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Thanks for the comments, much appreciated. This build started from the inside out, since I had decided to do the interior of the workshop first and wanted to add as much detail as possible. The outside followed.

For the past nine years the Hudson’s Bay Company flagship store in Toronto has displayed a beloved series of windows that depict Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves getting ready for Christmas, and other Christmas scenes. My winter village entry is a rendition of two of the five HBC windows. The first scene has elves feeding the reindeer and preparing Santa’s sleigh outside of the Toy Shoppe at the North Pole. The second scene is inside the building where the elves are busy making the toys as Santa goes over his list from the many letters he has received from children everywhere. I have tried to include most of the elements but have altered some of the design. The clock is the central feature of the piece and the elves are busily at work, while Mrs. Claus is helping out by bringing treats. Santa is checking his “Naughty” and “Nice” list after reading the letters sent to him by children around the world. Lego HBC Santa's Toy Shoppe3 by Karen Metz, on Flickr HBC poems that are in front of their windows (I have included one with the display): "With Christmas approaching young children are hoping that their presents will reach them according to plan, all wonderfully donated by a wonderful man. So Santa’s little helpers make sure is all right so that nothing will go wrong on that faithful night. They work with much diligence and a great deal of pride thus ensuring that Santa will have a smooth ride." Lego HBC Santa's Toy Shoppe2 by Karen Metz, on Flickr “The clock is ticking and the hours are dwindling The toyshop is bustling as the elves are preparing The list is revised and a plan is devised There’s no time to pause for old Santa Claus” Lego HBC Santa's Toy Shoppe5 by Karen Metz, on Flickr Lego HBC Santa's Toy Shoppe4 by Karen Metz, on Flickr Lego HBC Santa's Toy Shoppe8 by Karen Metz, on Flickr If you check out my Flickr page I have photos of the actual HBC Christmas windows. I have also created a second story that can be added to my MOC that depicts the last of the five HBC windows with the elves and Santa relaxing to a fabulous meal after all the the presents have been delivered around the world. I have posted pictures of this floor/window as well on Flickr if anyone wants to check it out. It is not quite finished (need to change some parts). I haven’t included this level for the contest since I would have greatly exceeded the size limit. Happy Christmas to all! P.S. The Hudson’s Bay Company is the oldest company in North America (founded in 1670) and is known for its iconic white wool point blankets with green, yellow, red and blue stripes.

I am so impressed. It is amazing; both the interior and the exterior.

This is beautiful. I love the arched opening in the rear to see into the interior.

lego xmas tree by Karen Metz, on Flickr This is my version of a 1970's artificial white Christmas tree with spinning colour wheel. The main parts are skeleton arms and legs. Happy Holidays!

This is amazingly done. I love the base for the egg and the chrome parts for decoration are lovely.

What a fantastic build and I love the continuity despite them all being very different structures.

I did this just recently. It was a great way to get tan pieces and a wonderful roof line. Museumb by Karen Metz, on Flickr You can check out more pictures on The Knight Museum thread in this forum.

I have finished my last tweaks to my haunted house. Hopefully these pictures are better quality with less glare. Since I didn't have any proper Lego shutters I made my own and have added them to the front facade. haunted house 5 by Karen Metz, on Flickr A couple of more outside pictures. haunted house 3 by Karen Metz, on Flickr haunted house 4 by Karen Metz, on Flickr I have slightly modified the bathroom. haunted house bathroom by Karen Metz, on Flickr I have added a writing area to the living room under the stairs. haunted house living room by Karen Metz, on Flickr haunted house fireplace by Karen Metz, on Flickr Also slight modifications to the kitchen. haunted house kitchen by Karen Metz, on Flickr haunted house zombies by Karen Metz, on Flickr haunted house main floor by Karen Metz, on Flickr The Count has come out of his coffin. He has a fondness for capes and enjoys making his own. haunted house count's room by Karen Metz, on Flickr haunted house sewing room by Karen Metz, on Flickr Some other random shots from around the house. haunted house bedroom by Karen Metz, on Flickr haunted house storage room by Karen Metz, on Flickr haunted house pumpkins by Karen Metz, on Flickr That's it. Happy Halloween everyone.

Great build. Perfect for Halloween.

