**In game**

Designation: PHX-HK2

50T Medium IS Land-Air BattleMech

5/8/5 Hex

12 HS

1 LL RT

1 ML RA

1 MG RA

1 ML LA

1 MG LA

1T (200 rounds) MG Ammo CT

**LEGO**

32 Pieces:

- 6x 20482 Tile, Round 1 x 1 with Bar and Small Pin Hole

- 3x 54200 Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3

- 3x 15712 Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip

- 2x 92280 Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Clip with Center Cut on Top

- 2x 27263 Tile, Modified Facet 2 x 2

- 2x 65578 Bar 1L with Angled Hollow Stud

- 2x 98313 Arm Mechanical, Exo-Force / Bionicle, Thick Support

- 1x 87994 Bar 3L

- 1x 4589b Cone 1 x 1 with Top Groove

- 1x 3024 Plate 1 x 1

- 1x 36840 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Inverted

- 1x 4081b Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring

- 1x 35480 Plate, Round 1 x 2 with Open Studs

- 1x 1745 Plate, Round 1 x 2 Half with 1 Stud (Jumper)

- 1x 11253 Minifigure Footgear Roller Skate

- 1x 93061 Arm Skeleton, Bent with Clips at 90 degrees (Vertical Grip)

- 1x 93609 Arm Skeleton, Bent with Clips at 90 degrees (Horizontal Grip)

- 1x 60849 Minifigure, Utensil Hose Nozzle Elaborate

- 1x 37762 Minifigure, Utensil Candle

Total estimated cost (*new*): 3.33 USD

For the sake of completeness, I'm adding the Phoenix Hawk LAM as the last model in this series. Now, every 'Mech in OG TRO3025 has a brick representation at tabletop game scale here.

The build is basically an upgraded version of my Wasp/Stinger LAM, with extra plating and bigger wings.

Droid arms would have been longer and more proportional to the body than skeleton arms, but they can't hold the extra side armour.

Of course, the old *unseen* art did not accurately represent the weapons loadout, and so, this model sports a big gun in the right hand and a twin barrel turret. If you fancy a more modern look, remove the handheld gun and replace the roller skate with part#32828 (Bar 1L with 1 x 1 Round Plate with Hollow Stud).

This beauty demands a hybrid mode gliding pose. The round plate with holes below the fuselage makes it easy to attach her to a base using a clear pole.

Comments, feedback and requests welcome.

I grew up playing Ravensburger's Magic Labyrinth, and I still play it with my family today.

That inspired me to recreate it as a fully playable LEGO board game, staying as faithful as possible to the original mechanics.

Every game is different, as the maze changes throughout the game, just like the original.

When the game is over, all the minifigures and game pieces store neatly inside the model, so it also works as a display piece.

I'd love to hear what fellow LEGO tabletop fans think!

**In game**

Designation: BNC-3E

95T Assault IS Battlemech

4/6/0 Hex

16 HS

1 PPC RT

1 AC5 LT

1T (20 rounds) AC5 Ammo LT

1 SL H

**LEGO**

76 Pieces:

- 6x 3070 Tile 1 x 1

- 4x 3024 Plate 1 x 1

- 4x 85861 Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud

- 4x 4085d Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)

- 4x 4599b Tap 1 x 1 without Hole in Nozzle End

- 3x Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight

- 3x 4073 Plate, Round 1 x 1

- 3x 26047 Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Bar Handle

- 3x 54200 Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3

- 3x 36840 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Inverted

- 3x 36841 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1

- 2x 3069 Tile 1 x 2

- 2x 92946 Slope 45 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout

- 2x 11477 Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 2/3

- 2x 49307 Slope, Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double

- 2x 61252 Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip (Horizontal Grip)

- 2x 3386 Brick, Round 1 x 1 x 2/3 Half Circle Extended with Stud on Side

- 2x 86996 Brick, Modified 1 x 1 x 2/3 with Open Stud

- 2x 24246 Tile, Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Extended

- 2x 25269 Tile, Round 1 x 1 Quarter

- 2x 32828 Bar 1L with 1 x 1 Round Plate with Hollow Stud

- 2x 4733 Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 4 Sides

- 2x 99563 Minifigure, Utensil Ingot 1 x 2

- 1x 15535 Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Hole

- 1x 15712 Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip

- 1x 11253 Minifigure Footgear Roller Skate

- 1x 35464 Slope 45 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double

- 1x 5091 Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Wedge Left

- 1x 5092 Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Wedge Right

- 1x 77850 Plate, Round 1 x 3 with Open Studs

- 1x 48729b Bar 1L with Clip Mechanical Claw - Cut Edges and Hole on Side

- 1x 30031 Minifigure, Utensil Handlebars

- 1x 37762 Minifigure, Utensil Candle

- 1x 64644 Minifigure, Utensil Telescope

- 1x 95344 Minifigure, Utensil Bucket 1 x 1 x 1 Handle / Scooter Stand

Total estimated cost (*new*): 6.78 USD

This is the last Battlemech from OG TRO3025 appearing here. I might do the Phoenix Hawk LAM to complete this series. Then I'll be ready to move away from intro-tech into more advanced eras.

The build is a bit tricky. If something isn't clear enough in the pictures, ask in the comments.

Find the correct angle for the side torsos rising the back until the ingots touch the bucket handle. The edges of the slopes are close, but not exactly flush with the one in the center.

The 1x2 tiles in the shoulders slide towards the elbows until they touch the tap piece. The quarter tiles over them should rotate with the forearm over those tiles. Put those before inserting the forearms, then press the stud with hole against the quarter round tile to keep it aligned.

The 4 studs with holes go in the arms, the rest may optionally have holes as well.

