WhiteFang

3 days and 1 hour and 10 mins remaining based on this post time-stamp... before this contest is closed!

Thank you for your thoughtful comments. I think most of us are just viewing this set as more of a parts set. It's quite unfortunate as I really felt there are good details in this set especially the transformation of the Iron Golem like how it is being done in the actual game. Minecraft is all about blocks environment and LEGO is one of the best way to represent this concept.

Trolleke, your entries are alright and in order. Thanks.

Please note that I am not censoring discussion, so please go ahead and talk whatever you like to (as long it is appropriate and on-topic). BUT, please don't post images or share links anymore. I will greatly appreciate your kind understanding in this.

Dear all, Please do not link any confidential images of LEGO CMFs Series 16 in this discussion. This is a serious matter and I do not want them to surface in here. Thank you for your understanding. WhiiteFang

In case is unclear, new members below 10 posts can't receive or send any private messages. This need to be manually activated by EB staff and I am the one doing it. I normally send such issues in private if was caught by my attention or others. This discussion topic is one such official platform to address any misunderstandings. Most importantly, I want everyone to have fun instead of dwell such unpleasant issues. I don't enjoy it.

Both entries, have received a personal message from me. If they don't resize, they will just be disqualified. I need those images to be in 800x600 or at least in that optimum range (plus minus) and I am not doing that for fun.

Yes, it's ok.

Your topic is locked and link removed. Furthermore, it is not LEGO content. This is a formal LAST warning and refer to the quoted guideline below, Selling, self promotion and promoting: New members are not allowed to sell/trade on this site, but we do allow long term members to do so in the Buy/Sell/Trade/Finds forum; be sure to read the rules to this forum before posting there. We occasionally allow exclusions to this rule but you need to contact the staff first. We NEVER allow the personal message system to be used to spam or contact members to make sales offers. If you engage in this practice, you will be subject to an immediate ban. The only time the personal message system should be used is when both parties have previously agreed to that form of communication. We take no responsibility for any transaction that takes place as a result of contact made on this site. If you have a problem with a transaction, you should discuss it with the other party, not us. Quite simply, know who you are dealing with and act accordingly. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Please don't use Eurobricks as a billboard. You may certainly post links to your site in your signature, but don't join just to advertise your site. This includes reviews/MOCs/contests posted on off-site forums.

Your topic is locked and link removed. Furthermore, it is not LEGO content. This is a formal warning and refer to the quoted guideline below, Selling, self promotion and promoting: New members are not allowed to sell/trade on this site, but we do allow long term members to do so in the Buy/Sell/Trade/Finds forum; be sure to read the rules to this forum before posting there. We occasionally allow exclusions to this rule but you need to contact the staff first. We NEVER allow the personal message system to be used to spam or contact members to make sales offers. If you engage in this practice, you will be subject to an immediate ban. The only time the personal message system should be used is when both parties have previously agreed to that form of communication. We take no responsibility for any transaction that takes place as a result of contact made on this site. If you have a problem with a transaction, you should discuss it with the other party, not us. Quite simply, know who you are dealing with and act accordingly. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Please don't use Eurobricks as a billboard. You may certainly post links to your site in your signature, but don't join just to advertise your site. This includes reviews/MOCs/contests posted on off-site forums.

Your topic is locked and link removed. Furthermore, it is not LEGO content. This is a formal warning and refer to the quoted guideline below, Selling, self promotion and promoting: New members are not allowed to sell/trade on this site, but we do allow long term members to do so in the Buy/Sell/Trade/Finds forum; be sure to read the rules to this forum before posting there. We occasionally allow exclusions to this rule but you need to contact the staff first. We NEVER allow the personal message system to be used to spam or contact members to make sales offers. If you engage in this practice, you will be subject to an immediate ban. The only time the personal message system should be used is when both parties have previously agreed to that form of communication. We take no responsibility for any transaction that takes place as a result of contact made on this site. If you have a problem with a transaction, you should discuss it with the other party, not us. Quite simply, know who you are dealing with and act accordingly. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Please don't use Eurobricks as a billboard. You may certainly post links to your site in your signature, but don't join just to advertise your site. This includes reviews/MOCs/contests posted on off-site forums.

