A very quant scene here, especially the teapot and the mole. It makes a good contrast with the invading Power Miners.

A very quant scene here, especially the teapot and the mole. It makes a good contrast with the invading Power Miners.

Congratulation!!

Hello fellow Brit :) This was definately one of my favourite entries, the whole idea was superb and i'm digging the characters esp the mole and worms. Really looking forward to seeing what you can do in R2. I really want to know what the categories are NOW grrrr

Stuboy, you continue to up yourself. Even from the thumbnail I liked what I saw, so of course I was more than surprised when I opened the full page and saw the entire compilation. I'm not even going to lie, your creations have gotten to the point of making me feel giddy and excited to view them. That mole is phenominal.

At first I wasn't sure where this was going; a new take on the Birds and the Bees? Anyway, all sorts of great details in this, especially you on the mushroom-Classic! I hope others will look at this and understand the difference between being TOLD it's a MOC about Earth, (Spring or whatever) and being SHOWN what the category is. It's a somewhat subtle but very important distinction that really separates out the top builds from the rest. Congrats, and good luck in the next round!

I love that mole! Reminds me of bottles from banjo kazooie.

What is it with you British guys and your perfect fairy tale storytelling skills? I always love this partly used, partly magical looking design in British movies and TV series and now I find the same level of fantastic design here on MOCpages. Bravo!

Hi. Thanks for comment on my entry and congrats to you too. 52 is a very good score. Good luck in round 2

Dorky mole is a winner!

Nice work Stu, starting off on the same foot you left the 2010 MO with. With no Kaleta this year your fortunes could change ;) Good Luck Mate!

You received a score of 52. Congratulations, you have made the top 64! Your will receive your opponent and category on Wednesday, September 21st. Good luck!

Sweet you probably did a better job then me I like it! I was going to have a digdug dude under the ground but didn't have the creativity.

Great little scene, I love cut-away builds, always cool!

Thanks Luke, glad somebody noticed that as it was a fave bit of mine! So much love for that mole, i'm inclined not to break him down yet! First bit of the build and it came together very quickly. Thanks to everybody for their kind words and encouragement, i'm (slowly) trying to get round to everyone's builds to return the favour.

DAYAMN! That mole is off the chain son! Excellent build my friend....we'll definitely be seeing YOU in the second round! Good luck with the judges!

Like others have said...the Mole is awesome! So cute! This is a really clever build and a great interpretation of the "Earth" category. Really nice work Stu!

I know it's a small detail, but I really like the way you've done that door frame. If it wasn't against the rules, you should sooo make the mole a recurring feature throughout all your entries, no matter how tenuous his justification for being there might be, or not... good luck with the judges!

The flower and the mole are truly amazing, not to mention the overall presentation. Beautifull. Good luck with your judges!

Great entry, Stuart. Hope to see you in the next round!

man I love that mole!

Your creativity just never ceases to amaze me; I can't wait to see you throw down this year. The one thing that comes to mind with this, in the immortal words of Austin Powers, 'Nice to mole you--meet you! Nice to meet your mole! Don't say mole. I said mole.' 'Look, just get it out of your system.' 'Mole! Bloody mole! We're not supposed to talk about the bloody mole, but there's a bloody mole winking me right in the face! I'm gonna take it, chop it up, and make some guaca-moley!' There, I feel better. Good luck, mate! ~H

I like everything I see here, but my favourite part is that tiny walker.

Excellent work! I love that mole, flower and cup!

That mole is legend! I'm digging this fantastic creation, full of fun, colour and humour.

Amazing entry! You'll pass for sure! Anyways, good luck!~Jelle

I love this! humorous, yet a pretty decent look for the earth category. I personally love the mini-walker for the miner. Very awesome.

Woo-hoo! Good to see you in action again this year. I love the mole, the cartoon-y look works really well. Best of luck with the competition!

awesome mole! great design!

Great mole! I Love the cut away! Super scene!

LOL. The sig-gnome is sweet!

Great job Stuart! I only saw the top at first, but then I saw the whole picture. Great!

cool concept i love the mole and the worms but he walker needs work i think you should make a platform that the guy stands on so he is not just hanging there but great work! mind looking at this http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/286584

Very, very nice! Love the mole.

I definitely dig it! Those mud loving creatures are amazing. Being a gardener i love this concept and that giant daisy is b-e-a-utiful, hopefully see you in round two! GL

Cool!

I dig it very much. Quirky, fun and great. I've never seen earthworms talking before... Good Luck!

Quirky and good, as usual.

I've tried to convince my mom that moles are cute, and here's proof!

Thanks, Stu. And thanks for writing the actual words "laugh out loud." I almost LOLed when I read that. Aw, darn it.

Nice! This looks great!

Perhaps just as cool as the mole is the mole's abode. Too bad it's about to go kabloowey...

I dig it! Love the tea cup and mole. This is one of those mocs that the more you look the more detail you see :). Great use of the magnifying glasses. Good luck sig - Gnome Stu. hopefully see you in round 2

Guilty as charged with the Death Worm bit. Excellent entry, and good luck!

Thanks for that Wes - pure genuine laugh-out-loud!

Fun stuff. The tea cup caught my eye. Then, I screamed as hot liquid gushed through my retinas. Thanks for that.

Great idea and build! I love the mole!

I guess I sort of expected a bit more from a MocOlympics finalist. But a really great job on the mole.

This is great! I love the mole! :)

Lovely work on that adorable mole! The spectacles are to die for!