Moccing and Customizing Rivendell

[Wardancer]

Moccing and Customizing Rivendell

This is a multi-part series of moccifications and customizations of the Rivendell set. Some changes are smaller, some bigger. While I felt that the set is virtually perfect, I could not help but play around a bit. 

(This thread could fit into both the Historic Themes and the Minifig Customization Workshop forums. I hope it can stay in the former as more and more MOCing is already in progress.)

 

Lusher Trees (designed by Rebelnili on Rebrickable, brickbuilt by me)

Build notes:
The instructions for this can be bought on Rebrickable: "Rivendell - Lusher Trees" by Rebelnili. As you can see it is not only substantially more foliage, but also a bigger trunk with more details. Ever since German reviewer Held der Steine has pointed out that the trees of Rivendell do not represent Elven splendour very well, I felt the need for better ones as this is THE Elven tree and trees are at the center of Elven lore. So I immediately bought the instructions for lusher trees when I found them. I can greatly recommend this.
Be prepared so spend some money though as both trunk and foliage are parts intensive. I thought my parts would suffice as I own two Rivendells, but I still had to make a lot of orders.

 

Arming Rivendell

"Gazebo?! You cannot kill a Manticore with a gazebo! Get me some serious FLAK!", Queen Alarielle exclaimed. "Yes, mylady, as you wish. The Elfenmetall MEADS Modular Elven Allround Defense System shall be installed shortly." mumbled the architect,: "May we at least paint it white?"

Initially designed as an answer to the proliferation of evil airborne creatures, the MEADS has quickly become a true all-round Elven weapon. It is known as a long-range cavalry killer and effective troll deterrent. The prospect of encountering a sudden rain of bolts reinforced with Elven steel is something even medium-sized dragons frown upon. Due to its modular nature, versions with up to 10 launchers can be built if mobility is not of primary importance.                

Customization Notes:
- various paintjobs
- strings
- bars cut as axis

 

 Statues of the Ancestors

Customization Notes:
- custom weapons by Brickwarriors
- shields from Nicebricks, painted. They were pearl gold and for years I had no idea what to do with them. Now I have found a good monochromatic use.

 

The Statue of Everqueen Alarielle the Magnificient

Customization Notes:
- The tower needed to be extended. I have always wanted a taller mid-section.
- wings painted, drilled, parts cut off
- gems cut from bars, inserted into wings
- armor (Brickwarriors) cut shorter, back cut off, clip added, painted
- sword painted
- shield from Cultbricks

 

This is it so far. I have a work in progress which will add more real estate to Rivendell.

Edited July 9, 2025 by Wardancer

[The Reader]

Looks very interesting. I'm looking forward to see more modifications. And I'd like to see a full picture of your modificated Rivendell.