MKJoshA Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 So, I just picked up some of the Hun Warrior CMFs and am wondering if anyone else has thought of a reason why their cloaks have a wider slit for the head than any other Lego cape? It's not a round hole, it's a longer, almost oval cut in the cloth. It looks pretty good regardless and will certainly fit with Mitgardian wear. I'm looking forward to using it in a build soon. Quote
Venkefedo Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 I wondered about that, too... perhaps it has to do with the fabric? A typical Lego cape is very papery, so a circular hole works fine; the Hun cape is fuzzy cloth, and might risk tearing if it only had a small circular hole. The wider cut might just be more forgiving? Quote
Sir Gareth Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) Speaking of the Hun Warrior, what if it became the official Mitgardian minifigure because it's widely available? Avalonia has green dragon knights, Kaliphlin has lions and crownies, Nocturnus has red dragon knights, and Mitgardia now has hun warriors. How about it? For reference: https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3889/14830862590_1756c6c686_o_d.jpg Edited October 2, 2014 by Wildspeaker Quote
Simon_S Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 It fits the best in Mitgardia, this is sure, but I wouldn't make it to the official minifigure, so that other ones can also use it ;-). I for example am also very excited to get it and not just for challenge III... Quote
Alfadas Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Speaking of the Hun Warrior, what if it became the official Mitgardian minifigure because it's widely available? Avalonia has green dragon knights, Kaliphlin has lions and crownies, Nocturnus has red dragon knights, and Mitgardia now has hun warriors. How about it? For reference: https://farm4.static...6c6c686_o_d.jpg Well, the Vikings are pretty Official Mitgardian. Hun warrior, with changed headpiece, could work as a viking, but not as THE official fig. Quote
mccoyed Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 I agree. The hun is a great fig, but not as norse flavored as the Vikings or other stuff TLG has produced like LotR/Hobbit dwarves and the like. That shield is probably the main feature that feels right. Quote
Garmadon Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) I agree. The hun is a great fig, but not as norse flavored as the Vikings or other stuff TLG has produced like LotR/Hobbit dwarves and the like. That shield is probably the main feature that feels right. I picked one up yesterday as well and I have to agree that although he has some great parts (especially that shield - I missed both the Viking and the Highlander's shields), he isn't quite Mitgardian. His torso and legs should be quite useful though Edited October 2, 2014 by Garmadon Quote
Kai NRG Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 So, I just picked up some of the Hun Warrior CMFs and am wondering if anyone else has thought of a reason why their cloaks have a wider slit for the head than any other Lego cape? It's not a round hole, it's a longer, almost oval cut in the cloth. It looks pretty good regardless and will certainly fit with Mitgardian wear. I'm looking forward to using it in a build soon. I was wondering the same thing, and Venkefedo's was the only solution I could think of. The Warrior itself is really cool though, and I'm sure he'll come in handy! Quote
MKJoshA Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 I was wondering the same thing, and Venkefedo's was the only solution I could think of. The Warrior itself is really cool though, and I'm sure he'll come in handy! As I've looked at it more I think it has to do with the flap in the front. If it was a round hole I think that flap would stick straight out. With the longer cut it looses the tension that would cause it to stick out and allows it to fall flat instead. As for the official fig debate, I'm with those that say the Viking is better. The Hun's shield is perfect, but the rest of him doesn't quite fit. He has dark red instead of green for one thing, and his face is more Asian looking than Norse. Quote
Venkefedo Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) Agreed... he's got a fantastic torso & leg print, a great helmet, and an amazing shield and cape, but... Mitgardia is more Nordic. That doesn't mean the Hun can't represent a different ethnicity in Mitgardia (Huns, I think, were steppe-dwellers, and steppe is only a few degrees off tundra! ), but Vikings tend to fit the bill for "official Mitgardian representative". But the helmet, shield, cape, and body can easily be used in Mitgardian character builds (swap the arms for green or yellow! ...of course, then the question is "is he bare-armed or wearing a yellow shirt?", one more reason I'm tempted to build fleshie characters--the variety isn't quite there, yet, however, nor the prices!) Here's a question... where is Amortug located? I've seen the old maps showing Omurtag, but haven't found one marking the new post-Revolword dwarven capital... and has anyone established, lore-wise, any specific dwarven cities in the western mountains? Given the proximity to the Orcish Marches, that's where I've been planning many AoM builds (often dwarves vs orcs) while figuring there'd be at least a couple sizable dwarf cities under the peaks... hopefully there's room for a new one (tho I doubt I'll ever be so ambitious as to build a Thorshaven or Mpya Stedor!) Edited October 2, 2014 by Venkefedo Quote
Kai NRG Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 As I've looked at it more I think it has to do with the flap in the front. If it was a round hole I think that flap would stick straight out. With the longer cut it looses the tension that would cause it to stick out and allows it to fall flat instead. Yes, that makes good sense. Quote
Ecclesiastes Posted October 2, 2014 Author Posted October 2, 2014 The Huns, did live in cold and or snowy territories so they actually fit Mitgardia very well! (One of the best figs in years, although the helmet sits very loose on the fig) Here's a question... where is Amortug located? I've seen the old maps showing Omurtag, but haven't found one marking the new post-Revolword dwarven capital... and has anyone established, lore-wise, any specific dwarven cities in the western mountains? Given the proximity to the Orcish Marches, that's where I've been planning many AoM builds (often dwarves vs orcs) while figuring there'd be at least a couple sizable dwarf cities under the peaks... hopefully there's room for a new one (tho I doubt I'll ever be so ambitious as to build a Thorshaven or Mpya Stedor!) Amortug was made up for the challenge, so it's not on the map(yet). But it's close to the Avalonian border. Quote
