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LEGO Castle contest winners announced!

by Thita (admin) on March 1, 2013

You might remember that a few months back we talked about the greatest LEGO contest for LEGO Castle fans called Colossal Castle Contest (also referred to as CCC by LEGO fans). You can read the original article here: The Ultimate LEGO Castle Contest to familiarize yourself with the contest if you never heard of it.

Recently the winners of the 2012 LEGO contest were announced (Colossal Castle Contest X), so I thought to give your a round-up of the winning entries. Even if you never plan to participate in this LEGO contest yourself, if you are a LEGO Castle fan I highly recommend to follow the contest (happens every year in November-December) as you will see some of the greatest LEGO Castle creations ever made. They are great resources for inspiration and ideas for your own LEGO Castle creations.

There were 14 categories to enter including Medieval Life, Forest Life, Winter Scene, Medieval Architectural Detail, Castle, Tudor Castle, Castle Minifigures, Fantasy Minifigures, etc., and over 400 hundred entries!

The scores were very close, so besides announcing the winners, the top five entries also got honorable mention. Below I will show you the winning entries and also give you links where you can take a closer look at all of the LEGO Castle contest entries.

➡ LEGO Castle Contest – Medieval Life: there were 42 entries in this category – you can see all the entries at LEGO Castle Contest Entries. This was one of my favorite categories in this contest. A lot of people build LEGO Castles but there are few who build details of everyday Medieval Life.

➡ LEGO Castle Contest – An Ill Advised Journey: there were 27 entries in this category – you can see all the entries at LEGO Castle Contest Entries. A category full of great ideas and interesting building techniques!

➡ LEGO Castle Contest – Daring Escape: there were 17 entries in this category – you can see all the entries at LEGO Castle Contest Entries. Most contestants in this category also added a story to their LEGO creations.

➡ LEGO Castle Contest – Trade & Tolls: there were 24 entries in this category – you can see all the entries at LEGO Castle Contest Entries. Another very interesting category similar to Medieval Life, but more focused on trading. The entries are excellent!

➡ LEGO Castle Contest – Forest Life: there were 34 entries in this category – you can see all the entries at LEGO Castle Contest Entries. Landscaping is never easy with LEGO. Besides the beautiful winning entry featured below, there were some other great ideas worth bookmarking as future landscaping reference.

➡ LEGO Castle Contest – Winter Scene: there were 33 entries in this category – you can see all the entries at LEGO Castle Contest Entries. Basically another landscaping category – this time making snow and ice. Some of the entries focused more on shaping the landscape and making it look very cold, while others highlighted the Castle-ness of the scene with a snowy background.

➡ LEGO Castle Contest – Medieval Architectural Detail: there were 23 entries in this category – you can see all the entries at LEGO Castle Contest Entries. This was a very interesting contest category full of unique building techniques we can learn from.

➡ LEGO Castle Contest – Center of Learning: there were 16 entries in this category – you can see all the entries at LEGO Castle Contest Entries. Some of the entries here were whole medieval universities, while others focused on highlighting the details with smaller vignettes. Worth checking them out for great ideas!

➡ LEGO Castle Contest – Classic Set Reimagined: there were 22 entries in this category – you can see all the entries at LEGO Castle Contest Entries. The entries here were mixed between adding new parts and building techniques to classic LEGO Castle sets, while others completely reimagined an old LEGO set. Very interesting!

➡ LEGO Castle Contest – Realistic Castle Figure: there were 35 entries in this category – you can see all the entries at LEGO Castle Contest Entries. I’m a big fan of minifig customization so I of course followed this category with interest. The winning entry is just gorgeous!

LEGO Castle Contest - Realistic Castle Minifigure

➡ LEGO Castle Contest – Fantasy Castle Figure: there were 44 entries in this category – you can see all the entries at LEGO Castle Contest Entries. Another interesting category for minifigure fans.

LEGO Castle Contest - Fantasy Minifigures

➡ LEGO Castle Contest – Miscellaneous: there were 57 entries in this category – you can see all the entries at LEGO Castle Contest Entries. Here you see all kinds of interesting LEGO Castle creations – some of them could have easily fit in other categories while others are totally unique.

➡ LEGO Castle Contest – Tudor Castle: there were 13 entries in this category – you can see all the entries at LEGO Castle Contest Entries. For those interested in realistic LEGO Castle architecture this category is a must to check out. Really beautiful creations!

➡ LEGO Castle Contest – Castle: there were 23 entries in this category – you can see all the entries at LEGO Castle Contest Entries. Small castles, big castles, round castles, square castles. You will see them all! This was a great category with very strong entries. LEGO Castle at it’s best!

