MOC and Diorama Guides

A MOC is a build of your own design. These guides cover the techniques, the diorama craft that makes a scene read as real, how to customize and weather figures, and how to photograph and share the result. Shop bulk bricks, base plates, and builds.

MOC basics

• What Is a MOC Build? A Beginner's Guide.
• 15 MOC Ideas for Beginners.
• How to Design a MOC from Scratch.
• MOC Building Techniques Every Builder Should Know.
• How Many Minifigures Do You Need for a City MOC?
• Buying Bulk Bricks for MOCs. Plate, brick and slope packs that build fast.
• Bricks for Returning Adult Builders.
• How to Share Your MOC Online.

Military dioramas

• How to Build a Military Minifigure Diorama.
• How to Build a Realistic Battlefield Diorama.
• How to Build a Military Base MOC.
• How to Make Realistic Terrain.
• How to Add Water Effects.
• Forced Perspective and Scale Tricks.
• How to Pose Military Minifigures for Battle Scenes.
• Building an Accurate D-Day Diorama.
• What Is a Minifigure Diorama?

Customizing and weathering

• How to Customize Minifigures: Tools, Paints and Techniques.
• Customizing with Weapons, Gear and Props.
• How to Weather Minifigures for a Battle-Worn Look.
• How to Make Custom Minifigure Decals.
• What Is Minifigure Kitbashing?
• How to Attach Accessories to Minifigures.
• What Paint Works Best on Minifigures?
• What Glue Is Safe for Minifigures?

Photography, stop motion, tabletop

• Minifigure Photography: How to Take Epic Toy Photos.
• How to Photograph Minifigures Like a Pro.
• Minifigures for Stop-Motion Filmmakers.
• Minifigures for Content Creators.
• Minifigures for Wargaming.
• Minifigures as Tabletop RPG Miniatures.

Related hubs: Army Building, Military by Era, Care and Display.