About this creation
The 2013 MOCathalon
Team MAD (MOCing All Day)
Category : No Gravity
A note to the judges; the category calls for 'a scene', so please take the main picture above as the scene for the purposes of judging. The rest is just a little fun :)
After a hard day of exploring, there's nothing quite like getting your hands on tickets for the Zero-G Classic Spaceball Match. Since the creation of artificial gravity and antigravity technology, Zero-G sports have been highly popular, and specially designed arenas have been created on many bases and space stations, with players using compressed-air backpacks to manoeuvre around the arena.
Excitement builds in the crowd - today's game promises to be a cracker, and features 'Team MAD' in red, and 'The Maersk Blues' who will be playing in blue.
The arena doors open, and our teams emerge.
Lining up for the obligatory pre-match team photos.
Ever professional, team MAD forms a huddle to go over the team tactics one last time.
Meanwhile, The Maersk Blues don't appear to be so focused on the game. Bruce is trying to recreate the gameball using Duplo, and Bart seems to be having problems with some sort of dark horror which is trying to pass through a rift which has opened up next to him.
The rest of the team is trying to impress the seriously hot MAD cheerleader, who is obviously way out of their league...
Umpire Phipson disengages the gravity field in the arena, and the players manoeuvre into their starting positions. The ball dispenser rises from the floor of the arena.
Some match highlights...
An attack on the MAD goal proves fruitless, as once again the MAD cheerleader provides too much of a distraction for the Blues striker - he shoots hopelessly wide!
Another successful attack on the Maersk Blues goal.
Onto the MOC itself...
The arena from above.
The arena complete with roof. This was built in sections to make photography and lighting easier.
The whole build.
A random arena shot.
And finally, some un 'shopped pictures, showing how the players were positioned.
I hope you all enjoyed your introduction to Zero-G Classic Spaceball, it was seriously fun to build :) Inspired somewhat by Speedball : Brutal Deluxe of course (for those of a certain age...)
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April 2, 2013 |
Hehe, uhm, wow have you stepped into a new dimension this competition. Mate, just gorgeous cs action here, thankyou for sharing this with us :) |
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March 31, 2013 |
It's been killing me to not comment on this, but I last I have time! Incredible build! The size is jaw-dropping, and I'm amazed that you built a ceiling as well. Love the humour as well, great to see our illustrious team immortalized in Classic Space. I'll take staring at a cheerleader to winning a game any day. ;) Awesome work, well-deserving of your perfect score. |
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March 30, 2013 |
Quoting Stuart Lucas
Seriously fantastic! I thought I spotted a semblance to Speedball - Brutal Deluxe in both style and comic tone. Hugely impressive build and brilliantly posed action scenes, your photoshopping was flawless.
Cheers Stuart, I planned to build a zero-g medic team and scoreboard too, but spent so long making this I had to draw the line somewhere :/ Ice Cream!
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March 29, 2013 |
This is just brilliant in every way... There is no pin-pointing on an area it is all so well executed. WELL DONE. |
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March 28, 2013 |
Very nice! That is really impressive! |
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March 28, 2013 |
"The Enemy's Goal is DOWN."
Someone here is bound to get it XD. |
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March 28, 2013 |
Reminds me of Ender's Game. A very unique and clever idea coupled with some great techniques and PU. Nice! |
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March 27, 2013 |
Seriously fantastic! I thought I spotted a semblance to Speedball - Brutal Deluxe in both style and comic tone. Hugely impressive build and brilliantly posed action scenes, your photoshopping was flawless. |
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March 25, 2013 |
Thanks for all the great comments :) |
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March 25, 2013 |
Quoting Thoy Bradley
I saw this the other day and was like "WOW!" A very well deserved perfect score. 5 points does not seem like enough! ~Thoy
Cheers Thoy!
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March 25, 2013 |
Quoting Chris Phipson
Just sorry I can only give five... 5 points ~ Chris.
Thanks Chris, glad you liked it :)
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March 25, 2013 |
Quoting MortalSwordsman .
Wow this is amazing. 6 points
I wish hehe, cheers!
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March 25, 2013 |
Quoting Nick Brick
Way too cool. 5 points
Cheers Nick!
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March 25, 2013 |
Quoting Wes Pitter
Dude! This - for the MocAthalon? Are you serious? I sincerely hope all of your builds are this caliber. This was a treat the likes of which I have not enjoyed for a while. Thanks. 5 points.
