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Please support on LEGO IDEAS: LEGO IDEAS - Medieval Castle: Guarded Grocer The medieval village grows! Welcome to the Guarded Grocer! The Forestmen have returned, hearing Robin's call for help. They've raided the Grocer and taken the Black Falcons by surprise. Robin has been freed from his long captivity (in the tower) and the Forestmen are busy at work to return the turnips, carrots, cherries, pumpkins and lettuce to the people. "These vegetables belong to the people!" -Robin "Huzzah!" -The Forestmen "We'll be back to collect taxes!" -The Black Falcons "Give me a break." -The Grocer This build inspired by the classic castle theme and classic sets like (6067) Guarded Inn and the (10185) Green Grocer. The build contains 2866 parts total. Please leave comments and feedback about what you like and what you'd like to see in future builds. Medieval Castle Guarded Grocer (LEGO Ideas) by arselus, on Flickr Guarded Grocer Shop (LEGO Ideas) by arselus, on Flickr Medieval Castle Guarded Grocer Interior (LEGO Ideas) by arselus, on Flickr Guarded Grocer Shop (LEGO Ideas) by arselus, on Flickr Medieval Castle Guarded Grocer (LEGO Ideas) by arselus, on Flickr Medieval Castle Guarded Grocer (LEGO Ideas) by arselus, on Flickr

I've got a new project up on IDEAS that I'd like to share: the Medieval Miller (Windmill) Please support it here: https://ideas.lego.com/projects/b71ea9c0-aedc-48f8-9e11-bf80fac2eb10 Medieval Miller (Windmill) [LEGO Ideas] by arselus, on Flickr The story of the Forestmen continues... Come visit the Medieval Miller. He works hard by day at the windmill, milling the village wheat and making flour. His wife bakes excellent bread (she is also featured in the Medieval Butcher Ideas set). In fact, his life was very plain and simple, and has been so for many years. But one strange and stormy Saturday night, a mysterious seagull carrying a written note found his way to the top of the Windmill. "Captured, captive, need help. -Robin" the note read. Reading the note, the Miller was spurred to action. He immediately began drawing up plans to reunite the Forestmen, find Robin, and launch a daring rescue.

This is awesome povoq! Thank you for sharing. Are you targeting the $150-200 USD price range? Congrats - so exciting!

I agree, those black falcon flags are great. I bet we get some (1?) in the creator castle set rumored for summer 2021. I would also love the forestmen's hat in red - we can only hope. This is a valid point - I thought about that a bit, but really wanted to do the stone work, and also wanted to have the character be a carpenter. So I tried mixing. I've seen brilliant renditions of stonemasons: (Andhe's work on Flickr, I'm sure he's known..) Until I can create something original, I wouldn't want to copy this stonemason (which I think is totally great.) I agree with this logic too. That deer head sculpt is clearly for a kingly castle, though thematically the Lion Knight Sheriff doesn't approve. I would so hope for a series of medieval artisans, that Brickfanatics article (that I think interviewed Wes and Austin) really pointed to it. Seems Wes has already asked some of their leadership if they could do something like this, a series of Medieval Modulars.

You noticed that huh ;) The whole point of this MOC and Ideas entry is to get that flag reprinted :) JK, but it really would be awesome to have that. Thank you all for the support!! It's nearing 2k supporters now.

I've got one more to add, it's been on Ideas for a few weeks now, and steadily gathering support. The Medieval Carpenter. The backstory is that he used to be one of the Forestmen (along with the Medieval Butcher), and now lives a more quiet life - until Robin is in need :) LEGO IDEAS - Medieval Carpenter Medieval Carpenter (LEGO Ideas) by arselus, on Flickr Medieval Carpenter (LEGO Ideas) - The Carpenter - Scarecrow by arselus, on Flickr Medieval Carpenter (LEGO Ideas) - The Carpenter by arselus, on Flickr Medieval Carpenter (LEGO Ideas) - Workshop by arselus, on Flickr

It is a fantastic project - thank you for creating :)

Excellent castle - thank you for creating and sharing.

Thank you for 2000 supporters on LEGO Ideas! As a "thank you" I was trying to create a poll to gather input for my next Medieval MOC, but as I read here (How to Make a Poll - Forum Information and Help - Eurobricks Forums) I need to be "Knight" rank before I can create a poll. If any "Knight" is willing to create a poll for me in this thread. Either way, please help me pick the next project: 1. Medieval Scriptorium 2. Medieval Wool Trader (Clothier) 3. Medieval Mill (Windmill OR Watermill) 4. Medieval Town Gate 5. Medieval Bakery Thank you again for 2000 supporters!!

Thank you! I say go for it! More medieval builds is a good thing! :) Yes it’s really a beautiful town. Thank you!

This is excellent- I love the grey and white colors.

Hi EB, I've come up with a new medieval modular-style build: the Medieval Carpenter, I'm posting some renders here, as I think you'll like it. The Medieval Carpenter uses the same basic formula as my other recent project, the Medieval Butcher. It includes: the carpenter's work shed (or "shop"), the carpenter's house (built in a completely different style than the butcher's house, and inspired heavily by Rothenburg ob der Tauber), and a vignette of the carpenter working on a deer head wooden sculpture. See if you can spot some Forestmen eastereggs :) If you like the build, please support on LEGO Ideas! Medieval Carpenter (LEGO Ideas) by arselus, on Flickr Medieval Carpenter (LEGO Ideas) - House by arselus, on Flickr Medieval Carpenter (LEGO Ideas) - Workshop by arselus, on Flickr Medieval Carpenter (LEGO Ideas) - Workshop Detail by arselus, on Flickr Medieval Carpenter (LEGO Ideas) - The Carpenter - Carpenter's Son by arselus, on Flickr Medieval Carpenter (LEGO Ideas) - The Carpenter - Scarecrow by arselus, on Flickr Medieval Carpenter (LEGO Ideas) - The Carpenter by arselus, on Flickr

Fantastic!! I love the colors and roof technique. What is your total part count?

Agreed - great adaptation. I love the stone abs wood under structure.

I'd like to add my medeival thatch roof technique to this thread as a "thank you" for helping me to reach 1k supporters on LEGO Ideas, for my project: the Medieval Butcher (LEGO IDEAS - Medieval Butcher) Here is a link to the thatch roof technique "how-to" on FLICKR: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmUDoe5c And a sample render: