.png)
You only have until 21st October 2023 to get your votes in for your favourite builds this series (I only just realised it was open for voting myself). There are 185 submissions to potentially vote for, though personally I didn’t have quite so many jump out at me as I scrolled through them. There are a few returning designs looking for a second chance to win our votes, probably with some improvements or adjustments. There are definitely some well constructed designs in the mix, even if they don’t all grab my attention, but here are 6 that I’ll share with you now that did draw me in to examine them closer and and also convince me that this series had something new to offer.
The Golden Crab Tavern, by svartath
This set has 2,992 pieces and is 27cm wide x 46cm long x 36cm high, with a weight of 2.2kg.
It is a model designed to look appealing from all angles, though your version of what is appealing may differ from both the designers and mine own. It is a ramshackle construction in appearance, and has a few hidden features which make it more than a display piece. If you are collecting the pirate themed LEGO, then perhaps your thirsty pirates need a tavern such as this one to pull alongside and hand over their plunder to the bartender in exchange for a drinks, tips, and a story about the Legendary Golden Crab.
Suit of Armor, by JulCur
Consisting of 3,381 pieces and standing an impressive 71.2cm tall, this grand display piece of a medieval knight is something different from your usual castles and buildings in the medieval theme. There were a few display scenes last series with buildable figures, but nothing quite at this large scale I believe. The figure hold a two-handed sword, with a dagger in it’s belt as well, but I liked the detail such as the chainmail and the buckles that are visible on closer inspection.
The Art of Chocolate, by brickester
2,574 pieces make up this delightful house in which chocolates are made. It is a complete build. The back of the building opens up to reveal a chocolate workshop in the basement, a chocolatier’s room, kitchen, and tasting room. It is a nice looking structure, with plenty of detail… and I noticed it had 5 different roof styles all in the one building, so the construction process couldn’t be said to repetitious! Personally I think it would be fun to build, to play with, and be a neat display set. The designer also likes to think it has its educational aspects as well, which I can’t disagree with.
A Lions tournament, by evilMedieval
This jousting scene uses 1,996 pieces, and is made up of the tilt yard (the track/yard on which the knights compete… I had to look up what it was called), a tent (belonging to the visiting Black Falcons), and the grand stand or bleachers, which has a food stand and seating for the Queen of the Lion Knights and the visiting prince. I’m a fan of the medieval theme, though I don’t have much sets myself, but this is a nice looking design and a jousting scene would go well with a larger castle or village set if you had one already.
The Riverside Scholars, by Hanwas
This is the third build this designer has made in a series, the previous design made it through as a finalist for crowd funding in series 2, it was titled ‘The Ocean House’. This particular design has 2,692 pieces and has a boy travelling upriver to where some scholars dwell. The building has a waterfall coming through the middle of it, which is cool… but does make you question it because it is travelling over the top of the basement. The observatory reaches a height of 39.6cm high, and there are a number of rooms within (such as a library), making it another fun play set by the designer.
Grandfather Clock, by Creator_S
I think this design made an appearance in a previous series (perhaps series 1), and I remember thinking it looked nice, but the ‘glass’ front panels of the clock were noticeable (more than they should be) due to the joins in the clear LEGO panels. There is another grandfather clock in this series too, but this 2,374 piece design by Creator_S is “A fully functional, gravity-driven grandfather clock”… with an internal mechanism which also gives that ticking noise so notable of any grandfather clock. Though it isn’t an accurate time-piece, its pretty well done to make it actually work as a LEGO build.
There were a few more that I also liked, such as some which I’m sure were involved in the previous series, and Lost City by letsgolegobrick (an overgrown stone ruin) which brings out the adventurer in me, but I’ll let you explore them more yourself… besides there is only a day left to cast your vote… so sign up to BrickLink and vote now if you want a chance to own any of these sets!
Comments