LEGO SET 70675 - Alternate build | Katana 4x4
Unleashing the Ninja Within: Creative Journeys with the Katana 4×4
Step into the world of NINJAGO® and transform the compact, hard-hitting Katana 4×4 into three entirely new adventures. With just the pieces included in set 70675-1, builders can explore a cargo-crab mech, a high-speed katana bicycle, or a slithering snake raider. Each MOC (My Own Creation) taps into the set’s dynamic color palette—bold reds, sleek blacks, and striking metallic highlights—to reimagine Kai’s off-road warrior as machines both fantastical and functional.
Imagine the Cargo Crab: a squat, armored mech that navigates rocky terrain with massive pincer-arms, hauling supplies across the Elemental Realm. Its curved shell echoes the original 4×4’s cockpit, yet now boasts extra reinforcement and articulated legs, suggesting a hulking crustacean come to life. Or picture the Katana Bike: a razor-thin two-wheeler that balances speed and style, its oversized blade-shaped fairings slicing through the air as you race through city streets. Finally, consider the Snake Raider: a sinister serpent on wheels, fusing reptilian form with guerrilla tactics; its segmented hood can lash forward or coil defensively to surprise unsuspecting foes.
These builds do more than stretch your LEGO® collection—they invite playful experimentation. The Katana 4×4’s undercarriage parts become a crab’s jointed legs or a bike’s streamlined forks; panels morph into scaly serpentine armor. Builders learn how to repurpose elements—suspension pieces for ankles, handlebars for antennae, treads for ribbing—and in doing so, develop advanced problem-solving skills. Each alternative model serves as a springboard, inspiring you to tweak proportions, add new functions, or even merge aspects from multiple MOCs into a signature hybrid.
Whether you’re an experienced Technic fan or a newcomer eager to sharpen your building prowess, these MOCs demonstrate that creativity need not be limited by inventory. The Katana 4×4’s 234 pieces unlock countless possibilities: from desert-scavenger vehicles to futuristic defense bots. Embrace the ninja spirit—adapt, improvise, and overcome—by tackling these three designs. They’re more than instructions; they’re living templates awaiting your personal flair.
Alternate Builds Gallery
Kai’s Cargo Crab – Katana 4×4 Spaceship
Designer: dorianbricktron
Get the instructions with link to the model: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-68781/dorianbricktron/kai-s-cargo-crab-katana-4x4-spaceship/
70675 Kai’s Katana Bike
Designer: LegoFever3
Get the instructions with link to the model: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-68516/LegoFever3/70675-kais-katana-bike/
Snake Raider – Alternate for Set 70675
Designer: legoguy08
Get the instructions with link to the model: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-67742/legoguy08/snake-raider-alternate-for-set-70675/
