10 Inspiring Horizon LEGO MOCs: Instructions, Tips and Ideas
Building the Horizon: 10 Inspiring LEGO MOCs from the Horizon Universe
In the sweeping plains and towering ruins of Horizon’s world, mechanical beasts roam free and brave heroes carve their paths through untamed landscapes. Translating that awe-inspiring universe into LEGO form invites builders to blend organic shapes with sleek, robotic details, to capture both the rugged wilderness and the high-tech majesty of machines like the Thunderjaw or the graceful flight of a Glinthawk. Whether you’re recreating Aloy herself in minifigure scale or crafting colossal display stands for your favorite machines, Horizon MOCs challenge you to think in new dimensions—combining advanced articulation, custom color schemes, and dynamic poses.
From the striking orange accents of forbidden west machines to the earthy tones of desert wastelands, these builds encourage experimentation with color substitution and modular design. Imagine DOTS bracelets repurposed as flexible cables snaking along a machine’s neck, or translucent parts illuminating an exposed “heart” core. Whether you’re aiming for a display-ready diorama or a play-able battle scene, Horizon-inspired LEGO models push you to explore unusual connections, embrace non-traditional building techniques, and weave storytelling into every stud.
Tips for Building Horizon-Themed MOCs
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Balance Organic and Mechanical: Combine curved slopes and technic elements to evoke both natural landscapes and machine parts.
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Master Articulation: Use ball joints and click hinges strategically—especially in limbs, necks, and tails—to achieve poseability without sacrificing stability.
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Play with Color Blocking: Highlight weak points (like exposed cores) using translucent or contrasting colors; swap “red” bricks for any color you have on hand.
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Design Custom Stands: Incorporate landscape elements—rock formations, desert flora, frozen pods—to ground your machine in its thematic environment.
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Use Substitutions Wisely: If a piece is retired, choose a similar shape in any color and cover it up later with tiles or panels.
Types of Horizon MOCs to Explore
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Colossal Beasts: Thunderjaws, Tremortusks, and Tallnecks at minifigure scale (20–30 cm) for dramatic display.
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Compact Machines: Smaller scouts like Scrappers or Sentry Scroungers, perfect for dynamic dioramas or multi-machine encounters.
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Aerial Foes: Glinthawks and Skydrifters, posed mid-flight on clear supports to capture the thrill of horizon skies.
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Hero Figures: Detailed minifigure-scale Aloy models with alternate weapons (spear, bow) and customizable outfits.
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Interactive Dioramas: Battle scenes with removable panels, exposed “heart” cores, and mechanisms that simulate weak-point attacks.
Inspirational Horizon MOCs
Model: Thunderjaw – Horizon Zero Dawn, Forbidden West
Designer: jmwhitzippo 
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Model: Thunderjaw
Designer: EDGE OF BRICKS 
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Model: LEGO Horizon Forbidden West Slitherfang MOC
Designer: BrickReady 
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Model: Thunderjaw (Horizon Zero Dawn)
Designer: brickfolk 
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Model: Sentry Scrounger (Horizon: Forbidden West)
Designer: l1anchu
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Model: Thunderjaw V2 – from Horizon: Zero Dawn, Forbidden West, Burning Shores
Designer: jmwhitzippo 
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Model: Specter
Designer: Wyvy 
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Model: Skydrifter and Glinthawk: Horizon
Designer: bitemouse 
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Model: Horizon Forbidden West Tremortusk with Stand
Designer: Kaelfros 
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Model: Aloy (Horizon Zero Dawn/Horizon Forbidden West)
Designer: RavenclawBrix
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