Tag Archives: Castles

Dark Dungeon of Dread

Somewhere along the outskirts of the kingdom, there is a place where the road ends, a dark place. A small tower stands with a sinister secret that only a few of the king’s most trusted men know. The place is the home of traitors and other dreadful denizens who dare defy the king. What evil sits within the dank walls of the prison cell forming twisted plans as the time goes by, very, very slowly?  Do you dare venture into TheBrickster’s third Halloween review, 4817 Dungeon?

Classic Castle Towns

Classic Castle Towns

What Ever Happened to the Town/Castle Combination?

Eurobricks Classic Town Article by TheBrickster

One of the most interesting aspects of Classic Town was that early Lego town concepts and designs, specifically those from the late 70s/early 80s, infused Classic Castle within the town theme. Classic Yellow Castle elements and Medieval half-timbered Tudor-style buildings were added to create a harmonious blend of town and castle. Take for example, 1592 Town Square released in 1980:

1592 Town Square

1592 Town Square

Read the full article on Eurobricks!