I can tell you where I’ll be going when I need the services of a forge. This creation is simply stunning. I’m partial to the look of 1×1 and 1×2 plates used to emulate stone; the chimney here is a gorgeous example.
All of the details here, really, are just wonderful. I see something new every time I look. What’s your favorite part about this forge?
Mr. Watkins, you have outdone yourself.
The Classic-Castle.com Mini Castle Contest wrapped up a couple weeks ago, and winners were recently announced. MicroBricks has a great roundup of the winners and runners-up, but here are a few of my favorites that we didn’t blog already, along the way.
Valentin (Skalldyr) uses excellent forced perspective in this scene showing Roman conquest.
Avocado Butters uses Technic bushes and 1×2 grills to achieve the most amazing detail I’ve ever seen in a LEGO microscale castle.
Mr./Ms. Butters also entered this spooky temple, using the trophy from the Collectible Minifigure karate dude as a statue.
Dave Kaleta built this diorama called Siege on the Kasbah at Deir-az-Zur for the final round of MOC Olympics. It’s far less often that we see non-traditional castles, not to mention fantasy Arabian fortresses being invaded by giant scorpions and black-hooded figures. I’m not sure what’s scarier: the army of darkness or those mime-faced skeletons.
Another entry to Classic-Castle‘s Colossal Contest, busboy489’s Castle Hadrian is so full of rich detail that it’s difficult to begin to point them out. There’s the drawbridge, the lovely tree in the lower corner, the wall detailing, the interesting architecture and angles…I’d say just go ahead and stare at it for a while. You’ll be glad you did.
An entry for Classic-Castle’s Colossal Contest VIII, Mr. Johnathon Gilbert‘s creation showcases the hard work and diligence of the Castle Health, Improvement, & Maintenance People (C.H.I.M.P.).
That’s a lot of destruction and havoc to fix up, but I’m quite sure the CHIMPs are up to it.
Well, Katie Walker has done it again. Not content with staying with her incredible patterns, she has to step it up and create more rooms with them. I have to say that I’m happy with the result. This room is very striking.
Classic Castle’s annual medieval extravaganza is upon us!
This is the eighth year this contest has been run and the entries have grown in quality and quantity every year. The contest runs from November 1st to December 31st and features 11 categories. As an added bonus, the builder who scores the highest in at least six categories will be named Classic Castle’s Master Builder and recieve a special prize. Check out the contest Rules, the Categories and Prizes and get building!
This gorgeous castle, by Brian Corredor, hits all the high notes. I could live in this place.
Many thanks to Bruce for pointing it out and editing the main picture.
Eric Harshbarger had made a Mega-MiniFig and I want it. However, this was a commission piece built for a toy store in Connecticut and they won’t let me even borrow it. But what a thing of beauty! Standing about 5 feet tall and using nearly 20,000 bricks, this fig is standing tall and living large.
Takeshi Itou is an incredible Castle builder. One of the best. His latest creation is simply overflowing with whimsy and charm.
This marvelous creation by zgreenz on Brickshelf has too many rich details and techniques to pass up. There’s so many strokes of genius in such a concentrated space. The bridge and windows are two of my favorites.
Thanks for the tip Tyler!
