When I first saw this diorama titled Molly’s Castle, I actually thought it was microscale due to the overall silhouette. But then I spotted some minifigures high atop the turrets, and mounted knights wending their way through the forest. Built by Jon & Catherine Stead over just six days, this LEGO diorama features a rare tan castle in a verdant setting, with plenty of details to ogle. Measuring nearly 4 feet in length and 17 inches tall, you won’t lack for adventure here.
Among my favorite details of the stalwart fortress is the gate, which employs gold Elves fences for an outer portcullis. Whoever Princess Molly is, she’s clearly wealthy.
Hiding among the crannies are not one but two dragons, adapted from official sets. Down below the castle lies a dark cave with quite a pile of treasure — this probably explains that gate.
Look at the fields beyond the forest, and you can spot a group trying to tame the other dragon, which is surely a job that deserves hazard pay even more than most in medieval times.
