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Re: From one Scale to the next (was Re: Belville Battle Bridge, Witches with NUNCHUCKS)
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lugnet.belville
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Thu, 3 Mar 2005 21:03:49 GMT
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In lugnet.belville, Damien Nesbit wrote:
> Hey y'all, while discussing the idea of playsets/dioramas that transcend scales,
> i.e. are appropriate as "different" settings from m-fig, thru b-fig, and
> potentially up to galidor/knights kingdom II figs ("g-fig"?, "k-fig"?, what
> about "j-fig" for "jumbo figure? that's what I'll use in the future i think),
> over in lugnet.belville, I got to wondering if the j-figs are able to pass thru
> the 1x8x12 doorframes that are included in set #4757 hogwarts castle (along with
> a multitude of belville sets).
> if so, it's easy for me to imagine future sets that might just achieve scale
> transcenance.
This is an innovative idea--not sure if it had been previously considered--that
I think could really do some grand things for the Company if implemented
correctly. And something so intriguing would undoubtedly (I think) cross age
ranges.
As for the question you posed, I can't help you as I don't own either part. May
I suggest though using the term "j-fig" for the Jack Stone/Junior figures
because they are continuing in other lines (ie. Spiderman and Pirates). "g-fig"
for giant might be more appropriate anyway as they are essentially giants at
that size from a minifig perspective ;-), albeit they are jumbo in terms of size
comparison. Also, I know they are not around much, but we can't forget Technic
figures ("t-fig").
> think along the lines of a simple castle portcullis that's tall
> enough to be a main entrance to an m-fig guarded city, but also large enough to
> be a minor gateway for a j-fig garden or courtyard. in the middle, it can serve
> as a simple entranceway for a b-fig palace.
This is a good example.
> I've got a few pics of some variations on this theme as detailed below. If
> anybody else has some work that leans in this direction, I'd appreciate it if
> you could share it with us.
Yes, please do as I would like to discuss possibilities for this more.
> Oh, and to see another take on the same idea, go up a folder and click on "pink
> arch variations" and see some good ideas for an otherwise hideous part ;)
LOL. I guess they do kinda work as jungle gym bars in Belville scale. The
corridor battle scene is funny but could definitely work if in a grey/bley tone
(and in that case, there is another possible set of sorts).
> In lugnet.belville, Andrew Saada wrote:
> > In lugnet.belville, Damien Nesbit wrote:
> > > Word. Posted a few more pics to my brickshelf account.
> > >
> > > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=1103348
> > >
> > > I built this out of the white mountainside BUMPs that are included in 7417 (x2)
> > > & 7412 (x4 or 5), and dark grey bumps from 4709 (x2). I geuss the main
> > > inspiration for it was realising that the brown stockade doors make a really
> > > neat wooden bridge. I've also been into MOC's lately that straddle scales,
> > > meaning that they can change contexts when shifted from minifig to b-fig with
> > > little alteration, i.e. a belville scale parrish may easily become an m-fig
> > > temple or the like. I haven't built any m-fig stuff for months. But I've got a
> > > Buttload of b-fig stuff I'm working on.
> >
> > Damien, I like the concept of places and/or spaces (SPACE!) "changing context
> > when shifted from m-fig to b-fig with little alteration". This is something that
> > I may take into consideration for a future project. As for the structure here, I
> > do think it would make a good entrance for a mountain passage or fort of some
> > kind. Thanks for sharing.
> >
> > - Andrew P. Saada
>
> Andrew, thanks for the encouragement, I'm especially eager to see what you come
> up with.
>
> stay gold,
> D
You're welcome. I'll get on it as soon as I finish some other creations I'm
behind in. (D'oh!)
just imagine...
A
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| Hey y'all, while discussing the idea of playsets/dioramas that transcend scales, i.e. are appropriate as "different" settings from m-fig, thru b-fig, and potentially up to galidor/knights kingdom II figs ("g-fig"?, "k-fig"?, what about "j-fig" for (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.belville, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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