Finally, after many days of MOCing (and many days of waiting between the 2nd and 3rd day), here is the newest Version of my Self-MOC ZORK!
About this creation
Before you start searching for Versions 1-6, I'd like to remember you that Version 7 was the first version of ZORK I've uploaded on MOCpages. You can find it here , but I've also made an entry about ZORK's History, which features the first 6 versions as well.
ZORK also got updated once again, and since this update is far more obvious than the previous ones, I created a new entry for it which you can find by clicking on this link.
There were mostly two reasons to update ZORK this time:
1) Fixing his colour scheme (more white, less grey).
2) The poseability of his arms make poses were he hold his axe in both hands pretty hard (or impossible, to be precise).
After I saw the first images of the new Hero Factory sets in late November, I knew I could solve both problems with the new pieces.
Before I redo the entire text... all updates that lead to version 8.4 in short:
Ver. 8.0 -> New arms and legs
Ver. 8.1 -> New hands
Ver. 8.2 -> New Axe holder
Ver. 8.3 -> New upper leg piece (from Jetbug, it's one stud longer than the old one)
Ver. 8.4 -> A tiny update on the hands
I've FINALLY made also new pictures from him, so I could get rid of that "That picture features the old upper legs from Version 8.2" note. I even add a few new poses, yay!
ZORKs newest Version was also some sort of premiere for me in a few ways:
- It's the first Version of him with new designed hands (the gloves I used so far were introduced in Version 1)
- He's the first MOC using the new limbs and armour pieces of the 2011 HF-sets
- It's also the first Version of ZORK using HF-pieces
- To get the fingers (and some other parts) I made my very first BrickLink order
- He's also the first of my MOCs using these EXO-Force Robot-arms as fingers.
But enough boring talk from me, now let's head on to the pictures!
For starters, a dynamic pose.
His complete new hands, featuring five fingers. It was always a wish of mine to build a MOC with five fingers, and although the new HF fists does have five fingers, they re-use the design of the Glatorian fists, and I'm not the greatest fan of these.
Another shot of his new hand. It took me some time to came up with a design that works and is at least a little bit smaller than his original hand.
One of the best things about his new hands are all the gestures he can now pull off.
*Facepalm* (okay, he could do this with his old hands as well, but it looks much better with the new hands)
"OBJECTION!"
"ROCK YEAH!"
Show ya moves!
He can also fold his arms now. I really like this pose.
Action Pose, showing his enhanced poseability thanks to the new, excellent HF-limbs.
ZORYUKEN!
ZORK uses his signature move, the Zoryuken (which was inspired by Zero's Ryūenjin, actually).
A detail of his knee armour. To attach it to the HF-armour, I used a black 3-stud-rod (as used in the weightlifter MiniFig) and one of those Missile-rod-things used in various Star Wars and Atlantis sets. It was a bit tricky, though.
The new designed axe holder...
...shown from various angles. It uses two balljoints now, and thanks to this, I can place the axe much closer to ZORKs back but still keep a good poseability on it (which is important because of the wings). The old holder let it stand out quite much, and that didn't look good from several angles. Building and connecting that thing to ZORKs back costs me a lot of time and nerves (seriously).
His great mighty axe of awesomeness. The axe blade itself hadn't changed, but the lower end is new.
I always liked to make pictures of ZORK against the sunlight. Since the weather is still rather meh, this one is more against the clouds, but anyway, it looks cool, right?
And last but not least, some boring overview shots of his porportions.
And that's it. Although the building of the hands and the weapon holder were really challenging (and sometimes exhausting), I'm really, really happy with the final result, and that makes finally up for all the stress, right?
I hope you guys like this new version of ZORK as much as I do.
"See ya!"
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June 1, 2012 |
Quoting M2com McKinney
Lots of great techniques here! Very nice!
Thanks, you should also check out the current version 8.5! You can find it here: http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/307220 |
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May 31, 2012 |
Lots of great techniques here! Very nice! |
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January 24, 2012 |
This is a great moc! Those are excellent hands. It must have been hard coming up with a design. |
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November 19, 2011 |
I agree with Larry Pan!!!!! :D |
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November 12, 2011 |
5 fingers = 5 thumbs up :] Everything about this moc is amazing, i absolutely love the huge hands and the axe holder - and the axe itself is beast. XD |
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November 10, 2011 |
Every thing is super awesome!!!!! you aced it!! totaly 5 smiles!!! for some reson I really like this guy!! |
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October 31, 2011 |
Quoting NoWhereMan .
I agree completely. His big hands are his defining feature. It's like Gringat with his odd socks.
Thanks Cheesy. I'm flattered that you compare ZORK's hands to Gringat's legendary socks. I think one of ZORK's defining trait are his contrasts. For example, he wields a massive axe (a weapon suited for ground combat), but he has wings. But his bulky hands also add to this, creating a contrast to his sleek, agile design. |
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| NoWhereMan . October 29, 2011 |
I agree completely. His big hands are his defining feature. It's like Gringat with his odd socks. |
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October 25, 2011 |
Hmmm... okay, first of all, the design of the hands (and thus, their size) was intended. I wanted to give him massive hands, so he got massive hands. About his body... I'm so far fine with the Inika build, and I would only replace it with a body design of the same size but with enhanced poseability (like shoulders and waist articulation). But until then, ZORK is fine as he is. |
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October 23, 2011 |
Not the best but certainly not the worst. This moc shows alot of potential. I think it's great what you tried to do with the hands but you failed in terms of preportion. Either make him bigger or give him smaller hands. The ignika torso bothers me because i'm sure you could come up with some design for a custom body. The upshots- Great look. Sweet weapon. Amazing rain shot. I do hope you've taken into consideration what i've said. |
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September 19, 2011 |
Quoting Makuta Nellor
Hands are too big. MOC looks like Inika.
