Strategically placed rocks for twice the awesome
Oshkosh, whilst sounding like a foreign narcotic from the ’70s, is in fact a manufacturer of some of the world’s most awesome off-road vehicles. From fire trucks to military transports, Oshkosh’s are used the world over in the harshest conditions. Legohaulic recreates their M-ATV in desert camouflage , complete with working suspension, opening doors, rotating turret and space for four mini-figures. See more on Flickr.
Not a Unimog. Just as cool.
It’s Technic time; and what a vehicle to build from LEGO’s little beams and axles. This is a Mercedes G-Wagon, and alongside the Unimog it’s probably the toughest vehicle on the planet. Well, unless you drop the suspension and put 22 inch rims on it, but no-one reading this is that sort of person are they? Efferman has kept his G-Wagon the way it should be; ready for some serious off-roading. And although this version is made from little bits of plastic, it’s more than capable in the rough stuff. To see how, make a visit Efferman’s Flickr page.
THE poster car of the late ’70s.
This epic early Lamborgini Countach comes from Model Team masters the Bing-Bong Brothers on Flickr and MOCpages. Before the excess of the eighties diluted the shape with wings and body-kits, the Countach was almost an elegent-looking supercar. And one that paved the way for some explosive successors. See more here, and here.
Volvo Concept Articulated Bus (CAB)
This stupendous machine is a Volvo Bus Concept from Vibor Cavor on Flickr and MOCpages. Constructed using huge restaurant wall pieces as well as standard blue and white bricks it has a somewhat aquatic flavour. Inside sit a variety of LEGO Technic figures, and their mini-figure children, whilst underneath them LEGO Technic Power Functions motors propel the bus towards its next stop. To see more of Vibor’s wonderful creation check out his Flickr gallery or MOCpage at the links above.
Transportation of the future looks good. Weird, but good.
Nash Ambassador
Before the wilder excesses of fins ‘n chrome, American cars had a special kind of elegance, not seen before or since. This 1940s Nash Ambassador shows off its flowing curves, cunningly crafted from little rectangular blocks by Senator Chinchilla. See more on MOCpages.
6352 x 5
This smooth Technic crane is a little more than it appears. It is in fact a huge version of the LEGO Town set 6352 from 1991. Complete with working winch and crane boom, it’s available to view on Flickr, courtesy of Technic master Thirdwigg.
I’ll tell my big brother on you!
Time for something space-y. The Lego Car Blog Elves are hard at work bringing us the best finds on the internet; today’s comes from Devid VII on MOCpages. Looks like these mini-figures have nothing to fear with a monster mech for back-up!
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If you’re part of the online LEGO community and would like to take your involvement a step further, you could become one of our staff writers!
We’re looking for English-speaking (although it doesn’t have to be your first language), eloquent and enthusiastic builders to join our team. If you think you might like to start your blogging career with us then drop us a note in the usual way; via the Comments or Feedback Submissions and Suggestions page, and we’ll be in touch! Ideally you’d need to be able to blog at least one creation a week, and we can offer support and draft checks if you’ve never blogged before.
And as always, we’re constantly on the look out for new creations to feature. If you’ve found a creation that our slovenly Elves have missed then contact us via the routes highlighted above. If it’s new(ish), high quality and original, we’ll feature it here on The Lego Car Blog.
A huge thank you to those who have suggested creations already. Many have appeared on this page, and if you haven’t been successful yet, keep building – it could be your turn next!
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I see a red door and I want it painted black
No colors anymore I want them to turn black…
This beautiful Bonneville salt-flat style hot rod comes from the aptly-named Hot Rod on MOCpages. Using Lego flags, rubber bands, Technic cogs and whatever else was lying in his brick bucket, Hot Rod has created one of the most unique cars we’ve seen in a while. Check out this MOC as well as his other creations on his MOCpage via the link above.
BR 350 Snowcat
With snow falling outside the windows of The Lego Car Blog office, and the Elves mistakenly thinking it’s Christmas again, we thought it would be topical to post this, a Town style BR 350 Snowcat snow groomer by Alex B on MOCpages. Turn up your heating and head on over to Alex’s MOCpage to check out this an his other creations. Brrr…
Drifting before it was cool
This dashing chap wrestling his inter-war behemoth round a bend is the work of ER0L on Flickr. Entitled ‘On The Racetrack’, it hails from a time of leather hats, skinny tyres, and proper sideways action before the Fast and the Furious franchise got hold of it. Check it out at the link.
Does my bum look big in this?
Stuart Lucus’ Vogue V-19 Mech is designed for those who, when rampaging and running amok in an armoured robotic suit, want to look the business while they’re at it. In a fetching green and purple combo, the V-19 is the perfect gift for your girlfriend to go alien-crushing in. Visit the Vogue Store now to place your order!
Also available in black
With Olive Green joining LEGO’s ever expanding palette of colours there’s some blatant colour favouritism occuring on Flickr. Cole Blaq joins the Olive Club with his mech ‘Funsai Omega8’. See more here.
Like a proper car. Only worse.
This odd looking vehicle is a 1959 Volvexa Alleycat. No, we’ve not heard of it either, but apparently it’s based on the lovely BMW Isetta microcar. Chriselliottart is the builder, and you can show your appreciation on Flickr.
If airships could look evil…
This sinister looking contraption, an airship from the mind of Si MOCs on MOCpages, actually fulfils a noble purpose; re-gassing the Earth’s depleted ozone layer (according to the notes by the builder). Mixing Bionicle, Technic and Town pieces to great effect, Si MOCs’ ‘T-Blimp’* is an entry into the popular annual MOCathalon competition running on MOCpages. See more of the creation, and the MOCathalon competition, by clicking on the link above.
*Despite its name it’s not actually a ‘blimp’ – we’re pedantic like that!