Weta Workshop Sculptor's Tabletop Miniature World!

Adam Savage checks in on the status of sculptor Johnny Fraser-Allen's tabletop model, which has grown from the intricate Labyrinth we saw two years ago to a sprawling world steeped in fantasy architecture and landscapes that come alive. We're awestruck by the design and details of these models, which Johnny has brilliantly made to be modular and customizable. We can't wait to play in Hagglethorn Hollow!
Shot by Steve Unwin
A note from Johnny about the status of this model and kit:
Since the filming of this video the product has gone through significant development and after consideration to the market for this product, we have decided to release the range first as physical products with 3D STL files in the near future. Get TTG updates on Facebook: / tabletoptroubadour
Hagglethorn Hollow is coming to Kickstarter on September 26th 2018
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[@tested]

Here's how the same project looked in 2017, when Adam first saw it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJmqep6qqbech9U

[@Death_by_NOLA]

Sweet, thanks for link!

[@TheAussieLeo]

That's epic.

[@flangekiwi]

You may be a geek, Adam; but you're all ours😁😍😁 Kia Ora from Miramar North rd👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽

[@wexcalibur9379]

would love to do this with an ancient Grecian Minotaur labyrinth

[@blackoutgaming6394]

This looks like a DND custom map, It looks like it would be really cool to use this

[@Giantmdgt]

It's so good of Adam to let him tell it the way he wants to. So many interviewers try to lead the interview. Adam just took a step back and just let this man do his thing. 10/10

[@tonylazzar3976]

Giantmdgt some people couldn’t do an interview like this guy though some people need the guidance

[@520bert420]

Yee

[@r7calvin]

Very true, and not something people are aware of until they attempt to interview random strangers. It helps that this is a passion project for Fraser-Allen. So he obviously has a lot to say and share. But in many other cases, the subject will often just give one word responses if you let them.

[@pavook]

Leading interview isn't bad itself, some people have a hard time to talk about. Not this man, though. I can write plenty of words, but getting some answer right away can be tricky. Especially when pressed by time. On the internet, you can review, delete and modify your words, but in reality when speaking to another person you can't. So conclusion, Adam let him do his thing because he knows he can handle it and let himself be led insted. It worked very well, but you can't expect this would work on all people.

[@clockinthewalls]

Valentín de las Carreras No, but he is the guy from mythbusters.

[@thomas-w8948]

"Treeceratops" fucking genius.

[@smygulf]

"Tree-Rex" isnt to shabby either >_< lol

[@niko1u426]

treeassic park

[@viktorfrankenstein9618]

I wonder if they have a Florasaurus

[@quinsworth1]

Noob here but did he say that all the creations on this video will be available via file for anyone to download and print at home?

[@viktorfrankenstein9618]

Eventually, if I remember correctly Kickstarter is the next phase. Keep an eye out I'm sure Tested and Adam will put the word out when it's ready.

[@Matthew-ee7bp]

I find it funny that Adam, the American, guessed the size of the sculpture in meters, and yet the sculptor, a New Zealander, stated the size in feet.

[@JoeXTheXJuggalo1]

They was trying to be friendly to each other's cultures. LOL

[@Ugly_German_Truths]

Feet are VERY important in hobbit culture!

[@fenixmeaney6170]

Scientist vs wargamer

[@doopthedude]

Every wargamer knows the figurines themselves are in mm, and the terrain and other measurements are in/ft 😤

[@ShaggyRogers1]

@@doopthedude Eh, most miniatures these days are all sold using inches as the base due to the standardization of the 1inx1in grid system being used for everything. Millimeters are only really used when describing the plastic density/height. The base dimensions are almost universally in inches due to US market dominance in the early days. Wargames were pioneered and pushed in the US and then exported to the rest of the world.

[@DreDredel3]

I love the artist's passion, can tell he put a lot of heart into this project. The trees are amazing.

[@S....]

Tree-Rex is such an underappreciated name.

[@giantguy1321]

Ya know, the one thing above all I love about nerd/geek culture is just how excited we all get when we are able to express and talk about the things we love. When finding others with equal passion sets you off on a rambling conversation. One which you're all into, excited by and is full of topics you're each able to expand upon. You can tell by watching this just how excited this guy is by his creations and what love of the genre means to him. His enthusiasm makes me smile because I know what that feels like too.

[@Isaiah42069]

thats not nerd or geek culture.. thats everyone with a passion, if its religion, or woodworking, you find 2 like minded people who share a passion and its kismet.

