10 Inspiring Metal Gear LEGO MOCs: Ideas, Tips and Instructions

Building the Metal Gear Universe in LEGO: 10 Inspiring MOCs

Few video game franchises capture the imagination quite like Metal Gear. From the shadowy corridors of Outer Heaven to the towering menace of nuclear-capable walking tanks, each installment of Hideo Kojima’s masterpiece is brimming with iconic mechs, gripping infiltrations, and unforgettable characters. Translating that atmosphere into LEGO form is both a thrilling challenge and a rewarding creative pursuit. Whether you’re drawn to the sleek lines of Metal Gear Rex, the amphibious elegance of Metal Gear Ray, or the micro-scale ingenuity of fan designers, these projects prove that even the most complex machines can be reborn in bricks.

As you embark on your own Metal Gear build, consider how parts can double as functional joints, how color accents evoke military camouflage, and how subtle detailing—like printed tiles mimicking control panels—brings realism to your creation. Many builders find inspiration in alternate builds, repurposing pieces from existing LEGO sets to assemble fully posable models, while others embrace minimalism through micro builds or BrickHeadz renditions. Beyond the metal-clad titans, imaginary dioramas of Solid Snake sneaking through vent shafts or Big Boss surveying a battlefield offer scope for environmental storytelling.

In this blog, we’ll explore practical tips to elevate your Metal Gear MOC, suggest a variety of build styles to try, and spotlight ten remarkable fan creations that capture the spirit of the series. Let these models spark your own ingenuity—and remember, every great build starts with a bold idea and a willingness to push the limits of what LEGO can do.

Tips for Building Your Metal Gear MOC

• Establish a solid core: Use Technic beams and liftarms to create a sturdy internal frame that can support weighty armor plates and long limbs.

• Leverage specialized joints: Ball-and-socket or friction-pin assemblies allow articulation in hips, head, and weapon mounts for dynamic posing.

• Mind your color palette: Military tones—olive, sand, dark bluish gray—paired with metallic accents help evoke realism.

• Incorporate alternate-set builds: Study how designers repurpose one set’s parts (e.g., an astronaut kit or starship) to craft fully functional Metal Gear models.

• Balance aesthetic and function: Decorative elements like hoses or printed tiles enhance detail, but ensure they don’t compromise structural integrity.

Ideas for Types of Metal Gear MOCs

• Minifigure-Scale Mechs: Realistically proportioned walkers like Rex and Ray, complete with cockpits for LEGO figures.

• Micro-Scale Builds: Tiny renditions that capture the silhouette of Metal Gear Rex in under 200 pieces.

• BrickHeadz Interpretations: Stylized chibi versions of characters and machines, like Fatman in BrickHeadz form.

• Alternate Builds: Models that use all parts from a single official set—be it a cat model or a Millennium Falcon—to recreate Metal Gear.

• Scene Dioramas: Environmental displays featuring Solid Snake, key dialogue moments, or infiltration setups.

Featured Metal Gear MOCs

Model: Metal Gear Ray

Designer: CreationCaravan (Brad Barber)
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Model: TX-55 Metal Gear

Designer: ThrawnsRevenge
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Model: Metal Gear Solid – Metal Gear Rex

Designer: Sentsu
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Model: Metal Gear Rex (Metal Gear Solid)

Designer: niclib
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Model: Fatman, Metal Gear Solid 2, BrickHeadz Moc

Designer: madglom
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Model: Metal Gear Rex

Designer: CreationCaravan (Brad Barber)
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Model: Metal Gear Rex – 31152 Astronaut Alt.

Designer: ale0794
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Model: Metal Gear Rex

Designer: CreationCaravan (Brad Barber)
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Model: Metal Gear Solid – Metal Gear Rex Micro Scale [Revisited]

Designer: DesertViper
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Model: Solid Snake (Metal Gear Solid)

Designer: Teckbricks
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