Thanks again for the advice. I have altered the front facade to incorporate your suggestions and I like the results. I added inverted slope pieces, a light and some curves to the underside of the first floor overhang. I added regular slope pieces to the top of this section. I think to looks more complete now. https://farm1.staticflickr.com/730/21161466154_47a7149d68.jpg' alt='21161466154_47a7149d68.jpg'>new hh front2 by Karen Metz, on Flickr[/img]Thanks again for the advice. new hh front by Karen Metz, on Flickr new hh front2 by Karen Metz, on Flickr

Thanks for the inspiration. I added a similar scene, though not as good as the original, to my Spooky House, of which there are more photos in this forum (http://www.eurobrick...howtopic=115007). hhbathroom by Karen Metz, on Flickr hhbathroom1 by Karen Metz, on Flickr

I agree the first floor overhang could use some architectural detail. I tried using some inverted curves pieces like those on the roof line of the Grand Emporium but I did not have enough to make it look good. They just appeared to be hanging there. I like your idea of inverted slope pieces and will try that to see how it looks or maybe using a large arch and the inverted curve pieces leading back to the door area off of it. If it works I will submit the results. Unfortunately I do not own any window shutters so that is why my MOC does not have any. I like the weird angles in the mystery mansion but did not want them in mine. I found them too cartoony for the modular build. Thanks for the advice.

Here are two more exterior photos with hopefully less glare. haunted house2 by Karen Metz, on Flickr haunted house3 by Karen Metz, on Flickr

Thanks for the advice. Decluttering is a great idea. I added the fleshies as guests to the museum, which really do not need to be included. All of the display minifigures are yellow but these can be reduced as well.

Thanks for the kind words. I know the pictures could be better, sorry about that. I used the phone on my camera since it was the most expedient but not the best quality.

It was a dark and stormy night... What could be more perfect for Halloween. The Collectible Minifigure Monsters need a home. Enter their haunted house, a four level structure (with elements inspired by the Scooby Doo Mystery Mansion) that fits with other modular builds on a 32x32 base plate. The floor can be removed and two panels on either side of the two fireplaces are hinged to allow easier access to the interior. hhback by Karen Metz, on Flickr hh2 by Karen Metz, on Flickr hhside2 by Karen Metz, on Flickr hhside1 by Karen Metz, on Flickr More to follow. GOINGS ON IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE The Monster Scientist is hard at work creating new creatures à la “Island of Dr. Moreau” in his subterranean lab. In the processing chamber is his latest creation, the Fly Monster. The Tiger Woman, one of the scientist’s first endeavors, is overseeing the transformation. Meanwhile, the giant Hagrid assists the Monster Rocker by touching up the creature’s green complexion. The lab opens to a large greenhouse where Seymore, an extra large venus flytrap with an appetite for more than bugs, and his best friends from the “Little Shop of Horrors” including the Plant Monster await unsuspecting guests. Square Foot is outside ready to harvest the latest crop of pumpkins that are guarded not too successfully by the Scarecrow. hhgreenhouse by Karen Metz, on Flickr hhlab2 by Karen Metz, on Flickr hhlab1 by Karen Metz, on Flickr The Zombie Pirate captain, sword at the ready, greats trick or treaters at the main entrance to the house. Three halloween revelers, a costumed Hippie dad and his two children dressed as the Skeleton Guy and an unconvincing witch, anxiously descend the steep stairs from the house happy to escape with their lives. The iconic stretching paintings from Disney’s Haunted Mansion grace either wall of the main hall behind the captain. A chesterfield facing an old grandfather clock make a cozy “unliving” room. The captain’s zombie pals, the Cheerleader and Businessman, relax at the kitchen table and discuss news items the latest edition of the Zombie Times. They appear not to be interested in their brain sandwich at the moment. Also in the kitchen is the Wacky Witch who is brewing an unappetizing potion simmering in a cauldron in the kitchen’s fireplace. To the right of the main entrance is the music room and library. The Spider Lady is about to sit down a play her favorite music piece “This is Halloween” on the piano or perhaps she may change her mind and decide to sit by the second fireplace and read a horror novel from the library. hhmainfloor by Karen Metz, on Flickr hhkitchen by Karen Metz, on Flickr hhlivingroom by Karen Metz, on Flickr hhpiano by Karen Metz, on Flickr hhzombies by Karen Metz, on Flickr Going up either set of spiral staircases leads to the main bedroom of the haunted house. Wednesday, aka the Spooky Girl, carrying her favorite teddy bear enters the main bedroom which contains a bed where the witches cat has decided to take a nap, a dresser, lamp, and old style radio. Her father, The Count, is resting in his coffin off to the side. To the rear of the bedroom is a closed door that opens onto a bloody bathroom scene (inspired by B Rick’s Horror bathroom). The evil side of Mr. Good and Evil has truly come out on this haunted eve. A poor unsuspecting trick or treater has been exsanguinated in the bathtub by Mr. Evil and reawakens to the horror of his new undead state. On either size of the bedroom and bathroom are storage rooms. The storage room on the right can be entered through the picture of the Fat Lady. A lonely spirit ghost stares longingly at all that remains of his earthly self, that being his skull which watches over the room since the valuables of the house are stored in the safe and chest located here. The Wolf Guy, in his wolf man state rather than his more unassuming guise as the Lumberjack, stares out the front dormer window salivating over the easy pickings of trick or treaters on the streets below. If only he weren’t trapped in this room with the sleeping vampire guarding the exit. hhbedroom by Karen Metz, on Flickr hhbedroom2 by Karen Metz, on Flickr hhbathroom1 by Karen Metz, on Flickr hhchimney by Karen Metz, on Flickr hhopenside1 by Karen Metz, on Flickr hhopenside2 by Karen Metz, on Flickr On the rooftop level, the ominous figure of the Specter watches the scene below. A naughty Monster is locked in one of the attic spaces. Over looking the rear of the house the Banshee wails for her long lost love as the Gargoyle enjoys spinning around as the hours pass. A owl peers at the black decorative owls that adorn the roof line. hhroof by Karen Metz, on Flickr Hope you enjoy my haunted house.