[@valthe1st890]

The amount of planning/thinking to make all the pieces fit so naturally together must me insane! What an amazing artist

[@logansmith9437]

Leval The First I think what is most impressive is that it looks like it took a bunch of planning for every piece, but it's probably just a few simple rules. such as when he was stacking the dungeon and the tavern, you could notice that they were both exactly the same size, but he was able to sculpt them to look so different that it was hard to notice.

[@seigeengine]

Yeah, I imagine it's not that complex. These all seem to follow the rule of using a standard size, and having each stackable layer flat on bottom (optionally top as a capper). It's not modular in the way just doing walls and shit is, but it's still very versatile while allowing for more interesting designs. The cleverest bit is in the design of each segment so it can flow and swap and still look right, whether you've got a thatched capper single-story, or a tiled three-story.

[@MyCaptainPugwash]

Can he be any more excited and proud of his work. A true artist.

[@chai-iy1ck]

Mannn you can tell the love that went into this. This is amazing! I haven't played a lot of tabletop games but i think anyone can tell the passion and effort that was put into this. It's really great how everything is customizable and fits in seamlessly. My favorite parts would probably be the tree creatures that are just really out of this world and really hits that fantasy feeling home.

[@Wolfdings]

I love how Jonny seems a little bit uncomfortable about Adam touching his babies :D

[@Krondelo]

At first he kept immediately grabbing the stuff back out of Adam's hand lol.

[@electrontube]

5:27 "no, don't touch that"

[@leroy_jenkenz1541]

He's watched mythbusters before.

[@comstimpy]

I didn't take it as discomfort, I saw this as, "Hey, I cannot wait to show you the things are aren't expecting."

[@Kudagraz]

@@comstimpy right he said they were "built to last"

[@ClayMann]

I thought it was amazing just as an enormously long sculture that yes, does look just like a film set. But then as he revealed how modular everything was, but it doesn't LOOK modular at all. I just have to say that is the single most impressive table top sculpture I've ever seen. And I watch a whole bunch of those channels with really amazing artists making modular pieces for gaming. This is an order of magnitude better than anything. Artists doing this kind of thing have a new bar to try and reach and be inspired by.

[@TwitchyFrags]

That is unreal! The best modular dungeon system I've seen. I can't wait to get a hold of the files. Keep up the work, the passion is so clear and the attention to detail is mind blowing.

[@sassycassyg]

I'm absolutely blown away by the magnitude if raw creativity demonstrated here. down to the detail of making the houses look different from different angles, the level of attention in this is just stunning

[@hamishbrowne8784]

Every time I see a video from Adam visiting WETA I am struck by the raw creativity that is nurtured there. It may be that Peter Jackson's greatest legacy is this modern creative commune just as much as the LOTR trilogy

[@Ender240sxS13]

Seriously, the passion and love for what he does is beautiful, the fact he has a place to do it professionally even more so

[@95TurboSol]

Holy hell this dude has talent and dedication! What a masterpiece!

[@armandpotgieter9911]

Maybe you should fund his ass.

[@tomgosy]

Can we make this an 8th wonder of the world?

[@catalyst2694]

and money

[@Redstorm1554]

Dude, Weta workshop is amazing, they got 200 people just like this. Breathtakingly skilled and enthusiastic to match. Getting a chance to visit is one of the greatest things ever.

[@QuasiELVIS]

He wouldn't work at Weta if he wasn't that good.

[@onezerotwo]

Adam visits again after pandemic The rolling gate on the shop opens It's just a miniature planet, the entire shop, and Johnny is wearing camouflage "I have become the terrain, Adam, join me."

[@wege8409]

me after reading this: 1:12

[@kontonsei8659]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂 I can't stop laughing because I can imagine him doing just that! 😂😂

[@kimaarasgamebox8409]

Hahaha!

[@samlarsen6706]

I heard that in a thick New Zealand accent.

[@andrewhines8010]

Next Junji Ito book

[@andrewhussmann1721]

"45 dollars to paint with mini paint" *Laughs in Warhammer 40k*

[@TypetwoAbsolute]

Little do you know 40k does not represent the year, it represents the dollars.

[@ZX-ou5op]

He's kinda all over the place, but he actually said it probably cost him 45 dollars to paint (with house paint), and would've been several thousand with model paint.

[@shadowofwar5872]

i think he means 45 dollars per colour or building.

[@wonderwongl3528]

@PixelLightShow You must love paint very much

[@mericairon1909]

TypetwoAbsolute hahahaha yes

[@rosspalmer5171]

That is the most beautiful terrain ever. There are no words...

