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Introducing the Advanced Encampment – where the art of medieval warfare meets precision and preparation! Our strategically designed camp ensures not only the might of our offensive weaponry but also the backbone of support needed for a triumphant siege.
- Accommodations fit for Nobles: Experience the comfort of larger tents for our esteemed knights and skilled siege engineers, ensuring they are well-rested and ready for action.
- Grunts' Quarters: A smaller, yet cozy tent for our dedicated grunts – the backbone of our force. Rest assured, every member plays a crucial role in our success.
- Field Kitchen: Delight your taste buds with culinary expertise at our well-equipped field kitchen. Delicious meals prepared to keep our warriors energized for the battles ahead.
- Herbalist: Your well-being is our priority. Our on-site herbalist, doubling as a military surgeon, ensures the best care for our troops in times of need.
- Weaponry Repair Shop: Our skilled blacksmiths are on hand to maintain and repair your weapons, guaranteeing peak performance in every skirmish.
- Supply Cart: An ox cart laden with essential supplies ensures our forces remain well-provisioned and ready for any challenge.
- Defensive Stockades: Don't be caught off guard! Our narrow but well sharpened stockades provide defense against surprise counter-attacks, showcasing our commitment to tactical readiness.
- Mighty Blow: Our mighty trebuchet is the epitome of medieval engineering, capable of launching heavy projectiles with unparalleled accuracy over considerable distances.
- Precision Strike: Our catapult specializes in lobbing smaller projectiles with precision, clearing enemy castle walls and disrupting defenses.
- Versatile Armament: From shields and mantlets to a wide array of swords, polearms and ranged weapons – our arsenal is varied and lethal.
The Advanced Encampment is more than just a military base; it's a complete strategy for success. Join us in rewriting the history of warfare – where flawless planning and organization lead to undeniable victory!
H: 35.1cm
W: 90.6cm
L: 71.7cm
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The mysterious designer of this set, known only under his artistic pseudonym of Sleepless Night is a passionate AFOL with a lifelong fascination for LEGO bricks. Born in 1981 in then communist Poland, his journey with LEGO bricks began at the age of seven, when his loving auntie bought him his first LEGO set for 24 hard earned and illegally stored US dollars. Then the Iron Curtain fell, which allowed his parents to spend more hard earned money on plastic bricks. Some of the beautiful sets of the period were still far beyond their reach however, so the poor Sleepless Night had to use his imagination and castles, pirate ships and fortresses from whatever was available. And he loved it more than soccer, bicycle or any of the superheroes!
Then the darkness fell...
Many years later, he learned about the reissue of castle and pirate-themed sets, as well as LEGO Ideas. This struck a chord with him. Soon his offspring was on the way, giving him a good excuse to buy a few sets. As a programmer, before the advent of CI/CD, he spent many nights at the office overseeing software deployments. On one such occasion, he brought the LEGO Ideas Dinosaur Fossils set with him. And so his quest for the optimal work-LEGO balance began. A few years later, the plague came, bringing with it the blessed invention of the home office. The discovery of LEGO fan media, BrickLink, and Stud.io followed. A successful bid for 10k votes in LEGO Ideas came next, with Castle of Lord AFOL and the Black Knights. Finally, the spectacular success of the Mountain Fortress in BDP Series 1 paved the way to full-time LEGO addiction. We mean, fulfillment of childhood dreams.
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Sleepless Night about his design:
"The Mountain Fortress project turned out to be a big success, but before the crowdfunding began, I wasn’t so sure that would be the case. So to draw attention of fans, I shared photos on social media showing the castle under siege by Lion Knights, equipped with weapons, siege engines, tents, and wagons. Fans responded enthusiastically, with some noting that while the LEGO Group already offers several castles, a set featuring siege equipment and tents would be a valuable addition, turning display sets into play sets. This aligned perfectly with my belief that LEGO sets should offer as much play value as display value.
You've likely noticed the Black Falcons had long been plotting to take the Lion Knights' castle. So, the decision was clear — a siege camp needed to be designed. I thought it would be exciting to continue the story from Mountain Fortress, with the Black Falcons laying siege to the Lion Knights. A fan suggested we design the set to allow for role reversal, and we did just that. So the set came together spontaneously through fan interaction, and my task was just to ensure it provided an engaging build experience, good playability and visual consistency with the existing Castle series."
How do you find inspiration for your designs? What inspired this BDP set in particular?
There are of course two main sources of inspiration for this set, as well as most of my other creations: the legendary sets of old and the epic MOCs of modern day LEGO fans! You see these things and you just can't stop yourself from building your own thing, can you?
What was the first set you ever built? Which one is your favorite? What is one set you would love to see being made?
The first LEGO set I've ever got was 6378 Service Station from 1986 and I totally loved it, even if it had stickers across multiple pieces!
It's really hard to say which set is my favorite, it changes with time. Perhaps my current favorite set is one that I haven built yet, namely the Rivendell. I'm definitely looking forward to building it as well as any future LOTR sets.
How would you describe your building style? Do you usually design sets within a certain theme?
My focus is mostly on buildings. I pay attention to detail but I try to stay within the realm of "legal" techniques. There are some true LEGO fan wizards around who can conjure up absolutely amazing things using very creative techniques but these unfortunately tend to be somewhat fragile. I wish I could follow their footsteps but if I did, I would never finish any large build - I'm just too clumsy.
My favorite themes are of course Castle, or broader medieval/fantasy and Pirates. I also really like the design of most Ninjago and Monkey Kid buildings. I'm trying to keep pace with the Icons modular buildings as well.
How would you describe your role in the LEGO fan community?
I hope I can brighten someone's day once in a while with my photos and instructions, and now with my BDP set! Other folks' works surely put a smile on my face countless times.
Have you been to any LEGO community events or conventions? If so, what were they like?
I've visited some LEGO community exhibitions with my kids but I'm not very active outside of social media.
What do you think makes a BDP set successful?
I think it must speak to the hearts and souls of the LEGO fans!
What advice would you give to the next set of hopeful BDP designers?
Arm yourself with lots of patience! First, read the guidelines carefully. Second, your set won't be redesigned by professionals, so you must take care of build quality yourself. It can't be done in one day. But don't be a perfectionist either - there will always be room for improvement, so remember that "finished is better than perfect". When you're done with the build, take your time to promote it. If you don't win, try again. And if you do win... Just imagine waiting 15 months for it to be released - that's when your patience will really be put to the test!
Why not be the first?