This year’s Colossal Castle Contest was certainly exciting with lots of interesting entries. What do you think? Which of the categories did you like most? And what was your favorite entry? Also I know some of you have entered the contest – what are your thoughts? Feel free to share in the comment section below! 😉

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LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 10 revealed!

by Thita (admin) on February 28, 2013

in LEGO Minifigures

The first picture of the LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 10 has been revealed yesterday via Argos’ website and of course all the LEGO blogs and forums are abuzz with the news. This series should be available sometime in April or May, so we have a bit of waiting, but in the meantime we can discuss all the interesting minifigures in this series. Take a look below! (Click image for larger view.) 😛

Starting with the top row from right to left, than going through the bottom row, we have the following Collectible Minifigures in Series 10:

➡ LEGO Collectible Minifigures 10 Librarian – with a coffee-mug and a book titled Oranges and Peaches. A Google search reveals that the book’s title refers to a story about communication skills. A patron at a library comes to the reference desk and asks for a book called “Oranges and Peaches”. The librarian has never heard of the book before, but does a quick search in the catalog. Nothing. A quick search on Amazon offers some possibilities, but, no. Nothing. Rather than send the patron away the librarian probes the patron for more information about the book: “Can you tell me what the book is about?” The patron says they have no idea. The librarian then asks how did they hear about the book. The patron says it was assigned by their professor for class. The librarian then asks: “Which class are you taking?” The patron says Biology. The librarian finally asks: “Could it be Darwin’s Origin of Species?” 🙄

➡ LEGO Collectible Minifigures 10 Painter – with a paint roller, a cute cap we have only seen once with the Plumber in Minifigures Series 9, and paint-stained overalls. Very cute minifig indeed!

➡ LEGO Collectible Minifigures 10 Warrior Woman – will go great with either the Viking Warrior in Minifigures Series 4 and the Viking Woman in Minifigures Series 7, or with the Highlander from Minifigures Series 6. Her golden-tipped spear is also unique as previously it only appeared with a silver tip. Her shield is also very nice.

➡ LEGO Collectible Minifigures 10 Sea Captain – with a nice cap, binoculars and a seagull. Could join up with the Sailor in Minifigs Series 4.

➡ LEGO Collectible Minifigures 10 Baseball Player – now the Baseball Player from Minifigures Series 3 will have someone to play with! Clutchers vs. Stackers – that should be a great game!

➡ LEGO Collectible Minifigures 10 Sad Clown – very similar to the Mime in Minifigures Series 2. A really sweet minifigure in my opinion.

➡ LEGO Collectible Minifigures 10 Trendsetter Girl – with a lap-dog, the latest smart-phone and trendiest sunglasses. Some LEGO fans say she is atrocious to the level of being irresistible. But in any case she comes with a new hairpiece that will be useful.

➡ LEGO Collectible Minifigures 10 Mr. Gold – note that this minifig is not part of the customary 16 minifigures per series, but an extra. There are going to be very limited quantities of these minifigs and as far as I know they will be randomly added to full boxes of LEGO Collectible Minifigures. I’m sure they will be selling for a fortune on eBay and Bricklink. If you want to find one yourself you can feel the baggie for the top-hat. 😎

➡ LEGO Collectible Minifigures 10 Motorcycle Mechanic – comes with a common wrench, but what’s really unique about this minifigure is the tattoo on his arm!

➡ LEGO Collectible Minifigures 10 Grandpa – the first balding minifigure ever! And a very clever way by LEGO to achieve that effect. Comes with newspaper and coffee-mug.

➡ LEGO Collectible Minifigures 10 Tomahawk Warrior – would go great with the previously released Native American Warriors in Minifigures Series 1 and Series 3, or the Aztec Warrior from Minifigures Series 7.

LEGO Minifigure Series Native American Warriors

➡ LEGO Collectible Minifigures 10 Paintball Player – paintball is fun, and LEGO minifigures know that. This guy has been shot several times, but he is still in the game. His paintball gun is a new piece.

➡ LEGO Collectible Minifigures 10 Roman Officer – comes with sword, cape and a plume for his helmet. Although he is similar to the previous Roman Soldier from Minifigures Series 6, I really like this guy’s torso and leg design. He would also be a great protector for the Roman Emperor from Minifigures Series 9.

➡ LEGO Collectible Minifigures 10 Medusa – another mythical creature joining the previously released Merman and Mermaid from Minifigures Series 7 and Series 9.

➡ LEGO Collectible Minifigures 10 Skydiver – I love this guy’s facial expression! And he is rightfully scared as his parachute won’t open! 😕

➡ LEGO Collectible Minifigures 10 Bumblebee Girl – she will join the previously released costumed minifigures like the Gorilla Suit Guy from Minifigures Series 3, the Lizard Man from Series 5, the Bunny Suit Guy from Series 7, and the Chicken Suit Guy from Series 9.

LEGO Minifigure Series Costumed Minifigs

➡ LEGO Collectible Minifigures 10 Revolution Soldier – besides being a brave soldier, this is the second powdered-wig minifigure besides the Judge in Minifigures Series 9, opening up lots of possibilities to create LEGO dioramas from the big-wig era.

Again, the Collectible Minifigures Series 10 should be available in a couple of months for $2.99 per packet. For currently available Minifigure Series you can check your local Toys’R’Us, Wal-Mart, Target, etc. Or you can also check the Online LEGO Shop.

So what do you think? How do you like this upcoming series of the Collectible Minifigures? Do you like them better or worse than the previous series? Which one of the minifigures is your favorite? And what do you think of the exclusive golden minifigure? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below! 🙂

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