badboytje88 Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) You know each realm of Heroica has its own means of transportation. There are however mounts who do not discriminate between the realms. They transport those who need transportation. One of them is… The Octobus The Octobus is related to the octopus, only real difference is that it is unusually large. They are quite often mistaken for the Kraken which is actually related to the squids. Where the Kraken is one of the most evil sea creatures, the Octobus is actually quite gentile and quite easy to domesticate. Their land of origin is the land of Avalonia but Octobusses can be found everewhere around the world. This specific Octobus has been trained by a woman in red called Ariel who claims to have been born a mermaid. She attached a large chain around its head. If a person desires to travel by Octobus, they will be equipped with an underwater helmet, attached to a barrel of oxygen, and a pair of swim trunks with a large elastic band to prevent them from slipping of while being transported. Last but not least the traveler will cuff himself to the chain attached to the Octobus head. The Octobus will swim under water using the underwater currents to gather speed and to prevent himself from getting tired. It has been said that traveling by Octobus is the fastest way to cross the seven seas. Octobus is not quite happy with it's small 16x16 base... Octobus in mid voyage Standing proud and tall Hope you enjoyed that. C&C more than welcome! Edited August 12, 2014 by badboytje88 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzalirk Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) Awesome mount and it's a really cool idea! Edited August 5, 2014 by Behemoth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccoyed Posted August 5, 2014 Wonderful idea! I am a bit biased though because I love octopi. Which guild has this underwater technology!? Feels like a Kaliphlin innovation to me. I like your turtles a lot. Where are those male torsos from though? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Vladivus Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) Haha brilliant! I believe the torsos are from the CMF boxer (not team gb). Edited August 5, 2014 by Lord Vladivus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike S Posted August 5, 2014 Awesome build! I normally do not like brick built creatures but this one was done really well and has a great presentation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhand Posted August 5, 2014 Sweet Octobus! One of my favorite parts is his eye, they look great! BTW, what is that compass on his tentacle from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Infernum Posted August 6, 2014 Awesome build! Love the eyes and the way you did the "suckers" underneath the tentancles is brilliant! Nice job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badboytje88 Posted August 6, 2014 Awesome mount and it's a really cool idea! Thanks Wonderful idea! I am a bit biased though because I love octopi. Which guild has this underwater technology!? Feels like a Kaliphlin innovation to me. I like your turtles a lot. Where are those male torsos from though? They do not belong to one specific guild. They do not discriminate, they transport who ever needs transportation. Haha brilliant! I believe the torsos are from the CMF boxer (not team gb). Thanks and yep indeed: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?M=col077 Awesome build! I normally do not like brick built creatures but this one was done really well and has a great presentation. Thanks! Glad you like the presentation because to be quite honest this one turned out way bigger than I first intended him to. He barely fit in my light box Sweet Octobus! One of my favorite parts is his eye, they look great! BTW, what is that compass on his tentacle from? The compass is from one of the old pirate sets, but I got mine from one of my sisters scala sets http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemIn.asp?P=70001pb02&in=S Awesome build! Love the eyes and the way you did the "suckers" underneath the tentancles is brilliant! Nice job! Thank you! The eyes and the tentacles were most fun to build out of this entire creation. The head was a pain in the bum! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon_S Posted August 6, 2014 Great idea and very nice execution! I like the big eyes which make it look so cute . The posing in the 16x16 base is also perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted August 6, 2014 Excellent octopus and innovative idea of transportation The mini turtles in the base are really cute too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scaevola Posted August 6, 2014 Really nice mount, it's titanic, and I love its colossal eyes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MassEditor Posted August 6, 2014 Wonderful job as usual BB! Love all the detail packed in the scene and that octopus is quite awesome. The posing works so well in that first scene. Really nice job with those eyes too! I could say more but I will go back to admiring this build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElCrab Posted August 6, 2014 This one has my vote, but I'm a sucker for sea life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badboytje88 Posted August 7, 2014 Great idea and very nice execution! I like the big eyes which make it look so cute . The posing in the 16x16 base is also perfect. Thanks! Excellent octopus and innovative idea of transportation The mini turtles in the base are really cute too I can't take credit for the turtles. I've seen them build by someone else and made them myself because I thought they were cute as hell. Don't know who it was though... Really nice mount, it's titanic, and I love its colossal eyes Thanks, the eyes were quite a nice challenge to make. Wonderful job as usual BB! Love all the detail packed in the scene and that octopus is quite awesome. The posing works so well in that first scene. Really nice job with those eyes too! I could say more but I will go back to admiring this build! Whaha you flatter me! This one has my vote, but I'm a sucker for sea life. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunman Posted August 7, 2014 Great design and very cute octopus! :) Rocks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badboytje88 Posted August 10, 2014 Great design and very cute octopus! :) Rocks Thank you very much! I removed 2 pics in order to stay within the contests rules. Pictures are still available on my flickr photo stream. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jorrith Posted August 10, 2014 Wow, that's a very original idea! Lots of details too, love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badboytje88 Posted August 12, 2014 Wow, that's a very original idea! Lots of details too, love it! Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxim I Posted August 18, 2014 Hahaha, this entry made me really laugh!! Fantastic idea!! And the execution is perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badboytje88 Posted August 26, 2014 Hahaha, this entry made me really laugh!! Fantastic idea!! And the execution is perfect! Cheers mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badboytje88 Posted September 10, 2014 Love this! Glad to hear so! It was a fun build too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
