Golden City Invasion

[Graynar]

Hey guys,

The newest set of my custom Exo-Force theme is finally finished! You can also check out the first two sets here.

Notes: Before you read the review below, I hope you read this first. Because I need to explain a few things. All of the Golden City invasion buildings have interchangable roofs that can be removed and placed on any of the three buildings. I call each of the three buildings modules, and all three can connect with eachother in different ways. You will also notice numbers on most of the pictures, all they do is help organise my Brick Shelf folder a little better, example, all pics with a 1 on them correspond to Module 1, and so on. And one more thing, if I say GC, it is short for Golden city.

Now then, onto the set. As usual, here's a fake LEGO set version:

I would advise resizing the fake box art pic above, other wise it looks disorted which is not cool. *n*

Here is the whole city minus two vehicles.

And here is the figures (7). Left to right: Takeshi, Unamed GC (Golden City) soldier, three generic GC soldiers, Devastator, and an Iron Drone.

These are all the building modules seperated. Note, they all can connect in different ways. That's why I call them modules.

Module 1

This is the first Module, it consists of an armoury, removable roof mounted turret, switching wall, and a cargo hold.

The two pics above are the interior of module 1 and two different roof variations.

And for some wierd reason, every time I make this post longer, it refreshes and I lose everything. So I'm going to post the next 2 modules in 2 seperate posts.

[Graynar]

Module 2

Also called the command Module, this tower is the main part of this set:

Here is the main tower all together. Click Here to see the tower seperated.

I really like this picture here, it basically shows everything inside the command Module.

Prison Pod

Click the pic above to see the simple prison pod. I really like its design.

Module 3

Module 3 contains a missle turret, monorail, and a tower. Like the other 2 modules, this tower's roof is removable. The monorail can also connect to either of the other two modules.

The other two pics above are just the Module 3 seperated, and the two roof variations. Next post will be my last, and it will contain the vehicles and misc pictures.

[Graynar]

Vehicles

From left to right: Monorail car, GCI mech (Golden City Infantry), Duel Chaser hover bike.

Golden City Infantry Mech (GCI)

This mech is a small, but it's pretty powerfull. The GCI mechs usually travel in squads to fight the enemy with support. They are normally piloted by GC pilots, but because I needed a hero in this set, I put Takeshi in the driving seat.

Click the above pic to see the interior and read more info on the GCI mech.

Duel Chaser

This bike is cool, but just wait until you see the drop ship that will be inconjuction with this set later on.

Monorail Car

Hehe, not much to say on this, just that it is usefull for carrying ammo and it travels on the rail found in module 3.

City Combinations

As you can see, the 3 modules can all be combined and connected in differen't ways. This might actually be a fun set to play with if it was real.

Misc

And that's it for this set. I hope you enjoyed it. And I think I have one last set to show you guys then I'm done my Exo-Force Campagin. Maybe I'll make Pirates next, who knows. ;-)

Golden City Brick shelf Gallery

The Whole EF Gallery

My BrickShelf Folder

Your comments and critique are appreciated! Thanks!

[Kikuichimonji]

Very, very nice! I could mistake this for an official set, it's that good! Great photography as well!

I'd just make a different robot vehicle, I don't like this one too much.

[Trionx]

very nice! *y* it reminds me of the old city sets a bit, what Exo-force sets did you use?

[Zaktan of the Shadows]

Good job on it! looks very golden city-ish... except, of course, the mini-figs. KUTGW! Can't wait to see your next moc!

-ZotS

[Khorne]

It looks pretty good, very TLC looking. My only complaint is that it doesn't really look all that 'gold' :-/ . I think it could use a bit more gold ;-) . Also, the GC soldier(the glasses one) looks kinda odd. His red arms are clashing with the blue on his torso. I think he would looks better with blue arms, but if you change them, he doesn't fit in with the rest anymore :-/ . I don't really know what to do with it. Ditch him and add another robot maybe?

[Brainbox]

I see you've really gone to town with the inter-connectivity/module thing. Or rather, "I see you've really gone to city with the whole inter-connectivity/module thing.

Anyhow though, this is pretty good. *y*

I like the GCI mech. Nice balance of gold and otherwise. The monorail car is kind of cute.

[zero1312]

Very, very nice! I could mistake this for an official set, it's that good! Great photography as well!

I'd just make a different robot vehicle, I don't like this one too much.

I have to agree, this looks really official *y* . I also think an actual robot mech is needed for this set. ;-)

[Corvus]

Yeah, it does look pretty official.

That monorail system is good, and the whole set compliments itself nicely. *y*

[JoeMI6]

Some more astonishing work here!

I always love seeing your mock up sets, they've got such polish on them. The monorail system looks great, and I think TLC should take note of all the cool features you have ;-)

[Asuka]

Very good indeed. *y*

I like your modular building style, very brilliant. The color scheme

is beautiful and your mech and that hover bike are really cool.

Clever designed with a lot of intelligent features like that prison pod,

the neat container and this monorail car.

[Zarkan]

Once again, Graynar, you really have me impressed. This is probably your best set yet, and for good reason! Besides the great modular building system, the base itself is a beauty! The color scheme makes it look right at home on a side wall of the Golden city, and the interior is very nice. And the GCI.... :'-) Just awesome.

Only con? The Robot vehicle. Sorry, but it looks a bit thrown together compared to everything else, and I don't like the color scheme. Still, that is overshadowed by the awesomeness of the base and mech. Great job as usuall, JT Revival. :-P

P.s. LOVE the fake box artwork. What program did you make it in?

[exo attack]

Cool, I really like this. I like the detachable modules, thats excatly like real sets. I also like the box art. If this were a real set, I would try and buy it. Although, it really does need more gold.

