WesternOutlaw
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Hi Fellas,
Returning to "The Ancients", I've ventured into the desert of the Middle East breaking out some of my old Desert Village buildings to create this little scene.
Thoughts on K&C's Life of Jesus Theme
I find the Life of Jesus collection a most interesting theme. As of Dec 2021, the theme has included around 53 pieces with the first, Holy Family (LoJ001) being released in 2009, a set still available. The theme has not had many additions over a 12-year period with three recent releases just last month (Nov 2021), including The Good Samaritan (LoJ049), Donkey Boy Set (LoJ050), and Suffer the Little Children (LoJ054). I don't own many pieces from the theme but purchased a few figures several years ago as civilians for WWII N. Africa. The theme has some beautifully designed figures (nothing new for K&C), vivid and unique colors, and one added bonus, Romans.
The theme includes 8 "blue" Roman Auxiliary figures and in the same poses but with different colored tunics and shields, 8 "red" Roman Auxiliary figures. Two additional blue figures are offered on horseback. Some but not all of the figures are still available. The Romans are of a mostly standing variety with a few marching, but none have their swords drawn or in battle poses. I chose to pursue a set of the blue figures which would be my first K&C Romans and I was not disappointed.
With the addition of K&C's Desert Village (SP) scenic pieces, the Life of Jesus theme is brought to life to recount biblical stories or can be utilized to create ancient Roman civilizations in the Middle East. Just as K&C's Desert Village structures can be used for different themes, figures and animals from Life of Jesus can also be utilized for various eras to add unique elements in dioramas. K&C collectors like Robin has utilized the Donkey Boy Set in his 1922 Valley of the Kings diorama while Steve (Horus) and others have shared a number of incredible biblical scenes.
What Would Make It Better?
The first thing that comes to mind is a new camel or two. It's been some time since we've seen K&C offer a camel and with the latest Ancient Egypt sets, a camel as part of the Scenic (SP) collection would make for a beautiful addition to either theme, and perhaps even the IDF theme. A new animal set similar to LoJ004 Animals retired in 2013 or re-release would also be most useful. Lastly and produced by so many companies during the Christmas season, I would love to see K&C produce a wooden-style stable. Another one of those pieces that could span a number of different themes.
Final Thoughts
One of the smaller K&C themes, Life of Jesus remains a unique and versatile collection of sets. Thank you K&C for creating an amazing theme and continuing to add pieces to help tell the Greatest Story Ever Told.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All!
Returning to "The Ancients", I've ventured into the desert of the Middle East breaking out some of my old Desert Village buildings to create this little scene.
Thoughts on K&C's Life of Jesus Theme
I find the Life of Jesus collection a most interesting theme. As of Dec 2021, the theme has included around 53 pieces with the first, Holy Family (LoJ001) being released in 2009, a set still available. The theme has not had many additions over a 12-year period with three recent releases just last month (Nov 2021), including The Good Samaritan (LoJ049), Donkey Boy Set (LoJ050), and Suffer the Little Children (LoJ054). I don't own many pieces from the theme but purchased a few figures several years ago as civilians for WWII N. Africa. The theme has some beautifully designed figures (nothing new for K&C), vivid and unique colors, and one added bonus, Romans.
The theme includes 8 "blue" Roman Auxiliary figures and in the same poses but with different colored tunics and shields, 8 "red" Roman Auxiliary figures. Two additional blue figures are offered on horseback. Some but not all of the figures are still available. The Romans are of a mostly standing variety with a few marching, but none have their swords drawn or in battle poses. I chose to pursue a set of the blue figures which would be my first K&C Romans and I was not disappointed.
With the addition of K&C's Desert Village (SP) scenic pieces, the Life of Jesus theme is brought to life to recount biblical stories or can be utilized to create ancient Roman civilizations in the Middle East. Just as K&C's Desert Village structures can be used for different themes, figures and animals from Life of Jesus can also be utilized for various eras to add unique elements in dioramas. K&C collectors like Robin has utilized the Donkey Boy Set in his 1922 Valley of the Kings diorama while Steve (Horus) and others have shared a number of incredible biblical scenes.
What Would Make It Better?
The first thing that comes to mind is a new camel or two. It's been some time since we've seen K&C offer a camel and with the latest Ancient Egypt sets, a camel as part of the Scenic (SP) collection would make for a beautiful addition to either theme, and perhaps even the IDF theme. A new animal set similar to LoJ004 Animals retired in 2013 or re-release would also be most useful. Lastly and produced by so many companies during the Christmas season, I would love to see K&C produce a wooden-style stable. Another one of those pieces that could span a number of different themes.
Final Thoughts
One of the smaller K&C themes, Life of Jesus remains a unique and versatile collection of sets. Thank you K&C for creating an amazing theme and continuing to add pieces to help tell the Greatest Story Ever Told.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All!
