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Ruffian

An alternative MOC of set 4888. A corporate guard mecha.

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The Ruffian was built only from peices of the 4888 Ocean Odyssey LEGO set. It came about for two reasons, first I was going to go and stay at my parents while they were on holiday and couldn't take all of my LEGO! Second because I had seen people complaining they couldn't compete with the buying power and therefore number of bricks of some builders and that was why their MOCs where not very good. I wanted to prove that one set and imagination is all it takes (though it is a very good set)!

When The Ruffian was complete I also built the small companion robot with the pieces left over.

Built:2006
Current Status: Dissembled.

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The Ruffian and his robot friend.

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Someone said this looked like a corporate mecha to me, kind of like it was crafted by Apple. So I figure this is a corporate guard mecha.

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I-Mecha. Download extra weapons at minimum cost on-line.

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Big flat feet - like a duck!

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Curled over tail like a scorpion!

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Maybe I should have called it the Ducpian? Or the Scouck?

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Curvy and smooth, like a giant I-pod with legs. The single stud join between the arms and the body were the weakest point, but were still surprisingly sturdy.

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Opening cockpit, but the pilot requires a gangway of some kind to get out!

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The odd little robot that assists the Ruffians patrols, I think of it a bit like a guard dog.

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If it starts barking the Ruffian comes running over.

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I was running seriously short of pieces at this stage.

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Yep, the elastic band is used structurally, other wise the legs kept falling off.

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Build your own Ruffian! All you need is set 4888 Ocean Odyssey.

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Here's the legs.

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The Gun-arm

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The rocket-launcher arm.

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The main body.

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And from beneath.

Good luck!

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Gee Zee

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August 27, 2006

Nice use of tiles and other smooth bricks.

G B

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August 23, 2006

AWESOME. I too enjoy the challenge of limiting myself to a certain set and coming up with a competent MOC. I think you pulled this one off pretty well! I especially like the "Iron Giant"-inspired scorpion-tailish weapon. Very cool.

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August 23, 2006

amazing a simple builds the monster