▲ 330 r/lego

Does anyone have part "6017 plant flower bell", can it connect to a cone (will this work)? This would be a great mushroom technique.

The render was done in Bricklink Studio, I don't have any "6017 plant flower bell" to test it.

u/arselus_bricks — 15 days ago

Missed RZ-1 A-Wing on Amazon, what's the best way to find it reasonably priced?

The Series 11 RZ-1 A-Wing was on Amazon for a short bit, seems to have sold out. Unfortunately I missed it, now prices are pretty high on eBay (~$60? USD or crazy shipping costs). Do you guys think they will re-release it later on? If not, what is the best way or best place to find it reasonably priced (~$20 USD).

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u/arselus_bricks — 2 months ago

ToW vs AoS Chaos Knights and Warriors - which do you prefer?

Disclosure: never been a chaos player, and have not followed their releases much. I do appreciate (as do many) the very high quality designs and sculpts of the newly announced ToW Knights and Warriors, as well as the newest Marauders. GW design team is doing a great job. When I started looking through the model range (including AoS for comparisons) I was surprised to see that AoS had relatively new Chaos Knights and Warriors also, who seem fit the aesthetic and design style of traditional Warhammer Fantasy very well. The AoS models look like a nice call back to the 6th edition Warriors.

Question for chaos players/ builders: which do you prefer, new ToW models or the AoS models? And why? (What do you see that a non-Chaos player won't see?)

u/arselus_bricks — 4 months ago

Medieval Town Hall / Rathaus

Just something I've tinkered around with for a while. I designed this as part of the Medieval High Street some years ago, but now have separated it out into its own MOC. The idea is to get the core elements of a medieval justice/ legal system in one build. So the Town Hall/ Rathaus has three interior levels: 1.) jail cell, 2.) guards quarters/ barracks, 3.) magistrates quarters, where taxes are collected, judgements are passed, and justice is administered.

u/arselus_bricks — 4 months ago

[H] PayPal, [W] 5x Dwarf Ironbreakers NOS, the newest version from GW, no bases needed [Loc] WA state

Looking to finish out a unit of mixed dwarves - just need 5 more, looks like no one on eBay sells batches less than 10. I could go with the command sprue or not, either way need to build 5 dwarves total. Thanks!

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u/arselus_bricks — 4 months ago

(WIP) They said it wouldn't work! Kitbashed Knights (of the Blazing Sun?) for Border Princes in The Old World

Working on some knights inspired by my old custom Knights of the Blazing Sun (last 3 photos, 15 years ago, classic 6th edition Empire Knights and gen1 Sanguinary Guard heads) Now using Perry Miniatures War of the Roses Mounted Men-at-Arms for bodies and horses and Age of Sigmar Stormcast Vigilor, Vindictor and Vanquisher heads (not sure which head this is). These will be for a Border Princes/ Renegade Crowns army for ToW. Trying several to see what will work, size looks good to me. (Shields, lances and horse armor to come, so the whole thing will bulk up a bit.)

u/arselus_bricks — 4 months ago

[H] PayPal, [W] 1x Bretonnian horse 6th edition with the bent head and barding, 12x high elf shields 6th edition (plain, no crests), 6x Stormcast Vindicator helmeted heads, [Loc] WA state

Thanks! Working on a border princess / renegade crowns army. Pretty specific request, hoping someone happens to have all of these.

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u/arselus_bricks — 5 months ago

Perry War of the Roses Cavalry and Freeguild Cavaliers?

Yes I do know that Perry minis are historical 28mm scale and GW is heroic 28mm scale, and that AoS Freeguild Cavaliers are especially large 28mm heroic scale, but has anyone got both models and a side by side photo?

My Renegade Crowns army is made up mostly of Perry mini (War of the Roses), but the Freeguild Cavaliers may be the best option for a kitbashed general.

While we're at it, has anyone attempted putting Stormcast Vindicator heads on Perry War of the Roses knights? I did this (15+? years ago) with gen1 Sanguinary Guard heads on classic Empire Knights, before Stormcast Eternals were a thing, so I feel original about it still.

u/arselus_bricks — 5 months ago
▲ 51 r/lotr

The Dwarf Stronghold, nestled in the snowy Wheldhyal Mountains...

I designed this Dwarf Stronghold as part of a LEGO fan design competition (the Bricklink Designer Program Series 11). It is inspired by many sources in high fantasy: books, movies, games, art. The grandfather of modern high fantasy deserves a special nod. Tolkien's world building, mining of ancient lore, and creativity have inspired countless other sub-creators (right in line with his world view!), and we continue to inspire one another.

This Dwarf Stronghold is built of 3251 LEGO bricks. It was designed in Bricklink Studio, so this is a digital creation. My goal was to show a grand entry door emerging from the mountain itself, a mighty watchtower with beacon fires lit, a gentle waterfall, magical cave and a jagged snow covered peak. Within the Stronghold fires roar, the smithy is never idle, jewelers craft, the kitchens are full of life, and the throne room sits regally under the peak of the mountain. You'll notice some nods to rings, a familiar looking mountain, and perhaps a fire drake from the north?

LEGO scaling presents some limitations, so imagination is required, and the thought here is to encourage play. The whole mountain can fold shut (like a doll house), revealing a familiar looking pattern emerging from the stone. The competition is limited to 4000 parts, so targeting the 3251 limit gives the project a better chance for selection. The goal would be for many fans to be able to enjoy this in real life one day. I hope you enjoy this build, and I hope it causes your imagination to stir.

u/arselus_bricks — 5 months ago

The Dwarf Stronghold, nestled in the snowy Wheldhyal Mountains. (LEGO Fan Design Competition, please vote!)

I designed this for the Bricklink Designer Program Series 11. It is inspired by Dwarf lore an aesthetics from multiple fantasy books, games and movies. I've loved all things LotR and Hobbit, the Elder Scrolls games, and have played Warhammer Fantasy/TOW since 6th edition. I'm sure you can see the influences in the build. If it gets enough votes LEGO will make it into a real set. Please lend me your hammer and axe, and vote for it here: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-11/4635/Dwarf-Stronghold

u/arselus_bricks — 5 months ago

Alright Longbeards, lend me your axe and hammer again - the Dwarf Stronghold is back!

This is part of the Bricklink Designer Program series 11. If it gets enough votes LEGO will produce it as a real set. It draws inspirations from LotR, Warcraft, Elder Scrolls (Markarth), Warhammer, MtG art and all sorts of Dwarf tropes that we love. Hammer, axe, mountain, forge, gold, jewels and beard.... You can support it here: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-11/4635/Dwarf-Stronghold

u/arselus_bricks — 5 months ago
▲ 762 r/lego

Almost 4 years, 8.5ish iterations, 28(?) minifig years, finally complete!

The medieval stonemasons have been working on this one for a while - they're very happy to finally have it finished. Hope you enjoy the story through renders, I'm hoping to write an article for Brickset.com about the story and process.

u/arselus_bricks — 5 months ago