MontyMatte Posted June 12, 2022 Posted June 12, 2022 (edited) [Update] Ladies & Madmartigans, the Willow project on LEGOIdeas has recently been updated & reached almost 9.5k votes. You can find some pics of the upfate below this text & some more Willow creations in the in the comments. I'd also like to take this opportunity to say thanks for your great support and also as a last call. A vote for a goat! Link: Willow on LEGOIdeas Sincerley, Toni aka MM [Original Post] Dear Eurobricks community, as you are the biggest LEGO forum, I would like to "officially" present my current creation to you and release it for discussion. Briefly about me: I am a 36 years old German AFOL and fan of classic fantasy and sci-fi, from. I particularly like the castle (including LOTR) and pirates theme, but I also enjoy many other sets. About my creation: As a child of the 80's I grew up with classic fantasy movies and also the mentioned LEGO themes. So I wanted to build a creation that reflects both. This is the castle "Tir Asleen" from the movie Willow from 1988. Maybe some of you know the original or the trailer for the new series. Val Kilmer as Madmartigan is iconic to me personally. I wanted to build something that was more detailed than usual released sets - but a little less MOC-alike than possible. The idea was to add it to my fantasy film collection, but also let my little stepson play with it. Therefore, some game functions are also built in. I hope they are well represented in the pictures. But details from the film should not be underrepresented either. [deleted] [deleted] What do you think about the creation? - What do you like, what not? Where can I still improve something? Do you know the original movie? Do you recognize scenes? Which ones have I not sufficiently considered? BTW, there is also a small Easter Egg for all castle fans ;) The project is also posted on Ideas. This isn't meant to be a call, but I don't blame anyone who supports it secretly ;) https://ideas.lego.com/s/p:2083518f81ae404c88198126c5ad7868 I look forward to your feedback and thank you for your attention. Sincerely Tobi aka. MontyMatte More pics: also on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/195027856@N06/albums/72177720299713109 [deleted] Figs [deleted] Action & functions [deleted] Edited December 12, 2022 by MontyMatte Update Quote
Marooned Marin Posted June 12, 2022 Posted June 12, 2022 I remember watching it as a child, the troll scene on the bridge, man that was scary. Great movie and very lovely build. You have my support on LEGO Ideas Quote
SerenityInFire Posted June 12, 2022 Posted June 12, 2022 Welcome to the forum! Your build of Tir Asleen is exceptional. Quote
SirBlake Posted June 12, 2022 Posted June 12, 2022 Love it! I’ll have to spend some more time with the pics, but I haven’t found the Easter egg yet. Quote
Feuer Zug Posted June 13, 2022 Posted June 13, 2022 Oooh, well done. Great detail work all around on Tir Asleen. And yes, welcome to Eurobricks. Quote
MontyMatte Posted June 13, 2022 Author Posted June 13, 2022 (edited) 17 hours ago, Marooned Marin said: I remember watching it as a child, the troll scene on the bridge, man that was scary. Great movie and very lovely build. You have my support on LEGO Ideas I watched it as a kid too. I think I was 5 or 6. Much too young actually. Anyway, we're showing it to my little bro (stepson, 6y) right now. He's fascinated. How old were you? Thanks for the praise and support. I'm glad you like it. But if you have something to improve... You're welcome :) --- Sincerely, Tobi aka MMInsta - FB - Ideas 17 hours ago, Triceron said: That's a fun size Eborsisk, I like it! Hi Triceron. I'd be glad you like it. I supposed if I made it too big people would get scared ;) Like Marooned Marin said... Anything else you like or unlike? Do you know/like/love the movie? --- Sincerely, Tobi aka MMInsta - FB - Ideas Edited June 13, 2022 by MontyMatte Socials Quote
