Cyberpunk Towers in Olive Green: New MOCs Emerge

Your wallet called. It wants to discuss the future. Specifically, a cyberpunk future rendered in olive green. Two master builders, Ben Cossy and Thorsten Bonsch, have independently dropped stunning MOCs that paint a surprisingly similar picture of tomorrow, today.

Ben Cossy, an Australian builder known for his versatility across Bionicle and architecture, finally realized his cyberpunk dream with the Aegis Corporation Tower. This creation is a masterclass in blending brutalist geometry with high-tech and low-tech flourishes. The street level pulses with brick-built signage, a classic noodle shop, and vending machines – a perfect echo of the 80s vision of the future, when Japan was king and olive green was the colour of cool. Cossy generously shares his process on YouTube, offering an invaluable look behind the scenes for aspiring builders.

Meanwhile, in Germany, Thorsten Bonsch (Xenomurphy) has also dived headfirst into the cyberpunk aesthetic. Known for his epic Elder Scrolls builds, Bonsch has been creating digitally, emerging from a "mini dark age" to craft new digital wonders. His latest project fuses his passion for science fiction with the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, drawing inspiration from concept artist Michael Yoshimura. The result is a hyper-real take on Megapolis, the setting of LEGO's Monkie Kid series, and yes, it’s also olive green.

While these models are digital renders, Bonsch has meticulously used parts in available colours, only adding luminescence for effect. He utilizes Studio, the LEGO-supported digital builder, alongside Blender for advanced rendering and Mecabricks for higher resolution options. This technical juggling act produces incredibly high-resolution models with precise lighting, showcasing the power of digital LEGO building.

No specific set numbers or official LEGO releases are tied to these MOCs. They are purely fan creations.

No Indian store prices are available for these MOCs, as they are not official sets. If elements were to be sourced individually, expect prices to fluctuate wildly. If this were an official set, imagine the cost: it would likely be equivalent to a year's worth of your favourite streaming services combined. MyBrickHouse and Toycra are the go-to stores for official LEGO sets, but these digital creations remain in the realm of fan-made masterpieces for now. Use code ABHINAV12 for 12% off on orders above ₹500 at Toycra.

These two MOCs, crafted independently yet sharing a striking aesthetic, offer a compelling glimpse into what a cyberpunk future might look like through the lens of LEGO. It’s a future both retro and futuristic, rendered in a colour that’s anything but boring.

On that bombshell, bubyee.