The build took roughly 80 hours or so, which includes the original bottom section pictured, from the Swarm Node and the revamp. The build is modular and breaks down into multiple sections. Here's a quick video of the build: https://imgur.com/a/IFpYc8s. If you want more pics or videos of the build, let me know. I also included the story behind the build. I feel that all of my builds deserve or require a story to explain them better.

In a forsaken corner of the galaxy, on the derelict planet of Rechidna Prime, this structure is known as the "Veinhart Soul Engine." It's the remnants of an ancient biomechanical forge built by the long-extinct Gorath Collective. They were a race of silicon-based beings who sought immortality by fusing their consciousness with industrial machinery. It was designed as a perpetual energy source, harvesting raw neural impulses from captured lifeforms and converting them into plasma fuel. The tubes are conduits of synthetic blood, pulsing with a toxic luminescent green ichor that's actually a nanite swarm. They are a creation of a bioluminescent fungus that spreads akin to a plague.

Researchers who stumble upon it awaken dormant AI guardians, these are twisted amalgamations of flesh and metal that ensnare victims in psychic chains, forcing them to relive the Gorath's extinction event. This was a cataclysmic rebellion where the machines turned on their creators, devouring souls to fuel an endless cycle of rebirth. The central hub is the "heart" that is beating faintly with stolen life essence, whispering forgotten languages that induce unrelenting hysteria and agonizing torment. Anyone who dare search for the forge will become fused with the device. Their skin hardening into metal, blood thickening to oil, until they're just another dangling appendage, whispering pleas for release. Scientists have been seeking the great powers that flow from this biomechanical construct, but are unaware the stories of it's greatness are all lies. In truth the machine is actually a predator that lures victims and feasts on the deceit of transcendence.

If you want more pictures and some videos, check the link https://imgur.com/a/qrzyMu9 Forgive me as I am new to this new platform and I do not want to get in trouble for posting links or violating the ToS.

The skiing/snowboarding hill.

The train station with train.

The village stores and housing.

This is Santa's post office with levitating hot air balloon!!

This is from above.

Thanks for taking a look!!

Update to my previous post where I spent a few days to dig up the parts for this set I got in the late 80s or early 90s from my parents.

It was super fun to build because of the challenge; there are only 24 steps in its construction. So many of the steps are multi part where you need to look at the picture and figure it out. I made a few mistakes and had to back track.

The car has working steering, 3 gear transmission and neutral, an engine with working pistons as you push it around, adjustable seats, headlights that flip up and down, and independent suspension!

Fun times. My family is marveling at it, and my boys love how different it is to modern technics.

Highly recommend trying to get your hands on one to put together.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/39045469

Here's a lego pumpkin I made. Unfortunately I haven't made it in real life yet, so just a render for now.

The model should be free on rebrickable or bricklink if you'd like to try and build it.
https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-240914/PipesAndMusic/punpkin/
https://www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/design.page?idModel=754661

I spent the weekend and today (Remembrance Day, Nov 11 in Canada) combing through old tubs of Lego for all the parts from a beloved set I had in the late 80s, early 90s. Only 3 parts missing though another dozen hours of searching might fix that - subbing for colour in the meantime.

Inspired by a video I came across where the subject is building a 5x scale version of the preceding set from 3D printed parts (here). I want to show my kids the power of patience and nostalgia; also I just want to see the set IRL again.

Should be pretty easy to guess which set this is.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/38488527

Spent a few hours digging through my tub of pieces and managed to find almost all the right parts for this set. Some adjustments were necessary to accommodate replacement parts and there is some recoloring going on, but I think it just makes it look battle-worn.

Fall is slowly transitioning to winter: November 2025 is here and offers great LEGO competitions and challenges. Don’t miss your chance to build a MOC and maybe win some awesome LEGO prizes!