Because These Balls Aren't Going To Move Themselves

I’ve always been fascinated by great ball contraptions, or GBCs. They’re wonderfully complex design to do a wonderfully useless action tickles my Rube Goldberg fancy. Builder and mechanical evil genius (ok, not so evil) JK Brickworks has crafted his very first GBC, and of course it’s a wonder to behold. Watch the video to see it in action.

Lego Dynamics

Technology is advancing at an astonishing pace in this day and age, and it is always fascinating to see the great leaps made by some of the technological startups around the world. Boston Dynamics is one of the leading companies working on robotics and the work that they have done over the years is absolutely mind-boggling, from robots that can handle boxes to robots that can do flips! FIDO, the mechanical pet by _CZQ_ is heavily inspired by Boston Dynamics robot SPOT yet retains its own independence with some wonderful little details and greebling. This is truly a man’s, or a robot’s, best friend.

Android

I continue to be fascinated with builder Moko’s ability to not only make sleek and shapely figures, but to make them so posable. This one doesn’t seem to be based on any particular character, not that I would have any idea who it is anyway, but at least I don’t have to try and learn a bunch of stuff to share with you that I will immediately forget.

KA-9

A wise man once said: “There's a reason you separate the military and the police. One fights the enemy of the state, the other serves and protects the people. When the military becomes both, then the enemies of the state tend to become the people.” But I say: “Sometimes people act like idiots!” That’s why we need police support units like this bad-boy, the KA-8 by Red Spacecat. Throwing rocks, burning tires; it’s simply ridiculous for our officers in blue to have to deal with things like that. It’s not their fault someone forgot the honey barbecue sauce with the McNuggets.

A Host Of Robots

What does one call a collection of robots? A gaggle? A flock? I’m going to propose the official word to represent a mechanical gathering, a “tinker” (make this happen, I’m counting on you all). Builder Rogue Bantha has assembled quite a collection of robots here, and has invited us all to pick our favorite. This is really no small feat, and despite staring far too long at this image I’m afraid I’m not up to the task. I cannot pick just one, so I’ve decided not to, you can’t make me (remember this day when our robot overlords come, when I was inclusive and did not play favorites).

Tale As Old As Time

Builder M<0><0>DSWIM imagines the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast with a little less romance and a lot more machine oil. Meet Belle and the Beast, two mobile suits that are turning this story on it's head. I do have to wonder how it might be possible for beast to imprison her in his castle, I think she'd just kick his ass. 

IT CAME FROM PLANET BRICKNERD

When I saw this awesome Nerdly MOC from Colin Hemmen on Facebook the first thing I thought of was a 1950's movie poster. If I had more time this morning I would already be in Photoshop, but I don't. Perhaps you do, I'd love to see this thing on a movie posters or pulp novel, you have the chops? I might even have some prizes, who knows?

MFS-019 Octopus

Builder Moko has gone full cephalopod on this build. This is the MFS-019, AKA Octopus. In nature, vibrantly colored creatures are usually a sign that it's deadly, and judging by look of this beast, it applies here as well. I love the subtle "suckers" on the inside of the arms, and the overall look of this guy, very cool.

Robot Saints

All you need for a religion is an idea and a bunch of people to agree that's a pretty good idea. Who's to say we can't worship a robot deity? And if we did, why not recognize some robots as saints? That seems to be the inspiration behind this collaboration between Djokson, Kingmarshy, Lord-Oblivion, Anthony (The Secret Walrus) Wilson, The Chosen One and Disty. 

Dinosaur Mecha

Let's face it, dinosaurs are cool and fascinating, but also big and terrifying. I don't think we'd be at the top of the food chain had they not been wiped out. But we can sorta bring them back, in mechanical form, and they'd be just as big and scary. Like this brilliant robotic beast by nobu_tary, all pistons and servos, all stompy and bitey. Just hopefully completely under control, or it's back to hiding in holes for us.

Iron Gigas

The first word that springs to mind when I look at this stout mech by builder Moko is "beefy". Just look at this thing, that's some seriously armored, bipedal firepower right there. I also really like the action shot of the pilot ascending or descending, with a simple rope and winch, very practical. But I especially love the half stripped down shot, showing that this thing is just as badass under the armor.

Mecha Dragonite

This awesome figure by builder chubbybots is the result of mashing up two Pokemon and drawing inspiration from there. It takes a a little imagination to see Dragonite and Charizard X in this mech, but the influence is definitely there. The results are something totally new, and pretty spiffy if you ask me.

ZAKU

I'll be honest, I have no idea who ZAKU is, nor do I have the wherewithal to research it. What I do know is it takes some serious building chops to cram this much detail into a figure this small. I mean, it's like 8 or 9 bricks high and somewhere in the region of 50 pieces!

Keko Pops!

Hey kids! You want to start your day off right, right? You can't just run off to the factory or place of labor without getting properly fueled up. Those jobs are important, and too difficult or dangerous for humans so they're relying on YOU! Start your day with a balanced breakfast of Keko Pops! All the energy you need to be productive and dependable, and a free torque wrench in every box!

Samurai Mech

Legends and history of samurai go way back (and I mean way back, like when dates only had three digits) but builder Moko also imagines a future of legendary warriors. This is a samurai mech, and while the scale isn't immediately obvious, the strength, discipline and fortitude is clear. This would be a mighty opponent, I'd want him on my side.

Coyote Tango

I remember when I was discovering that I was not alone in my adult LEGO fandom one of the first creations that sorta blew my mind was an elaborate mech. I'm sure if I want back and found that exact model it would be pretty tame by today's standards, but it was still my first "wait, that's LEGO?" moment. I'm sure if I had seen this stunning mech by LEGO 7 I would have just kept scrolling, because it wouldn't have even registered as brick built from a thumbnail.