Zoingonian Forge

Second day of the trip has gone far better! Done what I can about my issue, now it’s in their court, so I’ve got to wait.

Having an AMAZING time at toy fair! Meeting awesome people, seeing awesome products. Was there 6 hours, and I’ve only seen half the expo! Looking forward to the rest tomorrow.

Trip the NYC has gone FUBAR in the greatest imaginable way possible.

But we shall persevere!

Because if we don’t we’re walking 2.7k miles home…

Absolutely do NOT give your ID or face scan on Discord. It's even worse than expected. Apparently due to people bypassing current systems, they're switching to "persona" which is funded by fucking Peter Thiel.

New York here I come! I'll be attending Toy Fair for the first time this year! This is something I've had on my bucket list forever, I am so excited! I'm not used to big emotions like this! 🤣

Green lion in lion mode, printed from PETG and PLA+ filament, and pinned with 3mm styrene rods.

Green lion in arm mode, printed from PETG and PLA+ filament, and pinned with 3mm styrene rods.

Fun side project!
I’ve been sitting on a collection of files for a #3Dprint, articulated, transforming #Voltron figure from CGtrader by Candyasdf for YEARS.

With the insanity going on all around, I want a hero. So, who better than the Defender of the Universe?

First up, the Green Lion!

Project Voltron-green | 3D Print Model Model available for download in Stereolithography format. Visit CGTrader and browse more than 1 million 3D models, including 3D print and real-time assets

Grab the files here! www.cgtrader.com/3d-print-mod...

Green lion in lion mode, printed from PETG and PLA+ filament, and pinned with 3mm styrene rods.

Green lion in arm mode, printed from PETG and PLA+ filament, and pinned with 3mm styrene rods.

Fun side project!
I’ve been sitting on a collection of files for a #3Dprint, articulated, transforming #Voltron figure from CGtrader by Candyasdf for YEARS.

With the insanity going on all around, I want a hero. So, who better than the Defender of the Universe?

First up, the Green Lion!

#LEGO #MOC #Mechimals
Finally, the combined form!
It's a lot - visually - I'll admit, but I'm still really happy with how they came out!
You can download the Bricklink Studio files and instructions here: www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/de...

A rabbit in overalls and a goat in pants are sitting on the ground drawing pictures. The rabbit is saying “ART POSES A THREAT TO CORPORATOLRATIC SYSTEMS BECAUSE A PURPOSE OF ART IS TO REMIND THE INDIVIDUAL OF THEIR INHERENT AUTONOMY.”, the goat adds “THEIR HUMANITY.”

Make Art (1/4)

every time someone orders an AEGIS EVERYTHING BUNDLE from our webstore, a sad man in seattle (me) gets a ping and he does a lil dance like doot doo doo

such power over another person at so long a distance is unimaginable

flex your power:
robotstrategygame.com
(code AEGIS is $5 whole bux off btw)

Potential hot take:
Mecha/flight combat music (Armored Core, Daemon x machina, Ace combat, project wingman, etc.) is better forklift driving music than Eurobeat.

…I was going to post this on LinkedIn, but I figured it’d probably be seen as “unprofessional” there. 🤣

“I’m mad I can’t understand Bad Bunny’s lyrics because they’re not in English”

my brother millions of metalheads around the world have been happily listening to incomprehensible Finnish shrieks and Japanese death grunts since we were teens, you’re just boring and racist

#LEGO #MOC #Mechimals
Finally, the combined form!
It's a lot - visually - I'll admit, but I'm still really happy with how they came out!
You can download the Bricklink Studio files and instructions here: www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/de...

Art by Iranian cartoonist Mana Neyestami | https://www.instagram.com/neyestanimana

Art by Iranian cartoonist Mana Neyestami | www.instagram.com/neyestanimana

Two "Printed Protag" mini hero figures. Made entirely from 3D printed recreations of elements from Lego's discontinued Creature and Character Building System. The standard hero is marginally shorter, with red and silver armor. While the Commander is taller with black and silver armor, and translucent orange elements.

For #HFFeb I've published a Hero Factory-inspired mini Hero "Set!"
Comprised of 3D printable recreations of discontinued #LEGO CCBS elements as well as original pieces, all compatible with the genuine article.

Free Download: www.thingiverse.com/thing:7287308

Two "Printed Protag" mini hero figures. Made entirely from 3D printed recreations of elements from Lego's discontinued Creature and Character Building System. The standard hero is marginally shorter, with red and silver armor. While the Commander is taller with black and silver armor, and translucent orange elements.

For #HFFeb I've published a Hero Factory-inspired mini Hero "Set!"
Comprised of 3D printable recreations of discontinued #LEGO CCBS elements as well as original pieces, all compatible with the genuine article.

Free Download: www.thingiverse.com/thing:7287308

A robotic Ant made out of Lego. Primarily black, dark grey, dark blue, with pink accents

The ant "Transformed" into foot mode, and a back view.

#LEGO #MOC #Mechimals
Last but not least, The Ant! Turns into a foot. Not much of a transformation... probably appropriate it looks like it just got squashed.

Starting to think my squire at work is multi-classing into rogue, because this dude performs disappearing acts like a professional.

I’m just going to assume he’s out saving the kingdom from evil

The story goes like this, in 1967 a little girl called Takara’s customer service number, and asked to speak to Licca-chan.

Not wanting to crush a little kid’s dreams, the operator quickly replied “Hello, this is Licca-chan!”

Very cute, totally harmless. …right?

This reminds me a little of Mel Brooks dealing with studio notes.

In case nobody has told you yet today:
1. You are allowed to rest.
2. Your pain is real.
3. Wombats are the only animals that poop in perfect cubes and they stack them like little brown bricks to mark territory.
4. You are not a burden.

A robotic Ant made out of Lego. Primarily black, dark grey, dark blue, with pink accents

The ant "Transformed" into foot mode, and a back view.

#LEGO #MOC #Mechimals
Last but not least, The Ant! Turns into a foot. Not much of a transformation... probably appropriate it looks like it just got squashed.

A robotic praying mantis, primarily dark blue black and grey with yellow eyes

Arm mode of the Mantis

Leg mode of the Mantis. I love how the legs fold up.

#LEGO #MOC #Mechimals
The Mantis! Another limb capable of forming an arm or a leg. SUPER happy with this one! Articulated without being unstable, and the limb modes are well distinguished!

Even if others don't see the effort, I know it's there. And in order to continue making that effort, I need time to recover. Nothing can run at 100% forever

GDI, I'm doing it again.
Finish a big task, and instead of resting, my head gets stuck on, "one more thing. Something small. Keep the ball rolling!" Resulting in less steam and greater wear when the next big task arrives
Deep breaths. Slow down. I'm allowed to rest.

A robotic praying mantis, primarily dark blue black and grey with yellow eyes

Arm mode of the Mantis

Leg mode of the Mantis. I love how the legs fold up.

#LEGO #MOC #Mechimals
The Mantis! Another limb capable of forming an arm or a leg. SUPER happy with this one! Articulated without being unstable, and the limb modes are well distinguished!

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