[@robertjusic9097]

Ross Palmer there are youtube channels that are specificaly for these tiny models,there are a lot of ones with water,which in my opinion look amazing

[@20413475]

Damn those trees are beautiful

[@iminlovewithmyownsinsnottr2685]

@@robertjusic9097 please can you share some? I've never really been on this side of KZbin before but all this is so fascinating!

[@robertjusic9097]

Shenron i havent seen them in a while but just search model canyon or model river,you should find it pretty quick

[@DigitalImpostor]

*throws wallet at screen*

[@SwinburneSam]

*Its not very effective*

[@MrThidj901]

TAKE ALL ME MONEYS!

[@jan3211200]

Throws piggy bank at tablet-

[@karatefylla]

that wallet better be heavy xD

[@MrSafa61]

*'Wild ARTIST fled!'*

[@aqualust5016]

You can tell the artist was so excited to explain the entire set to Adam. Love this hobby.

[@petertaylorarts]

This is why Weta people are amazing. Think about everything beyond just sculpting. I love sculpting but always muck up on the modular side of things. Really inspirational and brilliant.

[@DarinBeard]

I don't even play role playing games but this is absolutely brilliant.

[@3lven]

The man's a god damn artistic genius. Imagine a kid playing with that? He'd cry with joy. Even better, we have it now we're adults!

[@liftthathigher]

..

[@user-yq9vf2gx2s]

Well, all I need now is a 3-d printer...

[@coreygil5898]

All he does it either use, already designed building from the internet, or what I think he would use, is autocad which he could create,pretty much any kind of structure and then upload it to the 3d printer.

[@sharonolsen6579]

jaw dropping incredible !!!

[@xionus2099]

@@coreygil5898 you can't 3d print grass or trees, not like those anyway, it takes talent to make something like that with that much detail on everything and make it completely modular so anyone can use it, you think it's not that good, the rest of us who can see talent and appreciate it know that this is truly a feat of a human imagination

[@BrandonKing.]

if everyone could have as much passion as this man we would have enough people to make the world a better place

[@joer8854]

We do. We just refuse to give people the tools and the ability to do it. It's getting better because of the internet and the ability to monetise passion though. It sounds like a bad thing but it's not. It gives people the ability to do the things they love and share those things with others.

[@sujoy92]

U know...perhaps the issue is....we have people with that much passion in the world...just unfortunately for more violent and destructive desires than this.

[@_ata_3]

There's have to be time left from work to do what you love. Not everybody can live with the work they love to do. Passion is not enough, you don't get it on will.

[@dannysunay4386]

Criminals are passionate about their work as well!

[@annikawettle978]

Nothing beats two enthusiasts tripping on details :) What a beautiful build!

[@falconsfb0229]

This is one of the coolest thing I have seen

[@Wastedwu]

That's exactly what I said when this video ended.

[@farkler4785]

One of? ONE OF? THIS IS THE COOLEST THING IVE EVER SEEN

[@kobked-x]

you should get out more, however, it IS super cool!

[@DenisOkon]

I am having trouble getting out of bed in the morning, and then there is this guy... incredible work!

[@albertgore7435]

We’ve all been there, dude. You got this!

[@mentalcog2187]

Oh to be young with an excess of time and money! This is the most amazing thing I have ever seen for the true gamer! The passion, thought, drive and exuberance put into his project is so immense! If you have a gaming room, plenty of like minded, cool friends,.. this is the thing to create epic friendships, life long, filled with boundless fun and heart felt memories at the ready! Yes,.. it would be endless possibilities! Epic is an understatement!

[@blackenedragon23]

Just came back hone from New Zealand; and we went to the Weta workshop; I also started to play RPG's a couple of years ago and now I'm in the process of making maps and cities for my players. This is more than awesome. Love the work of this amazing artist. This is incredible.

[@AbominableJoshie]

I've been playing Warhammer 40k on and off since I was 12 years old. You can't shake a fascination with fantasy or miniature building even if you try. This stole my breath away. Good. Job.

[@SlaphappyMongoose]

Oh you are so right, Imagine a 40K game on that board! Would be an AMAZING game!

[@maddawg9882]

How he is making it sound youll be able to make them with all the different stuff and affordable its mind metling

[@18000rpm]

Jonny is like a 5-year-old showing his toy collection and getting more and more excited as he brings out more toys 👍

[@chiefcaptn1922]

Nice! Btw that was very offensive to the man my socially ignorant friend

[@SentinelAntioch]

Chief Captn Nice! You missed the joke and got offended on someone else’s behalf.

