WesternOutlaw Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Dead Man's Bridge was the sixth and final creation of the Grave Stone wave built in October of 2006. Unfortunately, I never took a picture of the complete town with Dead Man's Bridge pictured. Inspiration The story would introduce an entirely new or "literary" concept to Grave Stone, and that is the infusion of the famous story, the Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. This is a story that I had always enjoyed hearing, esp. around Halloween. Dead Man's Bridge serves as the entry and exit to the dreaded town of Grave Stone, and the story mentions that it is the one pass leading out of the town. Later, stories surrounding the Ghost Train Collection would hint at another possible way out of Grave Stone. Similarity can be drawn between the Headless Horseman and Grave Stone's signature icon, the Phantom Rider; and Dead Man's Bridge is only one of a few creations that pictures the Phantom Rider as part of the scene. The Story Along the outskirts of the desolate town of Grave Stone, a spooky wooden bridge stands as the one pass leading out of the forsaken town. A mysterious fog engulfs the rickety covered bridge and it is said that many have entered the bridge but few have reached the other side. It is best to take one's chances spending the night in Grave Stone than trying to get out through Dead Man's Bridge! The MOC Quote
pr0visorak Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 It looks good! Thanks for showing us! Quote
TLV Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Your bridge instantly reminded my of the sleepy hollow bridge in the movie, before I even read your description. That means you've built it really accurately. However I do have one question, should there be water running under the bridge, or maybe a dried up river perharps? After all, bridges are meant to pass over rivers right? Great job btw, looks really spooky. Quote
Captain Blackmoor Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Another great MOC. I like the story too, as always. I also like the gun you have, I can see in the barrel. Oh wait, do I see a bullet in there too? Quote
Zorro Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 Good job Brickster, another one to add to my favourite MOC list. Quote
Lego12 Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 Another great MOC! Brickster you build another great MOC to amaze us all! Is it possible to get a pictures of the inside of the bridge, or is that a mystery? I like the fire on either side of the bridge and the roof is nicely built. I like the stilts on the bridge and the way the ramp is designed. The bush, wagon wheel, and the horns, are nice touch, as well as the bat. Can't wait to see the next one! Quote
WesternOutlaw Posted February 21, 2009 Author Posted February 21, 2009 Thanks for the feedback, Pr0visorak, TLV, CommanderCody, Cap'nBlackmoor, Zorro, and Lego12. Is it possible to get a pictures of the inside of the bridge, or is that a mystery? Unfortunately, I never took any images of the inside with the roof off. I'd be glad to share if I did. No mystery here. Quote
Klaus-Dieter Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 That's again a great Western MOC, TheBrickster! I reall like the design of the bridge - very realistic! And the minifig is really cool, too! Perhaps a blue baseplate (if you own one) would fit better than the tan one. But otherwise there's really nothing to critisize. And the story behind your MOC is again great, too. Very well done! Klaus-Dieter Quote
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