Here is the greenhouse in the back of my MOC. I am including more pictures in a new topic I am starting in the Special Themes Forum if you want to see more. hhback by Karen Metz, on Flickr

I have done just that thing. I will post pictures of my creation shortly.

I know this building is a bit large to be a Lego set, but I put it up on Lego Ideas anyway. Here is the address if you are interested in supporting it. https://ideas.lego.com/projects/116475

I really like the car as well. I love the idea of Sam Sinister's Mansion and like your basic architectural style. I agree it could use more texture on the facade as is typical with older homes in this gothic style.

Thank you for your kind words. A museum is a great way to display other small exhibits. I still may change the back of the museum so that it is more symmetrical but I ran out of tan bricks, so this will have to wait for a while.

I love museums, particularly the Museum of Civilization in Hull, Canada (now the Canadian Museum of History) and the Field Museum in Chicago. Having recently discovered collectible Lego Minifigures (I know a bit late, but better late than never), many of which have a historical theme and Lego putting out sets based on one of my favourite cartoons growing up, that being “Scooby Doo Where Are You”, I really wanted to create a Museum that incorporated all these things. After my kids got me the Tower Bridge for my birthday I had enough Lego to attempt my own creation. So here is my version of the Knight Museum. Help the Scooby Doo gang at the Knight Museum find clues and defeat a gang of villains trying to steal precious artifacts. The first episode in the original Scooby Doo cartoon series had the gang solving the Mystery of the Black Knight in the County Museum. A secret passage (behind a portrait of the Fat Lady that leads to the roof) and various hiding places allow the villains to hide out and plan and execute their nefarious plot. This lego creation tries to combine the fantasy of Scooby Doo with beauty and treasure of real life museums. This Museum has a dinosaur exhibit, and historical exhibits from Europe, Asia, the New World, and Ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians. An observatory is located on the roof for star gazing. Under the stairs is a research area, a gem display and storage for unused display items. The Museum is built on two 32x32 stud base plates and is roughly double the size of a traditional modular building. Each layer and the roof can be removed as in normal modular buildings. Hope you like it. I had fun building it. Enjoy. Museumb by Karen Metz, on Flickr Musuem4b by Karen Metz, on Flickr Museum11b by Karen Metz, on Flickr Museum6b by Karen Metz, on Flickr Museum21 by Karen Metz, on Flickr Musuem4b by Karen Metz, on Flickr Museum12b by Karen Metz, on Flickr

More pictures bookstore frontb by Karen Metz, on Flickr bookstore2eb by Karen Metz, on Flickr bookstore2bb by Karen Metz, on Flickr bookstore2db by Karen Metz, on Flickr boostore4ab by Karen Metz, on Flickr bookstoreb2 by Karen Metz, on Flickr

This is my first MOC. I got interested in Lego recently when I discovered modulars. The colours in Pages For All Ages Bookstore are the result of using bricks our family had from when my kids were young and adding bricks from a few small Friends and Elves sets. The bookstore is a corner modular built on a 32x32 stud base. There are three levels that are removable. The first floor contains a coffee shop and the adult section of the bookstore. A chandelier graces the entrance of the bookshop that can appear to be lit by a brick light on the underside of the second floor shining on it. The children's section with books, toys and a discovery section are on the second floor. There is also a restroom on the second floor. A small space on the third floor is reserved for the staff of the bookstore to relax on their break. There is a small rooftop garden. If you like this project you see more photos on Lego Ideas and if you want you can support it. Thanks for looking. bookstorec by Karen Metz, on Flickr