Venkefedo Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Okay, that makes sense with how the Illegal Mining Bros (new on the Wii U this holiday season!) could be brought there so quickly Quote
kabel Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Funny, I never play video games. But I love dwarves and civil disobedience (Thoreau) and that's how I came up with the mining bros. Quote
MKJoshA Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Agreed... he's got a fantastic torso & leg print, a great helmet, and an amazing shield and cape, but... Mitgardia is more Nordic. That doesn't mean the Hun can't represent a different ethnicity in Mitgardia (Huns, I think, were steppe-dwellers, and steppe is only a few degrees off tundra! ), but Vikings tend to fit the bill for "official Mitgardian representative". But the helmet, shield, cape, and body can easily be used in Mitgardian character builds (swap the arms for green or yellow! ...of course, then the question is "is he bare-armed or wearing a yellow shirt?", one more reason I'm tempted to build fleshie characters--the variety isn't quite there, yet, however, nor the prices!) Here's a question... where is Amortug located? I've seen the old maps showing Omurtag, but haven't found one marking the new post-Revolword dwarven capital... and has anyone established, lore-wise, any specific dwarven cities in the western mountains? Given the proximity to the Orcish Marches, that's where I've been planning many AoM builds (often dwarves vs orcs) while figuring there'd be at least a couple sizable dwarf cities under the peaks... hopefully there's room for a new one (tho I doubt I'll ever be so ambitious as to build a Thorshaven or Mpya Stedor!) Well, almost due East of Nordheim and a little south, where that fork is on the current map, is where Dalig Ulv is, my city. I'm fleshing out the history of Treacleheim, an abandoned dwarf city that is just a few miles east of Dalig Ulv. That's not quite the western mountains, but it's the only dwarf city I know of west of Omurtag. The Orcish Marshes and the mountains south of them have not been developed by any builders to my knowledge. I know I've heard a couple people say they are interested in building there, but I can't recall any that have actually done so. If you start a dwarf city, or any city there, you will have the support of the people of Dalig Ulv. The Huns, did live in cold and or snowy territories so they actually fit Mitgardia very well! (One of the best figs in years, although the helmet sits very loose on the fig) That's funny, I bought 5 of them and all 5 have snug helmets. Could be you got a bad one. Quote
kabel Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Someone should update the Mitgardian map, Thorshaven isn't on it either Quote
Kai NRG Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 My Hun has a fairly snug helmet as well. Don't think my bros had problems either. Quote
mccoyed Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Hey guys, I put a build for LoR into "Historic" and it hasn't got much love. It's one of the bigger medieval builds I've done so could use some C&C from our members if that's cool. Also, you lot are making me want to run to ToysRUs and pick up some CMFs immediately. I've been holding off due to time constraints but I may have to go down there today. Funny, I never play video games. But I love dwarves and civil disobedience (Thoreau) and that's how I came up with the mining bros. Have you by any chance seen the film Upstream Color? Thoreau features heavily in it and it's an amazing, amazing film. Quote
Venkefedo Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 My 1 Hun has a bit of a loose helmet, too... Target sold out of all their stock, hopefully they get a new shipment soon! I wanna get several more Huns just to compare helmet fit Quote
Sir Gareth Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Forgot to post this here. Better late than never. AoM: Farm Phase 1 Quote
Garmadon Posted October 3, 2014 Posted October 3, 2014 As I've looked at it more I think it has to do with the flap in the front. If it was a round hole I think that flap would stick straight out. With the longer cut it looses the tension that would cause it to stick out and allows it to fall flat instead. Ah, that's it, I had been wondering why it was like that! Someone should update the Mitgardian map, Thorshaven isn't on it either It has been quite a while since it was updated, at least two years. We really need a Mitgardian map-maker! My Hun has a fairly snug helmet as well. Don't think my bros had problems either. No problem with mine, the helmet is as tight as a usual Quote
Slegengr Posted October 3, 2014 Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) ***See updated Sigfig and Bio on Page 75 of the Book II: Mitgardia Guild sign up and discussion*** Fellow Mitgardians, please allow me to introduce myself: I am Stian Vitr, ridder in the ranks of Erland Blar's Falki Ridders. Builds and more character information will follow. Please note that I plan on using blue as the provincial banner color for my own village (hence "Blar": blue in Norse). Erland Blar is Jarl with his house color being blue, but a Jarl is only a lord, so Blar is still under rule of a Mitgardian king (green and yellow). This results in banners with either a green or yellow flag (or both) on top with a house-colored flag below. Black Falcons will be my town guard, though other minifigures will more directly fit Norse references. Feedback on this idea is appreciated. Hopefully my next photo-shoot will be of better quality, though I still am using a fairly basic digital camera. With only artificial incandescent lighting at the moment, I have had some trouble with the proper shooting setup. Edited October 18, 2014 by Slegengr Quote
IenjoyLego89 Posted October 3, 2014 Posted October 3, 2014 Welcome to Mitgardia Stian Vitr :) nice idea with the house colours, can't wait to see what you build :) Quote
Sir Gareth Posted October 3, 2014 Posted October 3, 2014 Welcome to the North Stian Vitr. I'm liking the Blar Flaki Ridders and look forward to their adventures :) Quote
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