WIP: Trying out Lego Digital Designer (LDD) !

It's been a while since I posted something up, and tha'ts becuase I've been overseas, and also because I've been trying out Lego Digital Designer. XD So here's a screenshot of what I've been up to...

Cheerio!,
Waaja

Mizrah, Bohrok Guardian

Name: Mizrah, Bohrok Guardian

Description: Deep in the depths of Mata Nui, near his very core, lies the Grand Nest of the Bohrok swarm. Wielding twin-blade claws and towering above his enemies, Mizrah, one of many is a sight to behold. He, and the rest of his fellow guardians, have been tasked in the nest's protection against intrusion, and against the unleashing of the greatest threat the world has yet to see...

Comments: This was made back in August 2013. I wanted to make a MOC with a movable Bohrok Head. I mean, you see Bohrok being able to freely move their heads in ads, so why cant they in real life? Mizrah also has some waist articulation, reinforced by two more connections between the upper body and the lower body. Personally, I am quite pleased with the using of the Toa Metru Torso for calves; they do look really nice to me (can't I like my own work?! >.<)

More Pictures:

Action Pose

 Back View

 Showing off his waist articulation

Leg Close-up

MMIIIZZZZZZ-RAAHHHHHHHHHH

Lava Surfer

Name: Lava Surfer

Description: To allow the Toa Inika  to travel into the fiery depths of Mount Valmai and the Lake of Lava surrounding it, the Matoran of Voya Nui engineered the Lava Surfer.

Specifically designed to fit the Toa Inika, the Lava Surfer is capable  of storing the Toa's weapons while providing side-mounted blasters to fend off any opposition; this provides greater mobility for the rider. Adjustable rocket-boosters allow for greater maneuverability of steering and speed, while the base-design of the Surfer allows for lesser resistance while riding on lava.

Comments: This was made in June 2013Since I like Toa Jaller so much, I decided to make an add-on to him. I intended the Surfer to look kind of bulky (think big over-exaggerated Rocket Booster!), but I have kind of toned it  down after seeing how top-heavy it became.

And yes, it's intended to look unpolished. The Matoran of Voya Nui didn't have much to work with, did they? (Actually I'm not sure haha XD)

More Pictures:

 First version of the Surfer

 First version of the Surfer (with Toa on)

 WEEEEEE *whoosh*

 Side view

 3/4 Back

 Back View

 Retracted

 Base of Surfer

Front of base (for Ramming into things!)

Toa and Beast

Name: Toa Renua and Beast

 

Description: As the young Toa Renua sets out on a soul-searching journey, he meets his first companion, Beast. Beast is of a species close to the Kikanalo, and his bite can be worse than his bark. Together with Toa Renua's Fire-ice bending powers, the duo cross lands, encountering numerous friends and foes.

 

Comment: This was made back in April 2013. I wanted to try my hand out at making a animal-MOC, so Beast was the result of my tinkering about. Beast (obviously the star here, if you haven't noticed) was made with adding more points in articulation in mind. He features a two-point waist articulation, posable jaws, and a dual-balljointed head connection. Due to my lack of pieces. hope you dont mind Beast's *er-hrm* colourful appearance.

 

Toa Renua was an add-on to beast. I wanted to try new colour combinations, and have him wield an axe-like weapon.

 

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Rocka BL

 Name: Rocka BL

Description: With light-weight jet-boots, armour and, most notably, his twin blades, this upgrade of Rocka was made with efficiency of speed and attack in mind. Wrist-mounted blades equate to greater and easier slashing motions; they can also be stored on Rocka's back when not in use.

Comments: Just a small little side project using both Breakout Rocka and Breez again done in April 2013. I made this with sleekness in mind (think Gundam Exia). I initially gave him the orangey-red eyes, intending him to be a slash-happy figure, but I switched it over in the end, and cracked the orange head in the process : /

More Pictures:

 Action Pose

 Back view (blades stored)

Front View (blades stored)

Behemoth

Name: Behemoth

Description: Contrary to his name, Behemoth isn't the tallest individual you'll meet. He, however, gets his name from his sheer bulk, which also makes him an intimidating foe to go up against. Him carrying a massive shield-sword and re-enforced protodermis shield doesn't help either. As an ancient defender of Voya Nui, Behemoth finally fell after his twin back-mounted drives died out from old age.

Comments: This was my first go at making a titan-like character. I've incorporated the leg design of HF 2.0 titans for the calves, while using the old Bionicle titan design for the leg re-enforcements. For the shoulders, I decided to try out  adapting the builds of Gunpla; I used an extra piece for more mobility and extra shoulder girth (the twin drive were also Gundam-inspired!)

One gripe about this MOC was that due to the bulkiness of the feet, their ball sockets tend to get a little loose, if I can remember (this was made in 2012!!)... I also kind of gave up on making a sword for this guy, hence the awkward sword (sorry?).

More pictures:

 Close-up of leg

 Shoulder build: the red Metru arm is the shoulder connection

 Back view

Height Comparison

Alternative (initial weapon): Rhotuka Blaster

Rocka FX

Name: Rocka FX

Description: The final, most powerful form of Rocka. Armed with the best Hero Factory can offer, Energy-negating Holo-shield, Hero-core powered blaster, shoulder-mounted tracking missles and Blade wings for extreme maneuverability in the air, Rocka is ready to defend the Hero Factory against its foes, or go down with it.

Comments: Again done back in July 2012. This was only made with pieces coming from Breakout Rocka and Breakout Breez. Except that stand of course (you knew that was a stand right?) I was inspired by Gunpla Action Bases, so I made one out from old parts... And I made his little 'assistant' with the parts left over from the two sets XD

More Pictures:

 Rocka FX's 'little assistant'!