Castle Expansion | I Need More Space!

I am happy to say that the castle layout has been prospering. Thanks to the availability of pieces as well as some new Castle themed sets, the area has seen great growth. But this may have been too much of a good thing as I am already looking to expand the area.
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[@mgmg3000.]

The castle section does look impressive after only a short while! One idea for the 3-in-1 castle is to use one of the alternate builds for it. I don't know if it will work in scale, though. Awesome to see Queen Rebecca in all her splendor with her royal guard♥

[@alexnunes]

Ill need to look at the other builds for it. This might be a good approach. Thank you!

[@mgmg3000.]

@@alexnunes fyi Alex, I was just on the PAB part of Lego S@H and the sheep and the lambs are now both in stock.

[@dd_zzero6827]

Alex, you really don't need anymore space. You have plenty. In medieval times, a lot of the buildings and things were very close together and compact. The castles can be further apart but you need to get most of the other buildings closer together. That will give you a ton of space.

[@charliern]

I agree. And I would even suggest some of the castles should be combined. It looks stranger having so many small castles in such close proximity. When you could have three or four really large impressive ones far apart. The smaller buildings would definitely look better closer together. Farmland could be on the outskirts of the village area with crops snd everything else. Your trees and paths do look amazing. You've spaced them very nicely. Definitely try and keep a section for the Forest Men. There is a lot to achieve with this space but I think you can do it all with what you've got!

[@CJ-kd1ic]

Greetings Alex, maybe for the road as you are adding stones or rocks, maybe add puddle or a few. Even in the muddy area, a couple of puddles. Yes you have about 2feet to move the black sheet back for extra space. But you still have plenty of room for stuff without moving the sheet yet. Yes it was surprisingly that lego didn't ask you to do a review. It is Great they ask you do early reviews on some sets. All the Best look forward for the next update. Chris from Ontario, Canada

[@alexnunes]

Thanks, I appreciate the suggestions. I like the idea for puddles.

[@BrickHQ]

Medieval area is looking good I wish animals were more widely available for cheaper The buildings are very spread out, if necessary you could consolidate them

[@alexnunes]

I think I will squeeze it all together before I burst through that fabric wall. I can work on the detail a bit more, that's for sure. Thanks!

[@jasonsbricksin5]

Looking good. You could add a few rabbits to the forrest area. Those are Lego animals that are fairly easy to obtain.

[@alexnunes]

And maybe one surrounded by bones near a cave?

[@lindafarnes486]

Some chickens wouldn't go astray. Early on, they also had fish ponds, self sufficiency gardens organised in patterns with walkways. But they also hunted for deer and wild boar. Plenty of scope in the space for that. Maybe some random hermits and some witches? Lurking pinch pockets? Very interesting period with lots if scope. But this looks really amazing.

[@roblyons8360]

Geez your castle layout is huge and looks great I don't understand how lego didn't send you the new medieval set for review

[@alexnunes]

I was bummed, but I'll still get it. Just need to wait a little longer. Thanks!

[@brickartisan]

The layout looks great. Maybe you could also put some dragons hanging from the ceiling 😊

[@alexnunes]

Yes! Great idea!

[@MrWickedpaul]

I know what I’d have to add but maybe a bit macabre for KZbin layout videos. I won’t say what but what happened to the Sanderson sisters? That’s what I mean.

[@brightlee8860]

I love what you say, "I need more space!" 😁I need more space for my town too🤣 and I throw some of the boxes too now, that's not enough space in my Legoroom

[@markmeredith158]

The Medieval area looks sensational. I would like to see you upgrade to MILS plates and more details, like the roads and even some grassy hills. Keep Brickin.

[@alexnunes]

MILS would be awesome. I'd love to do this. I am keeping my eye open for the needed parts. Need a lot for sure.

[@Mardigrasman23]

Keep the 3 and 1 and put the new castle close with a wall like you did on the other aide

[@alexnunes]

I think this is what I will end up doing. I am too lazy to rebuild something else with it.

[@binodtharu4910]

How is the other down section of your lego city where you have kept all of the old lego city and town sets going ?

[@alexnunes]

They are still sitting in a row under the table, but no road plans yet. I still want to get that done, but need the amusement park rebuild to get completed first.

[@Breyzipp]

Suggestion: You could move the medieval blacksmith all the way to the back, it’s bigger in scale than the rest and then with the optical illusion it will look smaller in comparison

[@BrickTrains]

The castle layout looks great, I like the winding road going down the length. Space is always the big problem.

[@alexnunes]

Thanks!

[@brickboy66]

Looks great mate👍🏼 luv the castle and medieval themed sets

[@francoisregis2155]

Wow impressive wonderful layout

[@TheBrickTwins2024]

Castle section looks awesome! We always need more space 😂

[@braverzero3709]

Layout looks great. Love the amount of space you've devoted to the thing. I would love to see some more foliage like grass and scrubs here and there covering up some more of the green like in between the beautiful trees. You mentioned already you want to add more details so definitely not a nitpick. Just something I'd love to see added to this. The town walkway looks fun and lively also.

[@alexnunes]

Thanks, great suggestions. I'll see about getting some different plant life added around it.

