In which there is a Lego ninja village, and nostalgia

Making this village come to life has been my main occupation over the last few weeks. I've been working very hard in my 2 jobs, and feeling pretty worn out. I've also felt worn down by computers and twitter and all the jazz, so just having a project to work on that was nothing like that at all, and involved sitting on the carpet clicking bricks together has been beautifully relaxing. I love this village, and am really proud of it.

My next plan is to build a Lego onsen with little bathing lego monkeys, and then maybe a restaurant! I also love that the style of buildings actually look like those in Yudanaka where I was earlier in the year, in Japan, seeing the monkeys. Ok, so there were no ninjas there (that we saw) but the style and mood of this Lego brings me back.

I'll always look back on 2015 as the year that I got to live my dream and go to Japan.

Wolverine, on one of his many visits to Japan, enjoying a cookie. Well, as best he can with that permanent angry face.

This was the base of the large temple at the point I was confused as to what any of these seemingly random pieces were going to do.

The whole town as it is currently set up.

Man with own firework set, preparing for a proposal.

This little shrine is modelled off one that I saw in Japan.

This is the back of the large temple, with 3 full rooms of stuff.

If you hadn't spotted it, yes there is robo-ninja.

And why wouldn't Deadpool be there?

And Nya is my favourite ninja of all, so she gets to be at the front of the whole thing.

Also: Side point, I got Instagram, and I love it.  The instant hearts for posting things soothes my fragile ego. Why did I even bother with Pinterest for all that time? I'm called Nesient over there if you like these pictures & want to follow. I'm mainly posting stuff I see in London, especially graffiti, selfies, and Lego. 

In which there is Lego which is one of a kind

I haven't been blogging or commenting much lately because I haven't really had the energy to . I've actually been kind of ill for the last couple of weeks. It's not a pity post, but I do feel I'm going a little mad from frustration. I said to my boss the other day that I feel like a hypochondriac with all these different ailments, but largely the worst of which is that they are contributing to insomnia and I've been having a lot of trouble sleeping lately which means I've had to retain all my energy for work and then collapse. I really want to be blogging and reading everyone's posts and admiring amazing outfits, but I find my level of consciousness more suited to idle Tumblr scrolling and self-pity.

Howver! Tis evening something actually inspired me. I came in at half 7 and spent the next 2 hours (literally) making these beauties. It's crazy that it took me so long but I have Lego all over the house and had to hunt across shelves and in boxes and on top of picture displays to find all the parts. But then I felt a sense of true creative happiness in the creation of Orphan Black Lego. Behold. 

There's Kira, Dr Leekie, Paul, Rachel, Delphine, Cosima, Cal, Sarah, Felix, Alison, Donnie, Art, Mrs S, Tomas

Sisters

"I just want to make crazy science with you."

Felix, Alison and Sarah. Chilling.

Heehee. She has the 'Top Secret Plan' card from the Lego Movie set. *is proud*

Felix, Sarah & Mrs. S. Don't mess with their family.

Ok so it's not all right. Yes, Rachel actually has blonde hair. I only had a red bob, and it seems like a style she could have. Sarah's hood is green and doesn't match her jacket, but that's the only one I got, and Helena's hair just aint got her wild roots and weird look. But please don't get all purist on my ass - or do, and then buy me the extra Lego I want! Hahah.

Also if you are interested some of the people who were decapitated or destroyed in the making of my clones include: a Lego move robot, a fisherman, a tennis player, a vampire, all my scientists, a zombie, a thief, a Lord of the Rings elf, Robin of Batman & Marilyn Monroe, a vampire slayer and a surprising amount of Lego men in suits.

What do you think?