10 Inspiring Stargate LEGO MOCs: Instructions, Tips and Ideas

Unlocking the Stargate: 10 Inspiring LEGO MOCs to Explore the Cosmos

The Stargate franchise has captured imaginations for over three decades, transporting audiences through wormholes to distant worlds, ancient civilizations, and epic space battles. From the 1994 feature film that introduced the awe-inspiring “Chappa’ai” to the sprawling television sagas of SG-1, Atlantis, and Universe, Stargate’s rich lore offers endless inspiration for LEGO builders. Whether you’re recreating the iconic ring itself, constructing the control room at Stargate Command, or building the mighty Daedalus battlecruiser, there’s a Stargate MOC (My Own Creation) that can challenge and delight you at every skill level.

Bringing a Stargate MOC to life involves more than just snapping bricks together. It’s about capturing the show’s sense of exploration and discovery: the rumble of dialing chevrons, the hum of the wormhole, and the grandeur of interstellar vessels. In this post, we’ll dive into creative tips for building your own Stargate-inspired MOCs, suggest different types of designs to try, and showcase ten standout creations—ranging from functional bookends to detailed space cruisers—that you can build today. Let’s embark on this LEGO journey through the Stargate universe and unlock new worlds of creativity.

Tips for Building Your Own Stargate MOCs

• Master the Ring: Use hinge plates or clip-and-bar connections to create a circular gate that can support its own weight and (optionally) rotate.

• Dial-Home Detail: Incorporate printed tiles or custom stickers for the chevron symbols—and consider using translucent elements for a glowing effect.

• Scale Wisely: Decide early whether you want minifigure-scale, midi-scale, or display-scale. Smaller scales allow compact dioramas; larger scales let you add intricate interior details.

• Event Horizon Effect: Simulate the wormhole with a printed paper insert, concentric tile rings, or a translucent disc mounted behind the gate.

• Stand and Baseplate: Build a sturdy stand—flat plates or Technic frames work well—and integrate sand, foliage, or space motifs for thematic presentations.

• Color Accuracy: Reference screenshots for screen-accurate hues (e.g., beige-tan for the gate, dark gray for supports). Don’t be afraid to experiment with alternate manufacturers for rare colors.

• Modular Sections: Break complex builds into modular sub-assemblies (e.g., the DHD, the gate frame, the mount) to simplify building and later reconfiguration.

Ideas for Stargate-Themed MOCs

• Gate Bookends: Create functional dioramas of the Earth Gate and an off-world gate to hold your favorite sci-fi novels.

• Gateroom Interiors: Reconstruct the control room at Stargate Command or the Atlantis wormhole chamber with detailed consoles.

• Dial-Home Device (DHD): Build a standalone, minifigure-scale DHD with working symbols.

• Space Cruisers: Model the Daedalus or Prometheus battlecruisers in midi- or display-scale, complete with railguns and fighter bays.

• Puddle Jumpers: Design the iconic Atlantis shuttles with fold-out wings and removable interiors.

• Character Vignettes: Craft minifigure-scale scenes—SG-1 team members dialing the gate or Jaffa guards defending the Stargate.

• Abydos Diorama: Recreate the desert world of Abydos with the Stargate ring half-buried in sand and surrounding flora.

Featured Stargate MOCs

Below are ten standout creations sourced from Rebrickable, each ready for you to build and customize.

Model: USS Daedalus by Resqusto 

Designer: Resqusto
Get the instructions: MOC-35381

Model: Stargate Bookends by Yatkuu 

Designer: Yatkuu
Get the instructions: MOC-19566

Model: Stargate Command by MOMAtteo79 

Designer: MOMAtteo79
Get the instructions: MOC-27131

Model: Stargate BC-304 Daedalus Deep Space Carrier [Midi Scale] by monty_builds 

Designer: monty_builds
Get the instructions: MOC-136473

Model: Stargate SG1 by mklpmn 

Designer: mklpmn
Get the instructions: MOC-39317

Model: Stargate SG-1 Gateroom by axsbricks 

Designer: axsbricks
Get the instructions: MOC-95538

Model: Stargate SG1 - Gate Room by RobLegoBrick

Designer: RobLegoBrick
Get the instructions: MOC-52891

Model: Daedalus-Class Battlecruiser Midi-Scale by CreationCaravan (Brad Barber) 

Designer: CreationCaravan (Brad Barber)
Get the instructions: MOC-221681

Model: Stargate by Kuki 

Designer: Kuki
Get the instructions: MOC-133727

Model: Stargate SG-1 Gateroom (LEGO® colors) by axsbricks 

Designer: axsbricks
Get the instructions: MOC-96264

Whether you’re dialing into the original Earth gate, commanding starships in the Pegasus Galaxy, or crafting your own off-world adventures, these Stargate MOCs offer a universe of possibilities. Happy building—and may your creations travel far beyond the horizon!