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Creative => Photography & Graphics => Topic started by: Martin Milner on May 16, 2009, 13:51:20

Title: 3888 Castle Defenders - Just for fun
Post by: Martin Milner on May 16, 2009, 13:51:20
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd97/Martin_Milner/3888%20Castle%20Defenders/IMGP0751.jpg)(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd97/Martin_Milner/3888%20Castle%20Defenders/IMGP0756.jpg)
Title: Re: 3888 Castle Defenders - Just for fun
Post by: Justindo on May 17, 2009, 17:22:13
Wonderful, painstaking recreation, Martin!  Bravo!
Title: Re: 3888 Castle Defenders - Just for fun
Post by: Saskia on May 17, 2009, 17:43:17
It's great fun to look at, trying to spot the differences (it's almost a game). Thanks!
Title: Re: 3888 Castle Defenders - Just for fun
Post by: playmofire on May 17, 2009, 19:49:03
Great idea, Martin, and well done.  Will you do it for all the castle sets?   :lol:
Title: Re: 3888 Castle Defenders - Just for fun
Post by: Martin Milner on May 17, 2009, 21:00:09
Quote from: playmofire on May 17, 2009, 19:49:03
Great idea, Martin, and well done.  Will you do it for all the castle sets?   :lol:

Wasn't planning on it, it was just for a bit of fun.
Title: Re: 3888 Castle Defenders - Just for fun
Post by: playmofire on May 17, 2009, 21:34:32
Quote from: Martin Milner on May 17, 2009, 21:00:09
Wasn't planning on it, it was just for a bit of fun.

Well, I enjoyed it too. 
Title: Re: 3888 Castle Defenders - Just for fun
Post by: Martin Milner on May 18, 2009, 06:10:31
Quote from: playmofire on May 17, 2009, 21:34:32
Well, I enjoyed it too. 

It was really an aside from getting the assembly pictures done. I was astounded that getting this set 2nd hand, it still had 99% of the parts and all the original figures, plus of course the box. The only thing missing was the grappling hook which I borrowed from my pirates. Having all the bits, I thought it'd be fun to see if I could recreate the box lid.

I got two of these sets 2nd hand in almost perfect condition and in their boxes, which revealed something interesting - the original shelf prices were $44.99 (at Londons, now I think defunct) and £50 (at Oldrids, still going). I got them for around £15 each. Back when they were on the shelves in the mid-90s I had other interests, and doubt I'd have dropped £50 on one of these sets even if I'd seen them then.