Plague busting building competition 2: Alt-builds

TheOriginalSimonB

Shall we have another competition?

It is an idea done before on here, but it should open up the field to more people as you can join in without having a zillion parts to hand.  Simply take any set you like and build something that isn’t shown on the box with it.  For example here’s the recycling skimmer  derived from #60249 Street Sweeper:



Any size, any theme and just a couple of conditions:

No extra parts snuck in.
Only one copy of one set.
If choosing a set from when alternate builds were shown on the box then those builds are also off limits.

Maximum 2 pictures per entry, although feel free to link to more off-site.

Feel free to enter multiple times per set, or with different ones.

I will let this run until the end of June.  A small prize will once again be on offer...

Have fun and get cracking!

bandit778

Well this is a well timed competition as this has been my bag of late, filling up my weekends as a de-stress after the week at work. 

This used to be #70592 - Ninjago Salvage M.E.C.


One thing I learnt with this was not all sets lend themselves well to alternate building.
Having only 439 parts of which very few where just plain bricks or plates, it was a lot more challenging to build something that stayed together let alone look good but I'm reasonably happy with the results all things considered.

Modeltrainman

@TheOriginalSimonB Is using a polybag for this OK? I have one sitting unopened...

TheOriginalSimonB

Yup.  Any set, any size, any theme.  So long as you can make something with the pieces that isn't the same as originally intended...

MaffyD

Something I can actually do! Giving it a go! Thank you @TheOriginalSimonB :)

panchox1

do we have to use all the parts in a set? or are like 2/3rds of the included parts ok? or even less?

TheOriginalSimonB

@panchox1 use as much or little as you like, just no extras!

bandit778

On a weeks annual leave so spending extra time at home and managed to have a bash at another one. 
The set formally known as #70735 - Ronin R.E.X.


Will be the last one for a while as I'm seriously going to have to take some stuff apart and put it away before building anything else as the boss is looking at me funny whilst holding sharp objects. 

TheOriginalSimonB

Pointy!

bandit778

TheOriginalSimonB said:

Pointy!

The pointy came from trying to totally differentiate from the original build and not make it look stubby and silly with the huge canopy piece.
I'm actually quite proud of how that front end went (and stayed) together with minimal parts usage.
I do seem to have an affinity for retro type space craft that wouldn't look out of place in a Gerry Anderson TV show. I think it's an age thing (and probably why I like X-Wings so much). :)

Modeltrainman

Used #30536 to build a racing spaceship-thing. Will get pictures soon. Spaceship-Thing, Spaceship-Thing, SPAAAAAAACESHIIIIIIP-THIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING!

truck730

60179 ,a train 

Modeltrainman

Mine is from the Combo Charger polybag. #30356 I was inspired by future hover racers.er polybag.

Salamalex

I have used 31079 to build a lifeguard look out post with beach and sea scene. It’s my first attempt at an alternate build. 

snowhitie

I've used #70316 Jestro's Evil Mobile to make this futuristic speedboat.

KungFuKenny

I arrived home last evening to find a package had arrived all the way from the U.K. — many thanks to @TheOriginalSimonB for my prizes!  And good luck to all the contestants in this round!

snowhitie

Entry by my son, 10 (he also wanted to join in):

Alt build from #70321 General Magmars siege of Doom. He calls it a VeMon: Vehicle Monster...

Modeltrainman

Now to decide who to vote for when this thing closes!

SirBrickalotOfLego

Using the pieces from #75214 Anakin's Jedi Starfighter, I have built an arcade, where Anakin and R2 can unwind after their missions.


There's an air hockey table;



A sit-down driving game;



And an arcade machine, with a rocket shooter game playing;



This was a lot of fun, thanks for hosting the competition @TheOriginalSimonB :)

panchox1

man, i need to build something!

vanvonfull

I gave it a go! I took 31095 Fairground Carousel and tried to think of something besides a lighthouse...

I guess I like that it actually has cargo room. 

I called it quits when it hit midnight, and proceeded to drop in the floor, but it want back pretty quick (might have gaps). 

Still had a lot of leftover pieces. 

Mr_Cross

Ferrari the Red Tortoise
From Speed Champions Ferrari F8 Tributo #76895 to Ferrari 8 a buritto (sic) BURP!

I wanted to build something as far removed from the original model as possible.

I've got some other pics 1, 2, 3 if anyone's interested!

This was fun, thank you @TheOriginalSimonB for hosting the competition!

GrannyLEGO

Mr_Cross said:

Ferrari the Red Tortoise
From Speed Champions Ferrari F8 Tributo #76895 to Ferrari 8 a buritto (sic) BURP!

I wanted to build something as far removed from the original model as possible.

I love it ... get a bit tired of vehicles sometimes. This alternate is terrific!

SirBrickalotOfLego

I love the Ferrari badges as eyes! So clever.

Mr_Cross

SirBrickalotOfLego said:

I love the Ferrari badges as eyes! So clever.

...or perhaps it was a massive stroke of luck, seeing them on the pile of bits and thinking "they look a bit like eyes..." :-) Thanks though, it's nice when stuff like that happens.

Your arcade is really great too, I love how surprising, varied and brilliant these alternate builds can be.

Fauch

serendipity?

TheOriginalSimonB

1 week left, any more for any more?

timmeyh

Small alt-build from the 31058 - mighty dinosaurs. This is a locust with a clover (locust vs clover scale isn't that great but hey :) )

560Heliport

From #30411 Chocolate Box and Flower. I set out to make a butterfly, then used some of the remaining parts for a flower, but I thought the flower looked slightly like a palm tree, which would mean the butterfly was enormous... so... I present: Mothra and a palm tree.

timmeyh

Alt-build of the 31099. Made a submarine.

panchox1

I built a hover patrol craft out of #60239.

TheOriginalSimonB

OK team, that's a wrap.

I'm happy to let votes choose the winner again, but this time PLEASE send them directly to me by DM rather than posting your choices here so we can keep an element of surprise in the results...

KungFuKenny

Vote cast... good luck to all the builders!

panchox1

Voted!

Mr_Cross

Voted, forgot to say. Good luck all!

GrannyLEGO

voted ... good luck to all

SirBrickalotOfLego

Voted, best of luck!

Switchfoot55

Voted!

TheOriginalSimonB

Hey guys, we have a clear winner - with almost 65% of the vote going to @Mr_Cross
and his marvellous Ferrari tortoise.  A cracking alternative I think we can all agree. Please let me have your details for prize dispatch.

Commiserations to all the runners up.  I know @snowhitie is planning comp 3 to launch soon so keep your eyes out for that!

Mr_Cross

Now that has cheered me up no end! I think I've only ever won one thing before.
Thank you to everyone who voted for my model :-D I'm glad Ferrari Tortoise was so well received, especially as there was some really fabulous alternative models here.
Thank you @TheOriginalSimonB for hosting, I'll PM you now!

SirBrickalotOfLego

Well done @Mr_Cross well deserved!

Thanks again for hosting @TheOriginalSimonB , it was really fun to get the creative juices flowing.

Looking forward to the next!

snowhitie

TheOriginalSimonB said:

  I know @snowhitie is planning comp 3 to launch soon so keep your eyes out for that!

And it's live

Congratulations @Mr_Cross , it was a very clever build!

MaffyD

Voted! Yes, I know I'm lurking here more than posting, but I'm loving all the creativity. Sorry I couldn't join in but maybe next time!

Modeltrainman

Congrats, @Mr_Cross, on winning with your Ferrari Tortoiserossa!