TheOrcKing Posted April 21, 2014 Posted April 21, 2014 There are MOCs utilizing whatever pieces at hand to create something unique and then there are alternates using only the parts included from a set to build something else. This thread (I have wanted to start for a while now) is meant to showcase such designs to help inspire your own well as display what can be done within such limited means. Anyway here are a few to get started. 31007 - Racing Car by Peteris Sprogis 70808 - Super Secret Police Spaceship by msx_80 Mobile Frame Zero - 41524, 41525, 41526 by dark_syntax 6866 Wolfsbane by JK Brickworks 31003 Robot by Biczzz 31006 F1 Racer by Biczzz 6913 Speedster by Vinny Turbo 4837 Shogun by lk.lkaz 6742 Robot by lk.lkaz 31007 Tank by Aphylliate Note:While the main point of this topic is primarily the usage of pieces within a single set to create a different model shown on the box, the mixing of two or more sets is permitted but the final product must only use those included pieces. Please list the set number(s) of any alternate design posted. 1 Quote
cosmic brick Posted November 30, 2014 Posted November 30, 2014 I loved piecing together the alternate builds on lego boxes when I was a kid. Great thread idea! 1 Quote
111ins Posted November 30, 2014 Posted November 30, 2014 I also found it to be a challenge to make all of the variations of a set that were pictured on either the box or the instructions. Apparently LEGO stopped doing this as there were too many parents contacting them about instructions for the alternate models and then they were upset when none were available. I say bring them back and let the kids figure things out on their own, or better yet, work on it with the kids. Quote
TheOrcKing Posted November 30, 2014 Author Posted November 30, 2014 I loved piecing together the alternate builds on lego boxes when I was a kid. Great thread idea!Thank you. I think designing any MOC is great but trying to create something only from what you are given poses an intriguing challenge that while sometimes frustrating is usually rewarding in the end. I know of a certain member at Eurobricks who not only builds good alternates but also ones that transform! They're absolutely brilliant in my opinion and I hope to showcase them here for others to see soon. 1 Quote
Guest brickcrazyhouse Posted November 30, 2014 Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) was breaking down the ucs ssd I though about an alt modular build might be possible. might have to find time edit here's one i found http://rebrickable.com/mocs/Brickmixer/lego-moc-congress-center Edited November 30, 2014 by brickcrazyhouse Quote
TheOrcKing Posted November 30, 2014 Author Posted November 30, 2014 Here are some alternates for 31007 Power Mech over at Eurobricks. wallacechow2005 - LEGO Transformer Including a bunch by bacem who is amazingly creative with this Creator set. Gran-Tron Neo Roller Road Crash Wheelsnap Choper Scappy Roadlord Skap Tracker here's one i found http://rebrickable.com/mocs/Brickmixer/lego-moc-congress-center Awesome; that's exactly the stuff I'm talking about. 1 Quote
TheOrcKing Posted December 3, 2014 Author Posted December 3, 2014 31024 Off Roader & 31006 GTO by Peteris Sprogis Quote
TheOrcKing Posted December 7, 2014 Author Posted December 7, 2014 Skyclops (70707 + 41515, 41516, & 41517) by ezrawibowo Quote
TheOrcKing Posted December 9, 2014 Author Posted December 9, 2014 40109 Mini MINI Cooper 10-in-1 by dark_syntax 2 Quote
TheOrcKing Posted December 10, 2014 Author Posted December 10, 2014 http://www.flickr.com/photos/shgt/sets/72157649231239632/70123 Lion Chimabot by samuelhkhon Quote
TheOrcKing Posted December 13, 2014 Author Posted December 13, 2014 5867 Classic 2 by NKubate 2 Quote
TheOrcKing Posted December 16, 2014 Author Posted December 16, 2014 31009 Asymmetric house 31009 Snack Bar 5766 Tree house 4996 Town House 6754 Modern Residence 7346 Marina 1 Quote
TheOrcKing Posted December 18, 2014 Author Posted December 18, 2014 31007 Transformer "Toxic" by NKubate Quote
The_BrickLoRd Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 This thread has some nice Mocs ! I also enjoy building custom Lego models but I prefer to stick with bionicle Quote
Silliebaby Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 Just built my very first MOC alternate using only pieces from 31012 Family House. Wanted to try it out as a "modular" size house and this was the result What do you think? Any recommendations? Each level comes off easily as well, second floor and roof. 4 Quote
TheOrcKing Posted February 15, 2015 Author Posted February 15, 2015 Just built my very first MOC alternate using only pieces from 31012 Family House. Wanted to try it out as a "modular" size house and this was the result What do you think? Any recommendations? Each level comes off easily as well, second floor and roof. Turning Creator houses into modulars is a fun challenge. Interesting roof and front facade plus a good backyard too. Now while I do like the small balcony on the side, the open gap under the archway makes an otherwise good model feel incomplete. The second floor appears a little taller than the first as well. Quote
Silliebaby Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 Took your advice OrcKing and shortened the second level, made some adjustments to the balcony as well. Not sure what to do with the archway being open like that, I guess it's a new open structure look, should be fine since it doesn't really rain in my LEGO city 1 Quote
TheOrcKing Posted February 15, 2015 Author Posted February 15, 2015 Took your advice OrcKing and shortened the second level, made some adjustments to the balcony as well. Not sure what to do with the archway being open like that, I guess it's a new open structure look, should be fine since it doesn't really rain in my LEGO city Nailed it. :ok: Quote
TheOrcKing Posted February 21, 2015 Author Posted February 21, 2015 31024 Wildcat by Peteris Sprogis Quote
MartinP Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 70163 Toxic Stinger by LegoScarzThat is awesome! Quote
TheOrcKing Posted March 7, 2015 Author Posted March 7, 2015 JK BRICKWORKS 10236 UCS Ent 60004 Construction Site 31019 Steampunk Walker 75002 Research Colony 6866 Wolfsbane Robot 3 Quote
TheOrcKing Posted March 8, 2015 Author Posted March 8, 2015 Too many from this builder to list but thankfully he has them in a Flickr album meaning I can post this easy to browse slideshow. http://www.flickr.com/photos/57236294@N03/sets/72157625918657874/Creator Alternative by Peter deYeule Quote
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