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John,
First, lemme just say that these are some of the finest structured MOCs I've
seen in a long time. The architecture and overall "feel" of each piece is
just splendid.
Second, if Lego ever produced such models I'd probably devote my life
savings entirely to The Brick and hide in a cave somewhere continually building.
True, my social life would definately cease to exist, but hey, they're
really good models.
Here's hoping Lego nominates you for next in the MOC line.
::clears throat:: Hint hint Lego!
-Jay
http://members.verizon.net/~vze2px3n/
In lugnet.announce.moc, Jon Furman writes:
> Hey All,
> I intended to post my year two creations for the modular castle system this
> week, but after some thinking I decided not to head in that direction as it
> seems to be a bit of a time waste.*
> I mentioned that the modular system was not something new that I would build
> if I worked for lego, but rather something In the style Lego has produced
> that I would buy.
>
> Here is what I myself would build:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=33144
> A late 16th, early 17 century Provincial Village.
>
> There is a Butcher
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=33145
> Patisserie
> Guy and his wife Constance operate the butcher shop. Townsfolk stop in for a
> visit and to purchase his delicious sausage links.
>
> A Baker
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=33146
> Bakery
> Yvette makes bread and pastries for the villagers in her bakery. In her
> home above the bakery she enjoys a peaceful life.
>
> A Carpenter
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=33148
> Phillipe is an expert at crafting chairs and benches for the locals. He
> earns a handsome salary for his finest work.
>
> A Pub
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=33150
> Public Haus
> A bustling common room and bar are serviced by Karla the feisty barmaid and
> Inga the intrepid brewmistress. The rounded turret holds the living
> quarters, whilethe upper loft is a great place to sing and dance. Down the
> stairs, the finest root beer in the province is being brewed.
>
> Basically the time period is the age of piracy, but the location is
> continental Europe not on the high seas. (Think 3 Musketeers, The Count of
> Monte Cristo for literary inspiration)
> Time period wise, it's more closely related to the Pirate line than the
> Castle line, but uses parts from both.
>
> I understand For this to have aggressive play value as a theme there will
> need to be an invading enemy and some type of Governmental fortification for
> the defending soldiers to issue from.
> I didn't build one yet because I don't think a castle type structure does a
> good job selling the nuances of a community. Also, there are so many
> occupations for a villager, I think I'd prefer to build those first.
> A Silversmith, a Cooper, a Seamstress, etc.
>
> For the invaders, I think the kettle helms and body armor are a great fit,
> color schemes could be determined.
>
> Imagine a battle scene with cannons, crossbows, pikes, muskets, cutlasses,
> etc. You could begin to understand the frustration of a castle defender who
> sees a cannon breach his walls for the first time.
> As always, PLMKWYT
>
> Jon Furman
> Lugnet#1123
>
> *I think the point has been well made that lego could do more with what
> they've got, but that going back to what they had isn't a feasible long term
> strategy.
> My point being that publishing year two would be publishing for sequel's
> sake, and sequels should rarely be made for everyone's sake.
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