So there was this kid once, way back in the day, he used to go around naming cities after himself. Sounds like a plan.
About this creation
With three large projects currently stalled in various stages of incompletion, I figured I needed to change focus: think small. I've long been intrigued by the various microscale creations by talented MOCers out there, but this is my first foray into the microscale world. So welcome to the few square blocks at the north end of Shannonia's Oceanside Strip, famed in story and song...
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The Shannonia Chamber of Commerce recommends starting your tour at the city's most striking visual landmark, the Honeybee Casino. To the left, the new Trancequility Club has quickly become the city's hottest nightspot.
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Don't get too crazy, though. That there's the courthouse, home of the Man.
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I can crush a good chunk of your downtown core along with its sweet, juicy tax base in the palm of my hand. Damn right you name the city after me.
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Reputed to be the site of the log cabin where the illustrious town founder was born. Now a tacky curio and memorabilia shop.
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The Monolith Hotel. Big, ugly, cheap. Average Yahoo traveler's rating: 2 stars.
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Shannonia Public Library and Shannonia Art Museum. In the foreground are beachside surf shops/taco stands/whatever.
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We recommend the helicopter tour for the best views of the city.
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The venerable Oceanview Inn, a historic landmark. 24 fully appointed luxury suites, second home to the rich and famous everywhere. Average waiting list time: 6-8 months.
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Heading north on Ocean Avenue. Not named after that "other" Shannon, though he likes to impress people at parties by saying it is.
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The ever-popular "police helicopter shining a powerful searchlight down onto Oceanview Park looking for drug deals" shot.
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The Saturn Tower revolving restaurant: making patrons ill by spinning too fast since 1984.
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Second Avenue, looking out to sea. I thought about trying my hand at some sort of sunset mosaic to put behind the MOC. But I didn't think very hard about it.
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The obligatory skyline shot, available on postcards in every shop and lobby in town.
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Before you leave, be sure to make time to visit the Temple of the Brick, one of the holiest sites in Shannonia.
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On behalf of the citizens of Shannonia, the Chamber of Commerce says thank you,hope you enjoyed your stay, come again, and tell your friends!
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October 1, 2011 |
The start of an amazing creation. Great!!! |
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July 16, 2010 |
To think the amazing city that is Shannonia started out being able to fit in the palm of your hand.
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Hector |
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October 23, 2009 |
This is the best microcity ever! Keep expanding, please! |
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September 8, 2009 |
Hey Shannon, can I start a Shannonia Fan Club? |
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September 6, 2009 |
Wow.....im speechless. Well, check out my stuff! |
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September 6, 2009 |
Congrats on MOTD! Love the yellow cheese building. 8^) |
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September 6, 2009 |
cool nice yellow and black building!could you please comment on one of my microscale mocs? |
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September 6, 2009 |
Heh heh... strip malls.
Check my stuff out. |
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September 6, 2009 |
Congratz on motd. funny too. |
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September 6, 2009 |
I can't believe it, finally the legendary Shannonia is MOTD!!! Good for you Shannon! |
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September 6, 2009 |
Amazing collection |
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September 6, 2009 |
"The Original Microcity" finally gets MOTD. Its only my dream for Blocktropolis to get MOTD, speaking of which, the new expansion is up if you want to check it out. http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/141795 ~T |
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September 6, 2009 |
Gratz on MOTD!!! KeEp BuIlDiNg!1!1 |
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September 6, 2009 |
This is an impressive creation! You could build a whole megalopolis with such a talent! |
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September 6, 2009 |
THE CLASSIC get's MOCOTD!!! |
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May 29, 2009 |
THIS IS THE BEST MINIATURE MOC EVER, AND I WOULD HAVE MADE THIS BOLD AND ITALIC IF I COULD USE HTML. |
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May 21, 2009 |
Thank you, and very good work I must say! |
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May 20, 2009 |
Quoting Chris Forehand
Did you worry about scale of buildings?
I do not. As long as each particular building looks good on its own and isn't too much out of whack with its neighbors, it's good enough for me. If it helps you to stick with a "1 stud = X feet or meters" formula, go for it. I can't build that way.
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May 20, 2009 |
Hey, I am in the process of building a city like this but I am concerned about scale of building and other things. Did you worry about scale of buildings? Please let me know :) |
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February 23, 2009 |
Wow, 3 ambassadors posted on 1 creation, I think this is a record. :D |
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February 10, 2009 |
wow, the city was small back then... |
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December 13, 2008 |
Well Shannon, the last Luseville post is up... |
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August 14, 2008 |
hello I am a member of the NPA red shade project. could I purchase this quadrent of shannonia to become the site of our breeding project. I will give you as many studs as you could possibly want.we will also need at least six voluntary microfigs to *ahem* feed to our
'companions'.
in case you do not know this a joke review
now for the serious review.
this is a magnificent micro city. |
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June 21, 2008 |
Shannonia Oceanside,hmmm,who'd you steal that from? DoppelGanger? |
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June 16, 2008 |
Seeing how Shannonia started so humbly makes me want to shed a tear. |
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November 3, 2007 |
Love it! Please make more! |
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August 9, 2007 |
I like your "Shannonia" theme! please review my mocs.
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June 17, 2007 |
Great work, not a micro builder myself but I appreciate a good MOC. Great building & I like the futuristic theme =) |
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June 16, 2007 |
The cheese tower is a masterpiece! Very nice overall. |
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June 16, 2007 |
Not my scale, but it is an excellent job. You managed to cram an incredible amount of detail into the design - so much so that when I first looked at the thumbnail I thought it was a minifig scale design. Beyond good for your first attempt; however, if you keep setting the bar this high for yourself... Lee. |
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June 16, 2007 |
first attempt at micorscaling? Damn that s good!!!!i particularly like the yellow tower!it all looks very cool! check out my website i m a microscale maniac (and will be posting 2stud wide trains soon) |
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June 16, 2007 |
Very impressive detail on such a small scale. I'm interested in the photography technique you used. How did you get such detailed close-ups without losing focus? |
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