The Highwayman

Dear Lego Lovers,

After months of work, I am proud to reveal my first project: The Highwayman. I created this project because I was inspired by the famous narrative poem by Alfred Noyes. It has been one of my favorites since I was in 7th grade. Now we can watch it come to life through the art of Lego!

Features:

• The Old Inn, a tudor inspired and half framed timber tavern with 3 levels
• a cozy fireplace on the first floor
• grandfather clock, tables and chairs also on first level
• bottled water and barrels of apple cider to quench the travelers' thrist
• thatched roof and a stone chimney
• 4 bedrooms
• detachable attic
• adjustable hinged roof for easy access to inside of the inn
• 8 characters!
• 3 horses
• 1 dog
• 2 chickens
• a crystal blue stream under a bridge
• a stable
• 2 vegetable patches in the back yard (corn and tomatoes)
• 1 pink flower patch in the back yard
• cobble stone winding road
• the purple moor
• 2 custom made trees

FAQ:

"Who are the characters in this set?"

1. The Highwayman
2. Bess, the landlord's daughter
3. The Landlord 
4. Tim, the ostler
5. Four red-coat soliders 

​"Why didn't you just use the new Highwayman mini figure?"

I did not know there would be a Highwayman minifigure until late April. Until then, my Highwayman had a regular black cape, a larger bandana and a brown pistol. I swapped those three accessories with the new Highwayman cloak, smaller bandana and pewter pistol to elevate the main character. It was important to use a coat of claret velvet and brown doe breeches to honor the description in the poem.

"How long have you been building legos?"

I started building lego sets in January and started making my own creations in March. 

Thank you:

Thank you for taking the time to read my description. I appreciate all of your support!

Here is my website for more photos:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/julie_beans/