If you are good at exo force MOCs, i can't wait for pirtaes1 :-P

[Graynar]

Thanks for the replies everyone!

I'd just make a different robot vehicle, I don't like this one too much.

I also think an actual robot mech is needed for this set

Only con? The Robot vehicle. Sorry, but it looks a bit thrown together compared to everything else, and I don't like the color scheme. Still, that is overshadowed by the awesomeness of the base and mech. Great job as usuall, JT Revival

I guess I should explain the Robot mech in this set. Originally, I had this awesome dropship built for this set, but I thought it looked too big in comparison with the rest of the set. So I decided to put t in a seperate set. I also had other plans for a differen't mech, but I just wanted to post this set after such a long time. ;-)

Zaktan of the Shadows wrote:

Good job on it! looks very golden city-ish... except, of course, the mini-figs. KUTGW! Can't wait to see your next moc!

-ZotS

Thanks. BTW, what does KUTGW stand for lol?

Darth Bionics wrote:

what Exo-force sets did you use?

Well, the only exo-force sets I have are: Grand Titan, Uplink, Sentry, Gate Assualt, and Claw Crusher, and I pretty much use mostly the figures and stickers from those sets. Some of the dark red from Gate assualt was used in the buildings of the GC. And lot's of mech peices from my other sets went into the GCI mech.

KhoRne wrote:

It looks pretty good, very TLC looking. My only complaint is that it doesn't really look all that 'gold' . I think it could use a bit more gold . Also, the GC soldier(the glasses one) looks kinda odd. His red arms are clashing with the blue on his torso. I think he would looks better with blue arms, but if you change them, he doesn't fit in with the rest anymore . I don't really know what to do with it. Ditch him and add another robot maybe?

Well I don't have a lot of gold LEGO, so I used what I had. I suppose using yellow would have worked too though. Personally I liked the figure in person, but I see what you mean -the red and blue do clash. If I had Hikaru, then he'd replace the GC soldier, but I don't. But using a robot instead would have been a good idea. *y*

Brainbox wrote:

I see you've really gone to town with the inter-connectivity/module thing. Or rather, "I see you've really gone to city with the whole inter-connectivity/module thing.

Lol thanks! :-D

Mr. Mandalorian wrote:

Yeah, it does look pretty official.

That monorail system is good, and the whole set compliments itself nicely.

Wow thanks.

JoeMI6 wrote:

Some more astonishing work here!

I always love seeing your mock up sets, they've got such polish on them. The monorail system looks great, and I think TLC should take note of all the cool features you have

Thanks! I like to put some things into my sets that I wish TLC would do sometime. ;-)

Asuka wrote:

Very good indeed.

I like your modular building style, very brilliant. The color scheme

is beautiful and your mech and that hover bike are really cool.

Clever designed with a lot of intelligent features like that prison pod,

the neat container and this monorail car.

Thanks!

Grevious wrote:

Once again, Graynar, you really have me impressed. This is probably your best set yet, and for good reason! Besides the great modular building system, the base itself is a beauty! The color scheme makes it look right at home on a side wall of the Golden city, and the interior is very nice. And the GCI.... Just awesome.

P.s. LOVE the fake box artwork. What program did you make it in?

Thank you! I'm sorry about the Robot mech though, I'll have to make up for that in the next set. I used the GIMP for all my special effects and such. The system isn't as good as photoshop, but it still des a pretty good job. ;-)

exo attack wrote:

Cool, I really like this. I like the detachable modules, thats excatly like real sets. I also like the box art. If this were a real set, I would try and buy it. Although, it really does need more gold.

If you are good at exo force MOCs, i can't wait for pirtaes1

Hehe, thank you. I don't know if priates will be my next theme, but we'll soon see. *y*

PS: My quotes aren't working for some reason. I don't know what I did wrong...did I exceed the post memory size or something? 8-|

[exo attack]

KUTGW means Keep Up The Good Work. Also, I am guessing your dropship is teh next ste, I can't wait to see it either. Seeing you made it t go with this est, will it be up soon?

[iamded]

Wow... this set is just amazing! I would definitely buy this set if it was an official LEGO set. Everything about it... there's nothing in there I don't like, except for the GC guard. I don't know, I just don't like him. The other 2 generic figures are cool, and the GCI mech is awesome! The construction of the building really gives it that Exo-force look, which I like. The monorail is awesome, although if it were a bit longer, and had another defensive car, like in the Sentai Fortress. But how it is now, it's amazing, it's awesome! I think LEGO should make it an official set. :-P I could go on saying how amazing it is, but I better stop. X-D Looking forward to seeing your next creation!

[Graynar]

Thanks for the replies!

exo attack wrote:

KUTGW means Keep Up The Good Work. Also, I am guessing your dropship is teh next ste, I can't wait to see it either. Seeing you made it t go with this est, will it be up soon?

The dropship is finished, but I need to make an EF mech or something to go with it first. ;-)

iamded wrote:

Wow... this set is just amazing! I would definitely buy this set if it was an official LEGO set. Everything about it... there's nothing in there I don't like, except for the GC guard. I don't know, I just don't like him. The other 2 generic figures are cool, and the GCI mech is awesome! The construction of the building really gives it that Exo-force look, which I like. The monorail is awesome, although if it were a bit longer, and had another defensive car, like in the Sentai Fortress. But how it is now, it's amazing, it's awesome! I think LEGO should make it an official set. :-P I could go on saying how amazing it is, but I better stop. X-D Looking forward to seeing your next creation!

Wow thanks! I have admit that I don't really like the GC dude either, but if I had Hikaru he'd be in the set instead of the GC dude. Oh well, I still like the set. *y*

[dillthepill]

Very cool! Currently I am working on a huge robot fortress with two battle machines, some repair stuff, a gate, walls, jetpack infantry, and much more.