kjm161 Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 For the past nine years the Hudson’s Bay Company flagship store in Toronto has displayed a beloved series of windows that depict Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves getting ready for Christmas, and other Christmas scenes. My winter village entry is a rendition of two of the five HBC windows. The first scene has elves feeding the reindeer and preparing Santa’s sleigh outside of the Toy Shoppe at the North Pole. The second scene is inside the building where the elves are busy making the toys as Santa goes over his list from the many letters he has received from children everywhere. I have tried to include most of the elements but have altered some of the design. The clock is the central feature of the piece and the elves are busily at work, while Mrs. Claus is helping out by bringing treats. Santa is checking his “Naughty” and “Nice” list after reading the letters sent to him by children around the world. Lego HBC Santa's Toy Shoppe3 by Karen Metz, on Flickr HBC poems that are in front of their windows (I have included one with the display): "With Christmas approaching young children are hoping that their presents will reach them according to plan, all wonderfully donated by a wonderful man. So Santa’s little helpers make sure is all right so that nothing will go wrong on that faithful night. They work with much diligence and a great deal of pride thus ensuring that Santa will have a smooth ride." Lego HBC Santa's Toy Shoppe2 by Karen Metz, on Flickr “The clock is ticking and the hours are dwindling The toyshop is bustling as the elves are preparing The list is revised and a plan is devised There’s no time to pause for old Santa Claus” Lego HBC Santa's Toy Shoppe5 by Karen Metz, on Flickr Lego HBC Santa's Toy Shoppe4 by Karen Metz, on Flickr Lego HBC Santa's Toy Shoppe8 by Karen Metz, on Flickr If you check out my Flickr page I have photos of the actual HBC Christmas windows. I have also created a second story that can be added to my MOC that depicts the last of the five HBC windows with the elves and Santa relaxing to a fabulous meal after all the the presents have been delivered around the world. I have posted pictures of this floor/window as well on Flickr if anyone wants to check it out. It is not quite finished (need to change some parts). I haven’t included this level for the contest since I would have greatly exceeded the size limit. Happy Christmas to all! P.S. The Hudson’s Bay Company is the oldest company in North America (founded in 1670) and is known for its iconic white wool point blankets with green, yellow, red and blue stripes. Quote
KlodsBrik Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 This is great. I especially like the shop interior. And a little story to go along, nice add. Quote
Andy D Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Very nice! I like the way you reused some of the pieces from last year's Santa's Workshop fro the LEGO Winter Village. I believe this is a real contender. Andy D Quote
TheLegoDr Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Very nice. I don't love the exterior, but that interior is very fitting. Definitely inspiring to do something of my own in this style. I love the giant clock piece counting down and the One Ring for drawer handles. Very clever. Plus the elves and the toy shelves. I can sense the pandemonium. The problem with these contests is it always makes me step up my game to compete...hehe. Best of luck. Quote
sunhuntin Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 nice! love the wall of toys [pick a present? haha]. also like the drawers under the workbench, and you got wall-e in there, too! Quote
kjm161 Posted November 25, 2015 Author Posted November 25, 2015 Thanks for the comments, much appreciated. This build started from the inside out, since I had decided to do the interior of the workshop first and wanted to add as much detail as possible. The outside followed. Quote
peedeejay Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 The interior is absolutely beautiful. There is so much detail to look at. Charming! Quote
Boromir Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 It's a very nice creation! I really like the shop interior. Very detailed Quote
Xon67 Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 Fantastc build! The Wall-e is a nice touch! Quote
Dazz Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 This is a great MOC. The toy shelf and the feeding of the reindeer are my favourite parts. Quote
alsielou Posted November 27, 2015 Posted November 27, 2015 I agree - this is a great little moc. I too really like those shelves, and the 'factory' layout in general, with all the hubbub in the centre and Santa's quiet little spot up high where he can concentrate on the correspondence but still keep an eye on things. The clock as centrepiece so that they can ensure all the toys are ready by Christmas Eve is a wonderful idea and really completes the scene. I also really like your Christmas tree - I haven't seen one like that before. I look forward to seeing pics of your entire moc when it's ready !! Quote
smitty9999 Posted November 28, 2015 Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) This is great. I live in Toronto and I love seeing the windows during Christmas. Edited November 28, 2015 by smitty9999 Quote
kjm161 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Posted November 28, 2015 Thanks for posting the real Hudson's Bay Christmas window and everyone else for their comments. I have posted my complete MOC of my rendition of 3 of the Hudson Bay windows combined into one building in a new thread. Cheers Quote
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