The Sword in the Stone

This is my build of The Sword in the Stone. It includes a diorama-style base with a small hill on the left and a tree on the right that overhangs the central stone with the sword stuck inside. I did not want the main points of the build to be lost in an array of colors for the ground, so I went with dark green grass with some patchy snow all over the build as well as a few smaller rocks to add some texture. I used a light purple color for the leaves to add some of that fantasy look I wanted while still keeping it grounded in a little bit more realism. I used sharper parts and techniques to accomplish the medieval vibe, then used a few well-placed round parts to smooth areas out, like on the main stone and with some snow. The tree was the hardest part of this build; trying to get it big enough to add some much-needed height but not too big where you lose the important details. It was diffidently a challenge, but I am glad I could have it overhanging the stone without blocking visibility. I am very happy with how the two Minifigures came out with their weapons and accessories, especially with the pop of red I incorporated with the shield and plume.

I have always wanted to build a battle over The Sword in the Stone. In total, this is at least my fifth time building a Sword in the Stone build, but it is the first time I have seen it transfer over the gap of moc to a Lego Ideas build. I also wanted to create a nice display piece with plenty of detail without it being this massive build like I was used to. This comes in at 498 pieces, where I tried to make every part matter and pack in as much fun as possible.

I believe this has the opportunity to expand the reach of Lego to even more adults. It is the perfect desktop display or a small piece to keep on a bookshelf. Not having a huge footprint or a large price tag will give many more people the option to enjoy this hobby that we all love. It does not only have to be for display either; the conflict of the figures can lead to battle after battle over The Sword in the Stone.

I hope you enjoy my creation as much as I do! Thank you for the support!