[@chiefcaptn1922]

@@SentinelAntioch Ahaa you see my friend jokes have punchlines, I think you are defending someone equally as unfunny.

[@1988ryan1]

@CatandBonez It's nothing to do with them being toys or not, and not what the original comment even suggested, and who said if they were toys that's a bad thing? The original comment was much more about the overly excited part, in the sense that he has that unmatched innocence and passion a 5 year old has with toys while they are still ignorant to all the hate in the world, and that you evidently lost in life long ago with the demonstration of negativity in your comment.

[@jsteel89]

@@chiefcaptn1922 it could be offensive, or you could see being compared to a child as a great thing.

[@paradox7568]

5:20 how he protects the dungeonparts from Adam savage like a father infront of his child lmfao😂😂😂

[@phelipao88]

I search on the comments if anybody notice that and mark the minute hahahahaha Thank you XD

[@Colosik]

@@phelipao88 I love 6:26 the almost drop :D

[@joecloonan3218]

HAHHAHAHA omg i thought this to was so cringe lol , who would wanna play with that guy lol reminds me of being a kid at your selfish rich friends house HAHHA

[@ReKaimelar]

@@derekakaderek I agree, I think he was more worried about confusing the two pieces when setting up displays.

[@slightlygone]

He was like “how dare you touch my toys!”🧐

[@TheHouseofScott]

I am blown away by this man's dedication to detail and re-playability. I don't play tabletop games myself... but this made me want to start! Well done

[@chopin65]

Some children never grow up. We call them artists. Thank children everywhere. They gave us art! Cool video.

[@mystery4920]

Thats so totally right!

[@topgears7775]

We call those grown ones the dead army 😂😂

[@forgefathereli8354]

well said!

[@caseykod4406]

Can "Adam's Brain Gets Exploded By Johnny" just be a regular Tested segment from now on?

[@snyparaustralis540]

your comment is now in the thumbnail of Tabletop Troubaour's link to this video...

[@caseykod4406]

@@snyparaustralis540 Wonderful! I'm honored. :)

[@ConnorHay]

This just keeps getting better as it goes! I LOVE big, detailed worlds, and I LOVE watching people show off things they love. You can just tell as he goes he gets more and more excited about his work. Absolutely fantastic!!!

[@jail13ot63]

This guy is so endearing. His pride and enthusiasm is contagious. I’ve watched this multiple times to get myself going on a project just to feel an ounce of what this dude must be feeling.

[@benwebster3949]

i just love seeing people so passionate about making things

[@stinkylemon788]

Was that batsman at 5:15

[@sarahsellers8270]

Idk how anyone could ever hate on this man. He has the giddy passion and is so talented

[@gewizz2]

hes a drug addict, thats why he does what he does.

[@legaliseme]

Who cares what he is he is incredibly talented

[@2012ThePaladin]

I dont mind what you do in your free time as long as you harm no one else. His passion is amazing.

[@TheOldOwl8]

@@gewizz2 you have any proof of that?

[@blackoutgaming6394]

Outside Observer 212 gotta get my fix of watching some videos of talented people making cool things on KZbin, Or else I might die dude.

[@HeroesBosses]

I'm not surprised by the overwhelmingly positive comments. The modelling/miniature painting community is incredible supportive of each other. It's one of the reasons that keeps me going, for sure :)

[@adamwest3909]

WOW the amount of passion this guy shows just by talking about his builds is amazing! Just the motivation he gives himself is just wow! awesome build idea!!!

[@refreshfr]

I almost never comment, but wow, this is so impressive. It would have been already extremely impressive if everything was just sculpted "as is", but the fact that it's all modular is absolutely insane ! I'm not really into role playing games, but I usually love scale models, especially of buildings and whole environments, this is very well made, the fact that it all looks "as intended" no matter how you shuffle the pieces... I'm out of words to describe how cool that is. Makes me want to spend countless evenings with friends and a good GM. Congratulations Johnny ! Wonderful work.

[@BradyBrendanAlex]

Not only is there a ton of love and creativity put into this, he's making it available to people who want to make it themselves. That is the true spirit of sharing the fun and not gouging everyone's pockets like most companies do.

