I would say, that with a tail like that, it is definitely a griffon. A hippogriff is half horse...
Hmm... I would say, with hooves like that, it is definitely a hippogriff. A gryphon is half lion, and I don't see any lion-like features here.
My original inspiration was the Chronicles of Narnia, for bothe the head and idea. However, I was just starting the third Harry Potter and really liked the idea of a Hippogriff. In the end, I rushed the back, and poor old Griff ended up with the legs of Grren Knight's Satyr. I, personally, think the stance is more of a lion, but if you like a horse, I don't mind if you see it that way.
I like the claw pieces for the beak. But I'm not too sure how well the binoculars are working for the front legs, they seem a little strange. It's just a personal choice.
Now that you mention it, it is a bit odd looking. I'm not going to bother them though, it's the best way I've tried for attaching the shield handle to the leg, and I
really like that front claw.
Overall great design, much better than the logo animal from HP.
That was my motivation. Everyone always complains about LEGO's one-two peice animals, and I usually say, 'Well, it can't be too hard to make your own.' but realised I never had tried myself. With a wealth of materiél in
Green Knight's wonderful beasts, I decided to try one myself.
Still looking for ideas on those wings... Surely Bruce, in all his Brickshelf glory, has found something worth posting on the subject...
Your selection of pieces is incredible. I would have never thought of all that. Very, very good job.