[@dustybricks113]

You may be surprised how much a handful or two of neutral colored studs and some more flowers help to make things seam less flat.😊

[@alexnunes]

Yes, for sure. I need to get on that. Thanks for that heads up.

[@MikeyJProductions]

Looking good Alex!!

[@royzumvordesivevording1334]

Where do u buy all ur bricks? For example on my road plates are a lot of studs on the sidewalk exposed and i wanted to add 2x4 darkgray tiles and i did the math and i need more than 1000 of those tiles and the minimum i could find for al those pieces was 200euros (20 cents a piece) which i personally think is a bit much.But i dont know if thats normal if u know a place i can get a lot of pieces for less money,i saw on aliexpress that i can get the same amount for 50 euros but then fake lego which i dont know if it will be ugly (old school plates(2nd question do u use fake lego urself because lego is so expensive.thats it bye!

[@alexnunes]

My bricks come from three things. The best is when I see pieces I need in a bin at my LEGO store. This allows me to buy large quantities for cheap. Not everyone has a LEGO store, so the next best place is from Bricklink sellers. You still buy by piece though. Finally, buying PAB on the LEGO website. Honestly, I only buy tiles if they are at the LEGO store due to the cost and quantity needed. Not sure this helps, but good luck.

[@Schmitzicle]

In your amusement park update, you said that you were trying to make the Pirates of Barracuda Bay work with possibly integrating a roller coaster with it. If that doesn't pan out like you want, you could move it here in your castle layout (if you ultimately decided to expand the layout) and have a pirates section

[@alexnunes]

A pirates section sounds great. I think that is a good backup plan if it doesn't work out.

[@TheAntManChannel]

I love your city. So awesome.

[@s1lentmax629]

Would be very cool to move the Viking village near the new winter black falcon castle to continue the snow theme

[@alexnunes]

Good idea. That would fit a little better with the climate.

[@dustybricks113]

On another note maybe a cathedral or chappel added to the town with maybe a cemetery. Just think it would look nice.😊

[@alexnunes]

Ah, more great ideas! Thanks

[@Master-it8eo]

Alex please do review about Lego mountain fortress

[@alexnunes]

I will do that as soon as I have it. I can't wait!

[@westdecker]

Your castle area is looking great.

[@Playaj711]

Great lay out

[@janeznovak922]

Awesome medieval diorama. :D Snow white cottage will fit perfect in village or forest area. I also really like how the new Lion castle is in the middle at the backgroung like a boss. :D

[@alexnunes]

ah, yes. And now there is Snow White I can add. I do need some diamond miners for sure so that will have to be added too. Thanks!

[@janeznovak922]

​@@alexnunesDefinitelly some mountains and mines, it might also be home of some trolls...

[@vintagelegos]

love!!!

[@grammarkaiser8683]

I remember rushing to buy the 3in1 and medieval blacksmith so the LKC had rivals.

[@rolandsanderson2715]

You need wild life

[@alexnunes]

Great idea! Maybe some game hunters too would be fun

[@MrPolleyr]

Love the castle theme Lego. There’s never too much Castle. BUT….. I know for me personally, crawling around on the floor, as an older gentleman, is getting a bit too difficult. I also follow a guy up here in Canada called “Bricksie” who has a large Lego collection. He was also running out of space, so he turned his “hobby” into his business. He set up a company, which acquired his collection and has just rented a huge space downtown to set up and expand his hobby. So any Lego the company buys is now a business expense and he is an employee of the company. Perhaps that’s the only way ahead for real expansion. Just a thought.

[@alexnunes]

I would love to do this. My goal is to move my collection to a backyard structure. There's space out there, but might be awhile until it is in the budget. I am familiar with Bricksie, he's an amazing KZbinr. That's really cool how he has his collection setup.

[@MrPolleyr]

@@alexnunes if you build in your backyard, it’s at your expense. If your “company” buys or rents a space somewhere your company uses it as a business expense which is a deduction on its tax bill. I owned my own business for 15 years. Everything and anything I bought for the “company I bought was a right off and lowered my company tax bill…..considerably. You go to the Lego store and spend $1000, it’s out of your pocket…….if the company buy $1000 of Lego, is a business expense. Plus….you are an employee amd get paid to shop for, build and KZbin your results. I’m an old retired guy with just a few more years to go……if I was a young man, I’d be a Bricksie in a minute. Just sayin😎👍🇨🇦

[@alexnunes]

@@MrPolleyr I appreciate that. I do have my YT channel as a business for tax purposes. My upstairs studio is a full write off as well as the LEGO and equipment I purchase for the channel. It helps. I think what Jordan is doing is quite extraordinary, however it is not what I have in mind for my future with LEGO. I like having my collection in my home. Time will tell though.

[@MrPolleyr]

@@alexnunes …thanks Alex, I understand completely. Being in Canada I realize that you have some much better tax deductions as a home owner than we do up here…unfortunately.🙃 I discovered that years ago while visiting friends in Hartford. They were telling me that they could apply their mortgage payments to their income taxes and get a reduction of 1 to 1….wow. We get no deductions on personal ,or property taxes. Anyway, love you channel, never miss an episode. If you and Mindy ever come to East Coast Canada, drop by. My American wife would love it.

[@princejaiswal6487]

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