Oky Posted March 31, 2010 Hello there. As you may know, I'm a huge fan of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Unfortunately, I wasn't a fan of the show when the sets came out, so I missed out on them. But a few days ago, I finally got my hands on the Avatar minifigs through good old Bricklink, and when they arrived, I knew I had to make Appa, the avatar's lovable flying bison! So, without further ado, here he is! In case you can't tell, the above image was inspired by the Book 1 Vol. 5 DVD cover. A back view: Here's the same angle, but without the figs and with the tail raised. Side, top, and bottom view. Getting the shape of the saddle-thingy and fur pattern right was hard, but I'm satisfied with the result. I'm also quite happy with how the face turned out, even thought the colors and the shape of the horns aren't completely accurate. Here's a comparison pic with the "real thing". And here are some classic Appa scenes. Take that, Fire Nation! Appa and Momo fight over some food. More pics here. I hope you like it, and that this has inspired you to make your own Avatar mocs. EB has a real lack of those. I'm planning to make more Avatar MOCs myself in the future, so look out for those. Comments and criticism are welcome. EDIT: If you want this to become a set, please support it on Lego Cuusoo: http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/8890 "Appa, Yip Yip!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tin7_creations Posted March 31, 2010 INCREDIBLE!!!! Appa! Yip Yip! Hope to see more Avatar MOCs from you! ~tin7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ras 74 Posted March 31, 2010 Sorry Oki, not a big fan of the Avatars. However your MOC is looking really good. Great that you showed a picture of the "real" thing. I think you captured this creature very good. It is not easy to brickbuild creatures, but you have done a very good job. Must love the sneazing picture. "Gesuntheit!" (or however that is spelled). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the Inventor Posted March 31, 2010 Awesome build, Oky Wan Kenobi. You have really captured the shape and feel of Appa. But maybe you should make that saddle removable. I really like Avatar, but I have sadly never seen these sets in stores around here. the Inventor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CF Mitch Posted March 31, 2010 Awesome! I really like it, Oky. It looks incredibly accurate. My only suggestion would be to make the body (between the head and tail) a bit longer. But other than that it's just perfect The pictures with the 'classical Appa scenes' are terrific as well, I love them A great job on Appa, I hope to see more Avatar MOCs from you Regards, CF W Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RileyC Posted March 31, 2010 Sweet! I love Avatar and you MOC is fantastic! Appa arrow is really well done and great use of Indy's whips for the reigns. The face is really well done and really detailed for how many bricks were used for it. The tail is cool how it can be moved around. Im so jealous you have the figs now! Great MOC Oky! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted March 31, 2010 AWESOME 'Oky Wan' smegging AWESOME - looks almost like the real character from the cartoon series. It's a pitty Lego did not decide to continue past two sets - aw well ......anyway you caught every element of Appa. Good one and just watch out for the Fire Nation...... I hear they get hot under the collar real easy ! I'm a conformist! 'Oky Wan' I'm a conformist! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xilefsson Posted March 31, 2010 wow, i love how you did the arrow on appa's head i think this wuold be really cool above a microscale earth-kingdom capital city( ba-thing... i don't know how its written) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UsernameMDM Posted March 31, 2010 Yip Yip! Very nicely done. Now I wonder if Lego ever planned a molded Appa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
army23 Posted March 31, 2010 Wow!That is a really cool appa!I want to try to make on of fire nation ships out legos now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
user Posted April 1, 2010 Great MOC and congrats on getting those figs! This creation is awesome in every way I love how you did the face and tail but the legs are a little iffy. And like others have said I'd like to see some more avatar creations since the theme was so short and the sets were just "OK". BTW Xilifsson it's Basingsae. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ILikePi Posted April 1, 2010 Wow, stunning MOC Oky Wan! It reminds me of when I watched almost every episode of Avatar back in the days... This really shows how much potential the LEGO Avatar line had! I would have loved it if TLG made a brick-built Appa similar to your amazing one. I especially like this pic. It captures his classic bored face that you see all the time in the show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMP Posted April 1, 2010 Oh my god! That was the one set I was expecting from this line, but never got it! This is the absolute perfect representation of Appa! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ziljin Posted April 1, 2010 Nice Appa. It's a shame they didn't make more Avatar sets. Well the fire bender soldier armors look awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squidman85 Posted April 1, 2010 What a great Appa!I very like the face and saddle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eti Posted April 1, 2010 That is just great, it matches Appa perfectly. I tried it myself about a year ago and got a perfect looking head but go nowhere at all with the rest... