Gale Serpent

The use of the fabric wing parts gives this Serpent MOC by Pate Keetongu an almost illustrated appearance and sense of motion. Combine that with the clever part use and design and you have a beast of mythical proportions. The brief history or lore in the description on Flickr also lends an air of legend to it, which makes me love it even more.

Churchill AVLB

Ground troops need to get where they're going quickly, and pausing to construct a bridge is a good way to not go anywhere quickly. This is the genius of armored vehicle-launched bridges. Just drive up to that creek or ditch, back this baby up and drop a bridge right on it. This LEGO version by Tommy Styrvoky not only looks the part in stunning detail and construction, it's fully functional with remote control. Check out the video to see it in action.

Space Castle Mash-up

When I first saw the Nexo Knights theme, I was excited, because I figured people would jump on the whole medieval sci-fi genre. There haven't been many Nexo Knights MOCs yet, but this one by Dubbadgrim is exactly what I was hoping for. It combines castle elements, like the main wall and the landscaping on the base, with some cool science fiction parts, like the anti-aircraft gun and the robots. I wish we'd see mash-ups like this more often.

Petra

Here it is, the final resting place of the Holy Grail...I mean the ancient temple of the elements, where Sinbad...I mean where the mummy used a giant water hear to attack Rick O'Connell...I mean the Tomb of the Primes...Well, you get my drift. Petra is an amazing place, and film crews have been drawn to it for nearly 100 years. And now builder Vitreolum has been drawn to it, and has crafted a microscale version that is absolutely stunning.

Sir Isaac Newton

Builder VAkkron is celebrating one of the greatest scientific minds the world has ever known, Sir Isaac Newton. But this isn't just a wonderful likeness, it opens to reveal small scenes from his life, studies and tells his story. There's even a working miniature orrery to study planetary motion. An exceedingly clever MOC to celebrate an exceedingly clever man.

Backhoes Mech

There's no before and after pics, nor any animation of it transforming, and to tell you the truth, I don't if it does or doesn't transform. To me it doesn't have to because the design of this mech by LEGO 7 is so good you can tell it's supposed to, and that's an excellent amount of back story and functionality to get simply by looking at it. 

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.

Tiny Island

This is a fun little diorama from builder Mark of Falworth that demonstrates you don't have to have a huge footprint to make an impact. The variation in the sand, the overall shape of the small island, the diversity of the trees and the staging make this all very appealing and compelling. You just want to know more about what's going on, and see the story play out.

Ronin Titan

I still haven't played Titanfall, nor am I likely too, unless it somehow ends up on Wii U (yeah, I finally got one of those), and even then, my gaming time is really limited. But that doesn't mean I can't appreciate all the cool stuff from the game. Take this Ronin Titan mech by Nick Brick for instance, no idea what it does or who's side it's on, but I dig it.

D20

Builder cmaddison has recently become somewhat obsessed by Critical Role on Geek & Sundry, and to celebrate he built this amazing 20 sided die. No your eyes aren't deceiving you, and that's not a tiny minifigure, that's a giant, brick-built d20. Now roll to see if you're armor was good enough to deflect that blow.

Alien

Builder and dark artist mihaimariusmihu is back with another hauntingly beautiful MOC. This alien bust looks right out of the sketchbook of H.R. Giger, with disturbingly lovely biomechanical details and flowing forms. It doesn't look so as much build as it does carved, giving it an otherworldly but gorgeous aesthetic.

Technic Ford Edge

This Technic Ford Edge by builder chumuhou is pretty insane. There's no description or links to learn more about it, so I can't tell you what specific features it has, but the battery pack and motors visible from below make it look like a fully functioning RC car. The body styling is fantastic, right down to the Ford emblem on the awesome front grill. 

Middle Earth Mech

This MOC by Silent Builder certainly would have made the battle of the Chamber of Mazarbul a little more interesting. They have a cave troll eh? Well, we have Gimli in his exosuit! I don't know how this thing is powered, but I would love to see it in action. Makes me wonder how a whole alternate Tolkien universe would look with this tech...hmmmmm.

Stunning 7ft Star Destroyer

You know you're building on a whole different level when your MOC requires special handling and support, a team to construct and you can't find a background large enough to shoot a picture of it. This absolutely magnificent Star Destroyer would impress even the dark lord himself. At over 7 feet long and weighing in at about 42k bricks, it's a stunning achievement. More pictures are promised from OliveSeon, but these and a few more on their photostream will have to hold you for now.

More Pixar Sea Life

Builder radiohearhoy continues to delight with characters from Pixar's Finding Dory. The latest additions to this outstanding collection is Nemo and Bailey, and just like all the others, they're wonderful. And just like the last time I posted about this collection, I still haven't seen the movie. I'll show myself out.

Batman

There's never a shortage of LEGO Batman on Flicr, so it takes some clever building or a hook to stand out. This MOC by gan.marco is a pretty sweet chibi style Batman, on a cool base with the bat's iconic symbol prominently displayed. But what makes this MOC stand out is the super secret miniature Batcave hidden in the base. Turn it around to reveal the teeniest, tiniest, cutest Tumbler you ever did see.

Metabee

Of course when I first spotted this awesome MOC by nobu_tary my first reaction was "oooh, cool" then it was "wonder who it is?". A quick google search reveals it to be from the Medabots series, which I've never heard of, so I dig deeper. Upon further research I learn he's loosely based on a rhino beetle, and his catch phrase is "Dude, I rock". At which point I decided he's alright with me.

Bombastic Bohrok

Time and time again, Djordje has proven himself as a master of Bionicle-System integration, and it is certainly evident in his newest MOC: Nuvhok Kal. There's a lot of inspired part usage in the head especially, like the way the eyes are put together.

Falcon Shield

When going into battle, it's important to let the other guys, enemy or ally, know who you are or represent. You can fly your coat of arms or family symbol on banners, drapes on your horse, even your armor or tunic. But the best effect is on your shield, like this MOC by ~Brick, so when you use it to stop your enemy's blow, he knows who stopped it, and with any luck, you'll land your next blow. 

Battle Of Nuenen

There's a level of realism and subtle detail in this MOC by ekjohnson1 that it looks a lot like a film miniature, and that's probably why it resonates so strongly with me. There's no garish colors, no overdone dramatic elements, no awkwardly staged battle, just a realistic layout and convincing details. Subtle things like the slight angles to the trees, power lines and the breakup of large areas with just the right amount of detail contribute to a stellar diorama.