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NPU’s better down where it’s wetter, take it from this Tidepool Princess

From jellyfish to deep sea monsters, underwater settings have long been a favorite subject for NPU flexes. LEGO’s recent Tropical Aquarium boasts one of the most colorful and eclectic mix of parts ever found in an official set, but this Tidepool Princess from nu_montag says “Hold my Beerracuda.” Some of the amazingly diverse elements on display – a DUPLO skirt, a Bionicle Barraki headpiece, and, most impressively, a gaggle of legs from a McDonald’s Galidor Happy Meal toy.

More Galidor and Bionicle elements are visible on the back side of the moc. These weird and organic-looking elements feel alien and out of place in today’s LEGO lineup of parts, so it’s always a treat to see them integrated into modern builds.

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Lose yourself in this immersive tribute to Attack on Titan made from just 100 LEGO pieces

Anime doesn’t get more visceral than Attack on Titan, where all that stands in the way of annihilation at the hands of fleshy giants is the brave Survey Corps, zipping around on wires like steampunk Spider-men. Builder nu_montag thrusts you right into the action with this immersive LEGO scene. You can feel the weight of the Colossal Titan’s sinewy gaze thanks to the dynamic perspective. Even more amazing, this shot contains just 100 LEGO elements!

Read on to survey how the scene was done with just 100 pieces

Your next undersea stop: the twilight zone

The mesopelagic (or twilight) zone is the lowest layer of the ocean that sunlight can reach, after which strange creatures with bioluminescent qualities start to appear. nu_montag riffed on this interpretation of “twilight” for a Rogue Olympics LEGO building challenge, creating a terrifying anglerfish with glow-in-the-dark teeth made from 101 parts. This monstrous fellow must have missed the memo that fish are friends, not food, as it lures a pair of lost reef fish in for a meal. Inspired by Bioncle Rahi, nu_montag added a biting function when you squeeze the tail, which you can see here.