LEGO SET 71816 - Alternate build | Zane's Ice Motorcycle
LEGO SET 71816-1 – Zane’s Ice Motorcycle might look like a sleek ninja bike at first glance, but the real magic lies in its potential to become entirely new creations. By embracing the parts in this set—panels, curved slopes, technic elements and vibrant trans-blue pieces—you can reimagine everything from agile speeder crafts to mechanized droids. Here are just a few directions you could take:
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Transform the chassis. The motorcycle’s undercarriage can be repurposed into a low-slung hovercraft or a compact mech frame. By swapping out the handlebars for technic liftarms, you could create articulated arms or a cockpit module.
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Play with proportions. The long forks and narrow wheel assemblies lend themselves to both stretched-out vehicles (like a sleigh-inspired sled) and stubbier, tank-style tread systems. Reversing panels can open up novel silhouettes.
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Blend genres. Ninjago’s icy palette isn’t limited to ninjas. Try designing a mythical creature—perhaps a frost dragon or ice golem—using the trans-blue elements for wing or gemstone accents.
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Add function. Many builders hide simple mechanisms in their MOCs—spring-loaded shooters, rotating turrets, or drop-down tools. The set’s technic pins and liftarms make it easy to integrate moving parts into your alternate build.
Above all, let the constraints fuel your creativity. Working with a limited part pool challenges you to think laterally: a windshield becomes a shield, a seat becomes a cockpit canopy, and a wheel hub transforms into the head of a robotic companion.
Alternate Builds (MOCs)
These MOCs can be built using only the parts in 71816-1 Zane’s Ice Motorcycle
71816 Ice ninja speeder
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71816 Mech Droid
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71816 Roboto
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71816 sailing ship
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71816 Jet
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71816 Bull
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71816 Ninja Fire Snow Bike
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