tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633904073378886404.post2464284058006719356..comments2023-09-27T23:20:44.307+01:00Comments on Amanda Bates' Art Blog: Lego Minifigures 10: "Climber - K"Amanda Bateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911674615433964697noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633904073378886404.post-56823550184003335972011-11-10T10:16:06.452+00:002011-11-10T10:16:06.452+00:00They're not, are they? I think it's that t...They're not, are they? I think it's that the blockiness of the Lego minifigure shape suits the male figure better; some of the attempts that Lego have made to create female characters are either ridiculous or downright disturbing. Too much detail, in many cases, I think.<br /><br />I'd be very grateful if you would send me one of the ladies, Beth. Maybe you'd like a Lego painting in return (after the Christmas fair weekend)? I'll e-mail you.Amanda Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911674615433964697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633904073378886404.post-26701758216238247852011-11-09T19:25:44.556+00:002011-11-09T19:25:44.556+00:00I'm sure I could talk the boys into getting ri...I'm sure I could talk the boys into getting rid of one of their ladies and sending her to you. Somehow, they're not quite as charming as some of the male figures though.bethnoirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383069246571134707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633904073378886404.post-53606706626649119702011-11-09T18:46:48.638+00:002011-11-09T18:46:48.638+00:00We do seem to be short of girly figures. Hopefully...We do seem to be short of girly figures. Hopefully my daughter's nascent Lego collection will aid me there, in the fullness of time...Amanda Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911674615433964697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633904073378886404.post-17851787968959828622011-11-09T18:42:44.639+00:002011-11-09T18:42:44.639+00:00Certainly is, Beth! But I don't know his prove...Certainly is, Beth! But I don't know his provenance, apart from the fact that my husband got him off eBay. He's a great figure, isn't he?Amanda Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911674615433964697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633904073378886404.post-46262191854841111412011-11-09T18:30:46.898+00:002011-11-09T18:30:46.898+00:00is he one of the Lego mini-figures? I don't th...is he one of the Lego mini-figures? I don't think we have him :-(<br />We do have 3 pink ice skating ladies though. Great painting, quirky subject!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633904073378886404.post-61584956407076647422011-11-09T13:49:29.399+00:002011-11-09T13:49:29.399+00:00Keith says "Immortality at last!"Keith says "Immortality at last!"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04356638798973483241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633904073378886404.post-48393493204792685102011-11-09T13:36:00.966+00:002011-11-09T13:36:00.966+00:00The climber (whose name is now Keith*) is standing...The climber (whose name is now Keith*) is standing on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinder_Scout" title="Wikipedia" rel="nofollow">Kinder Scout</a>. That's pronounced like the chocolate eggs or the German word for children. It's a moorland plateau in the Derbyshire Peak District, and encompasses the highest point in the Peaks. It's a fantastic place...<br /><br />*After the OS employee - a friend of a friend - who spotted the location yesterday.Amanda Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911674615433964697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633904073378886404.post-15994553462931494702011-11-09T13:28:49.773+00:002011-11-09T13:28:49.773+00:00Thank you, Sarah!
The map idea was specifically f...Thank you, Sarah!<br /><br />The map idea was specifically for this outdoorsy fellow. He's bound to have an OS Map or two in his rucksack. And of course, this paricular map is only really relevant to walkers and other leisure users of the countryside. Mind you, you've made me think now about what other styles of map might suit other figures...Amanda Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911674615433964697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633904073378886404.post-76081056755158909282011-11-09T00:34:32.139+00:002011-11-09T00:34:32.139+00:00These Lego paintings are so charming, Amanda! I lo...These Lego paintings are so charming, Amanda! I loved the shot of the edges all stacked up, and the idea of putting them on the map is wonderful!Sarah Mellinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16287853021739077607noreply@blogger.com