Thanks Wes, got a bit carried away ;)
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March 25, 2013 |
I saw this the other day and was like "WOW!" A very well deserved perfect score. 5 points does not seem like enough! ~Thoy |
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March 24, 2013 |
Everything about it is great!! Definitely 5 points!!! |
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March 24, 2013 |
The best idea I have seen in a long time. Totally great build and the hovering minifigs is a good touch |
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March 22, 2013 |
Incredible! 10 out of 5! Thats awesome! |
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you got this from that one phineas and ferb episode with the football x-7 |
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March 22, 2013 |
ravishingly beautiful! |
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March 22, 2013 |
That is very impressive!! I love the concept and the main idea. All those little details added bring a great value: a stunning work!! |
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March 19, 2013 |
Very polished and classic-spacey. I like how you got the floor and ceiling so smooth without using a lot of tiles. It looks like the battle room in the book Ender's Game. |
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March 19, 2013 |
Clever, creative and very funny coupled to building on an epic scale. I love rift opening in the floor. Classic CS! |
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March 19, 2013 |
Jon congrats on a perfect score you are a treasure to the team. |
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March 18, 2013 |
Just sorry I can only give five... 5 points ~ Chris. |
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March 18, 2013 |
Wow this is amazing. 6 points |
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March 18, 2013 |
Way too cool. 5 points |
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March 18, 2013 |
Fantastic idea!!! |
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March 18, 2013 |
This is great! |
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March 18, 2013 |
Wow. This moc is about a game and not the usual hangar or base. |
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March 18, 2013 |
Dude! This - for the MocAthalon? Are you serious? I sincerely hope all of your builds are this caliber. This was a treat the likes of which I have not enjoyed for a while. Thanks. 5 points. |
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March 17, 2013 |
Thank you all for the wonderful comments, really appreciated :) |
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March 17, 2013 |
Quoting Ru Corder
Yes! I was hoping someone would do something like this! 5 points.
Thanks Ru - there simply wasn't anything else I could do with that category :)
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March 17, 2013 |
Quoting Kevin J. Walter
Score = 5 (I'd give you 50 if I could - I give usually rare comments on creations I judge, but this is mindblowing!)
Cheers Kevin, appreciated :) |
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March 17, 2013 |
Quoting David Alexander Smith
Absolutely 100% blown away by this. Not only is it a great build - the spectator gallery for me being stand out, it looks like a really fun game. Lego marketing, should adapt this as a video game now!
Hmm, I'd probably have to break out the PS3 if they did :)
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March 17, 2013 |
Quoting Tim C
Wow, Jon. What to say, what to say. Spectacular? No, that doesn't quite do it. Magnificent? Getting there, but certainly there is a better word to describe this. Persuspecmagamadiferous? No, that's just silly. I guess there is no single word to describe your work here. The arena is perfect. I love all the official-looking blue and red lines on the floor and ceiling of the arena. It was a real nice touch adding the spectators' chamber and a special place for the cheerleaders. No wonder the players can't keep their minds on the game;) Perfect choice for the windows. I like how you set up for the photos. It has the feel of real sports coverage. It's hard to believe that this is a MOCathalon entry. It is, by far and away, THE best entry I have ever seen. One has to wonder, though, if this is the bar that you have set for yourself, where do you go from here? Man, I can't wait to see.
*blushes* Thanks Tim, glad you like it. Spent a lot of time on this, so may have to 'tone it down' a bit for the rest of my builds ;) |
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March 17, 2013 |
Quoting matt rowntree
Way too cool!!! When are season tix available? Spectacular concept expertly executed. AND a cheerleader, HUZZAH!!! I actually thought of Card's "Ender's Game" when I saw the first pic, almost military in feel. I can easily imagine the future of sports going in this direction. Now that I think of it, it also reminds me of the original BSG game, without the speedos. Top notch!!!
Thanks Matt :) Main inspiration was from Speedball 2, but there's a little BSG in there too :) |
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March 17, 2013 |
Quoting Michael Rutherford
Hey, that is slick! The design of the court is cool, but the execution of the idea realy takes the show. I am really taken with your use of the clear rods to "Float" the players. The shadows of the support rods betray you once or twice in the photos, but the overall effect is quite striking. Your athletes really seem to be flying, and without photo-shop, that is really a neat trick. Again, well done. Go-go-go-go-goooooal!
Thanks Michael, I'm really pleased how well it worked out. The 'presentation' pics all have the stands, shadows and reflections 'shopped out (I hope I didn't miss any!), and the last three are the unedited shots. I tried to hide all the stands, but with multiple lightsources, there was always a shadow or reflection visible :/ |
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March 17, 2013 |
Quoting Paul Romano
Definitely one of the best MA entries I've ever seen! Everything from the colors, cleverly designed stadium, and story just works out beautifuly! I almost died at Maersk Blues smack-talk...only someone with your rep could pull that off! Awesome job!