Well, ZORK uses the Inika build, so it's no surprise that he looks like one, though he comes with a few (minor) modifications. |
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September 18, 2011 |
Hands are too big. MOC looks like Inika. |
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September 17, 2011 |
Really cool hands! The axe is super! |
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September 7, 2011 |
this is a very solid moc I'm no a fan of the ignika body but you managed to make it work. 5 stars |
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Soap M. August 31, 2011 |
Absolutely love it! :D Great MOC! Also you've put five fingers in! :D Great work! |
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August 31, 2011 |
Five fingers, five stars. :) |
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COMMANDER JAKE * June 22, 2011 |
Love that mask! |
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June 8, 2011 |
Awesome! Why does this have so few smileys? You should have something like 40 at least.... |
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May 14, 2011 |
Thanks, I'll think about it. |
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May 13, 2011 |
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May 2, 2011 |
Nice gauntlets. Nice jetpack. Nic...You know what hes beast lets just leave it at that! -.- |
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well i added new pictures for cheesy. |
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April 11, 2011 |
I absolutely love this . . . keeping it basic at the same time as adding lots of detail. Oh, and so you know, I will be using a similar hand design in my own Bionicle Moc (don't worry; i'll give ya the credit even though they look almost completely different :P ) |
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April 11, 2011 |
Iiking the hands and wings! Always wanted the guy you used for the mask... I like the capcom references |
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Cheesy Q March 20, 2011 |
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March 16, 2011 |
Quoting Cheesy Q
Hey maybe I'll try harder to make him ONCE I have more of my own creations online.
That's great! So far, nobody tried to build my Self-MOC. I'm looking forward to see your attempt on him! |
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Cheesy Q March 15, 2011 |
Hey maybe I'll try harder to make him ONCE I have more of my own creations online. |
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March 14, 2011 |
Those hands are awesome! He looks great and I especially like that picture against the window. |
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March 14, 2011 |
I love your self moc!!!!! I made a big fist for my self moc and I am going to upload it soon(The fists are not the same design as yours). If you want to see them I can post the link to this. :)
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S.E.D. (The Editor) March 3, 2011 |
Amazing!!!!! |
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February 11, 2011 |
Epic MoC...Would you mind checking out my page?...Uploading soon, i hope...My Self-Moc turns out awesome...pretty custom arm-cape, the idea gotten from AC (Assassin's Creed) Since Zri'Nata will be an assassin *Points at name* xD...And i'm crazy about AC ^^...So yeah, please check out my page? :> |
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January 26, 2011 |
Quoting TeagleSTRIKE X
Great Job and the big hands make him look like an awesome manga character! :D Great Job If you have time would you mind checking this out? http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/249327
Heh thanks. Actually, the character design of the DS game "Mega Man ZX" had some influence on ZORKs design (the colour scheme for instance), and the games art is pretty much Manga. |
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January 26, 2011 |
Great Job and the big hands make him look like an awesome manga character! :D Great Job If you have time would you mind checking this out? http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/249327 |
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January 23, 2011 |
I rated this a 5 as soon as I glanced at this! This is amazing! Everything about this is cool, including the size of the hands. Awesome. |
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January 18, 2011 |
Quoting Cheesy Q
Excellent! mind if I make him? I'll give you full credit.
Sure you can! As long as you don't include him into any stories and give me the link when he's done, you can make him. ~_^ |
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Cheesy Q January 17, 2011 |
Excellent! mind if I make him? I'll give you full credit. |
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January 17, 2011 |
Thanks for the comments!
I agree his hands are a bit too big, but I wasn't able to make them smaller yet without limiting the poseability of his fingers. By the way, like almost all of my MOCs, he doesn't have a custom body, he uses the old well-known Inika-Build. |
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January 17, 2011 |
Those hands are SOOOOO BEASTLY!! That is genius! The HF joint-connections are clever, too. Nice job! |
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January 17, 2011 |
Now that is cool! :D |
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January 17, 2011 |
nice love the hands and hope he has a custom body |
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January 17, 2011 |
Pretty sweet! I love the hand design and his axe is awesome! Gelu's mask works really well with him! everything rocks! The only probably is the hands are a little big, but hey, he's still totally epic :D |
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January 15, 2011 |
Quoting Espen Stålder
Well, there's a difference between you and Kelso, and it concerns the hand gestures. ;) Looks great!
Thanks, but I must ask you who's Kelso (the only Kelso I know is Dr. Kelso from Scrubs). |
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January 14, 2011 |
Well, there's a difference between you and Kelso, and it concerns the hand gestures. ;) Looks great! |
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