10 Inspiring Hellboy LEGO MOCs: Instructions, Tips and Ideas
LEGO Hellboy MOCs – Demon-Red Inspiration for Builders
From Mike Mignola’s stark, shadow-heavy comics to Guillermo del Toro’s cinematic vision, Hellboy is one of those characters that just begs to be built in LEGO. Strong silhouettes, clean color blocking (red skin, black boots and belt, tan trench coat), and a handful of signature props—the filed horns, the Right Hand of Doom, and the Good Samaritan—give you instantly recognizable anchors for any MOC. Whether you’re sculpting a bust, designing a poseable figure, or crafting a BrickHeadz-style tribute for your shelf, Hellboy’s design translates beautifully from ink to bricks.
When planning your model, think in layers. Start with big shapes first: a broad chest, heavy jawline, and squared forearm for the Right Hand of Doom. Next, refine with subtle curves—macaroni tiles for horn stubs, curved slopes for the jaw and cheekbones, and SNOT panels for coat lapels. Add texture where it matters: dimpled surfaces or grille tiles on the Samaritan, wedge plates for a torn-edge trench coat, and a hint of tail geometry peeking from the back. Don’t forget storytelling! A tiny cigarette, a B.P.R.D. emblem, or a book-lined occult vignette instantly sells the scene. Finally, pose matters—Hellboy works best with a cocked stance, tilted head, and that “seen it all” attitude.
Tips for Building Hellboy
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Nail the palette: Bright Red + Black core, with Dark Tan/ Tan for trench coat and touches of Pearl Dark Gray/Flat Silver for the Samaritan.
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Right Hand of Doom geometry: Stack 2×2 and 2×3 curved slopes; use hinge plates or ball joints for a clenched fist look.
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Iconic horns: Use 2×2 macaroni tiles/curved slopes chopped short; for “full horns,” stack cones with a slight offset.
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Face shaping with SNOT: Invert tiles for cheekbones; a 1×2 grille or rounded tile reads as that heavy lower lip.
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Coat + silhouette: Layer wedge plates as lapels; let tails flare with hinge plates to create motion.
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Strong posing: Mixel joints/ball joints at shoulders and elbows; a small display stand keeps weighty busts stable.
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Micro details: A tiny cigarette (bar + clip), a rosary string (chain piece), or stamped B.P.R.D. medallion (round tile print/sticker).
Ideas for Hellboy-Themed MOCs
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BrickHeadz & Chibi tributes: Cute, desk-friendly stylizations that still capture horns, coat, and Samaritan.
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Display busts: Focus on expression, filed horns, and cigar; perfect for SNOT sculpting practice.
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Poseable action figures: Full-body, fully articulated models with swap-in hands or accessories.
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Prop replicas: Standalone builds of the Good Samaritan or the Right Hand of Doom.
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Vignettes & dioramas: B.P.R.D. lab, occult library, alleyway brawl—moody lighting with trans-clear flames and runes.
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Companion builds: Pair Hellboy with Abe Sapien for an instant display duo.
Hellboy MOC Gallery
The Red – HellBoy Bust
Designer: jnce
Get the instructions: The Red – HellBoy Bust — jnce.
Hellboy’s Gun – The Good Samaritan
Designer: Lioncity Mocs
Get the instructions: Hellboy’s Gun – The Good Samaritan — Lioncity Mocs.
HELLBOY
Designer: choi_dambaek
Get the instructions: HELLBOY — choi_dambaek.
Hellboy – BrickHeadz
Designer: EdgarGuacs
Get the instructions: Hellboy – BrickHeadz — EdgarGuacs.
Hellboy BrickHeadz
Designer: DrBrickheadz
Get the instructions: Hellboy BrickHeadz — DrBrickheadz.
Hellboy & Abe Sapien BrickHeadz (Dark Horse Hellboy)
Designer: Eugenio Iacono
Get the instructions: Hellboy & Abe Sapien BrickHeadz — Eugenio Iacono.
Hellboy – Anatomically Correct, Fully Articulate Figure
Designer: THE KING
Get the instructions: Hellboy – Anatomically Correct, Fully Articulate — THE KING.
Anung Un Rama (Hellboy) – BrickHeadz
Designer: DrBrickheadz
Get the instructions: Anung Un Rama (Hellboy) – BrickHeadz — DrBrickheadz.
Hellboy’s Right Hand of Doom – Mini MOC
Designer: Lioncity Mocs
Get the instructions: Hellboy’s Right Hand of Doom – Mini MOC — Lioncity Mocs.
Chiby Hellboy
Designer: esfrolios
Get the instructions: Chiby Hellboy — esfrolios.
