I still haven't watched any episode of the new TMNT series but I really enjoyed the older show from 2003. As soon as I saw the first pictures of the Shredder's Dragon Bike set, I knew I'd try to create a LEGO 2003 Shredder using only existing LEGO parts... a purist Shredder (is that how you'd call it?).

The problem is, my knowledge of LEGO parts is a bit dated. I basically need to find 3 pieces to match this design...

The pieces are:

- the torso

- the head (maybe the black skeleton head from the Castle line, or possibly Lord Garmadon's head from Ninjago)

- the pauldrons (the silver Ninjago pauldrons are probably the best choice here, but maybe you have other ideas...)

(- If I find a good torso, finding legs won't be too difficult I guess, but suggestions are welcome)

Pictures are always appreciated and feel free to share other TMNT creations. Thanks in advance to those who can help.

Use the Megabloks one.

I only have one suggestion, which is the use of this: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=88295 Good luck on recreating this guy.

Use the Megabloks one.

Haha, I didn't even know they made TMNT stuff. I saw the pictures and... no thanks.

I only have one suggestion, which is the use of this: http://www.bricklink...tem.asp?P=88295 Good luck on recreating this guy.

Thanks and that seems like a very good idea. I was thinking about getting some of the PoP sets anyway.

i guess garmadon's head would work pretty well for shredder

(depending on how much would be visible depending on the helmet u want to use - guess tmnt shredder's)

maybe you are ok with using http://www.brickset....s/?part=4580139 as a torso.

e: http://www.brickset....s/?part=6043450 might also work - depending on the colorsheme ur going for

u could also use rex's skirt http://www.brickset....nifigs/?m=sw194 as an additional armor piece

not sure on what kind of legs to use ( dunno if plainblack will fit in quite right)

Edited April 5, 201311 yr by Hoschiebaer

i guess garmadon's head would work pretty well for shredder

(depending on how much would be visible depending on the helmet u want to use - guess tmnt shredder's)

maybe you are ok with using http://www.brickset....s/?part=4580139 as a torso.

e: http://www.brickset....s/?part=6043450 might also work - depending on the colorsheme ur going for

u could also use rex's skirt http://www.brickset....nifigs/?m=sw194 as an additional armor piece

not sure on what kind of legs to use ( dunno if plainblack will fit in quite right)

Yes, I'll be using TMNT Shredder's helmet. It's pretty much a perfect match. I'll probably buy a Garmadon next week, I guess I'll find out soon.

Good call on the second torso, I noticed it too when I read Captain Nemo's review. :D I also thought a Galaxy Squad torso wouldn't look too bad...

As for the legs, it will depend on which torso I'll choose, but I'll probably use something like this:

Using Rex's skirt seems like a pretty good idea, I'll definitely give it a try. Thanks for your help, much appreciated.

Yes, I'll be using TMNT Shredder's helmet. It's pretty much a perfect match. I'll probably buy a Garmadon next week, I guess I'll find out soon.

Good call on the second torso, I noticed it too when I read Captain Nemo's review. :D I also thought a Galaxy Squad torso wouldn't look too bad...

As for the legs, it will depend on which torso I'll choose, but I'll probably use something like this:

Using Rex's skirt seems like a pretty good idea, I'll definitely give it a try. Thanks for your help, much appreciated.

hey,

no problem - i guess ur not into the dark-red shredder either =)

when i think of him i still see him in the 2003 animated series with the black and grey or more like this actionfigure from the 90s-series(which i have somewhere in a box in my parents attic)

not sure about the galaxy squad torso. i thought about that one too - at first. i think it might make the whole figure to bright.

u can also try a blank-black legs with rex's armorpiece - didnt check for proper legs yet ^^ maybe some ninjago ones with a white belt would fit? guess u have to switch up the 2legparts to some black ones then.

btw the garmaddon head is available at pickabrick at shop@home at lego.com =) (though the pick-a-brick site isnt working for me right now)

so u dont have to pick up the whole minifigure/search on bricklink.

hey,

no problem - i guess ur not into the dark-red shredder either =)

when i think of him i still see him in the 2003 animated series with the black and grey or more like this actionfigure from the 90s-series(which i have somewhere in a box in my parents attic)

Yeah I'm not a fan of the new design. I still haven't seen him in action but I just thought he looked pretty meh on all the pics I've seen... especially compared to the 2003 version. Yeah me too, and even though I'm a 90's kid I must admit the 2003 Shredder is probably the coolest and most badass version of the character.

not sure about the galaxy squad torso. i thought about that one too - at first. i think it might make the whole figure to bright.

