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by athronieth
Wed Oct 07, 2015 2:35 am
Forum: LEGO Castle Sets
Topic: Castle 2016?
Replies: 56
Views: 50235

classic castle dead?

As a classic castles fan, I am less than thrilled with the Nexo Knights space knights theme. The poster is not encouraging, and the emphasis on cartoonish kids action won't do me any favors, but like many others, I am a Lego fan first and foremost and will find some sets or parts to buy that fit my ...
by athronieth
Mon May 25, 2015 11:50 am
Forum: Castle MOCs
Topic: Castle Tuchrov
Replies: 7
Views: 961

Re: Castle Tuchrov

Very nice work all around. The colors and detailed architecture and landscaping are inspiring. I love the stonework rising above the roof lines. Is that an itinerant wizard sitting under the bridge?
by athronieth
Mon May 25, 2015 11:40 am
Forum: LEGO Castle Sets
Topic: Castle 2016?
Replies: 56
Views: 50235

Re: Castle 2016?

How about a Heroica themed castle line? Gives the kiddies characters to identify with and offers AFOLs civilian set options along with military and action set options (at least if they made use of all the map locations) and they could expand the map and sets after the initial line of sets. This also...
by athronieth
Mon May 25, 2015 11:34 am
Forum: LEGO Castle Sets
Topic: Elves Treetop Hideaway "Remix"
Replies: 11
Views: 14404

Re: Elves Treetop Hideaway "Remix"

Clever color remix. Makes me wonder what other themes CCers might remix like this to good effect.
by athronieth
Tue Mar 03, 2015 3:21 am
Forum: LEGO Castle Sets
Topic: Castle 2016?
Replies: 56
Views: 50235

Re: Castle 2016?

I'll be happy for anything besides yet another version of Lion and Dragon factions. I enjoyed the earlier fantasy line so if they go that route it would be nice to have some variety in the elves to fill out that faction.
by athronieth
Tue Jun 17, 2014 3:36 pm
Forum: Castle MOCs
Topic: Cave troll by Hopeso 009
Replies: 3
Views: 1031

Re: Cave troll by Hopeso 009

Agreed this is an awesome brick built troll. I especially like the size of it compared to the minifigs. It can be quite a challenge to do a good brick build without it getting oversized. But then again I suppose some prefer oversized trolls!
by athronieth
Tue Jun 17, 2014 3:32 pm
Forum: LEGO Castle Sets
Topic: CC Set Review: 9473 - Mines of Moria
Replies: 6
Views: 7028

Re: CC Set Review: 9473 - Mines of Moria

I am an oddball I guess insofar as I actually like this set for a few reasons, such as (1) the minifigures, (2) its playability, and (3) as a brick source for my own dwarfish creations. But I definitely think it needed to be bought on sale: not a set I was willingly to pay full price or an inflated ...
by athronieth
Sat Mar 29, 2014 4:34 pm
Forum: Dear LEGO
Topic: Your dream castle line
Replies: 30
Views: 24801

Re: Your dream castle line

To be honest, I would be happy to get a new Castle line that is ANYTHING AT ALL BUT another Lion-Dragon (or other standard bad guy) theme with the same old five kinds of sets. I love the idea of mixing in some civilian sets and Bruce's idea to revive the modular castle scheme. And how about a variet...
by athronieth
Sat Mar 29, 2014 4:21 pm
Forum: General LEGO
Topic: yes my name is curt an I am a Legoaholic....
Replies: 7
Views: 2272

Re: yes my name is curt an I am a Legoaholic....

No shame in buying any Lego set at all IMO and I'm an old man with grown kids. Kids got me hooked on this building thing some years ago and I can't stop! That said, it seems like there are more pieces I would not use than I would use in many Friends sets, so for now at least I bricklink the parts I ...
by athronieth
Sat Mar 29, 2014 4:13 pm
Forum: General LEGO
Topic: Dr. Who set a near inevitability (Cuusoo)
Replies: 9
Views: 2967

Re: Dr. Who set a near inevitability (Cuusoo)

I am not a big Dr. Who fan myself, and doubt I would buy such a set, but I know lots of people who are fans and might make an impulse buy for themselves when out looking with the kids.
by athronieth
Sat Mar 29, 2014 4:06 pm
Forum: Castle Customs
Topic: Dungeons & Dragons custom minifigs including Drizzt
Replies: 7
Views: 4566

Re: Dungeons & Dragons custom minifigs including Drizzt

I am a fan of Salvatore's books with Drizzt and this is a nice rendition of the character. The head and hair have always been the toughest aspects to match. This white hair works pretty well, but if I recall correctly the dark elves in those books are actually black-skinned. I understand the dark gr...
by athronieth
Sat Mar 29, 2014 3:55 pm
Forum: Castle MOCs
Topic: Faerie Forest
Replies: 27
Views: 3485

Re: Faerie Forest

They say "all good things must end." But this was more than good, it was great. Sad to see great must go too.
by athronieth
Sat Mar 29, 2014 3:49 pm
Forum: Castle MOCs
Topic: Castle Relativity
Replies: 13
Views: 1039

Re: Castle Relativity

Nicely done. I'm going up...wait a sec, where are you going...huh, it's easier to get lost on these Escher stairs in Castle Relativity than the moving stairs in Hogwarts!
by athronieth
Sat Mar 08, 2014 4:31 pm
Forum: General LEGO
Topic: 2014 Quarterly Survey - Quarter 1
Replies: 11
Views: 2688

Re: 2014 Quarterly Survey - Quarter 1

My first time doing the survey. Thanks for making it available.
by athronieth
Sat Mar 08, 2014 4:20 pm
Forum: Castle MOCs
Topic: LCC- Queen's Warbeasts
Replies: 18
Views: 3469

Re: LCC- Queen's Warbeasts

Noting new to add to the discussion really, just another comment saying "these are awesome" and "what a cool innovative idea." I don't imagine you don't mind getting another compliment. :D