Meet Jim (@whatthemech) with his manga and gundam inspired builds.
Here’s a little bit more about Jim
What got you into building LEGO as an adult fan?
I got into LEGO after my wife bought me the UCS General Grievous.
What’s the name of your build and what inspired it?
The build is called LEGO Mecha and I was inspired by manga and Gundam.
Roughly how long did this display take to design and build?
The bigger builds took around 3 months and the smaller builds took around 1 month.
Is there a detail that people tend to miss?
I put a little mushroom on every build. It’s my little signature.
What’s the biggest challenge in bringing this build together?
It was waiting for bits to arrive. I don’t build on a minifigure scale so I don’t really have a stopping point at times.
What part of the display are you most proud of?
I am really proud of my space hulk.
Are you planning to display this anywhere else? If so, where can people see it next – or follow its journey online?
You can follow me on Instagram (@whatthemech).
What’s your next LEGO project after this one?
I’m thinking of building a cathedral with a lurking mech. I learnt alot about architecture structure with the design.
Additional: If LEGO could make a new theme what would you want them to make?
I would love a classic space reboot.
