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My secret project...
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Author:  theplasticone [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:57 pm ]
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Those of you on thenewx might know that I designed an Xterra using Lego Digital Designer in the hopes of producing an X kit for y'all. Unfortunately, Lego has discontinued its Design By Me program, so it became a pipe dream.

Until now.

Lego recently released the Dirt Bike Transporter as part of its offroad-themed City offerings this year:
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I thought, hey, that kinda looks like an Xterra. Using a coupon, I purchased a set for just $15, then started ordering parts from third-party Lego resellers (they exist) to make it more Xterra-like (I donated most of my old Legos so I didn't have a lot to work with). I have probably spent about $20 in additional parts (not to mention extra goodies, which you will see). I also decided to spice it up as a police Xterra.

BEHOLD!

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Note the dash lightbar

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Offroad bumper and rad skid

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Sliders, not step rails!

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Third-party Lego shotgun. Still trying to figure out a way to mount it in the traditional spot.

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Towing the boat from the Off-Road Command Center

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Officer Bricken modeling the latest in third-party Lego tactical gear

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That's a 1911 in the holster and an M870 in hand.

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Some liberties were taken, but I will continue to tweak the design. For the moment I'm pretty happy though.

Stay tuned...coming up later tonight is the most epic Lego Xterra tale ever told.
Author:  XVTer [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:16 pm ]
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Nice!
Author:  theplasticone [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:37 pm ]
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And now, the most epic Lego Xterra tale ever told. I should note that I am in my mid-twenties and have a master's degree. No dignity was harmed in the making of this tale.


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The Alien Conquest is peaking, and the Alien Defense Unit has been stretched thin. To investigate a recent downed UFO and recover any technology or alien bodies for autopsy, a small detachment of ADU troopers have been deployed, escorted by an LPD special operations vehicle.

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Accompanying the group are the world's premier alien hunters, the Alien Busters, as well as their film crew.

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The convoy approaches the crash site; Hazmat moves in to clear the scene...

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...When suddenly, ALIENS!

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Two of the ADU soldiers are quickly gunned down; clearly these aliens have been trained to take out the biggest threat first.

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The Defender quad is quickly flanked; Alien Buster Adam and the poor film crew fall to the ruthless barrage; his harpoon gun is clearly not up to busting extraterrestrials.

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Alien hunter Jaime flies into a remarkably silent rage and guns down his partner's killer.

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But even he is no match for the alien's advanced weaponry.

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Suddenly, the alien drops his weapon and runs for cover. What does secret weapon has humanity brought that would send such a fearsome warrior fleeing?

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The 265-brickpower Xterra!

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Nothing can stop this four-wheeled hellcat. That's gonna leave a mark!

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Welcome to Earth, dirtbag!

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A steep approach angle means backing out of this jam is a breeze.

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Who needs highly-trained alien hunters when you have one of these?
Author:  MtDewMike [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:58 pm ]
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DUDE - that is awesome! I love it! :mrgreen:
Author:  theplasticone [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:28 pm ]
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Also, a quick shop showing off what this X might look like IRL:

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Author:  Bass4Runner [ Thu Feb 16, 2012 8:19 pm ]
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Awesome :woohoo: :stupid:
Author:  RomeoEJ [ Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:17 am ]
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HAHAHA that is awesome Ernie! i want to make one now!
Author:  Hoodie [ Mon Feb 20, 2012 7:56 pm ]
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Awesome job with this! I remember when I was young I loved Lego's. Still have the big pirate ship Lego came out with eon's ago.
Author:  JesseeS [ Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:13 pm ]
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I would like to thank you for building all this and writing the tale. You brought back my child years and I loved every second of it
Author:  Ricel [ Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:24 pm ]
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RomeoEJ wrote:
HAHAHA that is awesome Ernie! i want to make one now!



Omg I think I do too. Sails and mast are prob gone, but the 3 piece hull is still around
Author:  theplasticone [ Wed Mar 14, 2012 6:05 pm ]
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Updates soon! I ordered some parts to tighten up the design a little more. Also now has front bumper recovery points.
Author:  XterraPA [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 3:18 pm ]
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This post is absolutely amazing!
Author:  theplasticone [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 10:20 pm ]
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The Lego X has been updated - I'm bringing it to Fool's Run so some of you can get a sneak peek! New pics coming whenever I feel like it.
Author:  KChurch86 [ Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:51 pm ]
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As a longtime Lego fan, after seeing this I've decided that you're my new hero. This is amazing!
Author:  theplasticone [ Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:20 pm ]
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Updated!

New front and rear ends with recovery points, new rear windows, new hatch.

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Got a little too much brick in the back - the next step is to figure out how to shorten it by a stud.
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