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Re: Greek gods
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Fri, 17 May 2002 11:25:46 GMT
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In lugnet.build.minifigs, Bruce Hietbrink writes:
> In lugnet.build.minifigs, Leah Cardaci writes:
> > I was inspired to create figs of the Greek deities.
> > The folder is at: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=17249.
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> Leah,
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> Great work! I saw this when you put it up on Brickshelf and was waiting to
> see your announcement so I could comment on it. My favorite details are the
> legs of Artemis and Apollo, the winged feet of Hermes, and Zeus'
> thunderbolt. What were the sources of Hephaestus' torso and head, Hermes'
> legs, and those blue flowers? Also, why does Hermes have one bare arm and
> what is Athena holding?
> You could use one of the double-sided heads that are popping up on recent
> sets to make Janus. :) I'd also love to see a Gorgon. Any ideas how to
> make the snake-hair?
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> Bruce
Wonderful stuff Leah =)). I'm a big fanboy of comparative myths, so nice to
see a really considered approach to the characters. You know all those lil
guys n gals are just beggin for an Olympus playset now ;) Bruce I saw one
pretty good idea for a Gorgon ( which is just typical sky father propoganda
smushin the earth goddess cult... again pfft@that Perseus )
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=1155
I like this direction but the hair has a bit too much lift.
cheers Joseph
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?m=silversmurfer
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