[@loud_hailer6240]

and it makes me want to share my money with them too :) happy x2

[@sunnyallstars]

he should charge money for this. it would give him more resources to make newer sets quicker. i wouldn't mind paying for this

[@Si74l0rd]

Dude, what a gift to the world making it available as 3d printables! Absolutely crazy, I can't believe you made so much so fast! I hope the Kickstarter performs beyond your wildest dreams :)

[@HalcyonDaze33]

JFA is an absolutely beautiful human being. Such an amazing labor of love. Anyone else would be trying to maximize the profitability of such an amazing creation but he made such an effort to share his joy with regular people. (Who would never be able to afford something this spectacular) Thank you for bringing this to our attention Adam.

[@mu2thehotness]

To see this level of passion give birth to something truly amazing...is absolutely awe-inspiring. I feel genuinely motivated to do cool stuff with such a brunt passion.

[@tvb1176]

Albert Twangle to be fair looking at your comment your mama probley given birth quite a few times haha. Numpty go get a life!

[@mattpaddick5330]

Brilliant interviewing style. Allowing the artist to talk

[@johnhalsall6054]

I'm not sure you could stop him tbh. He's so genuinely enthusiastic about his work/hobby/obsession.

[@bwuakbwuak9223]

I also like the fact that Adam is genuinely interested in the things he interviews people about.

[@chrisgate200]

It so nice to see such a passionate model makers trying to explain what he has spent so much time and effort doing.... And Adam literally dribbling over an amazing project

[@j.justin1511]

Beautiful workmanship meets passionate love for fun and adventure. I can't wait to support this. Thank you so much, Johnny. And thank you, Adam, for signal boosting things like this. We D&D/fantasy nerds sure do like our terrain!

[@ydrinkcoke]

Dude, this is absolutely mind blowing. There's so much to talk about, but what really caught my eye are those trees. I've never seen such unique Treants! If there was one thing I'd love to get my hands on, it's those Treants. I could see an entire campaign build around a forest setting with different Treants rearranging themselves as a way of preventing you from escaping the forest. Oh, also, the castle this guy builds is probably going to be epic. I can't wait to see what the modular castle looks like in the future! I hope Adam goes back when he finishes it!

[@Outland9000]

Trees are so hard to get right too and these are really superb!

[@kasperjrgensen8406]

That Tree-ceratops bro...

[@ericvicaria8648]

Behold my gorgeous model set. *Gazes in awe and gingerly touches* 'Naw 's'all'right it's made to last. *Casually handles, mixes up, and adjusts everything.* *Level of awe steadily increases as Adam can touch everything.* Also everything blends with everything else seamlessly. *Demonstrates by putting whatever with whatever and it's always art.* *Levels of awe dangerously high* I painted it all with house paint. *Levels of awe cannot be measured.*

[@benvoliothefirst]

IT'S OVER 9000!

[@mikemuller59405]

Absolutely breathe taking. Every single detail from start to finish made accessible for us every. True hero

[@morgandavies321]

its beautiful to see someone who is not only so obviously passionate but also so expertly competent, the combination of a rapid flow of information and the constant sense that you feel like he cant wait to say "oh and then theres this thing" like he's overwhelmed like by all of the different things that he wants to show us. awesome.

[@carriageofnoreturn.1881]

The excitement and enthusiasm of the artist is palpable - joyful to watch.

[@his1ojd]

Thanks for creating this video Adam, this hand made world is inspirational. I'd love to see a Weta Workshop KZbin channel. These guys make some inspiring stuff, and I know it'd be a lot of work on their part but I'm sure the videos would be a great marketing tool.

[@maxthrust976]

his1ojd kzbin.info

[@his1ojd]

Thanks for posting the link

[@his1ojd]

The guy from Weta said he read the comments for the last video. It'd be Weta, not Adam, who would run a Weta KZbin channel (which as the guy above posted, already exists)

[@sloth7ds]

You can hear the passion of a nerd getting to talk at length about the project that they’ve spent a huge amount of effort on. 👍❤️

[@necromancer0616]

I'm SO SO SO jealous! I play D&D every week and it would be awesome to have that kind of stuff to use as terrain. Great Job man!

[@VinegarAndSaltedFries]

OMG so incredible. As a lover of miniature painting this is life goal kinda deal. Making it all modular was a stroke of genius. Any RPG player would be jealous and in love. I especially am fawning over the tree creatures. Such a fantastic addition to encorperate fantasy creatures into them.

[@jurchiks]

This is absolutely amazing!!! A DnD player's wet dream for sure!

[@slate613]

I would LOVE to see a Labyrinth campaign setting for 5e, Pathfinder, etc.

