WesternOutlaw Posted June 19, 2007 Posted June 19, 2007 Not many individuals still living in the town of Grave Stone remember Tex Grimwell, the old prospector, but somewhere in a cellar below Grave Stone is his story. Old Tex roamed the desert for months at a time searching for the "Mother Load", the largest gold vein in the west. During the cold nights in the desert with a small campfire and the dim light from a kerosene lantern, Tex wrote about his fabulous journeys. The book was hidden somewhere in Grave Stone years ago, but within its tattered yellow pages, Tex tells of his discovery of a lost mine. Some discount his stories as the ravings of a mad man that went crazy looking for gold, while others believe the book to be actual stories of Tex's survival in the desert. Some even say that within the book is a map to the lost mine. Then there's the question of where Tex Grimwell got the money to buy Sutter's Mill before he perished? Some say it was Jeb Stotworth, his long-time friend who may have poisoned him. But these secrets lie burried in Grave Stone, where few dare to visit... *skull* Quote
Brick Miner Posted June 19, 2007 Posted June 19, 2007 this makes a very good "small set" for the GS collection. it offers something unique that the other sets don't have. that is one complaint of mine with many official smaller sets from the 90's, you didn't get anything new (6245/6277 adn 6709/6769 come to mind). so anyway, good job with that !!! i like the cart. this whole set reminds me of the single character adventurer sets (3021, 5900, 5913, etc...). i like that, a spotlight on the character. its fun. - Brick Miner Quote
Asuka Posted June 19, 2007 Posted June 19, 2007 A very nice set with an interesting background story! *y* That MF Quote
Brick Miner Posted June 19, 2007 Posted June 19, 2007 B, i think i agree with you... at least on this one. the photo background is working better than the official box art imagary. though, with the mexican fort, i like the official box art look better. - BM Quote
Athos Posted June 19, 2007 Posted June 19, 2007 Very nice, elegant small MOC. That cart reminds me of an Adventurers set. I've never been really fond of combining the printed face with the beard. It just doesn't fit well to me... Steve Quote
WesternOutlaw Posted June 20, 2007 Author Posted June 20, 2007 I've never been really fond of combining the printed face with the beard. It just doesn't fit well to me... Quote
Athos Posted June 20, 2007 Posted June 20, 2007 I think he looks a lot better that way. More grizzled and crazy. Also forgot to mention, that's a great name for a prospector... Steve Quote
WesternOutlaw Posted June 20, 2007 Author Posted June 20, 2007 Although it actually hides the nice torso design, I think I prefer the beard. It just adds to the "prospector-look". Oh, and BTW, I actually used the design of the Adventurers set with dino as the basis for this cart/wagon. Quote
iamded Posted June 20, 2007 Posted June 20, 2007 I thought those two sets looked very similar. :-P Nice creation, great Prospector and back story. *y* Quote
Klaus-Dieter Posted June 20, 2007 Posted June 20, 2007 this makes a very good "small set" for the GS collection. it offers something unique that the other sets don't have. that is one complaint of mine with many official smaller sets from the 90's, you didn't get anything new (6245/6277 adn 6709/6769 come to mind). so anyway, good job with that !!!i like the cart. this whole set reminds me of the single character adventurer sets (3021, 5900, 5913, etc...). i like that, a spotlight on the character. its fun. - Brick Miner That's my oppinion, too! The Brickster, you've done a very good job with this small set. It would be perfect as a little minifig set for - let's say - around five Euros. The prospector looks very realistic. Very nice! Quote
aayla-secura Posted June 20, 2007 Posted June 20, 2007 *sweet* WoW You are really really good! Nice little set ! As Klaus dieter said... ye.. i thought about 4,99 Quote
Berry Syedow Posted June 20, 2007 Posted June 20, 2007 Nice and cute! I think I prefer the miner without the long beard, though. I like the torso you selected for the miner. What set did you scavenge it from? Quote
Norro Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 Nice small add on adventurer feel. And great too see a small lego set with such a great back story! It really needs to be printed on the box like the old pirate sets... God Bless, Nathan Quote
WesternOutlaw Posted June 23, 2007 Author Posted June 23, 2007 I like the torso you selected for the miner. What set did you scavenge it from? It's from Mike's Swamp Boat. I've always liked the torso with the slingshot. And great too see a small lego set with such a great back story! It really needs to be printed on the box like the old pirate sets... Thanks. That's a good idea if I ever package these sets. It gives me another thought as well. Quote
zouave Posted June 24, 2007 Posted June 24, 2007 Nice little set. The minor's cart is neat. But,you need to loose the sextant. (He was lost in the story.) You should replace it with a book to be his journal. Quote
Brick Miner Posted June 24, 2007 Posted June 24, 2007 Thanks. That's a good idea if I ever package these sets. It gives me another thought as well.hmmm... what could you mean by "package" these sets ??? for resale, or just fun for yourself ??? intriguing ;-) this post has me curious of "It gives me another thought as well", as well :-P - Brick Miner Quote
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