MontyMatte Posted June 13, 2022 Author Posted June 13, 2022 (edited) 17 hours ago, SerenityInFire said: Welcome to the forum! Your build of Tir Asleen is exceptional. Hi Serenity thank you for praising my creation. Makes me happy :) Is there anything what you particulary like? BTW...Cool gatehouse :) --- Sincerely, Tobi aka MMInsta - FB - Ideas 14 hours ago, SirBlake said: Love it! I’ll have to spend some more time with the pics, but I haven’t found the Easter egg yet. Hello SirBlake. Greetings to Texas :) I'm glad you like it. Thanks for that. I have to admit it's extremely hard to spot it from the pictures above. But an Easter egg is an Easter Egg. ;) Perhaps try flickr because of the higher solution. Pls tell me if you could find it. --- Sincerely, Tobi aka MMInsta - FB - Ideas 57 minutes ago, Feuer Zug said: Oooh, well done. Great detail work all around on Tir Asleen. And yes, welcome to Eurobricks. Hello Feuer Zug. Thank you for being welcomed here. And also for praising my creation. Anything I could improve in your opinion? BTW: Why this german nickname? --- Sincerely, Tobi aka MMInsta - FB - Ideas Edited June 13, 2022 by MontyMatte Quote
Feuer Zug Posted June 13, 2022 Posted June 13, 2022 20 minutes ago, MontyMatte said: Hello Feuer Zug. Thank you for being welcomed here. And also for praising my creation. Anything I could improve in your opinion? BTW: Why this german nickname? Nothing jumps out to me that would improve your rendition of Tir Asleen. The detail level is about perfect. I may live in the United States now, but I resided in the NRW near Aachen when I joined Eurobricks. I like trains and had been on the local freiwillige feuerwehr. I put them together and thus my handle here. Quote
SerenityInFire Posted June 13, 2022 Posted June 13, 2022 38 minutes ago, MontyMatte said: Hi Serenity thank you for praising my creation. Makes me happy :) Is there anything what you particulary like? BTW...Cool gatehouse :) I think the whole thing is just absolutely awesome. From the main build, to the choice of minifigure parts and the monster, it's just very well done. And thanks for checking out my MOCs! Quote
Triceron Posted June 13, 2022 Posted June 13, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, MontyMatte said: Hi Triceron. I'd be glad you like it. I supposed if I made it too big people would get scared ;) Like Marooned Marin said... Anything else you like or unlike? Do you know/like/love the movie? --- Sincerely, Tobi aka MMInsta - FB - Ideas I have fond memories of the movie, I really enjoyed it when I was a kid. I'm more of a minifigure guy, and I think the General could use a better skull or helmet. The new Ninjago skulls might work, and they have helmets that might fit the look better https://img.joomcdn.net/29a8166964f46d320aa596cf60e75f734a222934_original.jpeg This is from Ninjago Skull Sorcerers Dragon Edited June 13, 2022 by Triceron Quote
MontyMatte Posted June 14, 2022 Author Posted June 14, 2022 15 hours ago, Triceron said: I have fond memories of the movie, I really enjoyed it when I was a kid. I'm more of a minifigure guy, and I think the General could use a better skull or helmet. The new Ninjago skulls might work, and they have helmets that might fit the look better https://img.joomcdn.net/29a8166964f46d320aa596cf60e75f734a222934_original.jpeg This is from Ninjago Skull Sorcerers Dragon I'm glad you recognized something :) In fact, I'm not entirely satisfied with the general. Thanks for your tip. Are these new heads? That helmets fit there might also help. I had a similar head at home but wasn't happy with it. do you have a number for me I hope they are also available at stud.io. Thank you for your help and feedback. 19 hours ago, SerenityInFire said: I think the whole thing is just absolutely awesome. From the main build, to the choice of minifigure parts and the monster, it's just very well done. And thanks for checking out my MOCs! You're welcome. And thanks a lot for double praising :D 19 hours ago, Feuer Zug said: Nothing jumps out to me that would improve your rendition of Tir Asleen. The detail level is about perfect. I may live in the United States now, but I resided in the NRW near Aachen when I joined Eurobricks. I like trains and had been on the local freiwillige feuerwehr. I put them together and thus my handle here. Thanks again :) I've asked because I am from Germany so I'd like to leave some Grüße aus Niedersachen :) Quote
