jokerjester Posted November 29, 2013 The CUUSOO project for this build is now up. You can support my project clicking this link: http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/53350. I’m a huge fan of the Iron Man Hulkbuster armor and when I started to collect Iron Man minifigures I’ve decided to create one to add to the armory. My first attempt to create a Hulkbuster armor that can be piloted by an Iron Man minifigure is when I got my hands on a Kai’s Fire Mech set from the LEGO Ninjago line. As you can see in the first picture I only modified the hands and ditched the gun right hand design. I was already happy with what I came up with but I was not satisfied with my final design. After looking at the other Hulkbuster builds from other LEGO enthusiasts in different forums I’ve decided to rebuild the armor, this time using an additional Fire Mech set and parts from the Iron Man Ultrabuild set. My challenge now is to create a sleek Hulkbuster Iron Man build using only parts from these 3 sets (2 x Fire Mech, 1 x Iron Man Ultrabuild). Thanks to the additional parts from the Fire Mech the minifigure is now fully enclosed except for the head. I'm also quite happy that I was able to add more design elements thanks to the Ultrabuild's chest armor and the curved blocks and vents from the mech sets. The reasons for me not adding more parts are: 1. I want to keep the costs to a minimum (cheaper to produce and at the same time more (again, budget friendly to consumers) 2. I really want a design that doesn’t tower too much from the minifigures. 3. I want to use parts that are already available to the market (again, cheaper to reproduce. No need to create new blocks). Please support this CUUSOO project if you want this set to be produced by LEGO. This set would look great next to your Iron Man minifigures. For my next project I'm thinking of building an armor for Captain America or War Machine just for the fun of it. It may not be comic book canon but I just want to see a mech with integrated designs from the Captain America Ultrabuild. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beianfanla Posted November 30, 2013 (edited) great,this CUUSOO project if you want this set to be produced by LEGO. This set would look great next to your Iron Man minifigures. Edited November 30, 2013 by beianfanla Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted December 1, 2013 Great creation! This mech looks powerfull! I like the picture with batman! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jokerjester Posted December 1, 2013 Hahaha thanks guys. Feel free to let your friends know about this project. Unlike other Hulkbuster builds my aim was to lower the brick count to make it more affordable to the mass market. Maybe Lego can create new shoulders for this moc (more rounded armor pcs). I'm also kinda new to Lego and I dont know where to get most parts. Just used all parts that I can get my hands to ATM. Any good sets where I can get Red and Gold blocks/armors? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kermit Posted December 1, 2013 I was expecting it to be a bit more bulkier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jokerjester Posted December 2, 2013 I was expecting it to be a bit more bulkier. I was going for a more "slicker" design while keeping brick count low. I also dont want him to tower that much from the minifigs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmrid Posted December 2, 2013 That's really nice - have supported! I have a spare large Iron Man and a couple of Firemechs - going to see if I can build it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amset-Rah Posted December 3, 2013 This is superb! I saw it on Deviantart and was impressed all the same. Even if this doesn't get picked on Cuusoo, you should definitely share the instructions for those who want to make one of their own, since all you used were a couple of Kai's Fire Mechs and the Iron Man ultrabuild. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sprocket Posted December 3, 2013 Whoa: props for thinking outside the box! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jokerjester Posted December 3, 2013 Thanks guys. This is actually pretty easy to do. The armor retains the fire mech's feet and since there are more pcs I was able to make symmetrical hands. ill post a guide next on how i did it. Not really thinking of making it to 10k right now since it's still a long way to go for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmrid Posted December 5, 2013 A guide would be really awesome as I'd love to make this the way you have it in the pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lancethecat Posted December 17, 2013 Whenever I see this, I can't help thinking of Kai's Fire Mech from Ninjago... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jokerjester Posted February 4, 2014 Whenever I see this, I can't help thinking of Kai's Fire Mech from Ninjago... This was actually made using parts from the Fire Mech set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legomtron Posted February 9, 2014 Don't you dare diss BATMAN!!! HAH HAH! Just kiding . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TristanLoganLoki Posted May 28, 2014 They both look really cool, I think id sooner have the 2nd model than the first though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turbo1013 Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) too bionical for me,,,, thinking more juganaurt ish,, stout and thick Edited June 2, 2014 by turbo1013 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dbash56 Posted June 14, 2014 I love the pic with Batman, too funny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
