Lego Custom Knights with a twist!

Here are some photos from a recent experiment combining Lego knights with paper accessories. For this setup, I used medieval and Renaissance tents, along with a few from the American Civil War, all designed by Peter Dennis.

To adapt them for Lego, I modified Peter's files by scaling them up for better compatibility. While working on the tents, I also added the Black Monarchs logo to a few for a personal touch.

I believe it’s possible to create the support structures for these tents using Lego pieces with some minor adjustments—I’ll update you as I explore this idea further.

You might have noticed that my dioramas are no longer photographed outdoors. This is due to the logistical challenges of setting up outdoor shoots, even for small scenes. Additionally, the colder weather makes outdoor work less practical. So, I’ve started experimenting with indoor dioramas, focusing on how to optimize artificial lighting for the best results.

Lego BlackFalcons with Brickperium and Brickwarriors custom items

 

Grudgebringers

This indoor diorama diverges from my usual outdoor approach with natural lighting, featuring instead a large blue cardboard backdrop.

A tent made of cardboard and paper serves as a central element, reflecting my attempt to replicate the appearance of fabric.

The scene represents a rare moment of calm for the Grudgebringers, the legendary mercenary company introduced in the video game Shadow of the Horned Rat, a title I hold in great esteem. A knight accompanies his horse on foot, with sausages and hams visible on the saddle, hinting at supplies gathered through foraging. Nearby, one infantryman peeks into the tent, perhaps to inform an officer of an update.

Custom Barding

 

The Frontier

In my diorama titled The Frontier, a tense scene unfolds as a band of soldiers, possibly Hessians, emerge from the shadows of a dense forest. Accompanied by a group of Native allies, they approach a frontier homestead cautiously. 

Inside the home, a colonial family prepares for the unknown. The husband stands by the window, gripping his musket tightly, his gaze fixed on the advancing figures. Behind him, his father-in-law shields the man’s wife and her sister, both women visibly tense. The younger sister clutches a kitchen knife, hastily grabbed from the set dining table, ready to defend their home if necessary.

The scene draws inspiration from the timeless, suspenseful frontier narratives of John Ford’s The Searchers and Drums Along the Mohawk. Set in the mid-1700s, this diorama captures the mix of fear, determination, and unity in the face of an uncertain encounter, immersing us in the atmosphere of America’s early colonial frontier.

Lego Imperial Guards

Shot of my LEGO Imperial Guards company on the march! Leading the formation, we have the officer and the flag bearer carrying a custom-made flag on fabric, complete with the iconic Guard emblem. I added a weathered effect to the flag, giving it a worn look that speaks of hundreds battles fought against pirates.

The setup was shot in RAW mode with a woodland backdrop on a TV screen, with some real soil added in the foreground for extra depth. I’ve also mixed in both original LEGO pieces and non-LEGO products purchased on Aliexpress.

More Knights

The collection of five photos captures Playmobil knights with heraldry inspired by both Game of Thrones and LEGO factions. First, we have a Playmobil knight bearing the heraldry of House Bolton, with its sigil of a flayed man, embodying the brutal and ruthless nature of the house. Alongside him is another Playmobil knight, this time with the sigil of House Frey.

In the next image, a group of Playmobil knights proudly display the Bull's Knights emblem. Complementing the display are two Playmobil knights sporting the heraldry of the LEGO Crusaders.

Finally, in the last photo, a Playmobil knight with the Fright Knights emblem adds a dark and eerie contrast to the other figures. The Fright Knights, known for their sinister aesthetic.

This collection serves as a tribute to both the storied factions of Game of Thrones and the bold and imaginative world of LEGO, blending medieval symbolism with the craftsmanship of Playmobil figures.