MFX [F] - Aztech Deity Reborn

As our MOCs begin to collect dust on the shelves I think the temptation is often there to wonder how they would be different with some modifications. As new elements and colors become available and our skill sets grow it's natural to want to "noodle" with something we've already built. But occasionally a builder takes an already awesome and recently built MOC and takes it to the next level. That's the case with builder Messymaru and Aztech Deity here. The original was stunning, and it's only a few months old, but this new version with a slightly more feminine aesthetic and improved articulation is jaw-dropping.

Grasshopper

I don't know about the practicality of bipedal mechs, but I sure do find them fascinating, especially when they break the mold. This unconventional walker is from Vince_Toulouse, and it's a big, green beauty. And when I say big, I mean it. That little yellow figure head you see there, that's a Technic figure, this thing is huge! And I'll award meaningless plus points for clever use of Galidor parts, just 'cause.

L.01 NAVY STAR

Mechs are so prevalent in the AFOL community that it's hard to stand out. I see them literally every day, and it really takes something special to get my attention, something like this MOC from Moko. There's not one particular feature of this Gundam that stands out necessarily, but the whole package. It has excellent construction, cool color choices, nice poses (click through for more pics) and excellent photography. It's the whole enchilada, and pretty badass.

Batwing Gundam

Ah to be a slightly psychologically disturbed billionaire with a vendetta. Builder M<0><0>DSWIM brings us the latest in Batman technology, the Batwing Gundam. It's super pose-able, super detailed and super badass. Perhaps if Batman had shown up for this fight with one of these, the outcome would have been different.

Tallboy Mk1

Wow! This is the stuff of movies and science fiction. Like The Iron Giant and Pacific Rim, this very large MOC of a very large mech is eye-popping and jaw-dropping. I love everything about this, the color selection, the techniques, the pose, the photography and especially the character. I want to know his story and see him in action.

YETI

when builder m_o_n_k_e_y breaks out the bricks, you can be certain something original is coming your way. Even with the myriad (glut?) of LEGO built mechs and robots out there, he manages to stand out with a unique style and panache. This latest build looks pretty beefy, with a surprising reach.

HOUND

Given our collective fascination with bipedal robotic machines it seems inevitable that one day we will have them. And I seriously hope we have designers with the aesthetics of builder Moko on the job. In the mean time we call all sit back and stare in wonder at his latest build, and drool.

Walker Mech Y-3.2

Builder nobu_tary is back with another wonderfully eccentric mechanical walker. I love the level of detail on these things. It's not just stuff for stuff's sake, everything seems to be there either with purpose or to tell the back story of it's rider. It's a rich visual and story-telling experience.

RED

A lot has been written recently about the dangers of artificial intelligence and robot autonomy. You know what the biggest danger of having awesome beasts like this fire fighting MOC by Onosendai2600? Dorks like me continually pulling the fire alarm just so we can see it show up.

A1 Assassin Drone

It's been a while since we've had a cool little mech-type MOC, and this one caught my eye this morning. It's got a cool squat design and proportions, and of course a really big gun. But I think it's the pose, photography and editing that really grabbed my attention, well done.

Y-3 Pilot

We featured nobu_tary's Y-3 Mech Walker a month ago, and at the time I was wondering what or who would be the pilot of such a wild and whimsical ride. Well, I'm afraid I still can't tell you if it's a who or a what, but as you can see, this pilot is rich with detail and character as well.

AMX "Hunchback" Mobile Gun Platform

Life has a way of detouring you from your hobbies, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. John Stephens, the builder of this awesome mech hasn't built much since his son was born, and I think that awesome. Never let work, hobbies or sports come between you and your family. That spreadsheet will still be there when you get back, but your son will only be young and want to play Hungry Hungry Hippos or stack Duplo for a fleetingly short time, never forget that.

Burning Gundam

Builder LEGO DUO Moko has mastered the art of robots, characters and chibi. His latest is a perfect blend of badass and cute, a classic Gundam mech, with chibi proportions and amazing flame effects. The model has fantastic pose-ability for it's size as well, click through for many more poses and check out his blog for more info in Japanese.

X-Wing Gundam

Builder M<0><0>DSWIM is back with a brilliant anime/sci-fi mashup, the X-Wing Gundam. At first glance it's a fairly typical mech, but then you start noticing the color scheme, the design elements, the nods to the classic Star Wars ship (check it out, it's Red Five), and of course R2-D2. There's even a cockpit for Luke.

Guardian Arrives

Here's a little dose of neo classic space goodness, in the form of a huge mech from builder SweStar to compliment his already spectacular hangar. I love the classic color scheme on this beast, with it's yellow cockpit and blue details. And of course there's the hangar itself, which is already an impressive environment populated with really cool stuff. That giant classic space logo is an awesome touch too.

Big Daddy

Some builders just excel in a particular genre, and some own it. When it comes to large robotic figures, m_o_n_k_e_y is one of my favorite builders. His latest creation, Big Daddy, is typical of his unique style. I love the color scheme, the simulated mechanics, the clean construction and the pose-ability of this one. And those feet are particularly stompy.

ZAKU Amazing

From Gundam Build Fighters and builder neruneruneranai comes ZAKU Amazing, and amazing it is. The build and pose of this mobile suit are super impressive, but my favorite detail is the launching rockets with variegated contrails, awesome little touch there.

3 X Awesome

It took me a few minutes to wrap my head around these (and to be honest, I'm not sure I truly have yet). Builder Izzo Yossi has created a trio of drones that go to the next level. Each is impressive on it's own, but it also has a companion that is also not only a drone on it's own, but can be attached and worn as accessories to increase capability (yeah, mind blowing). Do yourself a favor and click through for more pics, it's worth it.

High Visibility Mechanized Badassery

In the future, if we have giant mechs like this one from kwi-chang roaming the battlefield, you can be sure that the ones that are brightly colored were built to kick some serious butt. There is something to be said for camouflage, it keeps you somewhat hidden until you're ready to fight. But then again if you're a twelve stories tall heavily armed bipedal mech, there's really no place to "blend in". 

Lumberjack 4000

The promise of mechanization and robotics is labor saving and improving life, but it can also kick ass. Take the Lumberjack 4000 by davekaleta, for instance. Sure you can eviscerate an entire orchard in no time flat, but you can also do it riding this baby and a screaming WOOOOOO the whole time.