Back Hoe MOC

Reddit user /u/C4LLM3M4TT_13 recently shared their very first adult My Own Creation (MOC): a custom Back Hoe built entirely from a 20-pound batch of bulk LEGO bricks purchased this week. Up until this project, the builder had exclusively constructed official retail sets and had not built a custom creation since childhood.

Working with the constraints of a random bulk lot, the builder faced some challenges with color matching, noting that they could not achieve a 100% uniform color scheme due to the limited piece selection available in their new haul. Despite these hurdles, they successfully assembled a functioning backhoe model using only the elements at hand, showcasing impressive resourcefulness and design skills for a returning builder.

Diving into bulk LEGO lots is a fantastic way to spark creativity and test your building skills without following instructions. If you are inspired to sort through your own collection and start designing custom models, you might want to grab a LEGO storage organizer to keep your pieces sorted by color and type, or pick up an extra brick separator to make modifying your new creations much easier.