LEGO SET 71702 - Alternate build | Golden Mech
Unleashing the Golden Mech: Three Spectacular Alternative Builds for LEGO 71702-1
When you first lay eyes on the LEGO Ninjago Golden Mech, you’re struck by its gleaming armor plates, its imposing silhouette, and the promise of untold adventures hidden within its technic core. But what if this sun-baked warrior could shed its familiar form and rebirth itself into something entirely unexpected? Imagine the Golden Mech’s pieces—those polished gold panels, sturdy ball-joints, and shimmering cockpit canopy—repurposed to craft vehicles and creatures that stretch the imagination beyond the realm of ninjas and ancient machinery.
Picture a sleek avian drone, its wings unfurled in mid-glide as it skims over alien landscapes, scanning for hidden dangers. Or perhaps a nimble hoverbike, its golden frame streaking across neon cityscapes at breakneck speed, the pilot’s laughter echoing off towering skyscrapers. And then, in a perfect twist of dark humor, envision a creeping, otherworldly creature—a golden titan headcrab—its spindly legs skittering across ruined battlements in search of unsuspecting prey.
These MOCs—Birdbot & Spacebike, and Golden X-Wing—are testaments to the transformative power of creative building. Each design not only recycles every part from set 71702-1 but also reinterprets the set’s bold color palette and mechanical elements in wildly different contexts. Whether you’re drawn to sleek flight machines or eerie critters, these alternative builds invite you to reimagine the Golden Mech’s legacy and spark fresh storytelling possibilities on your display shelf.
Birdbot & Spacebike
Designer: bramnaus
Get the instructions with link to the model:
https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-80444/bramnaus/birdbot-spacebike-71702-alternative-build/?spot=setalts_alt
Golden X-Wing
Designer: FlickBrick240
Get the instructions with link to the model:
https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-154052/FlickBrick240/golden-x-wing-71702-golden-mech-alt/?spot=setalts_alt
