Hero Factory MOC: U.N.C.I.A.

The blog entry for December 10, 2012 features the U.N.C.I.A.

After the introduction of the K-10 unit and its success from the Sho'i missions, the Hero Factory formulated a new creation that could master most terrains and survive brutally hot or frigid temperatures. This creation was the U.N.C.I.A.

The U.N.C.I.A. is not a Hero, but it IS technically a drone, created to withstand the challenges of mountainous terrain and most temperatures. Modeled on the snow leopard, it has thermosensitive armor that regulates its temperature so that the U.N.C.I.A. doesn't freeze or overheat. Its feet are specially made to grip any terrain and create perfect traction as it walks. The U.N.C.I.A.'s joints are lubed so that the drone can move quickly and adroitly. It's pointed tail can carve through any surface and serve as a pickaxe for climbing mountains on subzero missions.

Fun facts about the U.N.C.I.A.:

• U.N.C.I.A. is not an acronym. Uncia is the genus of snow leopards, of which this MOC is modeled on.

The U.N.C.I.A. is just one of 24 MOCs that I've chosen to be in the HF Advent Calendar. Stay tuned for tomorrow's entry!

Hero Factory MOC: Phantom Y-001

The blog entry for December 9, 2012 introduces one of Black Phantom's foiled plots, a drone known only by the codename Phantom Y-001.

Remember the Breakout missions where Black Phantom sent the plans for the Hero Factory to Von Nebula? Well, in the midst of these events, Black Phantom also stole the plans for Hero Factory technologies in hopes of developing his own drone army!

Black Phantom's drones feature different aspects of Hero Factory technology. Most parts are 2.0 Hero parts, but the torso is reminiscent of the original Hero torsos. Black Phantom's drones also have a head built in a similar shape to his, and also have fake "Hero Cores." (Anti-heroes, anyone?)

The drones are also equipped with two fluid launchers that can shoot any liquid or gas.

Black Phantom's plans were eventually foiled, so this is the only drone in existence, now disarmed and held in captivity at the Factory's high-security prison. The codename engraved on the back was 'Phantom Y-001.'  Nobody knows what the "Y" stands for, but the serial number implies that it is the only drone manufactured by Black Phantom.

Phantom Y-001 is just one of 24 MOCs that I've chosen to be in the HF Advent Calendar. Stay tuned for tomorrow's entry!

Hero Factory MOC: Harnakka

The blog entry for December 8th, 2012 documents a strange creature, the likes of which you've never seen before. Said creature is called the Harnakka.

Nobody knows what the Harnakka is or where it came from, but we do know a few tidbits about it.
The Harnakka's only interesting feature is the two appendages on its shoulders. No, they're not wings, and no, they're not extra limbs. The hard tips of these appendages, when hit together, produce a deafening racket. Nobody knows why exactly the Harnakka's appendages do that, but most scientists assume that it is for mating and/or defense purposes.

The Harnakka is just one of 24 MOCs that I've chosen to be in the HF Advent Calendar. Stay tuned for tomorrow's entry and the end of Week 1!

Hero Factory MOC: Barebone v.4

Today's blog entry takes a closer look at one of the stranger experimental heroes: Barebone v.4.

After the creation of Leggiere 2.0, many heroes like him known as "Ultralight" heroes were developed. About 30 are currently in existence. The Ultralights were designed for speed- their ability to run faster than normal Heroes was uncanny. Following their success, the Hero Factory R&D team wanted to be a little ambitious and develop a hero that was even lighter than the Ultralights. The result of months of design and experimentation was Barebone v.4.

Barebone has very minimal armor, which is a contributing factor to his low-density skeleton, but also a weakness. In a similar fashion to PowerSurge v.4, he has an extra Hero Core on his back, but it's not just an ordinary Hero Core. It's a HIGH POWERED Hero Core that has a power output of approximately one megawatt! Barebone's weapons are a pair of janbiya, a traditional Yemeni weapon.

Barebone v.4 is just one of 24 MOCs I've chosen to be in the HF Advent Calendar. Stay tuned for tomorrow's entry!

Hero Factory MOC: Mr.μ

For today's blog entry, we present to you a recently captured villain, one by the name of Mr.μ.

Mr.μ is a VERY small assassin and mercenary work, doing contract work for bigger villains. Mr.μ's compact frame allows him to sneak into the tiniest of places. Equipped with a light-sword and a mini-scythe, Mr.μ packs a bigger wallop than you'd expect, especially when he builds up energy and becomes...

Mr.μ Supercharged. When his energy levels reach a very high amount, he turns red and his weapons increase in size until they are completely disproportional to him. His light-sword becomes a bladed behemoth,  and his mini-scythe's blade grows larger and sharper.

Long story short, Mr.μ is not someone to provoke. You've been warned.

FUN FACTS:

• μ (also known as mu) is the medical symbol for the prefix "micro". The name fits!

Mr.μ is just one of 24 MOCs I've chosen to be in the HF Advent Calendar. Stay tuned for tomorrow's entry!

Hero Factory MOC: Equus Supports

Today's blog entry features the Equus Support.

Most Hero Factory transports are vehicles, like Furno's bike and the famed Drop Ships. But recently, in favor of more "old style" transports, the Equus Support was created.

Equus Supports are small, horse-like drones that are lightweight and use a lot of energy. Their energy usage is so large that they have to use their own Hero Core.

After the first Equus' deployment, the Equus was met with mild success, although there were complaints that the Equus was too lightly armored, so in response, the Hero Factory built...

the Equus Support v.A, which was designed for missions where more defense and power were needed. While still maintaining the same lightweight armature, the Equus v.A was drastically heavier in comparison to its earlier counterpart, and had not one, but three Hero Cores!

The Equus Support is just one of 24 MOCs that I've chosen to be in the HF Advent Calendar. Stay tuned for tomorrow's entry!

Hero Factory MOC: Dromaeus 2.0

The blog entry for December 4, 2012 is the strange Dromaeus 2.0.

Dromaeus was just an ordinary hero until he became the testbed for a new experimental weapon, and that weapon was...

...his left foot.

Yes, that's right. His left foot is his primary weapon. How does he use it, you ask? Well, in a prehistoric fashion, Dromaeus will pin the opponent down with his daggers, and then use his foot for a ballistic melee attack.

FUN FACTS:

• Dromaeus' name and fighting style are inspired by the Eodromaeus dinosaurs.

Dromaeus 2.0 is just one of 24 MOCs I've chosen to be in the HF Advent Calendar. Stay tuned for tomorrow's entry!