Triceron Posted June 14, 2022 Posted June 14, 2022 6 hours ago, MontyMatte said: I'm glad you recognized something :) In fact, I'm not entirely satisfied with the general. Thanks for your tip. Are these new heads? That helmets fit there might also help. I had a similar head at home but wasn't happy with it. do you have a number for me I hope they are also available at stud.io. 43693pb04 There's only 2 sets it comes from, so it is a bit of a rare find. It came out last year, so it is a very new skull. Quote
Marooned Marin Posted June 15, 2022 Posted June 15, 2022 On 6/13/2022 at 2:47 PM, MontyMatte said: But if you have something to improve... You're welcome :) I think you nailed it pretty good. Other than Ninjago head already mentioned to you, I can't find single thing which could be improved. Good luck Quote
MontyMatte Posted June 16, 2022 Author Posted June 16, 2022 (edited) On 6/14/2022 at 5:49 PM, Triceron said: 43693pb04 There's only 2 sets it comes from, so it is a bit of a rare find. It came out last year, so it is a very new skull. Thanks again. I've ordered this head to make a try. Do you have any suggestion for the helmet too? Unfortunately the head isn't in stud.io as displayed 😕 Edited June 17, 2022 by MontyMatte Quote
MontyMatte Posted June 20, 2022 Author Posted June 20, 2022 On 6/15/2022 at 9:15 PM, Marooned Marin said: I think you nailed it pretty good. Other than Ninjago head already mentioned to you, I can't find single thing which could be improved. Good luck I'm honored. Thanks MM! Quote
MontyMatte Posted June 23, 2022 Author Posted June 23, 2022 Hi again. I've tried to improve the tree. Just as a photo now. What do you think about it? Quote
Triceron Posted June 23, 2022 Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) On 6/16/2022 at 2:56 PM, MontyMatte said: Thanks again. I've ordered this head to make a try. Do you have any suggestion for the helmet too? Unfortunately the head isn't in stud.io as displayed 😕 I checked my own figure, and it doesn't seem like a lot of helmets fit very well. The Ninjago Samurai-style helmets are the best bet really, namely this one I tried the other style helmets, but they don't fit as well on the weird shape skull. I also was thinking about the Trolls and I think the Costume Ape minifig might work for them. Just replace the torso with something furrier looking. Maybe with this Torso: Just a shame there is no small Acorn piece. Edited June 23, 2022 by Triceron Quote
MontyMatte Posted June 28, 2022 Author Posted June 28, 2022 On 6/23/2022 at 3:31 PM, SerenityInFire said: That tree looks amazing. Thanks Serenity Quote
MontyMatte Posted July 3, 2022 Author Posted July 3, 2022 On 6/23/2022 at 6:48 PM, Triceron said: I checked my own figure, and it doesn't seem like a lot of helmets fit very well. The Ninjago Samurai-style helmets are the best bet really, namely this one I tried the other style helmets, but they don't fit as well on the weird shape skull. I also was thinking about the Trolls and I think the Costume Ape minifig might work for them. Just replace the torso with something furrier looking. Maybe with this Torso: Just a shame there is no small Acorn piece. Thank you for your efforts. I really appreciate that. Now I have the helmet at home. Unfortunately I'm not that happy with the result. I have to think of a samurai every time. We (or I) must think of something else. Maybe misuse parts. I'll think about the troll again later. Thanks for pointing that out too :) In my creation there is a printed acorn tile. Did you see that? Quote
MontyMatte Posted July 12, 2022 Author Posted July 12, 2022 Please have a look at the miniscaled version: https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/191428-moc-miniscaled-willow-battle-of-tir-asleen/ Quote
MontyMatte Posted July 23, 2022 Author Posted July 23, 2022 4k supports on LEGOIdeas done. 🙂 Thank you too, dear Eurobrick community 👍 Quote
MontyMatte Posted August 30, 2022 Author Posted August 30, 2022 Some vignettes and a short story about the Willow movie you can find here: Quote
MontyMatte Posted September 22, 2022 Author Posted September 22, 2022 Because I have a lot of fun with this project, I've built Madmartigan & Willow as Brickheadz. Have fun :) Quote
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