILS! LAND HOOOOO!*

*Translation: this Queen's Anne's Revenge moc by W. Navarre is meticulously detailed and has great parts usage. Blackbeard would be proud.

Fury Road

Do yourself a favor and WITNESS this great Mad Max: Fury Road moc by Eero Okkonen. Anybody else get the urge to hop in a garish metal death machine and ride into the sunset?

Poe Dameron's X-Wing

In case you didn't get the memo, a new Star Wars film came out last month (which not too many people saw, sadly). The character Poe Dameron was one of my favorite things about the film, and Quy Chau did a brilliant job recreating his X-Wing fighter.

More Than Meets The Eye

Your mileage on the Bayformer movies may vary, but this Bumblebee moc by Jonas is a great, faithful recreation of the character in brick.