Captain Braunsfeld Posted August 9, 2015 (edited) Unbenownst to Gandalf, Hector Barbossa ran a shop near the bridge of Khazad Dûm (in his spare time) - with a certain focus on fresh apples: The kiosk was frequently visited by many a middle-earth tourist. It lay conveniently close to the famous bridge... If Gandalf had known... C&C Welcome Edited January 5, 2019 by Captain Braunsfeld (pictures now on Bricksafe instead of flickr) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Gidman Posted August 9, 2015 Clever idea and well executed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vorkosigan Posted August 9, 2015 Funny concept, looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godtshep Posted August 9, 2015 Humorous concept excellently built. I like how the lettering is bent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isundir Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) It's silly, and I like it Edited August 10, 2015 by Isundir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balbo Posted August 10, 2015 Very nice work I like the rockwork and the idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mestari Posted August 10, 2015 Nice idea and well executed too :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J bij de W Posted August 10, 2015 Strange that PJ cut this from the movies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schreeuwwitje Posted August 10, 2015 Ghehe a really fun idea! And well executed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleJohn Posted August 12, 2015 Great build, CB! The rockwork is very nice and I like the signs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted August 12, 2015 Thanks everyone! Let me answer a few replies: Humorous concept excellently built. I like how the lettering is bent. Yes, Barbossa puts more focus on drinks and apples Strange that PJ cut this from the movies! Gandalf made him cut the scene It's silly, and I like it Exactly what it was meant to be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolonialbeamter Posted August 13, 2015 Haha, nice one, love it! But seriously, fresh apples? Do you want Balrogs? 'Cause that's how you get Balrogs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted August 13, 2015 Haha, nice one, love it! But seriously, fresh apples? Do you want Balrogs? 'Cause that's how you get Balrogs! I get Balrogs as they are attracted by apples? That is why you don't see the kiosk in the movie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Dee Posted August 14, 2015 I don't like it. Nope. Not one bit. There aren't nearly enough movie tie-ins, or enough rocks, or enough food (apples? where?) or even a decent variety of minifigs, or... or... *wink wink* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted August 14, 2015 I don't like it. Nope. Not one bit. There aren't nearly enough movie tie-ins, or enough rocks, or enough food (apples? where?) or even a decent variety of minifigs, or... or... *wink wink* Quite bad, isn't it? And where is the monkey? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Dee Posted August 14, 2015 Prior sarcasm aside, the contrast between the different greys and browns really makes the subject stand out well. It's an interesting setting, with or without the film tie-ins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted August 14, 2015 Prior sarcasm aside, the contrast between the different greys and browns really makes the subject stand out well. It's an interesting setting, with or without the film tie-ins. Ah, you noticed the "old dark grey" and "new dark grey". It was a deliberate decision (i.e. not dictated by lack of bricks, as it is often the case) to make the rocks look "better". The SNOT technique applied here and there turned out to be almost invisible... And then I changed my usual lighting approach in order to have decent shadows. (probably at the cost of visibility of the dartboard behind Tauriel...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted August 18, 2015 Ooops, I made a slight mistake: I meant to place Saruman in front of the kiosk. As it turns out I got him mixed up with Gandalf the White... (which would contradict my introductory line) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Gallifreyan Cat Posted August 25, 2015 That looks like Gandalf the White with Saruman's beard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
engineermax Posted August 25, 2015 That looks like Gandalf the White with Saruman's beard. Actually it is Gandalf the white I was confused by that earlier on Bricklink. Saruman is different, slightly. Ooops, I made a slight mistake: I meant to place Saruman in front of the kiosk. As it turns out I got him mixed up with Gandalf the White... (which would contradict my introductory line) I was wondering how Gandalf could be there and not know about it. Amnesia? :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blufiji Posted August 26, 2015 As people above me commented, the dark grey and bley blending was a great idea (accident or not). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted August 28, 2015 Actually it is Gandalf the white I was confused by that earlier on Bricklink. Saruman is different, slightly. I was wondering how Gandalf could be there and not know about it. Amnesia? :) Yes, you are right - sorry for Gandalf's confusion As people above me commented, the dark grey and bley blending was a great idea (accident or not). Thanks! (Purpose) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
