[MOC] Redwall: Descent Into The Mushroom Forest

[evancelt]

Broadpaw and Treadfast didn't want to cross the fungi forest, but the alternative was backtracking nearly forty miles. Their kidnapped friends couldn't wait - they would have to push on after the weasels.

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When I saw those round pieces in dark orange, dark tan, tan show up on online PAB, I knew it was mushroom forest time  Planning to do a little series of vignettes for this summer's Denver Comic-Con (FaxExpo) with Moonmanbricks

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

After realizing it's all scaled to a mouse scale I enjoyed this wonderful diorama even more!

 

[evancelt]

7 hours ago, LEGO Train 12 Volts said:

After realizing it's all scaled to a mouse scale I enjoyed this wonderful diorama even more!

 

Thanks! I love these mouse heads from Crazy Bricks - good dimensions and quality. When I saw those round pieces in dark orange, dark tan, tan show up on online PAB, I knew it was mushroom forest time :) Planning to do a little series of vignettes for the Denver Comic-Con (FaxExpo) with Moonmanbricks

[jimmynick]

This is really cute! I love the different shapes and sizes of mushroom.

[Wardancer]

This might be the first MOC I have ever seen with these mice. I have been wondering if people buy them at all. Great fungi!

[evancelt]

17 hours ago, Wardancer said:

This might be the first MOC I have ever seen with these mice. I have been wondering if people buy them at all. Great fungi!

Thanks! Yeah I wish people would use them more.

Here are a few others I've done with them:

 

 

 

 

[Krol Zmija Sebastian]

Any enemy of a weasel is liked by me. I couldnt fathom those mushroomcaps not straight, though, for the fundamental idea you said. I enjoy their colors, though.

[danth]

On 4/15/2023 at 6:29 AM, evancelt said:

I love these mouse heads from Crazy Bricks - good dimensions and quality.

They look gorgeous!

[Fraunces]

Extremely creative! Very nice work

[BardDandelion]

Good job with colors, I like that you used limited number of green, scene would get messy with more shades of it.

[MontyMatte]

Love the amount of imagination in this creation!

[Albrick]

Oh, those giant mushrooms!... 🤩👍

[elfprince13]

This is amazing! What are the mice from??

[evancelt]

1 minute ago, elfprince13 said:

This is amazing! What are the mice from??

The mouse heads were created by a 3rd party company called 'Crazy Bricks' - they should be available on their website still

[elfprince13]

I might have to get some - I was absolutely obsessed with Redwall back in the day (even have some dandelion wine homebrewing in my kitchen right now), but I've never been motivated to do a MOC because it doesn't feel right without suitably mousey minifigures.

[evancelt]

2 minutes ago, elfprince13 said:

I might have to get some - I was absolutely obsessed with Redwall back in the day (even have some dandelion wine homebrewing in my kitchen right now), but I've never been motivated to do a MOC because it doesn't feel right without suitably mousey minifigures.

Check out these other builds to see ideas for other figures, too! Including a brickbuilt badger!

 

 

 

 

[Dillan23]

On 4/15/2023 at 8:38 AM, evancelt said:

Broadpaw and Treadfast didn't want to cross the fungi forest, but the alternative was backtracking nearly forty miles. Their kidnapped friends couldn't wait - they would have to push on after the weasels.

The level of detail in this build is incredible! The atmosphere really captures that eerie, mystical feel of a dense mushroom forest. It reminds me of how fungi play such a crucial role in nature—both in real life and in fantasy settings like Redwall. Speaking of mushrooms, I recently came across this interesting read about how long does it take for shrooms to kick in https://fungiape.com/how-long-do-shrooms-stay-in-your-system/ It’s fascinating how different species have such varied impacts. This MOC really makes me wish for more fantasy-inspired LEGO sets with rich storytelling elements. Have you considered expanding this into a full diorama with more forest creatures?

When I saw those round pieces in dark orange, dark tan, tan show up on online PAB, I knew it was mushroom forest time  Planning to do a little series of vignettes for this summer's Denver Comic-Con (FaxExpo) with Moonmanbricks

I like it!

Edited March 31 by Dillan23

[evancelt]

On 3/29/2025 at 1:29 PM, Dillan23 said:

I like it!

Thanks :)