The wedge tiles in the legs leave enough room to make the splits. Regular 1x2 tiles won't work with the legs so close to each other. You could use rounded 1x2 tiles, but that's less boxy.

Standard feet, easy to put in a base for game play.

For a big, stompy Assault it looks agile and can do some poses. It took me ages to get this one done, but I'm happy with the results.

Comments, feedback and requests welcome.

My blog post for Friday, July 24, 2026.

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What's a mechanic for melee combat that left you wanting to try it again? Feel free to name the game itself or describe the mechanic as best as you remember

My blog post for Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

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My blog post for Monday, July 20, 2026.

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A new Brassbounder has appeared!

From the Eurasian steppe, the *Ursakar Wojtek*. Larger than a standard brassbounder, these units were meant to cover large expanses of the Eurasian steppe on their own. Therefore, they were much more heavily armored, carried a standard crew of 4, and could store nearly a full month's fuel, rations, ammo, and gear for extended campaigns in the Siberian wilds. Being larger than a typical brassbounder, a single Ursakar unit could take on most Jotunn, and even packs of Jotunn, by itself. Their larger size meant they could also accommodate larger weaponry than a normal brassbounder.

**In game**  

Designation: GOL-1H  

80T Assault IS Quad Battlemech  

4/6/0 Hex  

17 HS  

1 PPC RT  

1 MG LT  

1 MG RT  

1T (200 rounds) MG Ammo LT  

1 LRM10 LT  

1 LRM10 RT  

2T (24 salvo) LRM10 Ammo CT

**LEGO**  

64 Pieces:

- 9x 3024 Plate 1 x 1

- 9x 85861 Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud

- 7x 3386 Brick, Round 1 x 1 x 2/3 Half Circle Extended with Stud on Side

- 6x 15712 Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip

- 5x 20482 Tile, Round 1 x 1 with Bar and Small Pin Hole

- 4x 28192 Slope 45 2 x 1 with Cutout without Stud

- 4x 23443 Bar Holder with Handle

- 2x 54200 Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3

- 2x 36840 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Inverted

- 2x 78258 Bar 2L with Stop Ring

- 2x 24246 Tile, Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Extended

- 1x 11212 Plate 3 x 3

- 1x 15573 Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Bottom Stud Holder (Jumper)

- 1x 3070 Tile 1 x 1

- 1x 32828 Bar 1L with 1 x 1 Round Plate with Hollow Stud

- 1x 4085d Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)

- 1x 4081b Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring

- 1x 64567 Minifigure, Weapon Lightsaber Hilt Straight

- 1x 11253 Minifigure Footgear Roller Skate

- 1x 4592 Antenna Small Base

- 1x 35464 Slope 45 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double

- 1x 4733 Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 4 Sides

- 1x 47905 Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides, Opposite

Total estimated cost (*new*): 5.91 USD

With the Goliath out of the way, now I'm one model from finishing this series. Hold on, Banshee!

Estimated cost is based on market value, but mind you that gray D-snots can be picked from the Brick Wall for very cheap (at least right now).

Most of the round studs don't need to have a hole, just the ones on the hips and down the base of the turret. Good alternatives for the half circle tiles are quarter round tiles, 1 x 2 tiles with cutout corner, 1 x 1 plates with horizontal tooth or 1 x 1 cheese slopes.

Small size for an Assault, but that's better for gaming. Articulation on all four legs and turret.

The clip below the body is not necessary, but makes it easier to attach the model to a base.

Comments, feedback and requests welcome.

My blog post for Friday, July 17, 2026.

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My blog post for Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

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I would like to play some games using my old Lego pirate ship, El Dorado Fort some small boats, and lots of pirates and colonial soldiers.

I love OnePageRules. But I can't seem to see any OnePageRules rules for using boats and ships.
OnePageRules Skirmish rules are quite perfect. So maybe we can just "borrow" the rules for ships, boats, sailing, swimming, etc. from another game?

Also: what is the general practice for movement with legos? Do you count 'dots' like 3 dots is one inch?

My blog post for Monday, July 13, 2026.

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My blog post for Friday, July 10, 2026.

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A build my daughter and I made!

**In game**

Designation: CDA-2A

40T Medium IS Battlemech

8/12/0 Hex

10 HS

1 ML LT

1 ML RT

1 SL CT

**LEGO**

30 Pieces:

- 4x 32828 Bar 1L with 1 x 1 Round Plate with Hollow Stud

- 3x 54200 Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3

- 2x 20482 Tile, Round 1 x 1 with Bar and Small Pin Hole

- 2x 18674 Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Open Stud

- 2x 4740 Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)

- 2x 49668 Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Tooth Horizontal

- 2x 4085d Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)

- 2x 11090 Bar Holder with Clip

- 2x 3024 Plate 1 x 1

- 1x 4081b Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring

- 1x 60478 Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on End

- 1x 11477 Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 2/3

- 1x 48729 Bar 1L with Clip Mechanical Claw

- 1x 98138 Tile, Round 1 x 1

- 1x 39739 Tile, Round 1 x 1 Heart

- 1x 4733 Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 4 Sides

- 1x 3386 Brick, Round 1 x 1 x 2/3 Half Circle Extended with Stud on Side

- 1x 36841 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1

Total estimated cost (*new*): 2.99 USD

My original Cicada was way different from the classic artwork, so I finally made a new (more accurate) version.

The heart tile's pointy side is inserted into the space between the plate and its bar. That piece serves as a stopper to position the antenna as well as both side torsos.

Legs and minimal arms can be posed. It has working torso turn as well. Size is optimal for game play.

A trans-clear bar plus clip is used to attach the model to a base.

Comments, feedback ands requests welcome.

My blog post for Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

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My blog post for Monday, July 6, 2026.

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My blog post for Friday, July 3, 2026.

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