Noted on your suggestion. It's because the main contest is on Series 15 and the intention is not to make Series 15 as any form of your entry highlight. Promotional graphic was used based on standardised unity which is under one umbrella to two categories or more. The intention is for the participants to read the rules. This is contest discipline and not to take it for granted in any situation. It is not meant to be an anti-fun approach. Still, your suggestion is well considered for future implementation. Thank you.

Welcome JapanBuilder, pleased to have you joining in Eurobricks community.

Access granted to both. Welcome to Reviewers Academy.

Luckypat, it's ok. You are fine.

Please resize your image or it will be disqualify. Thank you.

Woo hoo, a well-integrated MOCs with official LEGO Forestmen sets such as Camouflaged outpost. The landscaping is done in an adequate manner too.

I always appreciate reading classic LEGO reviews especially those in 1980s. It bring back lots of fond memories and many of those sets are of yester-years which are hard to come by. So, I find it encouraging to read such reviews.

VBBN, thank you for doing up this spectacular review. It was an enjoyable and enriching read. It is kind of nostalgic for people who grew up with classic Batman. Well, those people are probably adults right now and is likely to have spare cash to acquire this D2C set. I personally enjoy playing and building up playset. This is one good example of it. I do look forward to acquire it, but will definitely get it after I secure the GB HQ. That is my top priority list at the moment for my exclusive wishlist.

Thank you for this review. This brings back memory and is one of the iconic set back in 1980s to army-build the Black Falcon.

Dear Eurobricks Community, I would like to share with all of you on my latest new review on the Minecraft Theme. Feel free to leave your thought and I hope you will enjoy reading it. Thanks. WhiteFang

Graham Gidman, your entry is fine.

Yes, it's ok. That overhang is acceptable.

Yes, I will think it is permitted without the cheese slopes as long it can stay within 8x8 boundaries.

