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LOL at the swordfish! I really laughed out loud when I saw that - didn't see it coming! I love the sense of humour that you've instilled in this entry, MrDarthLord! To me, that's one of the most important aspects of any MOC, so I can only give you a thumbs up for that here! I also think you've done a very nice job with the construction here - it looks solid and realistic and the two-tiered seat arrangement works really well! And so does the referee's "means of control", I guess :D I only have one question - who's the winner in a banana duel anyway!? The one who makes the other one eat up their banana? As to my suggestions here, the only thing I can think of is that you could try and change the colour of the "inside" of the arena (if that's what those banana fighters call it) - I would suggest using something that helps it stand out a bit more. You could perhaps try tan plates or go for the sandy yellow look? Once again - kudos for building such a funny MOC! Good to have you here on EB, and I hope this is the first of many hilarious MOCs to come. Best of luck in the competition mate!

Simple, yet nice and thoughtful - just what memorials are all about. Very nice entry, Ratshot! My favourite aspects: + As usual with your MOCs - the minifigs. The woman laying the wreath and the veteran with his hat off are absolutely perfect. + The memorial fire blowing in the wind - very symbolic. + The uniform red colour you've chosen for all the flowers definitely works well here. + The "unknown soldier" type of bust statue incorporated into the main structure. A very subtle and nice touch. Suggestions: - Have you tried actually tiling the base of the structure where the flowers / wreaths are laid? I think that would work better and provide contrast with the cobblestone street. - I was thinking that you could perhaps try and come up with an actual "wreath" by using small pieces (e.g. hands, clips, etc.), since I really feel that would stand out among the flower bouquets. - I'm not really sure about the kid's expression... The smile seems appropriate for the woman despite her subdued grief, but I just don't feel that it works as well for the kid. Have you tried using other expressions? Once again - good luck in the competition. I'm really happy that someone was inspired by LuxorV's wonderful MOC - it would have been a shame if that idea was not actually featured in the contest! P.S.: And as to your photos - there's nothing really wrong with them. I can only recommend that you use some sort of white backdrop to help the MOC stand out - that way you'd also make sure that the viewer's attention is focused precisely where you want it. If you're unsure what you should use, might I suggest trying the back side of a larger poster? Its shiny finish should work perfectly.

I absolutely love your microscale MOCs! I've just started working on one myself, so I know just what you mean regarding things such as piece variety and building purity (as in, no stickers and such)... I must say, I'd be totally thrilled if I ever manage to come close to the level of detail you always get with your builds!

By the looks of it, this is another one of those "Brickshelf on the brink" moments. I'd recommend switching to another photo hosting site, at least for the time being. And stay away from MOCpages - their photo downsizing can ruin your pics...

Er, no, they were just looking for a way out and by judging from your observations, that phrase seems to have become the new "kkbai"

I'm also a huge fan of your minifig-scale MOCs! The SNOT body works absolutely perfectly here :]

I agree that the pics' poor quality is probably caused by MOCpages downsizing them... But in any case, it's still obvious that this is a brilliant entry! Pros: + The carriage's design and the fact that you've managed to pile so much stuff on top of it makes the whole scene hilarious + The combination of the captain and the servant's expressions is brilliant + Those are some rather innovative bird designs - I don't think I've ever seen them before + Well-executed lush tropical flora One small suggestion for improvement: - I think the small river / waterfall could use some more work. It's a wonderful idea, but I just feel there's too many colours there - 2 shades of blue, white and trans-clear - all somehow divided into sections. If you could mix those up a bit, perhaps it would look better and more realistic. Good luck in the contest!

