Classic vs. modern (set 6055 vs. 10305)

[The Reader]

I had set 6055 "Prisoner Convoy" as a kid and still have it today. One of my all time favourite minifgs is the "prisoner" aka the peasant. His torso is a classic beauty.

In set 10305 "Lion Knights' Castle" a modern version of this torso was introduced. Its sand green colour is a perfect update of the classic light gray. I took this modern torso and made a modern version of the peasant of set 6055. I think it turned out great. What do you think?

 

Edited June 28, 2024 by The Reader

[dvw2]

Very nice. I have one of those torsos on the way from PAB. Looking forward to seeing it!

[MAB]

I think it needs a modern head. The simple smiley looks strange on a more detailed torso. 

[dvw2]

And lo and behold, my shipment just arrived.

[The Reader]

11 hours ago, dvw2 said:

Very nice.

Thank you!

10 hours ago, dvw2 said:

And lo and behold, my shipment just arrived.

Lucky you!

11 hours ago, MAB said:

I think it needs a modern head. The simple smiley looks strange on a more detailed torso. 

Thanks. I did choose the smiley one for better comparison. And I think the torso is still plain enough to fit with the smiley. 😀 

[KlaasK]

I think the red shorts look better on the old peasant than on the new ones. Maybe a dark red looks better now?

[GeoBrick]

2 hours ago, KlaasK said:

I think the red shorts look better on the old peasant than on the new ones. Maybe a dark red looks better now?

Maybe dark red legs and sand green 'shorts'? (the part where the legs are attached to)

[SpacePolice89]

It looks great. I'd be so happy if modern minifigs would use classic smiley heads just like your minifig. Less is more when it comes to minifigs.

[Artanis I]

The plain smiley always wins... but I agree with others about the colours here. The sand green doesn't go nicely with the red & blue. If the legs were brown or dark red it would be fine.

[The Reader]

Well, here is a third, more modern guy - no classic smiley, but dark red pants:

 

[GeoBrick]

Vote THIRD!

[The Reader]

On 6/28/2024 at 11:46 PM, GeoBrick said:

Vote THIRD!

[Rjbricks]

I like the second one (and have done something similar myself). 
 

The sand green torso may not go great with red legs but then I don’t think the grey one does either!