Aurore Posted February 14, 2023 Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) It's not exactly a secret that I enjoy making minifigs, especially fantasy-themed ones. And unsurprisingly, I make minifigs way quicker than I build the MOCs they could populate. So why not have those minifigs take part in the Historican Adventure too - the ones that are neither tied to a build, nor to a contest? I'll share them regularly here, in this thread. And don't hesitate to join me! Now for the first issue, in the first comment below, I’ll go for a very seasonal theme and a recurring question! Index: #1 - How to win someone's heart? #2 - Carnival in Varlyrio Edited March 17, 2023 by Aurore Added an index for future updates Quote
Aurore Posted February 14, 2023 Author Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) #1. How to win someone's heart?Let's hear the answers of those wise Avalonian ladies... Josephine von F., princess - "Even if you’re not the prettiest of them all, even if you don’t have the gifts of song and beauty, believe me: one day you’ll find your true love and their heart will be yours unconditionally.” Smeralda N., sorceress - "With the right potion, it's a piece of cake to make someone's heart beat for none but you! But remember that your seller cannot be held liable for the consequences." Bertille S., innkeeper - "There is no better way to someone's heart than through the stomach! Even the hardest of hearts melts like grilled cheese over a well-baked fougasse." Alrune d'E., scholar - "The straightest way to someone's heart is here, through the third and fourth ribs. It's rather easy to take with the right tools and a little experience in dissection." ⇩ Detailed parts list Spoiler Josephine - Hairpiece 2633 in black (Liann from the Friends theme) - Cape 36315 (Noctura from the Elves theme) - Torso 6259374 (Anna from the Disney CMF Series 2) - Skirt 89257 (Special 20th anniversary Voldemort from the HP theme) Smeralda - Hairpiece 83345 in black (King Valkyrie from the Marvel theme) - Cape 22656 (Specter from the CMF Series 14) - Torso 6032014 (Angelica from the POTC theme), with bright light blue arms - Skirt 39506 (Dumbledore from the HP CMF Series 1) Bertille - Hairpiece 80834 (Madam Pomfrey from the HP theme) - Torso 6354322 (Soyona Santos from the Jurassic World theme), with arms from torso 6176552 (Commissioner Gordon from the LEGO Batman Movie CMF Series 1) - Skirt 50394 Alrune - Hairpiece 6038629 (Elrond from the LOTR theme) - Cape 26112 (Maleficent from the Disney CMF Series 1) - Torso 6396215 (King Valkyrie from the Marvel theme), with arms from torso 6389870 (Miss Piggy from the Muppets CMF Series) - Skirt 6349738 (White Bone Demon from the Monkie Kid theme) Custom printed tiles and bottle from Briquestore Edited February 15, 2023 by Aurore Added the parts list Quote
Aurore Posted February 15, 2023 Author Posted February 15, 2023 @Umbra-Manis Thank you very much! Quote
W Navarre Posted February 15, 2023 Posted February 15, 2023 Haha, great concept, I like the last fig and her setting, and I look forward to more! Quote
Aurore Posted February 15, 2023 Author Posted February 15, 2023 (edited) @W Navarre Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoy Alrune's setting, especially as it's a sneak peak of my oncoming MOC! But given the associated storyline, she won't wear that outfit... Edited February 15, 2023 by Aurore Quote
zoth33 Posted February 15, 2023 Posted February 15, 2023 Great designs. The last one the valkyrie torso works really well with the demon bone lady's skirt. Wonderful idea to do with all the minifigs. Quote
Kai NRG Posted February 16, 2023 Posted February 16, 2023 Great figs! I like how you've managed to repurpose these skirts, some of them go very well, specially the first one. The settings for each of them are really lovely too, and I may definitely have chuckled at the last one. (Also, I just love those paintings in the background of the baker... wherever are they from?! Quote
socalbricks Posted February 19, 2023 Posted February 19, 2023 Lovely parts usage on all of these! I especially like the combos used for Josephine von. F and Bertille S. The backgrounds are nothing to scoff at either - I really like how you built the torches behind Alrune! Quote
Ecclesiastes Posted February 19, 2023 Posted February 19, 2023 Great combos, love that innkeeper! Quote
Aurore Posted February 21, 2023 Author Posted February 21, 2023 @zoth33 Thank you very much! The Bone Demon's skirt piece is great and I wish I had found more torsos that look nice with it! @Kai NRG Thank you so much! The printed tiles (and the bottle) behind the innkeeper and Alrune's skeleton picture are from Briquestore.fr. @socalbricks Thank you very much! At first I had taken the photos against a plain background, but I'm glad I eventually decided to use MOCs instead. And I still hope one day I'll finish the build used as the background for the innkeeper... @Ecclesiastes Thank you so much! Quote
Kai NRG Posted February 21, 2023 Posted February 21, 2023 5 hours ago, Aurore said: The printed tiles (and the bottle) behind the innkeeper and Alrune's skeleton picture are from Briquestore.fr. Oh they have some neat stuff! Quote
NOD Posted February 22, 2023 Posted February 22, 2023 The minifigures are great and the advices are good and wise! Quote
LordDan Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 Great figs! I really enjoyed the little scenes and advice they each had Quote
Grover Posted February 26, 2023 Posted February 26, 2023 Nice work! I really enjoy the brick built scenes. Great use of the HP nurse's hat too. I particularly like Alrune's outfit, black with lavender accents. Look forward to more! Quote
Simon_S Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 that are some pretty cool figures and you built some nice scenes for them. good job! And I really like that you posted a parts list as I didn't know most of these minifigure parts existed. Thank you! Quote
Aurore Posted March 8, 2023 Author Posted March 8, 2023 @NOD Thank you very much! So glad you enjoyed their advice... @LordDan Thank you so much! I had initially taken the photos against a plain backdrop, but tended up liking the result way more with brickbuilt scenes! @Grover Thank you very much! The HP nurse hat/hair combo is definitely one of my favourite elements of 2022... @Simon_S Thank you very much! Adding the parts list was a second thought, but the aim is definitely that it may be useful to others! Quote
Aurore Posted March 17, 2023 Author Posted March 17, 2023 (edited) #2. Carnival in Varlyrio Let's celebrate the end of winter the Varlyrian way: with grandeur, extravagance, and a full week of breathtaking festivities. The Phoenix The Lady in Black The Queen of Cards Edited March 17, 2023 by Aurore Quote
Eyrezer Posted March 18, 2023 Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) What a great trio. My favourite is the Lady in Black - that head pairs really well with the head piece. Is the headdress originally from Star Wars? Edited March 18, 2023 by Eyrezer Quote
socalbricks Posted March 23, 2023 Posted March 23, 2023 Love all three of these! Really ingenious parts usage throughout. My favorite would have to be the Phoenix - those parts feel like they belong together! Quote
Aurore Posted April 1, 2023 Author Posted April 1, 2023 @Eyrezer Thank you very much! Yes, the headdress is the one from a SW Jedi Consular. @socalbricks Thank you so much! I did not expect the parts for the Phoenix to look so good together, and even if I really dislike the colour red I have to admit I enjoy this minifig! Quote
Grover Posted April 1, 2023 Posted April 1, 2023 You have some really great choices for minis here. What is that phoenix dress from? I can't place it. They all flow together well, with the various torsos and legs feeling like TLG designed them for one another. I love seeing what you come up with for minis! Quote
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