Yes, that's also what I fear but the problem is the helmet is already quite bright. If the rest of the body is too dark, I fear it might look odd.

u can also try a blank-black legs with rex's armorpiece - didnt check for proper legs yet ^^ maybe some ninjago ones with a white belt would fit? guess u have to switch up the 2legparts to some black ones then.

I think I'll just have to try a few legs. But Rex's kama (as I think it's called) might indeed be useful.

I also considered using the Heroic Knight's legs (from series 9) but I'll definitely look at the Ninjago minifigs once again.

btw the garmaddon head is available at pickabrick at shop@home at lego.com =) (though the pick-a-brick site isnt working for me right now)

so u dont have to pick up the whole minifigure/search on bricklink.

Oh it's ok, I actually quite like the figure and I might use the rest of the body for a custom Sith lord.

I think I'll also try to make a custom Elite Ninja (I'll probably use Tony Stark's torso for this one).

http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs44/i/2009/117/2/b/Foot_Elite_Ninja_by_Gatnne.jpg

I agree with the pauldrons mentioned above by Masta Blasta. As for the head, I'd go with this combo:

This mask: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=47544

This head: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=3626bpb251

You could also use the facemask specifically moulded for him: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=12617

I'd recommend using the PoP shoulders instead of the TMNT shoulders.

I have two parts suggestions

Head http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=3626bpb792

And I'd reccomend the Wolverine claws for this shredder

http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=10187

Or you could build a bigger shredder ...

Shredder by Si-MOCs, on Flickr

^ hmmmmm that does seem like the much simpler solution to this problem!

I agree with the pauldrons mentioned above by Masta Blasta. As for the head, I'd go with this combo:

This mask: http://www.bricklink...tem.asp?P=47544

This head: http://www.bricklink...sp?P=3626bpb251

You could also use the facemask specifically moulded for him: http://www.bricklink...tem.asp?P=12617

I'd recommend using the PoP shoulders instead of the TMNT shoulders.

I'll definitely be using the new Shredder mask, it almost looks identical to the 2003 version.

The Jawa head is a very good idea. A Lord Garmadon figure should arrive in the mail this week but if I don't like the way the head looks with the helmet on, I'll consider buying a jawa head on BL.

I have two parts suggestions

Head http://www.bricklink...sp?P=3626bpb792

And I'd reccomend the Wolverine claws for this shredder

http://www.bricklink...tem.asp?P=10187

Funny, I recently considered using this head as well. I like the mean-looking red eyes. The only problem seems to be all the grey paint around them. Oh well, if it doesn't look right, I can use the head for a Sith minifig.

Good call on the Wolverine claws. It will definitely look better than the ones included in the Dragon Bike set.

Or you could build a bigger shredder ...

Shredder by Si-MOCs, on Flickr

That is AWESOME!

I'll definitely be using the new Shredder mask, it almost looks identical to the 2003 version.

The Jawa head is a very good idea. A Lord Garmadon figure should arrive in the mail this week but if I don't like the way the head looks with the helmet on, I'll consider buying a jawa head on BL.

Funny, I recently considered using this head as well. I like the mean-looking red eyes. The only problem seems to be all the grey paint around them. Oh well, if it doesn't look right, I can use the head for a Sith minifig.

Good call on the Wolverine claws. It will definitely look better than the ones included in the Dragon Bike set.

Well I looked at Shredders helmet and it appears that it will cover up most of the grey paint. But I'm not 100% sure