Where in the world is Andrew this time?
Yes readers, it’s time once again to guess where my minifig self and I have landed in our wide world.
So, where do you think I am? There’s a distinctive volcanic island in that photo, but it doesn’t give you much to go on, so here’s a skyline to give you some hints:
While you’re guessing, my sheepy traveling companion needs a name, so if you think you’ve got the location right, give him a name too.
December 7th, 2008 at 1:14 am
You’re somewhere on Earth near a coastline of some sort, as well as buildings. As for your exact location, I’ve not a clue!
And the sheep shall be called Baabara!
*Baa!*
December 7th, 2008 at 1:16 am
Oh!
You sneaky Dune! It’s Auckland, New Zealand!
December 7th, 2008 at 1:16 am
^ That name actually works, based on the pronunciation of the English language where I am.
^ Further clue. ;-)
December 7th, 2008 at 1:43 am
Yeah, I reckon you’re in Auckland, NZ too :)
The sheep gave it away :-P
How about calling the sheep ‘Baaasil’ ? ;-)
December 7th, 2008 at 1:55 am
Hmmmm…they pronounce it Baabara in New England but the skyline doesn’t look right. They pronounce it like that in Australia too. Any warmer?
December 7th, 2008 at 2:13 am
I’m sticking with Auckland in New Zealand.
And Baabara as the name. After all. Sheep = Sheepyland = New Zealand.
December 7th, 2008 at 2:53 am
Sheep and volcano’s, New Zealand would be choice bro.
Just remember Andrew, baa means no!
December 7th, 2008 at 4:16 am
I agree with Auckland NZ.
But if the sheep is a ram then Shaun is a far better name.
December 7th, 2008 at 7:58 am
It is Auckland as that is Sky Tower in the second photo, the tallest structure south of the equator.
December 7th, 2008 at 9:35 am
I do not know – but check my kids minifigs travel around the world here: jandf-world.minifig.dk!
I love the concept of sending minifigs out in the blue…
December 7th, 2008 at 10:53 am
JaycobC and the others who guessed I’m in Auckland, NZ are absolutely correct! That’s Rangitoto in the background in the LEGO picture, and the Auckland skyline (with Sky Tower, the tallest structure in the southern hemisphere) in the second picture.
Love the name ideas so far. Keep ‘em coming!
December 7th, 2008 at 10:58 am
My favorite name for sheep is “Dinner”, but thats me. For your sheep how about “Woolford”……
December 7th, 2008 at 11:03 am
Well, this may be obscure. But one of my favorite movies “Heavenly Creatures” (Kate Winslet’s first movie) is set in New Zealand. I would call the sheep, DeBORah.
December 7th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
The only acceptable name for that sheep is Shawn. Srsly. :P
December 7th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Hi!
I’m new here, bt a regular on the BrickArms Forums!
I knew you were in Auckland, NZ because I live there!
MiPod
December 7th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
MiPod is making it up because no one lives in Auckland. Yes, it is completely uninhabited and was built by hyper-intelligent kiwis circa 411 BCE out of pudding. :D
I suggest the sheep’s name should be Xavier Fillmore Woolamander von Muttonbutt XXXVII!
December 7th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
How about “Woollace?”
December 7th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
..or “Baart Sheepson”!
December 7th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
New Zealand isn’t the only place in the world with sheep! Everyone else must thing we have to dodge them on the main streets in our tractors or something. We do, but that’s not the point…
December 7th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
A lot of people don’t think New Zealanders dodge the sheep as much as do “other” things to them. Hehehe.
But yes, Scotland and Ireland are full of the blasted things. And parts of Australia, the US, and Canada are absolutely choked with them too. You can’t throw a stick without hitting at least 250,000 of the things.
December 7th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Yeah, Auckland!(But Wellington’s way better, though – you should come down here) I’d say that we’re more of a tramping nation than a farming nation, even if we have 11 times more sheep than humans!
December 7th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Auckland, and I agree with LOTL. That sheep must be Shawn.
December 7th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
I googled “needle towers of the world” – found a flickr set of “observation towers of the world” which led me to a photo of that tower in Auckland, NZ.
December 8th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
“MiPod is making it up because no one lives in Auckland. Yes, it is completely uninhabited and was built by hyper-intelligent kiwis circa 411 BCE out of pudding.”
Actually, you’re quite close! But the hyper-intelligent kiwis still live there! You don’t think I’m a human, do you?
Anyway, I also agree that the sheep’s name should be Shawn or Sean.
MiPod
December 8th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
..or Baarack Obaaama!
December 8th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Sean… and its Auckland, NZ
December 8th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Shawn von Muttonbutt?
(I am stuck on the Muttonbutt thing, sorry. But say it! It is very funny. Me and my sister have been walking around calling everything Muttonbutt since I posted that.)
December 8th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
I like “lambchop”.
December 10th, 2008 at 1:06 am
Yay Auckland New Zealand! where I currently am rite now ;). Soon as I saw the top picture with a blurry Rangitoto in the background I recognized it immediately.
December 11th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
New Zealand Eh? Oceania righto. I’m sorry for me inconvenience but I just wanted to get mah point across. I meen I”m a kid and Oi get carried away chap! And ye locked thar commenting on brickarms. I was lookin foward to a big arguement. I see Xiazaren is an average conservative by looking at his mocpage comments.
December 13th, 2008 at 6:18 am
Help!
My LEGO minifig’s Jojo & Frikke are lost somewhere in the South America’s! You travelling folks might have seen them or heard of them.
If you know where they are, pls make them call…
Claus *<|:-D}}
http://jand-world.minifig.dk
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