Hello everyone, It is my great pleasure to be able to work on a new LEGO Minecraft set again. Earlier, I did the 21120: The Snow Hideout last year and now I find it is a pleasure to review this theme once more. Special thanks to Eurobricks and The LEGO Group (TLG) for providing this set to me to seize this opportunity to look at this new set in up close and personal. Minecraft is a game which is popular among construction gamers which is about breaking and placing textured blocks. People also built structures to protect against nocturnal monsters and harvest minerals and materials to forge new stuff. Since 2014, TLG have done three full waves of LEGO Minecraft Theme. To add, I am not a professional expert on the World of Minecraft and I may quote or interpret things wrongly. I sincerely seek your understanding and I will do my best to make sure it will still be an interesting and relevant review. Name: 21123 The Iron Golem Theme: LEGO System / Minecraft Year: 2016 Pieces: 208 Minifigs: 2 minifigures equivalent, an Iron Golem and a Pig Price: USD $19.99, GBP 19.99, EURO 19.99, SGD $39.90 Resources: Brickset, BrickLink An original box image of the 21123 The Iron Golem Back view of the original box image of the 21123 The Iron Golem The basic greenery landscaping in World of Minecraft This is not exactly a typical scenario but I would assume that it is reference to a generic landscape environment. In this case, this biome is made up of foliage and grass in a vibrant light green, except swamps and roofed forests, which have a dark green grass. The objective of this building set is really to construct an Iron Golem in such a block environment. The game concept remain fundamental which is part of the overall gameplay which the main player would need to build a sustainable hideout or structure to survive through the night by gathering resources. The content of the sealed box The sealed box comes with three mint packs, three 12x6 light green plate and an instruction manual. The instruction manual also promote building your own creations and this is how it will eventually looks like at the end of the steps. It is like an inspiration to create an alternate built and you can re-design the landscape whichever you like it to be. After pouring all of the parts out and I start building the set, these are the remaining spare parts. I also managed to find a good assortment of interesting special LEGO Minecraft elements and useful bricks. I like how LEGO Minecraft sets come in many basic LEGO brick elements like 2x4, 2x2, jumper tiles, etc. All of these LEGO elements are very useful for future MOCs project. Furthermore, those printed tiles are quite unique to form the Iron Golem, Crafting Table and ores. I am particularly fond of the new diamond pickaxe which is represented in light blue. I am sure LEGO Minecraft fans will appreciate such fine details in their LEGO built. The full characters in this Minecraft set In this smallest set, we have a total of two minifigures equivalent which is Alex and Zombie. While, the other two highlight is the Iron Golem and the Pig or simply can be regarded as Piglet due to its small built. Firstly, we get Alex and is also known as the 'Player'. The Player is the character that users control in Minecraft and is also part of the two default skins typically known as Steve and Alex. Based on the LEGO character design, Alex has long bright orange hair hanging to the left side, pale white skin, and dark green eyes, with a light-green shirt and a pair of brown pants. You can see back view of the blockish looking of Alex headpiece and back printing. Alex is not a common character unlike Steve. Alex has appeared in three LEGO sets so far, including this set. Secondly, we get the Zombie. They are considered the least dangerous mob in the game because they are slow and can only use close range melee attacks. However, they have the skill to team up and attack as a team, making them harder. Zombies can spawn in two slightly different forms. The most common form is mostly resembles like the player (Steve) and the other is the zombie villager form but only 5% of zombies spawned are this form. You can see the the Creeper and Zombie together which will be a menace to the players. So far, the Zombie can be found in four sets including this. Thirdly, we get the main attraction and exclusive Iron Golem. Iron Golem is a tough utility mob built with four Blocks of Iron and one Pumpkin or Jack o' Lantern that are immune to drowning and fall damage. Iron Golem will naturally spawn in Villages. Iron Golem are better known for being created by players, and can be created by building a structure of 4 Iron Blocks, and then placing a Pumpkin on top which is pretty much an accurate depict of this official LEGO set. You can take a closer look at how these printed tiles integrate from the side view and back view. Lastly, we get the Pig or Piglet. Pigs are passive animal mobs that spawn in grassy areas. I find it very lovely even though it is not quite an actual representation with the actual pig though. You can take a closer look at its small built from the side view. So far, the pig only appeared in this set and the earlier 21115: The First Night. I do think that the pig in 21115 set is actually an adult pig, while this is just a piglet. I don't have that actual built to confirm it though. We enlist the aid of Iron Golem The completed built of the Iron Golem landscape It took me less than 20 minutes to finish the entire built and the overall built is all about landscaping through basic LEGO brick elements. It is able to construct a decent landscape which took the opportunity to highlight a crafting table at the corner. It also create some fun of discovering ores by taking the basic blocks out of the pile. From the aerial view of the landscape, you push to the totem downwards and it will reveal the finished built of the Iron Golem being raised from the ground to protect the village. It is wonderful to see a static Iron Golem in position after you are done with a simple revealing mechanism. The Iron Golem protecting the villagers The zombie can't proceed anymore The Snow Hideout and The Iron Golem set together Putting the rest of mine characters into this play scene Enjoy your experience in a typical Minecraft Day To conclude, this is quite a decent nice built with the key characters and elements being put together in such a small set. I find this is quite a good introductry set for fans who are not too familiar with Minecraft. This set give a decent sampling to let you decide whether you like this set or not. Even if you do not like it, you can always part it out for parts. The main reason for me to review this set is the strong liking of the Iron Golem and the Pig. It allow me to put a small green scene together to show how some Minecraft actions can be put altogether. Well, this design may not stand out greatly among other Minecraft sets and it probably take a true LEGO and Minecraft fan to appreciate this set fully. Please note that all opinions and content shown in this Eurobricks pictorial review is from 'WhiteFang' and is not meant to represent LEGO official views. It is purely stated to share as a vantage point of a reviewer. Summary review Playability: 5/10 (Average playing with the activation and transformation of Iron Golem built.) Design: 5/10 (Basic block looking landscape design but stay faithful to the Minecraft envirnoment.) Price: 5/10 (Price is on the high side especially after considering parts per price ratio.) Overall: 5/10 (Get this set if you are a huge fan of LEGO Minecraft or if you just want to get an Iron Golem in your collection.) I gave it a "3" based on my Review Score Card. What about you? I hope every one of you enjoyed reading this simple review of mine. Comments and Criticisms are welcomed. Pictures can be found in My Flickr.