Alpinemaps Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I know I've seen this somewhere before, but I can't think where, so I turn to you guys for help. The kids and I have been making sure we've got one complete set of minifigs from each series, for the last year or two. I don't like just displaying them on their stands - that's boring. Instead, I'd rather get them into little dioramas, or habitats. Nothing big - like maybe 8x8 or 10x10. But something just big enough to make a small scene of our minifigure in their natural habitat. So, for example, the Lifeguard might sit on a tall chair, with a sandy beach under him/her. Or the Rock Star might look like he's on stage. The King could be on a thrown, or the Old West Sheriff might be standing in front of a jail. This is basically what I'm thinking of: I know I've seen something set up at Legoland California before. Anything that I could find, especially with inspiration, would be great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I know precisely what you are talking about and have come across plenty of these little minifigure vignettes. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecilihf/sets/72157624440241953/LEGO Collectible minifig modular display by cecilihf 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 I know precisely what you are talking about and have come across plenty of these little minifigure vignettes.LEGO Collectible minifig modular display by cecilihfYes! Thank you TOK, that's exactly what I'm looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Those are awesome! I noticed those mini builds were only up to CMF8. I wonder if cecilihf is going to continue with CMF9 forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Here are a couple of Flickr groups for LEGO Collectable Minifigure Vignettes and LEGO vignettes plus another image below displaying a complete set of minifigure habitats. (I knew there was a different name for them that most people call them. It's typically either vignette or habitat.) Series 12 Habitats by Melan-E 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 That's what I was missing - the words "vignette" or "habitat" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 That's what I was missing - the words "vignette" or "habitat"It is funny in a way since vignette and diorama are synonyms more or less but I recall reading the term "habitat" in relation to pictures taken at the brickfair events. I'm not sure if there is some sort of build standard for them but there might. I think they are more of a LUG group thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianeharmonjr Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Now that I've got all of the Series 13, this will be a fantastic ongoing project. I can kill time at work thinking of designs, and it's probably pretty darn satisfying in small and more affordable steps. Fantastic ideas here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Series 13 Collector Minifigure Habitats by Melan-E 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vexxet Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 those are so fantastic... its great to see stuff like this. it makes you remember why you like lego so much and not just think about the business side of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Not a complete set of the series but here are 10x10 vignettes for The Simpsons family. (Where is Marge's dress?) Homer by Milan Sekiz Marge by Milan Sekiz Bart by Milan Sekiz Lisa by Milan Sekiz Maggie by Milan Sekiz 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Here is a selection of various minifigure habitats ranging from earlier series' to The Simpsons. Series 12 Habitat: Gamer by DarthNick Series 3 Habitat: Rapper by DarthNick Series 11 Habitat: Island Warrior by DarthNick Series 10 Habitat: Skydiver by DarthNick Series 7 Habitat: Jungle Boy by DarthNick Series 5 Habitat: Evil Dwarf by DarthNick Series 4 Habitat: Sailor by DarthNick Series 2 Habitat: Surfer and Lifeguard by DarthNick Simpsons Habitat: Apu by DarthNick CMF Habitat S8 - 4/16 by DarthNick Habitat Collection by DarthNick CMF Habitat Series 6 by DarthNick 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinothegeeko Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Thanks TOK, love the Simpsons dioramas and they help give me some ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seapotato Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Those are so cool. Makes me want to create something like that for my figs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Here is a random selection of some more minifigure habitats. (A couple are using a proxy character in place of the actual one.) Collectible Minifig Apartment - Samurai (Series 3) Collectible Minifig Apartments - Surfer Girl (Series 4) Collectible Minifig Apartments - Race Car Driver (Series 3) Collectible Minifig Apartments - Aztec Warrior (Series 7) Collectible Minifig Apartment - Gladiator (Series 5) Collectible Minifig Apartment - Werewolf (Series 4) Collectible Minifig Apartment - Evil Mech (Series 11) Collectible Minifig Apartments - Daredevil (Series 7) Collectible Minifig Habitat - Series 13 Egyptian Warrior Lego CMF Series 14: Scary Story! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 CMF Series 13 Habitats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Rock Star Habitat lizard man habitat crash dummy habitat take 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Locutus001 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 These are all awesome! And I'll have to do some of my own for obvious reasons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleck Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 These are very creative !! and AWESOME !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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