Hey there :) I've always been a huge fan of your lime building, and now I get to see all the others as well! Great work - and welcome to Eurobricks! :)

Thanks for the feedback everyone! I had a smaller vig in my head initially and Asya's idea was much more Chrismasy and cozier - Santa coming into the house at midnight with the fire glowing and some cookies milk waiting for him... But once we had this idea, we knew we had to build this Not the most complex or intricate builds, although I do like how some of the details such as the fireplace or the magic globe turned out. My only gripe is the house's facade, but seeing as it's not meant to be seen, I guess that's OK. That's right BlueBard :) I agree that Santa is actually not in the spotlight here - I thought about redoing it so that he can be seen more clearly, but I decided to leave the MOC as it is - it's more about Santa's foolish decision to make a surprise entrance, so I guess that's pretty much obvious right now :]

Here's our entry for the raffle: You can check out more pics of it over here. The background story in short: Ms. Bruja's home, Christmas eve - her grandson Jimmy was just busy decorating the tree while granny was cooking her special X-Mas soup... when suddenly there was a splash and instead of Ms. Bruja's secret ingredient, the final addition to the soup turned out to be no one else but Santa himself. Aided by his "little helper" on the rooftop (and most probably Ms. Bruja as well - you don't expect the big man to be just pulled out of the chimney by that elf, do you?), Santa will probably have to prolongue his stay at this home if he doesn't want his pants to freeze while flying over rooftops... Edit: Pic slightly resized to fit required dimensions

It was a good thing that CopMike organized his wonderful X-Mas raffle, so that we could finally get in the Christmas building mood... With the Toy Store still having a few more days to wait before it's finally opened and built, we did our first MOC with some inspiration from another recent holiday. And since we couldn't really build anything for Halloween, I guess this was a good way to combine both occasions. Without further ado - happy Halloween... erm, or rather - Merry Christmas guys (actually, both are ~a month away, so either one should be fine)! Obviously, someone has had a bit of a mishap. Yes, the kitty has been curious as usual and while it probably won't kill it, I guess it will be a source of tons of fun for family members when they see that barrel twitching and rolling around. Oh yes, Santa Claus has also had some trouble with his deliveries tonight... Not that his information was wrong - there IS a good boy in this house and that's Jimmy who's visiting his grandma, Ms. Bruja, on Christmas Eve. Being the kind witch (yes, that IS possible) that she is, Miss Bruja has cleaned up the house, got rid of all spiders and spooky things and even prepared a tree for Jimmy to decorate and his very own sock to fill with candies... Unlike Ms. Bruja though, Santa isn't so quick about changing his ways and obviously just can't seem to let go of his old method of gift delivery - which in this case is not the most appropriate (or subtle!) thing to do. Here he is, making his way down the chimney - just before his splashes in Ms. Bruja's Xmas Soup. Secret ingredient anyone? Good thing Santa has not forgotten to bring some support along... "Ah, not again. Wonder what he'd do without me here... "Santa's little helpers" - yeah right, easy for you to say when we do all the hard work!" Ms. Bruja is having trouble hearing and seeing stuff - YOU try working with magic for 80 years! Obviously though, Jimmy hasn't failed to notice the unexpected (and unsuspecting too!) visitor... and has every right to panic. Contrary to what you might expect, Ms. Bruja isn't planning on cooking good ol' Santa, so once she finds out, she runs off to the roof to get her broom and help Santa out of the pot (you didn't think that dwarf on the roof would actually manage to pull the big guy out of the soup, right?). Don't worry guys, Santa will be safe and deliveries will be continued... Ms. Bruja's magic globe (featuring recipes by world renowned witch chefs) says "Cook at minor flame, major time", so if anything he'll just get his feet a bit warmed up. That's probably a lesson he needs to learn though - and a welcome break from home deliveries during which he can let his pants and boots dry out while enjoying Ms. Bruja's home-made cookies.

Ah, it seems that CopMike's latest updates have finally managed to stir some action around here :) Been busy building our entry, so we'll hopefully post it sometime within the next day or so :)

And neither would I! This is an awesome entry and I really don't think it needs any additions or updates... Perhaps someone might suggest adding more texture to the water (as, I admit, I personally have done quite a few times in this contest), but I don't think that's necessary here. It would take the focus away from all the minifig action and that's what really this is all about. Don't get me wrong, Warlord, the tilted "vessel" and the pier are also great, but the minifigs here are what's most catching about this MOC - and that's the way it should be! To sum it all up - bloody brilliant! Best of luck in the contest :)

No biggie, you don't, but I do sometimes. Well most of the times actually, depending on when you catch me. But we're grown-ups so we should be able to handle some quarrelling every now and then, right? I wasn't taking a swipe either. As I noted, it was the whole "do mine and mine and mine and mine" thing that got to me, but then again I contributed to that as well seeing as I also requested a sigfig So at the end of the day, I think we should just let HK do what he does best and do it however and whenever he sees fitting :)

I'm surprised he passed on having the parrot for breakfast then!