[@catgray1]

Ok, hands down the best freakin' miniature world ever!! I can so appreciate the amount of work that went into it! The trees are incredible! And the whole thing is modular! Man, that is THE ULTIMATE gaming board! Freakin' love it!! Ok, I seriously need to get a 3D printer, or three!😂 Funny, was just talking to my husband the other day about getting one. I think this will convince him. 👍

[@redirisx]

My mind is officially blown... The detail, the life from the woodland, the diversity of choices, the transformation of towns and buildings... My mind is actual blown more than just the once. I cannot state the joy I get from the beauty of all this work. Wow. Wow isn't enough... But for now wowwowwow.🤯🤯🤯

[@MingWLee]

Mark my words, this will only be the new beginning of the Age of Weta tabletop model world. *mind blown*

[@NodDisciple1]

I can only hope they drive the corrupt GW into the ground and buy the rights to Battletech. And then f up Harmony Gold when those greedy schmucks show up to sue them for making "legacy" mechs.

[@eatbolt42]

Imagine a world where sets like this can be purchased. You can interact with them in a VR/AR environment while your polyresin 3D printer whirrs away in the background, pounding out modular bits that fit within the vein of the game you've thought up so when you take your goggles off, the pieces are sitting there, just waiting to be arranged for in a real world, tactile gameplay experience (because, let's face it, at the end of the day we want the real experience of handling real objects (until skull nails are invented and we can't tell the difference between the matrix and the dessert of the real)). What a future?

[@xionus2099]

@@eatbolt42 we're getting closer to full dive VR but still no matter what there will always people who want the original physical experience

[@xionus2099]

@The Whalens no actually most of the time I wind up clicking off because the video is either boring or says something I already know. But this is a first for me, I've seen town replicas and stuff like that but never something like this where you can build your own town and world without a bunch of clicking clacking and smacking.

[@xionus2099]

@The Whalens also I know you weren't talking to me but I feel like replying, if you don't like that, oh well, but I thought I would tell you

[@callumjennings6336]

It's official. Ant-Man has the best superpower.

[@jareddanielgibson]

Dude for real!! My childhood was making miniatures out of nature in my backyard and using toy soldiers. My DREAM was to be able to shrink down and move around my homemade village!

[@someclown7026]

Depends what his mission is

[@chameleonedm]

Funnily enough Johnny knows Evangeline Lily pretty well

[@baker7280]

That would be so cool, he could just build a tiny house and live on a tiny plot of land for like no cost at all and from his perspective it would feel like a mansion.

[@majorphysics3669]

@@baker7280 This is the concept of the movie downsizing lol.

[@MP-my4vp]

Its so rare to find someone with this much enthusiasm for their passion, I genuinely got excited watching and imaging all the work he put in a the stories he's created. I bet he would the write the most insane fantasy book

[@MiikaKontio]

I love this. The guy is so excited and nerdy but in a good way when he shows up what he has done. Amazing work

[@alanburns8362]

Built-to-last, completely and utterly modular, and absolutely beautiful. This is a wet dream come true.

[@albertgore7435]

A “Weta dream?”

[@VonBlade]

This is obscenely good. I've never wanted anything so badly and I have neither the room, finance nor tabletop habit to justify it.

[@WhyamIstillwatchingyoutube]

I think Rivendale from LOR would be a epic diorama. Love to see this kind of build. So creative and very immersing. Well done sir.

[@joshuaasbill3131]

I am so not into this stuff but I respect that hell out of that. The time and detail and imagination, I don’t underestimate how much we need people like this in our world to keep us smiling.

[@j.harker8311]

This is incredible and i love that book idea.i don't role play or play any games but i want one

[@kanskje6]

Yes! Different display every day!

[@kanskje6]

Also I need a medieval Ironman in there somewhere..

[@thejunkman]

Same here. I am a diorama person myself and this is like a modular dio.

[@RobertShaverOfAustin]

He mentions his book about here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5O0hmp9ntV9maMm51s

[@ApriliaRSV4F]

Those animal trees are bloody brilliant!

