The toothy monsters known as mimics famously disguise themselves as chests or other mundane furniture to catch adventurers off guard. It only follows that in a realm that celebrates Christmas, mimics would impersonate gifts! minifiguring.it.out builds this merry monster in LEGO with a toothy maw guaranteed to give you nightmares before Christmas. Remember, kids, never touch your presents without casting “detect thoughts” first or poking the gifts from a distance with a long stick.
V (minifiguring it.out) assembles one of the all-time great tales of adventure: a pirate crew braving curses and danger in pursuit of gold. A storyteller at heart, V’s builds are filled with lore and recurring characters, like the captain of this vessel, Jasper “Tidebreaker” Vane, a serial source of bad ideas. V’s excellent photography showcases a brilliant shrinking of the classic pirate ship into the keel of a rowboat, with a few bits of foliage in the background helping sell the illusion of a miniature world.
I love how V’s scenes, working with a limited scale, still feel boundless and epic. And her cast of characters always make use of LEGO’s growing range of skin tones to create a more inclusive fantasy world.
V’s buildings are just as charming as the tiny ship, like this miniature mill with a straw roof, climbing vines, and a great half-timbered effect.
V is a member of dreambuilderslug, “an inclusive community of builders of all skill levels, inspiring, supporting, showcasing black/ brown excellence” that is well worth a follow.