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This is my entry for the Middle Earth Contest, Category B. Retaking Moria With the death of the Balrog and the overthrow of Modor, many of the dwarves of the Iron Hills and Thorin's Hall set out to retake Moria. OoC: I didn't have a lot of time to make this bigger, but when I read the criteria for Cat B I knew I had to build something along these lines. I hope you like it.

I've modified this so that Bilbo is present Oh no, not the puns! Anything but the puns! Thanks Gareth! Thank you Lance! I'm glad you noticed the Legolas detail Thanks SK! I almost didn't recognize you with your new avatar. My first though was "who's using SK's minifig in their avatar?", then I realized it was you

Wow. Each part has been so well thought out. I really like this. My only complaint is that it seems a little busy (too crowded) Maybe just use 2 minifigs per guild instead of 3? Or make the minifigs smaller?

I've been working on some figbarfing for some dwarves I'll be using in the challenge. I'm happy with 2 of them, but the others will probably still undergo some changes.

You've made some amazing progress! I really like the angled plates rather than the slopes so good job with that! If I may request that when you quote someone that has a picture in it, would you mind deleting the picture before posting? Thanks!

That kind of makes sense. I'll try it when I modify my build to fit the category. You can see the answer to the overhand question in Ecc's answer below Thanks for clarifying for me. Would it be acceptable for me to have Bilbo dreaming this? I would love to have them all holding things and wearing capes, but then they wouldn't fit in the 16x16 space. I had to sacrifice the extra items to get all 9 members in.

Wow. This is really impressive!

Certainly a unique take on the topic criteria. I think it's cool you are thinking outside the box. And without many other entries, you may have a chance at winning. Though, to be honest, that's probably the only chance or winning you'd have for this category.

What head is that you are using for Frodo?

Thank you all for your input and ideas about how to make this work! If it is true that this wouldn't count without Bilbo, then I hope adding Bilbo in bed, dreaming this scene, will be acceptable. I'll wait and see what Ecc says. I sure hope so! Thanks! Thanks for your feedback. Any suggestions as to how to make the icicles look less patterned?

I love this adaptation of Tolkien's work! Your minifig posing is perfect and that club the goblin has is ingenious!

I asked about that and I was told that it just has to be something that Bilbo would write about. So, according to that concept, this fits.

I moved this from the SW forum to the Brick Flick one since it better fits here. I really like your Star Wars video. It's a great start at stop motion. Keep it up!

I just posted my entry. Would someone mind looking at it and seeing if the overhang is ok?

MEC Category C: The Ring Goes South

This is my entry for the Middle Earth Contest, Category C. The Ring Goes South Bilbo had been taking his mid-morning nap when he woke with a start from a dream he had been having. It involved the nine members of the fellowship that had set out from Rivendell some weeks ago. His nephew being among the travelers and the nature of their quest, he was naturally concerned for them. His dream had been so vivid that he had to write it down. After he had written about Frodo and the other travelers fighting their way through the heavy snows of Caradhras, he lay back down for his early afternoon nap. OoC: Since there is no gray version of Bilbo's hair, I've used the original hair colored piece. Take it as elves practicing dying techniques on Bilbo's hair. I added Bilbo to get this build within the criteria necessary to enter it in category C. I first entered it with the understanding that it was allowed to build anything from Lord of the Rings. I'm not trying to squeeze it through just to see how far I can push the rules. I really just don't want this dis-qualified simply because I misunderstood what was said. I'm not trying to win anything, I just want this build to be enjoyed.

We don't claim land here in the north, but we do like to have our major cities recognized.

Wow. Wow. Wow. I'm going to comment on both builds here. Your story is great. You must have real experience with battlezones, or have read a lot of books, or have played a lot of video games, or some combination of all 3 I love your Bothawui buildings. You've captured the feel very well. And that gunship... Amazing! Great work!

Sorry for the delay in judging. We are still recovering from Ep6. I love your story. Great end to this chapter in your characters history.

Sorry for the delay in scoring, but we are still recovering from Ep6. I like your build and the way you introduce so many characters so smoothly. My only critique would be that there are too many officers who haven't shaved. I guess their admiral is setting the bad example

I'm sorry for the delay in judging. The scores are coming. If this were based on word content along I'd rank you the highest possible. The build is simple, but the dialogue is extremely well thought out and well put, great job!

I know about a dozen people have offered to work on the map in the past couple months. We just haven't gotten past that point. If Ecc is open to it, I think starting a new topic and having people show their handiwork at modifying the map so a new map-maker can be chosen would be a good idea.

I am glad to have known you and traded Lego heads with you. You will be missed. Best of luck to you and may you go in grace.

I love your minifigs! You always come up with great combos. The build is icing on the cake!

You have great details all through the build. I really like the white and tan walls. Great texture you've acheived there! The most amazing part to me is that this feels like a much bigger build, but you've managed it with 16x16! Great work!