[@ShellShock794]

I'm not interested in models, tabletop games or high fantasy but I feel like I absolutely NEED this in my life

[@loraleiffxi]

www.kickstarter.com/projects/troubadour/hagglethorn-hollow

[@grumpusmaximus9446]

@@loraleiffxi Thank you, thank you, thank you

[@g60force]

@@loraleiffxi have you seen those friggin' prices?? no thnx... AliExpress will sell copies 1/10th of the price soon enough ;)

[@Ravathiel]

@@loraleiffxi Pledge NZ$ 1,352 or more Hagglethorn Hollow - Fully Painted Fuck that

[@themakerstoolbox9688]

@@Ravathiel Thats actually quite a good price for a fully painted set like that. Miniatures with such extensive detail are really expensive. Look at warhammer armies. Just to get started you are probably going to need 500 usd and that's for the basics, unpainted. I have always wanted to get into it but I can't justify that price knowing I won't play it that often

[@sarahdumuldur1210]

It's truely impressive how he invented the pieces so they could fit an change in all diffrent kinds scenes. I'm so impressed, absolutely in love with it. Am-az-ing, hands down

[@BETAmosquito]

While watching this I could feel my eyes widening like a kid on Christmas. Thank you so much for making this and sharing it with us. You have given this humble hobbyist a new life's mission.

[@Zeis]

My god. I am utterly stunned, this is so bloody beautiful. The detail, the love put into this boggles my mind. I sincerely hope that this makes Johnny rich, he deserves it and this is clearly worth it. Simply amazing.

[@aylamao9847]

Without a doubt, some of the most incredible world making I have ever seen. As someone who has never played a tabletop RPG, I am inspired in a way I have never been to take up the hobby. Just watching some of the shots panning over the board I felt myself drawn in and immersed in the world you have created. The detail and versatility are second to none and I cannot wait for the release. As someone without access to a 3d printer however, I wonder whether or not the pieces will be available to purchase in cast resin for example or whether anyone knows of a 3d printing service where the printing can be done and sent to your door (UK).

[@Seelenschmiede]

Then watch this :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoDJk6SeYtNpjNk

[@TitoRigatoni]

Read the video description - these pieces will be available as physical parts, but will not be available as digital files.

[@SoyaaCat]

They both get so excited and it makes me so happy. This is truly amazing.

[@Dylanquinn666]

As a kid in the 90s getting so excited about making crappy terrain and ruins out of styrofoam, I never could have dreamed that stuff like this would be possible one day. 3D sculpting and printing is amazing.

[@gaarcemail]

I am 55 years old, but i'l push a 5 year old away to play at his table, lol. I can see myself playing for hours. Wow so beautiful and aesthetic. Just next level of immersion. His ideas of being able to easily and seamlessly interchange modules, is just genius. I bet these pieces are expensive for sure.

[@scoobertmcruppert2915]

Cheap actually... He said about 2 bucks 3d printed

[@ForeverDegenerate]

+James Murray Cost to us because he scanned each modular piece into the computer. So all we'll have to do, if he gets funded and releases these as a product for consumers, is just download the files and 3D Print them. Cost to him is far higher because he hand sculpts every module. What you see in this video is NOT 3D Printed. It's actually sculpted. He actually mentions the material he uses near the end of the video.

[@scoobertmcruppert2915]

@@ForeverDegenerate Yeah. I know.

[@Haarstad01]

You buy the 3D printer and then buy the programs from him with kickstarter. You just have to paint, tape, and paint. Not sure about the trees though...

[@samualwilliamson1187]

@@ForeverDegenerate plastecene

[@reeker971]

Im speechless. Thank you so much for showing us this kind of Art. Building something like this is one of my biggest dreams and now i know i can do it !

[@lettuceprime4922]

this made me smile. i hope your dreams make you happy dude

[@latent-broadcasting]

Your channel brings me so much joy and peace in these hard times. Thanks for all your work!

[@redrolacitebahpla]

This is the most impressive thing I've seen in a long time.

[@easthight]

I didn't think seeing 2 guys nerd out could be this entertaining. Really great work.

[@zer0bre]

I don't see what's so nerdy here. It's a hobby, like everything else. Some people love spending hours upon time watching football, some love making miniatures and model kits.

[@dkturner10]

You can write you books with the illustrations being pictures of your models. Truly amazing. Gifted talent. Great work!

[@dakotabrinkman]

seeing this level of craftsmanship and passion really made me happy.

[@hunterdean11]

They’re like fighting over holding the pieces 😂5:25

[@petebeingrenewed5731]

Lol yea

[@willie838]

"don't touch! You're doing it wrong!"

[@joycelemvillafuerte7759]

I got that vibe too.

[@jonahkerr5966]

Adam wants to play with those toys. Johnny wants to protect his babies.

