Ahab had Moby. Indiana had the Grail. And I have the MTT Federation. The only difference is that I have no desire to kill this ship and I don't expect the ground to open up beneath my home swallowing my beautiful (but evil) love interest in the process.

There comes a time in every man's life when he must face a challenge alone. For some, it's a Visionquest. In today's age, it's more like the GRE or LSAT. But for me, it's the MTT Federation -- a set that has sat unopened since I kicked off my research into the world of adult fans.

This is not a build for joy -- it's a test of wills. Although, I also expect to experience some joy, this is LEGO building and not yard work. And so it will be built, admired for a moment, and then torn asunder to make beautiful candles from its blubber.