I got the brick within a week from ordering it. Customer service has handled this perfectly :)

Your son seems to share your sense of humour and liking for original stories, fonz :) Nice entry! I could have seen the "swordfish-engined" concept utilized after General's brilliant shark-propelled boat, but not by a T-Roll! Poor swordfish here seems to be having quite a bit more trouble than the shark here too - that "passenger" looks heavy! He also looks absolutely hilarious with his captain's hat and the parrot on his... bacl!? :D What really made me laugh was the addition of supplies (which should last ~a day :D) that he's also brought along :) Pity that he didn't take his pal the skellie along, but I guess there was only room for one on that raft! Cheers for the cool entry and good luck in the competition!

Hey Tom, wonderful entry there :) This is definitely one of the smallest yet coolest-looking ships I've seen recently, great job! I love the no-nonsense, no-cannons approach, that's a hardcore trader right there The captain's cabin also looks very cozy - extra points there for adding playability by making the top come off so easily. My only gripe with the ship's design is the fact that there's a bit too much hull space at the bow that cannot be used due to the way you've placed the brown tiles to cover up the front mast... Freeing some of that space up would probably make the whole ship look even better! I'm also not sure about the height at which the sail is positioned at - perhaps you could have added another one just below the sail on top to make it look more realistic? Or another front sail? The way the single sail is positioned now, I'd guess it just makes use of 40% of the mast's actual height... As to the rocks, I like how small they are - it makes the whole MOC look as if the ship's captain was navigating through some treacherous straits... Sea rocks don't usually have to be huge to be dangerous ;) Perhaps you could still try and position one of those diagonally - I think that would add to the feeling of movement here. If you choose to go for the ship docking scene suggested by Tereglith though, I think you should try an off-loading scene, with crates being hauled off her under the captain's supervision (and yes, a monkey wouldn't go amiss in such a scene ;) ). Regardless of whether or how you modify this MOC though, I still think it's one of the top contenders in the medium category. Lovely entry Tom :) Best of luck in the competition!

Nice idea, but the list is not complete and I don't see why anybody should pm you if they want their minifig painting done by Hound Knight. Neither do I think that he is a conveyor belt who should be processing pics & wishes...

With even more movimiento now! Brill :] I only think that placing that blue plate underneath the boat would actually help it look as if it were jerking around... which caused that poor fella to fall overboard in the first place. Nice additions though and a brilliant way of taking on board what SlyOwl suggested regarding the downsizing approach!

A pot and stairs! All this MOC needed :) The embers are also a nice new touch! So, can you tell us how that punch tastes then?

And they both look much better! :) I see you've decided to keep the wine in its "caught red-spilled" state, but the additions you've made make the scene look as if it were happening right at this moment. That, and the improved lighting, work great there! Congrats and once again good luck Joe!

This gives me a wonderful idea... If only my basement were a big bigger! Love what you've done with the place there!!!

We are unworthy... Welcome to EB Jasper! Your girls must be over the moon with the street their dad has built - why not have them help with the interior :) I can't wait for more interior shots of these beautiful buildings! As to the modulars themselves - while I may not be a huge fan of some of the colour combinations you've used (which is, after all, a very personal thing anyway!), I think this is probably the most MOC-full Modular street I have ever seen - apart from exhibition of course, but that doesn't count. My favourite is the post office - the logo panels you've come up with are absolutely brilliant. Hats off man! Keep em coming ;)

No biggie, I'm totally enjoying this - and besides, your MOC is quite inspiring I think I'll try out that trans-blue technique myself sometime later on ;)