Grey Alien Figure | ReconPod

Although the earliest accounts of “grey alien” encounters here on earth, may not ever truly be known. I remain an affirmative believer in their existence. I proudly present you with my own creation (MOC) of the ever-elusive Grey Alien. My take on the legendary grey alien is a celebration of this other-worldly creature; that has long-captured the minds and imaginations of novelists, broadcasters, movie writers, entertainment seekers, and more – for centuries. At just over 2 feet tall, this show-stopping LEGO display, not only gives fans of aliens, a chance to create, articulate, and explore - showcasing their very own “grey”; but it also comes with its own reconnaissance mission pod (ReconPod).

This construction figure features a fully articulated, 19 in. / 48.26 cm tall, Grey Alien body – that dazzles with glitz, intrigue, and glowing magnificence. Perfect for LEGO play, packs plenty of creative curiosity, and has undeniable jaw-dropping display appeal. This MOC also includes a 25 in. / 63.5 cm tall, reconnaissance pod, for secure displaying of the Grey, for playing, and for of course – a vehicle in which to travel, while the Grey seeks new homes and civilizations to explore.

For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by the stars, planets, space exploration, and most importantly – aliens and UFOs! From comic books, novels, movies, and more – I have been spellbound since I was very young at the possibility of their existence. Frequently pondering what it would be like to encounter the so-called “grey”. Would they be friendly, would they be scary, would they be tall, or might they be small?

I often wonder, how they would get on and off of our planet without being tracked by radar. Perhaps they have smaller, less detectable means of transportation to and fro, throughout the galaxy. It often seems that UFOs, though elusive themselves, are caught frequently by cameras and news media reports these days; creating speculation and potential upset. I thought to myself, what if the greys had a single-figure way in which they could travel around the galaxy; much like that of an escape pod, or something of that nature. A reconnaissance pod of sorts.

I have literally, always just wanted a Grey Alien figure or model, to call my own. To stare at, to be fascinated by, to imagine and create beside, and to know that one-does, truly exist – and it is in my very own home! I have scoured the globe looking for just the right model, figure, or build – and have yet to discover what my heart and imagination have been really looking for. And so, I decided it was time for me to create my own LEGO Grey Alien figure and ReconPod – and let my imagination go wild!

After nearly 2 months of development (day-in and day-out, eight hours a day, and even on weekends); this is probably the longest I’ve ever worked on any LEGO project, in my 46 years here on earth. From specialized custom photography, graphics techniques, and most importantly the build-magic itself – I literally could not be more proud of, or happier with the resulting set!

This would make a spectacular LEGO set because it creates a story. A story of interstellar intrigue. A story celebrating a global, scientific, and multi-generational icon. Of mechanical, mysterious, yet organic and approachable nature. A story of true space-bound wonder. As humans venture further and further into space, and seek a better understanding of our place in the Universe; I knew that this would be an ideal time to share such a creature feature, modeled in LEGO magic! I feel that it is important for LEGO dreamers and builders to get their hands on the creative possibilities that this set would provide, not only for fun and play, but for historical interest, scientific wonder, and futuristic pioneering as we venture unto the stars with our imaginations.

I wanted this set to have the spooky and eerie vibe – that I have been fascinated by, and that has captured my imagination from films, television shows, and tales of old. But I also wanted this creature from the stars, and its travel pod to have an organic familiarity to it. A charm, whimsy, and to invoke a friendly and inviting energy as well. Something that we could all relate to and enjoy.

I also wanted to incorporate little bits and pieces of stories that I’ve heard over the years. Pieces from Sci-Fi that have ignited curiosity and creativity in my mind. Such as the greys, and their relation to the building of the Great Pyramids in Egypt. As well as the ideas of alien biological exploration, and new lifeform discovery; black triangular UFO sightings, and even the meaning of the Universe itself (42).

This would make an iconic and superb set for Sci-Fi, alien, and of course LEGO fans; futuristic dreamers, and other-worldly curiosity builders. This LEGO set includes a ton of Sci-Fi nuances that fans of grey aliens and space travel will be thrilled by! Let us go wild with our imagination, while we explore the features that this 2442 piece set unveils:

The Grey Alien figure features:

19 in. / 48.26 cm (height), 6 in. / 15.24 cm (width), 6 in. 15.24 cm (depth)

· Fully reflective chrome exterior (where some might regard its color as “grey” or “gray”)

· Full body, hands, and feet articulation for posing, play, and display

· Black steal eyes and translucent skin sections

· Removable frontal / parietal cranium compartment lid

· Exposed brain / featured mechanical and biological detailing

· Glowing, other-worldly heart / chest cavity

· Glowing / enhanced joints and internal biological membranes

The ReconPod features:

25 in. / 63.5 cm (height), 7.5 in. / 19.05 cm (width), 8 in. 20.32 cm (depth)

· Full frontal window display for interior / Grey Alien visibility

· Fully hinged ReconPod cover for featured interior access

· Glowing technology, lights, gizmos and whatnots

· Hoses, and cables, for ReconPod-life sustainability tech

· Air vents – because our Grey needs to breathe through filtered air

· Umbilical hoses – of which our Grey connects with the two above intergalactic control chambers

· Diorama-style intergalactic control chambers (with views of the cosmos, earth, reconnaissance map plans, and of course the UFOs that are to accompany our Grey)

· Custom body-fit, interior bedliner – so that our Grey can enjoy the comforts of home while traveling through the galaxy

· Gold solar energy collection paneling (top and bottom, and hints throughout)

· Back vertebrae spinal column, and ribcage, with lung-tanks and glowing fluid – because not only is the Grey Alien figure, organic (but so is the ReconPod) of which it travels in, and connects with for rejuvenation and travel communication technologies

· Concealed lower-deck storage compartment for reconnaissance sample and lifeform collection; as well as tool stow-away

· Six hyper-galactic rocket boosters to propel our Grey throughout the Universe and beyond

· A small collection of must-have travel items / tools for our Grey:

Black / glowing  triangular UFO

Gold / glowing pyramid

The meaning of the Universe (42)

Glowing biological probe and medical device

Hand-held, alien lifeform growth tubular chamber

My wildest dreams of having my very own Grey Alien figure and ReconPod have finally been realized in creating this LEGO MOC - for myself, for alien fans, and for the LEGO world in whole! This set -in my own opinion- is a true masterpiece, work of art, and serves as an iconic display of mystery, fun, and intergalactic intrigue! There is no doubt that there will be a ton of interest from LEGO fans around the world – wanting to add this set to their collections! Glowing proudly and eerily in my office, and keeping me company while I imagine great things – I hope that this LEGO Grey Alien figure and ReconPod, can one day make its way into your own home, life, and heart! Thank you for playing with me.