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This guy is exactly how I would make a hang man! (except I wouldn't have thought of that head)

I also really like the noose, and I am glad you used only Lego pieces for it. The rubber bands work realyl well as the twists. Overall a cool fig, and a great prop!
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Another great fig! :)
wunztwice wrote: I also really like the noose, and I am glad you used only Lego pieces for it. The rubber bands work realyl well as the twists. Overall a cool fig, and a great prop!
My thoughts exactly. If ever I make a hanging scene, I'll look into that noose.
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Great noose, and the head looks good for the fig. I'll also remember this design if I ever get around to making a noose.
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Amazingly realistic–looking noose. I am glad you are updating so often. (Should I say that? Maybe I've jinxed it :).)

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Edit: I just realized the different colored backgrounds for each. Looks nice in the gallery.

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Post by Modesty »

Like everbody else said (aren't I original?) I like the noose.

But, I think you should've choosen the older style hood, or put a cape on this guy...I don't think the hood with nothing else looks very good.
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Post by Rubberchickenknight »

Those figs are great. My favs are the fisherman, the hangman, and the smith, but they are all great.
I wonder which townsperson will be next? I'm hoping for a barkeeper!!! :wink:
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But, I think you should've choosen the older style hood, or put a cape on this guy...I don't think the hood with nothing else looks very good.
I have to dissagree with you on that one Modesty,that hood screams hangman to me.
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I'm glad that the noose works convincing for you guys. :wink:
By the way, here is a shot of the noose in action; I already used it in my city square.

For today's character(s):
These two gipsies are entertaining the crowd with a violin and a dancing bear.

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Post by wunztwice »

Great action shot of the noose!

These next guys are good too. I like the bellville bear (been thinking of how to incorporate one myself, you beat me to it). The faces and hair are jsut fine, but I don't like the violinist's torso, I can't get past the fact that it is from a western set and has bullets in the belt. The red works well though.

Again, thanks for sharing, I continue to enjoy them.
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more great figs,
My favorite thing in this scene is the violin,very clever...
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Neat (I'm running out of different things to say each time you post a new character :lol:). When I first saw that bear in the thumbnail, I thought it was playmobil, silly me.
wunztwice wrote:I don't like the violinist's torso, I can't get past the fact that it is from a western set and has bullets in the belt.
Arrgh! I wouldn't have noticed it if you hadn't said it. Arrgh! :wink:
Lamanda2 wrote:My favorite thing in this scene is the violin,very clever...
I've seen the hairbrush used before, but I don't recall the lever used as a bow.

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smcginnis wrote:Arrgh! I wouldn't have noticed it if you hadn't said it. Arrgh!
Sorry, I didn't mean to ruin it for anyone. Don't get me wrong, I do like the figs alot!
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I was kidding :oops: . I wasn't really mad, but I hadn't noticed it. I'll edit my other post with a wink. Sorry.

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Anothe cool fig!

If, I was that bear, I wouldn't let the gypsy guy touch my hand. :wink:
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Post by Gumby »

Ya know, cool animals/accessories aside, I think the thing that impresses me most about your characters is your careful choice of torsos and heads. The heads & torsos you've chosen do an excellent job of conveying that minifig's character!

Personally, I've always had trouble picking good head/torso combinations. Most of my minifigs end up being unchanged from the original set they came from... :(
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