Barad Dur
My worthy opponent's great
<a href=http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/351817> entry </a>
Justin Knelsen vs. Linnea Stevens
Category: Duel of the Graybeards
So what do you get when you put two elderly gentlemen in a tower and hand them magical staffs? It's not your typical chess game, I'll give you that much. Now show us the rest!
About this creation
Fourth Wall:
This was probably one of the toughest categories the judges could have dished out for me! My black bricks are next to nil, so I had to beg my brother to go through his giant, unorganized bucket of bricks and let me borrow them. (Thanks a million, bro!!) The reason I didn't do it myself is because I had no time; my classes started this week and college-level chemistry homework is intense!!
But, without further ado: my moc.
I used a humorous slant, and literally went with a chess game.(Well, checkers. I wanted to do a standard black-and-white, but I didn't have enough of the right pieces.) I have a dark confession: those chairs are megablocks. *hides in shame*
I originally wanted to have the floor littered with various board games, but I decided the simple approach was better.
I had to paint Saruman's hair. I literally spent an hour trying to find better hair, but to no avail.
I loved the architectural details in this build. (If I say so myself.)
The throne is definitely my favorite part of the moc. Yes, that is a boat. I attached it with hinges on the back. I also used long hair pieces for the arm rests.(They're also the same shape as Saruman's hair, lol)
Here are the extras games: Monopoly, tic-tac-toe, and an over-sized version of rock-paper-scissors
I realize these will not count as part of my moc, but I wanted to include them anyway.
Thanks to the judges and my opponent! God speed to all the contestants!
Comments
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Yo sis! So sorry I didn't comment earlier. You already know how I felt about this (i.e., how AWESOME it was,) but I decided to upload this cus I'm cool like that. |
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Nice use of the boat, PS: God is my favorite friend too! |
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March 19, 2013 |
I saw this, and I thought I commented, but apparently not. (o)_(o) I wonder why not all three judges voted, though the decision was made, and I also wonder how this got so little comments. It's awesome! Great work Linnea, wonderful build. See you in the next MELO! |
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January 21, 2013 |
Haha, nice work Linnea! I like the idea of Gandalf and Saruman playing an intense game of chess. :) |
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Excellent use of the boat! Nicely done.
-LB Senior |
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January 21, 2013 |
Clever use of that boat. |
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January 21, 2013 |
Hahahahahaha!! That's great. |
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I made it |
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January 21, 2013 |
Thanks for the sweet comments guys! I would have absolutly loved to make it to the next round, but at the same time it's a blessing to be out. I have a million and one obligations right now, and even legos was getting stressful. Still, deep thanks to all the judges, and sincere congratulations to Justin! I do believe the best moc won, great job! See ya next year! :D |
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January 21, 2013 |
A great looking entry and i love how you use the boat as the throne! |
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I like it |
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January 21, 2013 |
A very creative entry Linnea, with some NPU (boat & turntables), but I think your opponent just edged you out on this one with a slightly superior build overall. Sorry to see you go. Thanks for playing the the 2012-13 MELO! |
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January 20, 2013 |
A very nice entry Linnea! I thought of doing this exact same idea myself but decided a different approach. You have built it very well, the boat technique is a great touch and I love your Sauruman figure. Great entry and good luck to you! :) |
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I like it |
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January 20, 2013 |
Although the boat technique made it close, your opponent gets my vote. |
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