The Reader Posted February 15 Posted February 15 Once again a reference to R.R. Slugger and one of his latest videos on YouTube (see link below, the relevant part starts at 10:33): The Adventurers' Orient Expedition runs to three countries, from India to the Himalayas (Tibet) and from there to China. Each of these has four sets: the large temple sets 7417, 7418 and 7419 (with 7419 "Dragon Fortress" beging the largest set) the transport sets 7414, 7415 and 7416 the statue encounter sets 7411, 7412 and 7413 the small introductory sets 7409, 7410 and ... 7420? Well, set 7420 "Tunder Blazer" is very odd. It's a small set which comes after the largest set 7419 which is very unusual. Its set number doesn't fit into the system. A set with the number 7408 would fit much better into the set number count, running from 7408 to 7419, from the smallest to the biggest set. You should definitely watch R.R. Slugger's video to learn more about it. So I tried to create a MOC which could be a suggestion for the "missing" set 7408. What hints did I have for the MOC? It must be situated in China and is not allowed more than 62 parts (as set 7410). As sets 7409 and 7410 both depict some kind of shrines I thought my MOC also should be a small Chinese style shrine. And as the "Dragon Fortress" features a big dragon, this shrine has a small dragon (part 30464, acutally a mould which was introduced in the Adventurers' Dino Island subtheme; unfortunately not in old dark gray but in dark bluish gray). Dr. Lightning is the minifig I added to this shrine together with the classic treasure chest. This MOC has 44 parts and one minifg. I hope you like it. Critics and comments are as always very welcome. R.R. Slugger's video: Quote
SpacePolice89 Posted February 16 Posted February 16 Very nice MOC! You've managed to create something that could easily have been a real set. Quote
The Reader Posted February 17 Author Posted February 17 (edited) On 2/16/2026 at 9:23 AM, SpacePolice89 said: Very nice MOC! You've managed to create something that could easily have been a real set. Thank you very much for your kind compliment. Edited February 17 by The Reader Quote
Autumn Posted February 17 Posted February 17 (edited) Neat! Definitely feels like it fits. Did you consider using "Norbert" instead of a baby t-rex? It's period accurate and sand green would be the most suitable colour to match the China accents or even black. Edited February 17 by Autumn Quote
The Reader Posted March 4 Author Posted March 4 On 2/18/2026 at 12:57 AM, Autumn said: Neat! Definitely feels like it fits. Did you consider using "Norbert" instead of a baby t-rex? Thank you very much! I did use the baby t-rex with intention to get a connection to the Dino Island sets. That was more important for me than the accurate colour ... Quote
Clone OPatra Posted March 5 Posted March 5 This hits all the right notes and absolutely looks like it could fit right in to the theme. Quote
The Reader Posted March 6 Author Posted March 6 (edited) On 3/5/2026 at 6:31 PM, Clone OPatra said: This hits all the right notes and absolutely looks like it could fit right in to the theme. Thank you very much! I always try to moc with theme-appropriate colours and bicks and pieces. Edited March 6 by The Reader Quote
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