By far one of the most imaginative genres of builders out there are castle fans. I don't just mean this from the building standpoint, but the overall presentation of their work. A great many don't stop at the posting of images, but continue to weave fantastical tales and narratives of the drama and circumstances surrounding that build. This whimsical MOC by Milan Sekiz is a perfect example. Click through to learn how this house came to be perched atop a giant stone hand.
I can tell by looking at these pics that they just don't do this magnificent MOC by Derfel Cadarn justice. Perhaps someday I'll get back to England and I can see some of his excellent builds in person. Until then I'll just have to make do with these pictures. Just look at that texture work and all the complex angles on this, amazing.
I love a small, ultra detailed vignette, and this is just that. You can't just look at this MOC by CrazyLlama2 and not be drawn in. Who is this? What does he do in this room? What kind of books are those? This is a story waiting to unfold, and that's a hallmark of a good vignette. That floor technique is also a stand out feature, well done. I do have to wonder what happened to the original CrazyLlama though, very suspicious...
This Monstery by C-Core was originally intended for CCC, but wasn't done in time due to a combination of perfection and time constraints, and I think that's actually fantastic. I will totally take a model that the builder is happy with than a model that was rushed to make a contest deadline any day, and this one is a beauty. There's many things to love about this tower, but those slender cathedral windows are a highlight.
When scrolling through my LEGO Flickr feed, builds like this always stand out. I think it's because there's so much angular stuff in there that when you get to something with sweeping curves and not a strait line to be found, that it grabs your eye. Welcome to the Wedgwood House, by builder Cesbrick. The use of color here is brilliant, and paints a very illustrative, fairytale book aesthetic, lovely.
There are few in the castle genre that haven't heard of David Hensel, AKA Legonardo Davidy, and there are a great many outside the theme (and AFOL community) that have marveled at his creations. His unorthodox, fluid and organic style is eye catching and splendid, and he is a pioneer of building techniques.
His work continually leaves me in awe, and his down-to-earth attitude and humble personality make his MOCs even more appealing. I'm very happy to let you all get to know him a little better.
Read MoreIt's not very often you see 6 or 7 story buildings in the castle theme, so this MOC by Fraslund is a real eye grabber. This is the Floating Abode, inspired from the novel To Whatever End, and she's a real beauty. The split level design, wraparound deck and tudor styling is very appealing. I want to visit this place.
The battle raged on as Skippy and Burt made their way to the top of the wall, bows in hand. Their only task, defend the drain under the wall. Before them was an imposing sight, thousands of bloodthirsty orcs, hellbent on their destruction. As they settled into position, Skippy spotted a particular orc in the throng.
SKIPPY
Hey, what's that really big orc doing?
BURT
He's running toward us with a huge sparkler! Bit late to be celebrating New Year! What a buffoon!
SKIPPY
Where is he going? Doesn't he know we're all done with that holiday? I'm already writing the wrong date on my checks.
BURT
Yup, day late and a dollar short eh mate? Looks like he's heading into the drain down there.
Kaboom.
Is it weird that the first thing I thought when I looked at this MOC by LL was "movie set"? I guess I've just been in that mode lately (then again, I've been in movie mode since I was twelve) with lots of animation going on. Since it's just a section of castle wall it sort of looks like a classic facade. And really, look at it, can't you just see a little drama or comedy playing out in this wonderful little scene?
Having grown up just 20 miles from a genuine Danish village (ok, it's Solvang, a tourist trap version of a genuine Danish village, but it was originally founded by Danes) windmills have been in the background all my life. So naturally I feel connected to this outstanding MOC by Legonardo Davidy. It also reminds me of cookies, delicious Danish butter cookies (what can I say, there's a windmill on the tin).
I imagine that if I was a traveler in medieval times, an inn like this one from builder Halhi14 would be such a welcome sight. I can easily imagine this because even if I was traveling today I think I would be irresistibly drawn to this place. How could you resist such rich detail rustic charm?
This windmill MOC by César Soares is an absolute feast for the eyes. There is so much detail crammed into every square inch of this diorama that you can peruse for ages and keep finding wonderful little treats. I would point out my favorite details, but I simply can't decide. Don't take my word for it, click through and check out the high resolution pictures, it's worth it.
What's that, Starbucks got your coffee wrong this morning? Loads of traffic on your commute? Well, as bad as that might be consider this Necromancer MOC by Dubbadgrim. Yeah it might have taken a little longer for you to get to work today, but at least you didn't release some sort of inter-dimensional being into this world.
Builder Legonardo Davidy is back (already?) with another spectacular build. It's got all the trademarks of one of his builds, marvelous curved structures, detailed and textured walls, whimsical touches and....what the heck? Is that thing standing on chicken legs?
If you're a castle fan, this is pretty much the best time of year. When CCC hits suddenly the floodgates open on castle MOCs of shapes and sizes. I for one get a kick out of the medium sized castles like this one from Dubbadgrim. Large enough to have impressive scale and diversity, small enough that you can see all the details. I especially like the different styles of the various sections of this luxurious manor.
Colossal Castle Contest XII is upon us, and castle builders all over the world are coming together to build and compete. And no collection of awesome castles would be complete without an entry from Mark of Falworth. This humble little abode is based on a previous castle, and the upgrades are apparent.
Builder Legonardo Davidy has done it again, just look at this amazing MOC. Only a few short years ago I wouldn't have believed shapes and structures like this were possible with our favorite building material, but I'm continually amazed and delighted by builders who push the limits and boundaries of the hobby. There's so many things I love about this I don't know where to start, so I'll just invite you to stare along with me.
Let's be honest here for a second, only shady dealings ever go down at a castle's port. Need to fence some goods? Trade some poor soul into slavery for quick cash? Find a rogue to do your evil bidding? Look no further than this city's local docks.
Builder Becheman has been on a tear lately with his Lands of Roawia contributions. This specific build features a well-built cutter and a small section of the city docks. While I am not a huge fan on the bley colored water style, it has been growing on me lately, especially when the builder is trying to express a gloomy feel to the creation.
Builder Derfel Cadarn is back (already?) with another amazing MOC. I suppose someday I will give this build style a try, but until then it will continue to baffle and delight me. How these wonderfully curvy and caddywhompus structures are built is still a mystery to me, and I kind of like it that way. I love the details of this diorama too, and it's packed with them. This looks like an illustration from a fairytale, and it's marvelous.
I am an avid fan of the Warcraft series of games. I can still remember the first time I sat down to play Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness, clicking away for hours while I tried to destroy my opponent’s base before they got the best of me. These days people are all about World of Warcraft and this mill would fit right in to one of the many forests of Azeroth. Alas, this amazingly detailed structure is actually from another magical place - the nation of Avalonia from the Eurobrick's Guilds of Historica series. Make sure you spend time admiring all of the little rugged and earthy details that puts this mill into a class of its own.
Oh, and in case any Warcraft fans wondered, "For the Alliance!". Everyone else, just move along, no nerd to see here.
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