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoryoCox Posted April 1, 2010 Very good Oky. It looks like the real thing and the minifigures look good on it. The only suggestion I would have is to make the stripe going through it light bley/grey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted April 1, 2010 Awesome! The face is perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stanley Kbrick Posted April 1, 2010 Excellent moc. I must try to make one myself. My son and I really like avatar and we have the figs. I'll try and make one using your photo's as a reference. I do hope that I am able to figure out how to build it... cheers stanley PS overhere we also love your zurg and lightyear vehicles! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batbrick Posted April 1, 2010 Fantastic job Oky, its practically perfect! Great job including the grey stripes on him as well. The saddles is quite good, though I'd love to see a version without it. My one gripe in the immovable legs, but apart from this I can't think of anything. I'm getting the series for my birthday so this as a nice way of getting me more impatient Batbrick Away! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emperor Claudius Rome Posted April 2, 2010 Avatar mocs are rare, but this is great. I love Appa's brickyness. I hope to see more Avatar mocs from you Oky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batbrick Posted April 4, 2010 Also, if you want the legs to move a bit you could always use those dark bley 1/3 tall spinny pieces. Y'know, the ones with the little circle on top that rotates 360 degrees. Batbrick Away! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oky Posted April 4, 2010 Thanks for the kind comments, guys. I'm glad you like it. Sorry Oki, not a big fan of the Avatars. Neither of them? Well, I guess you can't like everything. My only suggestion would be to make the body (between the head and tail) a bit longer. Really? I thought it's almost too long as it is. Good one and just watch out for the Fire Nation...... I hear they get hot under the collar real easy ! Considering how my Appa handled those two soldiers, I'm not too worried. wow, i love how you did the arrow on appa's headi think this wuold be really cool above a microscale earth-kingdom capital city( ba-thing... i don't know how its written) Thanks, it was one of the most complicated parts of this MOC. You mean Ba Sing Se? Hm, interesting idea. Maybe I'll make something like that. I wonder if Lego ever planned a molded Appa. That would have been great! But as I have proven, a brick-built one would have been just as good. Either way, I'm very surprised we never saw an official Appa. That just might have saved the Avatar theme. Oh well. I especially like this pic. It captures his classic bored face that you see all the time in the show. Hehe, thanks. That's exactly what I was going for. The only suggestion I would have is to make the stripe going through it light bley/grey. I don't think grey would fit. The only color that would be better than dark grey in my opinion would be dark tan, but unfortunately I don't have the necessary parts in that color. Maybe if I can still get my hands on a Venice Canal Chase I can try to make a version of it in dark tan. I'll try and make one using your photo's as a reference. I do hope that I am able to figure out how to build it... Thank you very much Stanley. I'm honored that you're using mine as a reference. It can get a little tricky, though, especially around the arrow. I can try to post a pic of the inner construction if you want. You have really captured the shape and feel of Appa. But maybe you should make that saddle removable. The saddles is quite good, though I'd love to see a version without it. My one gripe in the immovable legs, but apart from this I can't think of anything. Thanks. Perhaps I will post a version of him without the saddle sometime, but I don't think that I can do it so that it is attachable. As for the legs, since he barely ever moves them in the show, I didn't bother making them posable. But maybe I can find an easy way to fix that. Also, if you want the legs to move a bit you could always use those dark bley 1/3 tall spinny pieces. Y'know, the ones with the little circle on top that rotates 360 degrees. Sorry, but I don't know what you're talking about. Could you name a set where it is used? Avatar mocs are rare, but this is great. I love Appa's brickyness.I hope to see more Avatar mocs from you Oky Not sure what you mean by "brickyness", but thanks. As for more Avatar MOCs, don't worry, they are coming. I will also gladly accept any requests, so if there's anything particular you'd like to see moced, let me know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aethersprite Posted April 9, 2010 This is AWESOME! I love it! :thumbup: :thumbup: The show-accuracy, plus the brickiness of it makes it perfect. Good job! Hopefully Lego gets the license for the live-action movie coming this year, unlikely, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batmayne Posted April 16, 2010 That looks awesome, loving the look of that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites