WesternOutlaw Posted November 25, 2005 Wild West, Native American, Chief's Tepee, Set# 6746. 131 pcs. A medium sized Native American set that was a pretty good value and has some nice details. The set includes a tepee, totem pole, stream, three figs, hollow tree trunk, and lots of weapons/accessories. A birds-eye view: Close up of the tepee. The round section in the middle is only attached from the top allowing it to be opened. The tepee frame: Turning the totem pole turns the trap with a snake inside: Some very nice figs. I love the detail: And check out the weapons. I love these shields: And the back of the box: Overall, this is a nice medium sized Native American set. I particularly like the tepee and the figs (like with all these sets). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted November 25, 2005 The tepee frame: I've always wondering how these tepees stood and now my wondering is over, all thanks to The Brickster! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snefroe Posted November 25, 2005 ah... reminds me of Winnetou... that alone is enough to look for this set... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted November 25, 2005 Errr... What's Winnetou? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snefroe Posted November 25, 2005 phes, meet trapper Old Shatterhand and Apache chief Winnetou... this is a pic from a comic, but the stories were written by the germany's most read author Karl May. This guy is a household name in Europe, but for some reason, he never succeded in turning the success worldwide... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WesternOutlaw Posted November 25, 2005 We had the Lone Ranger and Tonto - at least on TV: Lone Ranger & Tonto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted November 25, 2005 I've heard of the Lone Ranger and Tonto but not really familiar with them. That's probably because nobody in Hollywood has decided to desecratethe story with a modern day film remake. I suppose its only a matter of time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamweb Posted November 28, 2005 There's one thing I don't understand. Why is the ladder pointing straight at the sky and leading absolutely nowhere? What purpose does it serve? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WesternOutlaw Posted November 29, 2005 That's a good question. I didn't point it out, but I always wondered this myself. Maybe an early stairway to heaven? or perhaps a different kind of dream catcher? I'm really not sure. The photo on the front of the box shows it straight up as well, with a bow on top. I'm sure it means something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbes Posted November 29, 2005 I'd see it as a "contraption" where they hung their hides and skins to dry... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted November 29, 2005 There's one thing I don't understand. Why is the ladder pointing straight at the sky and leading absolutely nowhere? What purpose does it serve? Its for when cow boys attack and say "Reach for the sky!!!" An indian can climb the ladder and be just that little bit close to the sky... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WesternOutlaw Posted November 29, 2005 I'd see it as a "contraption" where they hung their hides and skins to dry... That's probably it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted November 29, 2005 But it still looks strange... It looks like it needs something hanging off it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir E Fullner Posted October 21, 2010 A very nice review. Though, I could catch some inaccuracy. Southwestern Indians did not have totem poles. They were in Oregon. Tepees were only used by Nomadic tribes. Most Southwestern tribes lived in adobe buildings or hogans. All in all, TLC introduced some culture to Europe and the rest of the world. I say great job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMP Posted October 21, 2010 A very nice review. Though, I could catch some inaccuracy. Southwestern Indians did not have totem poles. They were in Oregon. Tepees were only used by Nomadic tribes. Most Southwestern tribes lived in adobe buildings or hogans. All in all, TLC introduced some culture to Europe and the rest of the world. I say great job. Nice catches, but I don't think you should bump a 5 year old topic just for this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klaus-Dieter Posted October 24, 2010 (edited) Thank you very much for this great review, TheBrickster! I own this set and I must say that I really, really like this set! Definately outstanding :wub: since it includes everything a medium sized Indian set should include: -some Indians -their homestead (in this set the tipi) -a horse -a stake -a nice landscape -much and different weaponry -a fireplace -a secret (in this set the hidden snake) -some water If only TLG brought back the Western and Indian theme with new (not re-released) sets! Klaus-Dieter Edited October 24, 2010 by Klaus-Dieter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flare Posted October 24, 2010 Nice (but quite old) review... I've always liked those sets, too bad I didn't get any when they were around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie-Wan Posted June 19, 2013 I've heard of the Lone Ranger and Tonto but not really familiar with them. That's probably because nobody in Hollywood has decided to desecratethe story with a modern day film remake. I suppose its only a matter of time... Well, Mister Phes wins the Award for the Most Prescient Comment of 2005, I'd say. ____________________ Looking back on this set now, with a few additional years of LEGO development, the noses on the minifigures look a little more peculiar to me than they once did (since noses have been absent again for so long now), but while I know they bother some folks here I have to say I still like the minifigures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Carson Haupt- Posted June 19, 2013 Yup I was thinking the same thing when I saw that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
