You Can Build It: Minifigure Habitat

The entrance queue building.

Antoine is a builder that came back from a Dark Age—he got his first LEGO set as a Christmas gift in 1998: the Patriot Jet (#6331). He was only five years old, and he continued to build until he was 15. At that time, he sold his collection and didn’t return to building until 2017 when he bought all the Angry Birds sets and the modular Parisian Restaurant. In 2019, Antoine joined his first LEGO Users Group “Brisy” to begin his AFOL experience.

Additionally, he made the coaster work, which is a notable achievement because, as he learned, making a rollercoaster is hard because the system is not stable. Making the coaster run made the build even more satisfying! Antoine’s future plans include building more of the park. The build he is currently working on in fact, is Disneyland Paris’s version of the Haunted Mansion: Phantom Manor. While it is only a virtual model at this time, it follows the advice he has for fellow builders: “Build something, chose a theme that makes you happy to play with, or gives you pleasure to build. You never have to be frustrated playing with LEGO, it still is a leisure activity! If you decide to realize a huge MOC, don’t be in a hurry, it will definitely be a long journey! So enjoy all the moments. “If you understand this, a world of possibilities lay in your hands to create a really fulfilling build for you.”

And in the planning stages: Phantom Manor.

You can see more of Antoine’s work on Instagram:@disneyrecreation and on Facebook: @disneyrecreation.

Antoine’s modified train station.