Black Iron Giant

This colossal mech by builder Moko would be impressive enough as a static model. The color scheme, contours, detail and proportions are outstanding, but what blows my mind is how posable it is. There are action figures on the market that have nowhere near this range of motion. Usually for this flexibility there has to be serious compromises at joint density, and the figure tends to look weak at the joints, but this guy is super beefy.

Panda Mech

If you're going to build a giant robot to pilot around and do battle, why not do it with a little panache? It doesn't have to look like all the other giant robots right? Sure Mechagodzilla looked like a giant lizard, and Mechani-Kong looked like an ape, but they were both sort of ugly. The Panda Mech by Dvd however...well it's adorable and deadly at the same time!

Gundam

Here it is, the one that started it all, the grandaddy of all mechs, Gundam RX-78-2 by nobu_tary. There may have been other giant robots before, but this is the one that turned mecha anime into a thing. Originally airing in 1979 this guy is probably older than many of you reading this post (but not me, man I'm old) but I'm guessing you've seen him before. That's staying power, and a testament to his pedigree.

Steampunk Mech

This is a great big helping of steampunky goodness right here. Both the mech and the characters are excellent and just itching to be brought to life in an animated short. You can tell by looking at them there's a story ready to unfold, and I want to watch it! Another amazing MOC by Moko.

MF-03 Eagle

I wish the future would get here already. We've been watching the antics of cool mechs like this MOC from Moko since the 70's and we still can't suit up and cause a little mischief. Then again, I've seen what people do with something as simple as those stupid two-wheel balancing boards (I refuse to call them hoverboards) so perhaps it's best we don't have this tech quite yet.

So Much Shiny

I don't know if I'm part raccoon or what, but I'm sure a sucker for shiny things. As far as I know, the 1x2 tiles in this are aftermarket chromed gold, but I'm ok with that. Chrome parts from LEGO are getting more and more rare, and there are parts that have simply never been offered. But just look at the punch they give this spectacular MOC by Moko.

Gnarly

This marvelous beast by LEGOLIZE IT MAN makes me want to suit up, climb in and pilot this thing to Bad Robot Studios. While JJ and his crew are all completely distracted and marvel at it I can sneak inside and watch The Force Awakens and raid craft services. I bet I can score a hat or something too. Is it a perfect plan or what?

Hero In A Brick Shell

So what do you do if you're a teenaged turtle, who happens to be mutated...oh and a ninja, when you need that additional amount of firepower? Well, build a mech of course. This is Raphael's mech by onosendai2600. He's not just big and green though, this baby comes equipped with  laser sais, predator cannons, and pizza rama oven blaster!

Mecha Beasts

It's possible for something to be awesome, intriguing and terrifying at the same time right? These mecha beasts from builder d' Qiu Brick are kinds just that. Fascinating to look at, but if I came face to face with one of these I'm pretty certain I'd freeze in terror, and probably need some clean shorts.

Teddies Vs Nightmares

Ah the teddy bear, steadfast defender of children for over 100 years, and into the future. Builder Si-MOCs shows us just what goes on behind the scenes as hard suit and mecha teddies fearlessly battle nightmares in their ongoing struggle. 

Firepower

For the ultimate in large frame combat or urban pacification look no further than the XXXG-01H Gundam Heavyarms. The "Zero Three" combines everything you expect in mecha form factor plus enough armament to level a small city. All this with a cockpit that pampers the driver. With rich corinthian leather, burled walnut accents and a 14 speaker sound system that will liquify your colon. So be prepared warriors, it's time to suit up! 

(nice build Moko ;-)

SOCIUS

My first reaction to seeing this MOC and presentation by zi zy was a flood of nostalgia. My buddy and I used to love to go to a Japanese toy store in LA called Pony Toy. We would gawk for ages at all the cool stuff from across the Pacific. This is so well done it looks exactly like a classic Japanese model kit, the kind we would lust after but couldn't afford (jeez, I've always been poor).

TwinBee

I've never played TwinBee. Actually, come to think of it I've never heard of TwinBee. But that's because it had a very late and limited US release, and was retitled RainbowBell for some reason. But really, video game titles are generally pretty silly, it's all about the game play and design. And had I seen a badass mech like this one from rongYIREN on the cover, it would have grabbed my attention.

In The Hangar

I've always really hoped mechs would become a reality in my lifetime. With the recent sword rattling of robot builders in America and Japan, I think we're starting to make progress. I just want to see one of these giant robots in action, or even just step into a hangar like this awesome one by builder Benjamin Cheh and see one of these beasts in person, what a sight it will be.

M20 Killjoy

With a name like Killjoy, you know this thing means business. I really dig the style of this mech, it feels more like a functional subframe with armored panels than the usual "action figure frame with stuff stuck on" that's so common these days. And the mechanics of it seem totally feasible, with excellent weight shift and stability.

FERX 4.3

Meet "The Mad Deity", at least that's what builder Chokolat Shadow calls this rather intimidating mech with a slew of functionality. You'll have to click through for the full story, but there's some clues in the bottom image of how well this beast is thought out. There's also an intriguing back story involving a dog and a rabbit, just sayin'.

Hotten Imperator Mark II

With the sheer number of LEGO Mechs being made, it's hard to stand out. This one by Benjamin Cheh caught my eye with the effective color use, detail and especially the photography. It's got great proportions as well, it works both as a silhouette and in light, with a balanced weight of broad strokes and details.

Space Marine Dreadnought Revisited

MOCs are art in my opinion, and sometimes art is never done. This is actually the 4th iteration of this phenomenal mech by Jarek. The build is awesome, with a fantastic display base to finish it off. But equally fascinating to me is the evolution of this beast.

ZTZ-41 Xiao

Say for argument you had a neighbor that had some trees that they let get WAY out of control. And suppose you suggested to this neighbor that the trees *might* need some trimming and upkeep, only to be confronted. And perhaps those trees were also responsible for some root damage and your fence was pretty much wrecked because of them. This would be the perfect machine to handle such trees, in a way that would be both efficient and cathartic (with entertainment value for surrounding neighbors). Nice build Tromas.

Micro Ma.K

These little hard suits by umamen are case studies in tiny, clever construction. It took me a second to realize that the main body is a helmet, and I love when a MOC puzzles me, if fr only a moment. To be honest, some of the other connections in this little bundle of awesome still have me a bit mystified, but I'm totally cool with that.