MOC: クズリ

[Captain Nemo]

クズリ

"The Wolverine"

Built for and to be displayed at Brickworld Chicago 2015, this vignette depicts the mutant Wolverine fighting for not only his life, but the life of Mariko, his lover, against the dangerous and deadly Silver Samurai.

This was a creation that I had in mind for a year now, so it's satisfying to finally see it completed. I managed to pick up one of the few remaining (and rare) custom Silver Samurai minifigures, created and chromed by minifigures.pl, about six months ago--so it's been a long wait to finally build and show off my initial idea.

The vignette consists of fourteen minifigures: Wolverine, Mariko, Silver Samurai, the Ninja Master, and ten generic ninjas. Additionally, because this is a large Marvel creation, Deadpool makes a cameo as ninja #7--who apparently only wants to join in, take specific aim, and hurt Wolverine in the most painful area possible!

The creation heavily utilizes the Lego flower petal piece, somewhere around 2000 of them. They are used to add snow to the landscape, a technique I've never seen before, but one that seems to work very well. I was inspired to use them by the simple contrast of white and red petals, where the latter could then be used to indicate blood soaked snow. Initially I had intended to include a streak of red petals forming some symbol, syllable, or word in Japanese, which would have been flung from Silver Samurai's sword--this idea was eventually given up, largely due to space issues, but it was in large part the main push to build the creation in the first place.

The elegant cherry tree was another thing I was really excited about building. It utilizes fifty of the leaf pieces in the new lavender shade. A large inspiration for the creation was the 2013 film The Wolverine, which includes a similar scene. I combined a few scenes from the film (such as Wolverine being chased by the ninjas in the snow, and the end Duel with the Silver Samurai) into one scene to create a more interesting vignette. Additionally, I kept the film's modern tone. I added in the electrical post to not only add light (which is powered by the way by LifeLites products), but indicate that the creation was from the modern period, rather than feudal Japan. The buildings are feudalistic however, and utilize the colors black and sand blue to create a mysterious vibe.

The ninjas of the creation wear identical garb, with the exception of their leader, who is holding Mariko hostage. They were a big part of the inspiration to recreate the scene, and I'm happy that they add a huge feeling of foreboding danger to the overall creation. For my initial build idea, I intended to include far more ninjas than what is shown here--I wanted some twenty-five or more, to cover the show rooftops in black. Still, this is just as successful.

Also notable about this creation is the unique base structure I built for it, which mimics the curved rooftops of Buddhist temples. It was a fun piece of construction, and one that adds a lot to the overall feel of the creation. It's also the first raised base I've constructed, as in the entire build stands a brick above the table it rests on, supported by four small corner pedestals.

Enjoy!

~Nemo

[Karlota]

Wow!,

It's awesome, it's a great scene.

I like how the flowers are on the ground, and streetlights.

[Sir Brickalot]

Fantastic MOC as always Captain Nemo! The petals work extremely well as snow, and those buildings are lovely! Again, great job

[Legocity2713]

Very good work. the flower petals are great, especially when used in large amounts such as here. The red petals used fro Wolverin's blood is great and is instantly recognizable as what it is used as. Honestly, its one of the best superhero builds I've seen in a while. :thumbup:

(Also, gotta love Deadpool.)

[Graham Gidman]

Absolutely stunning!

[Gunman]

Exceptional idea and execution my friend... That flower'd floor is great and the enemies at the roofs are great...

Its like watching a movie... Great scene.

[Peppermint_M]

Jaw dropping.

Your comic book creations are always fantastic and this one is an amazing combination of technique in building, composition and parts usage.

[kevkipo]

Excellent Tim! Wouldn't expect otherwise from you

[Zepher]

This is out of this world superb. The flowers as snow is indeed a technique I've never seen before, but its just… perfect. No other word for it. Makes the whole piece feel so dynamic, so peaceful and dangerous in the same way that snow in classic Japanese movies do. Those few drops of red too are just killer, and couldn't have been done the same without the snow looking so organic. The base is a very nice touch too - really, everything is just so spot on in this build. Well thought out, and fantastic execution. :thumbup:

[Steph 104th]

Beuatiful moc, everything is so perfectly made and it all works together so well.

[Khorne]

Awesome build! That's an instantly recognizable scene (even though you mashed several different scenes into one). The houses really evoke that Japanese atmosphere and the way you used white flowers as snow is simply brilliant. The contrast of Wolverine's blood with the snow, all those details: everything is just so perfect. Absolutely stunning build!

[Im a brickmaster.]

Ohhhhh, I love it! The subtle details are wonderfully executed as always! For what ever reason I really like Logan's posing, you've conveyed a lot without dislodging an arm. Magical work as always Captain!

[rodiziorobs]

Gorgeous work here. Absolutely stunning.

[JimBee]

Spectacular MOC, Nemo! The snow technique is awesome, and I really like the way the houses are built. The lighting is also something to notice as it gives a quiet yet intense vibe with the snow looking as though it's glimmering in the night.

At first glance I thought it was the famous last scene in Kill Bill: Volume 1. Wolverine's colors even match.

[sander1992]

Nice scene, Cap. The built is stunning and the environment is beautiful.

I have never seen flowers used as snow. The effect is good.

[peedeejay]

Lovely scenery. Very athmospheric. Great build.

[WhiteFang]

Superb outstanding MOC. My jaws dropped when I see it. Deadly accurate to the movie scene and very nicely created. Love those black ninja and Silver Samurai very much.

[LegoPercyJ]

Wow! This is just Amazing!