Hehe, thanks Paul - all good fun ;)
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March 17, 2013 |
Quoting DeTomaso Pantera
Seriously Jon! This is one of the best things I've see for a while! This must have taken you ages to build! The attention to detail is amazing. I absolutely love the concept and if you don't get 5* from all the judges I'd be very surprised. The cheerleader is my favourite part ;-)
Cheers Tom! Yes, a few late nights on this one. Also took 2 days off work last week and MOCed all day :)
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March 17, 2013 |
Yes! I was hoping someone would do something like this! 5 points. |
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March 17, 2013 |
this is absolutely brilliant !>.....well done |
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Score = 5 (I'd give you 50 if I could - I give usually rare comments on creations I judge, but this is mindblowing!) |
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March 16, 2013 |
Wow! Amazing idea, brilliant execution. Looks like great fun :-) |
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March 16, 2013 |
Wow!! SO very cool :-O |
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March 15, 2013 |
Pardon me while I pick up my jaw off of the floor! Is there anythinig you can't with lego? |
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March 15, 2013 |
that is a MOC of beauty! |
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March 15, 2013 |
Super awesome work! :D |
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March 15, 2013 |
Fantastic unique build! |
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March 15, 2013 |
This is absolutely AWESOME! Go commies! |
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March 15, 2013 |
Awesome! That's so cool! Really well done! |
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March 15, 2013 |
Can I play!! Its like Quiditch! |
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March 15, 2013 |
:O Genius idea! I can't even tell they're photo shopped. I'd wish you good luck, but you probably don't need it ;) |
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March 15, 2013 |
Really awesome! I like it! |
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March 15, 2013 |
Oh man, this is awesome! Great idea, nice build, and an entertaining read, too :) |
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March 15, 2013 |
Wow, incredible job. This one really takes the cake. |
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March 15, 2013 |
Woah! Nice work, its so huge! |
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March 15, 2013 |
Hahaha! I love how you did the teams. Go Team MAD! |
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March 15, 2013 |
This one knocks my socks off! Love the space, and the main pic is terrific! Great work. |
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March 15, 2013 |
Holy cow, YES!!! This is brilliant, GO TEAM MAD! Seriously though, this is definitely one of the best entries so far, and the biggest, as far as I can tell. I loved the trash talk, the Maersk Blues don't stand a chance. :) |
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March 15, 2013 |
Absolutely 100% blown away by this. Not only is it a great build - the spectator gallery for me being stand out, it looks like a really fun game. Lego marketing, should adapt this as a video game now! |
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March 15, 2013 |
That is so cool! I love how you named the blue team after another MOCAthon team! |
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March 15, 2013 |
Wow... |
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March 15, 2013 |
ok, I love cs, but, even if I did nt, I d still wonder about this piece, it s genius! the colors, concept, theme, details, design, candy perfect! it s been months since I ve seen something so exciting, bravo! loved the cheerleader idea! |
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March 15, 2013 |
Wow, Jon. What to say, what to say. Spectacular? No, that doesn't quite do it. Magnificent? Getting there, but certainly there is a better word to describe this. Persuspecmagamadiferous? No, that's just silly. I guess there is no single word to describe your work here. The arena is perfect. I love all the official-looking blue and red lines on the floor and ceiling of the arena. It was a real nice touch adding the spectators' chamber and a special place for the cheerleaders. No wonder the players can't keep their minds on the game;) Perfect choice for the windows. I like how you set up for the photos. It has the feel of real sports coverage. It's hard to believe that this is a MOCathalon entry. It is, by far and away, THE best entry I have ever seen. One has to wonder, though, if this is the bar that you have set for yourself, where do you go from here? Man, I can't wait to see. |
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March 15, 2013 |
Way too cool!!! When are season tix available? Spectacular concept expertly executed. AND a cheerleader, HUZZAH!!! I actually thought of Card's "Ender's Game" when I saw the first pic, almost military in feel. I can easily imagine the future of sports going in this direction. Now that I think of it, it also reminds me of the original BSG game, without the speedos. Top notch!!! |
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March 15, 2013 |
Great fun! |
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March 15, 2013 |
Jon this is absolutely brilliant!! I absolutely love the Team MAD concept. What a great build and addition to the team. |
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March 15, 2013 |
Hey, that is slick! The design of the court is cool, but the execution of the idea realy takes the show. I am really taken with your use of the clear rods to "Float" the players. The shadows of the support rods betray you once or twice in the photos, but the overall effect is quite striking. Your athletes really seem to be flying, and without photo-shop, that is really a neat trick. Again, well done. Go-go-go-go-goooooal! |
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March 15, 2013 |
Awesome! Great idea and execution! |
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March 15, 2013 |
Definitely one of the best MA entries I've ever seen! Everything from the colors, cleverly designed stadium, and story just works out beautifuly! I almost died at Maersk Blues smack-talk...only someone with your rep could pull that off! Awesome job! |
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March 15, 2013 |
Seriously Jon! This is one of the best things I've see for a while! This must have taken you ages to build! The attention to detail is amazing. I absolutely love the concept and if you don't get 5* from all the judges I'd be very surprised. The cheerleader is my favourite part ;-) |
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March 15, 2013 |
Great work!!! |
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