10 Inspiring Scorpion LEGO MOCs: Instructions, Tips and Ideas

LEGO Scorpion MOCs – Venomous Ideas, Smart Tips, and 10 Awesome Builds

Scorpions make fantastic LEGO subjects: they’re instantly recognizable, packed with character, and full of natural “mechanical” details that translate beautifully into bricks. From the armored carapace to the segmented tail and wicked stinger, there’s a lot of texture and motion to capture—whether you’re aiming for a lifelike desert predator, a stylized fantasy beast, or a futuristic mecha. Because a scorpion’s silhouette is so striking, even small builds read clearly on a shelf, while bigger builds can push articulation, posing, and display presence. It’s the perfect canvas for experimenting with hinges, bars-and-clips, and ball joints to create snappy claws, bendy tails, and splayed legs that hold a stance without collapsing.

When planning your own scorpion MOC, think in “modules”: carapace, head/chelae (pincers), eight walking legs, and a five-segment tail with a stinger. That modular mindset keeps the build stable and easy to tweak. Color also tells a story. Tan/dark tan feels desert-realistic; black or dark bluish gray looks menacing; vibrant sci-fi colors (reds, neons, metallics) scream mecha. For texture, layer tiles and wedge plates for armor; for muscle and movement, use small ball joints (Mixel joints), clip hinges, and turntables. Finally, don’t forget expression—tilting the tail, spreading the claws, or angling the legs instantly adds attitude.

Tips for building a better LEGO scorpion

• Articulation first: Use Mixel ball joints for the tail segments and shoulders; bars + clips or 1x2 plate w/ clip + 1x1 round w/ bar for legs.

• Sturdy stance: Splay the legs in a wide “C” curve; hide a few inverted slopes/plates under the belly to strengthen the core.

• Iconic stinger: Claw/tooth elements, a 1x1 cone, or a curved slope on a bar makes a clean, pointed finish.

• Readable silhouette at any scale: Keep the tail long, the claws oversized, and the body slightly flattened.

• Texture layering: Alternate tiles and plates on the back to suggest armor segments; use wedge plates for tapering.

• Part donors: Creator 3-in-1 animal sets (e.g., 31112 Wild Lion, 31151 builds) offer perfect joints, slopes, and creature parts.

Ideas for scorpion MOC themes

• Realistic desert scorpion (tan/dark tan with subtle striping)

• Shadow/stealth scorpion (all black, low profile)

• Giant display model (bigger than minifig scale, dramatic tail curve)

• Robot/mecha scorpion (greebles, pistons, translucent accents)

• Game/anime boss (chunky armor, bold colors, weaponized tail)

• Micro/desktop scale (30–80 parts; focus on silhouette)

• Alternate builds from Creator sets (limit yourself to one donor box—super fun challenge)

Featured Scorpion MOCs

Black Scorpion

Designer: Victaven
Get the instructions for Black Scorpion by Victaven. 

Black Scorpion

Designer: Hedu88
Get the instructions for Black Scorpion by Hedu88. 

Scorpion. Скорпион

Designer: L_T_F_K
Get the instructions for Scorpion. Скорпион by L_T_F_K. 

Giant Scorpion

Designer: richiemoir
Get the instructions for Giant Scorpion by richiemoir. 

Shadow Scorpion

Designer: arekkusu
Get the instructions for Shadow Scorpion by arekkusu. 

31112 Scorpion Alternative Build

Designer: gabizon
Get the instructions for 31112 Scorpion Alternative Build by gabizon. 

Guard Scorpion (Final Fantasy VII)

Designer: IterantRed
Get the instructions for Guard Scorpion (Final Fantasy VII) by IterantRed. 

Robot Scorpion

Designer: brick_squirrel
Get the instructions for Robot Scorpion by brick_squirrel. 

Scorpion

Designer: Mn_bricks
Get the instructions for Scorpion by Mn_bricks.

scorpion from 31151

Designer: Magical Bricks
Get the instructions for scorpion from 31151 by Magical Bricks.