Land Ship Amagosa

You can't look at this picture and not be drawn in. It's like an oil derrick, mechanical walker and shanty town in one. Can't you just imagine it, through a haze dust and heat distortion, rumbling toward you in slow motion?  It's a compelling piece in the still, but how about this, it's motorized and actually walks (see the video). Nice work Jason Allemann.

“The sighting of a walker on the horizon was a cause for celebration, as it meant opportunity for trade and news from the outside world”

— Vehicles of the New World - James Bardridge

Mmmm, Blackened Sausages

Flickr user Karf Oohlu brings us this MOC of a troll in his kitchen. There's a lot going on here, which I love. It's one of those builds that you can look at as a whole and appreciate, then you start taking in the details, and they just keep coming. 

Skinsuit

This ship's a beauty. Who would have thought brown, white and gold would go together so well? And the photography is top notch, which on a model like this isn't easy. See how the light plays on the canopy and contours the guns on front? What would otherwise have been very difficult to see against the dark background is instantly recognizable.  

GERI

No time to say much about this, my plane is about to board. It was just too cool not to share. I love a MOC that's difficult to judge scale on, it means some seriously cool building took place. It's a micro, but you wouldn't know it.

The Right Weapon For The Job

Creatively lighting a MOC for photography can be tricky, very tricky. It's usually hours of trial and error and continual camera tweaks trying to get the right exposure, depth of field and light control. So when I see a picture like this I can appreciate what went into it. That, or it's a couple flashlights and pure luck (but hey, I appreciate that too). Regardless, this is a nice shot, and it's funny.

Look! Up In The Sky!

It's a bird! It's a...wait a minute, why would anyone be that excited about a bird? And for that matter how would you confuse a grown man in blue and red tights and a cape with a bird? Anyway, just in time for the release of Man Of Steel, Bruce Lowell brings us this amazing little creation. The next in his growing line of MOCs inspired by Funco's POP! Heroes.

SH 7

iOS 7 is catching a reasonable amount of crap about it's new look. And now it's key designer Jony Ive has caught his own meme. Even the great professor Hawking is not immune. Iain Heath cracks me up.

The Window Should Be Marked "Exit"

This is great! I can't decide if I'm more reminded of the movie, or the classic Lucasarts game. Either way Indy's heading out the window. There's lots to love here, with "hidden" surprises all through. Nice work PuCCi0!

Stealth Elf

I have to admit I don't understand the game, or the appeal of figures designed to trigger a game (insert "old guy" comment here). But I appreciate a fine build, and this is sweet. I especially like the eyes. There's a lot of contouring and sculpting in such a small space

Coruscant Graffiti

I wouldn't normally post a digital model, but I'll make an exception for this baby. I know that the designers took direct inspiration from hotrods when designing the speeders for EP1, so it seems fitting that it should come full circle. Or as Vader would say "the circle is now complete". I can see this parked in front of Mel's, waiting for a milkshake to be delivered by droid.

Normandy SR2

Ben Caulkins has done it again. The curves, detail, lettering and finish work on this piece are all outstanding. It took Ben seven months to complete this, but it was time well spent. Art can't be rushed, and there is no doubt about it, this is art. 

Who Wants Cake?

In the heat of battle, one works up an appetite. And what's better to satisfy the pangs and boost morale than a nice piece of cake and tea? Well, Suzy Squirrel has the troops covered with this adorable field kitchen. Another amazing piece from the travel LEGO kit of Galaktek.

I Find Your Lack Of Vroom Disturbing

I remember vividly building the Monogram Red Baron model as a child, this excellent build from Flickr user SPARKART! is a perfect homage. Great use of the Technic Darth Vader helmet.

It's Getting Steamy In Here

Steampunk is probably one of the most difficult to define, and master, genres of building. Some MOCs you look at and instantly think "steam", others fall short. And it's usually not really apparent why. You can't just say "should have more _____ and it would work". This MOC caught my eye, it's got great posture, excellent lines and wonderful detail. And there's no doubt about it, she's steamy.

Avengers Assemble(d)

I've never been all that much into comics, but there were certainly specific characters I enjoyed as a kid. Iron Man and Spiderman were my favorites. But I was always a bit baffled when characters from different comics were mashed together, I just didn't get it. For instance Justice League left me wondering why the hell Aqua Man was there. It wasn't until I saw Avengers that I understood how that union could really work, and work it did. Now Joel Baker has assembled (get it?) his own team in CudeDude form.

"That's The Second Biggest Monkey Head I've Ever Seen"

Hmm, second video game post in a row. But I couldn't help myself, it's Monkey Island! Guybrush Threepwood lives! There's a lot to love here, detail everywhere you look. Oh, Lucasarts, we miss you.

Three, Two, One... GO!

I'm a Nintendo nerd, so what? But to tell the truth I've never really gotten into SSB, at least not to the level my boys did. They would play for hours and hours. But this is a fun little build, and iconic. I especially like the roof sections on the base, stellar. 

10-4 Good Buddy, This Here's The Shiny Shiny

I thought this was just a photograph of a truck. There's always a little rush of excitement to realize something you thought was real is brick built. I'm also a bit of a sucker for chrome, so this one packs a punch. I can't imagine how much was spent on custom chrome bricks but as far as I'm concerned it's a good investment, we all win.

T-10D Hades

Whoa. I'm Just...Whoa.

This is hands down one of the slickest ships I've ever seen. The angles, clean lines, color, gap filling, contours, details, greeblies...it's all perfect. I just want to swoosh the hell out of this thing. 

Wee Little Houses

I appreciate a good micro build, and this one caught my eye. According to Flickr user @fgr62 it is inspired by a BBC news report about a wedding prank taken to the next level, but to tell the truth it looks exactly like the little homes on the water front in Marina del Rey. Overall, a very clean and attractive build.