[@greenlamp9219]

two grown men fighting over sections of a wall its pretty cringe dudes

[@goofgaaf]

That man is insane, how incredibly talented can a single person be?!?! Im amazed at the craftmenship but also the inginuity but most of all the passion and love this dude has for creating stories that come to life. This is the reason im studying animation, there isnt a more wonderful feeling that having something in your head and then seeing it in front of you and he made it, i love role playing and even thought i probably cant afford it i would love to buy those files. Thank you for bringing your imagination to life and sharing it.

[@mrbushmaster3322]

He did great. But full model towns have been done before I thought. Nightmare before Christmas was all handmade.

[@lunatickgeo]

+Mr Bushmaster Nightmare Before Christmas was made by professionals though, I mean it was their job to do it. I'm sure they enjoyed it but they were compensated for their time and work. This guy did arguably the same thing initially on his own for fun and his own personal use and only when he saw that there was interest, then turned it into something outside of his own personal hobby.

[@liamwiebe5272]

Good luck with animation! I'm learning motion graphics rn. There is soooo much to learn and appreciate

[@thaowner457]

kiwi ingenuity, do it yourself if you cant find anyone that does it

[@xionus2099]

@@mrbushmaster3322 that was for a movie, and they weren't modular, and they weren't available to anyone except the director, the camera crew, and the animation crew

[@IYPITWL]

"Tree-rex" Cons - disliked by other T-rexs Pros - can make the bed

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

This is spectacular work. Even the coloration of the stones looks authentic. I really can't imagine the hours put in.

[@vp3236]

I have never role-played or done D&D sessions, but now i am feeling really tempted!

[@TheClassicWorld]

Well, you can do any kind of tabletop wargaming or board games, not just D&D. Or, you can just look at it for a bit. ;)

[@SuicideNeil]

As far as addictions go, I'd say this is a good one...

[@HildegardActual]

A work of art, truly, the patience involved, the dedication. I hope he and his friends have hundreds if not thousands of adventures with it.

[@aaronvaloroso1942]

I love the guys passion and wanting to show Adam everything and explain the process / thought behind everything.

[@paulofreire7520]

I’m in the miniature hobby for more than 30 years and I’ve never seen anything like this! Congratulations! This is out of this world! Thumbs up! 👍🏻

[@Jeeerrd1]

Have you ever heard of Dwarven Forge? dwarvenforge.com/

[@artfx9]

It seems impossible, but this man came so close to breaking Adams brain.

[@marcmorris1210]

I dont think I've ever met any one as passionate about stuff as adam and this guy, this dude is excited af showing off this stuff and its amazing.

[@AMRosa10]

It always amazes me how one person can have so much creative talent. Truly brilliant. I remember how accomplished I felt when I painted a single diecast elven ranger back in the day... Johnny has a level of ability and creativity I truly cannot comprehend.

[@TheCobyRandal]

That really is "a labor of love". I'm an artist and I don't play table top games, but this is sooo good that like Adam said, "Just seeing this makes me want to cast and sculpt and paint." AND I might actually join some of my friends in a game on this terrain. Johnny, thank you so much for being an inspiration. You guys gotta do this for digital VR and AR games too! Vive and Occulus let you pick things up and move them pretty easily. I could see your modular pieces built into much larger digital worlds by even very young "Minecraft" type kids using VR and AR. They would share it with their friends and the world and play many games on it and tell many stories with it. Twitch is twitching for something like this. Best wishes!

[@markd1328]

I read through the comments and saw yours most reflected my feeling after watching this. Inspiration comes from an (Haha occasionally) infinite source but rarely will it be so inspired than someone that's so excited and passionate to share their creations.

[@Hal_T]

Yes! Yes! Yes! VR Dungeons & Dragons! The Dungeon Master builds the world in any configuration from these modular pieces, then places the monsters and other challenges, then releases the players who can independently or collectively explore and adventure and seek out the goal(s). This would make the most immersive D&D ever!

[@jerkchickenblog]

that's really want i want... i want to decorate my daughers room with a table that runs aroudn the edge, with mountains in the background, a cliff with lighthouse and a castle next to the forest ... around the rim of her room, on top of bookshelves maybe, so at waist height she can have a huge play place to run her disney/pony/dnd/watever adventures if it were for my room, it's be a big more horror themed... but yes, we really need this stuff

[@lostnumberaptom3927]

Absolute masterpiece. Now the next step is a modular Dark Crystal castle and podling village with some added Garthim.

[@miguelsoliz772]

I was going to go to bed until I saw this. Worth it!! Dudes a mad genius!!!

[@fi5ke]

could watch this all day... so much passion and dedication