The ghost in the magic shop is done by a "peppers ghost effect", behind the face that follows you is a hidden room with two figures in it, when they light up a reflection is made by an angled peice of glass (see through plastic in this case). This effect is commonly used on disney rides like the haunted mansion and tower of terror It is deffenatly in my opinion one of the best lemax building evermade, and i think the theme of a magic shop is a very underated when it comes to horror
I whole heartedly agree with you - kudos to the design team on this one because they pulled all the stops out! Has there been a piece before that has had as much inventiveness?
@@VideovilleVillages not that I can think of, most pieces rely on the moving parts or the sound, but this one you could take away all the movements and it would still be impressive
I also like the innovation used on the magic shop. I would leave off the flying doves (aw, so cute), and if I couldn't replace the bunny with something else like I did the stupid Christmas bulb on Dr. Gory's Lab, I'd at least cover the bunny in blood and have it dripping off the fangs. Otherwise a top-notch building!
There is a different ice skating piece on the Lemax website - Secret Snowman Ball. It features snow folk and animals. It's a new table accent in the Vail Village category. I much prefer it to the Michaels Exclusive, and am hoping that I'll be able to find it at some different retailer.
I was trying to find that during the video but expected it to be in the Santas Wonderland given it's nature - Vail seems an odd choice 🤷. I would assume the name is incorrect rather than calling two new pieces the same thing and i do like it, just when i saw the name, i was worried the Snowman version had been withdrawn. That one reminds me of the Snowman North Pole party scene, have you seen it? I've put the link below 👍 czcams.com/video/3yuPWV_BiiA/video.htmlsi=wq3K2AVgox1wJzlY
@@VideovilleVillages Yes... it's odd that the two items have the same name. I just really hope I'll be able to pick up the non-Michaels Exclusive piece somewhere. I suppose, because it is 'secret' it's OK to put it in Vail? And, yes! I have seen that short animated film. It does seem to fit perfectly with this item.
Videoville Villages, Lemax continues to knock it out of the park this year! Going to pick up both Michael's Halloween and Christmas Facades, just fantastic! I agree with you on the new Theater. I think all the great animation was put into into the Smoke and Mirrors Magic shop, which uses some ideas from the most expensive Chuckles Funhouse, namely the mirrors. The ghost effect in the center is spectacular, and believe it or not, is just done with a light and a mirror. And the face that seems to start off sunken and then pop out is a classic illusion, one sunken piece crafted in such a way to make it perform that way. I remember seeing the effect on some decorative pieces affixed to slot machines in Las Vegas. I'm going to be so broke this year. I'm already in over $500 and that doesn't include these Michaels pieces. And I wouldn't be surprised if Michael's marks up the Smoke and Mirrors piece to $180. Keeping my eye out for coupons :) After being underwhelmed by last years offerings, I'm glad Lemax is finally back! vgv
Hi vgv, I've seen how you can create a hologram in a similar way and you're absolutely right, they've knocked it out of the park this year with ST. We are all waiting with wincing wallets at this point lol. Fingers xd on those coupons 🤞😂
I'm yet to see that in the flesh but I was amazed with all the trickery they've put into it - really good. Which pieces are you looking to add this year to your village @kristophergoad2135 ? Do you go more Caddington or Wonderland?
@VideovilleVillages I have A Christmas Carol theme and use Dept 56 buildings with Lemax accessories. And then I've got some Caddington pieces I put under the tree as well. I'm not sure, I'll probably add an older piece, Klaus' Cottage this year. I ordered some new figures already. I love Lemax's detail, but they only have 1 building for A Christmas Carol, Scrooge's Mansion. So I have to mix em for my theme. They release about 3 buildings I love every year, but I don't have the space lol
@kristophergoad2135 I feel your pain lol. It didn't take long for the collection to outgrow the space I have to display 😔. A Christmas Carol is my all time favourite book and I've probably watched every version of the story ever made - I just love it. That as a theme for a whole village sounds wonderful
These are already out in my local store. They put them out too early by accident and the 40% coupon worked. I got the whole run.
Happy days!!! You hit the jackpot there then for sure
The ghost in the magic shop is done by a "peppers ghost effect", behind the face that follows you is a hidden room with two figures in it, when they light up a reflection is made by an angled peice of glass (see through plastic in this case). This effect is commonly used on disney rides like the haunted mansion and tower of terror
It is deffenatly in my opinion one of the best lemax building evermade, and i think the theme of a magic shop is a very underated when it comes to horror
I whole heartedly agree with you - kudos to the design team on this one because they pulled all the stops out!
Has there been a piece before that has had as much inventiveness?
@@VideovilleVillages not that I can think of, most pieces rely on the moving parts or the sound, but this one you could take away all the movements and it would still be impressive
How did they do the face
The cinema has a nice design
Agreed! Easier to theme than the Mortis Theatre and has a lot of nice details to it
I also like the innovation used on the magic shop. I would leave off the flying doves (aw, so cute), and if I couldn't replace the bunny with something else like I did the stupid Christmas bulb on Dr. Gory's Lab, I'd at least cover the bunny in blood and have it dripping off the fangs. Otherwise a top-notch building!
That one blew me away to be honest, really cool.
Giving the bunny a makeover is a great shout!
There is a different ice skating piece on the Lemax website - Secret Snowman Ball. It features snow folk and animals. It's a new table accent in the Vail Village category. I much prefer it to the Michaels Exclusive, and am hoping that I'll be able to find it at some different retailer.
I was trying to find that during the video but expected it to be in the Santas Wonderland given it's nature - Vail seems an odd choice 🤷.
I would assume the name is incorrect rather than calling two new pieces the same thing and i do like it, just when i saw the name, i was worried the Snowman version had been withdrawn. That one reminds me of the Snowman North Pole party scene, have you seen it? I've put the link below 👍
czcams.com/video/3yuPWV_BiiA/video.htmlsi=wq3K2AVgox1wJzlY
@@VideovilleVillages Yes... it's odd that the two items have the same name. I just really hope I'll be able to pick up the non-Michaels Exclusive piece somewhere. I suppose, because it is 'secret' it's OK to put it in Vail? And, yes! I have seen that short animated film. It does seem to fit perfectly with this item.
Videoville Villages,
Lemax continues to knock it out of the park this year! Going to pick up both Michael's Halloween and Christmas Facades, just fantastic!
I agree with you on the new Theater. I think all the great animation was put into into the Smoke and Mirrors Magic shop, which uses some ideas from the most expensive Chuckles Funhouse, namely the mirrors. The ghost effect in the center is spectacular, and believe it or not, is just done with a light and a mirror. And the face that seems to start off sunken and then pop out is a classic illusion, one sunken piece crafted in such a way to make it perform that way. I remember seeing the effect on some decorative pieces affixed to slot machines in Las Vegas.
I'm going to be so broke this year. I'm already in over $500 and that doesn't include these Michaels pieces. And I wouldn't be surprised if Michael's marks up the Smoke and Mirrors piece to $180. Keeping my eye out for coupons :)
After being underwhelmed by last years offerings, I'm glad Lemax is finally back!
vgv
Hi vgv,
I've seen how you can create a hologram in a similar way and you're absolutely right, they've knocked it out of the park this year with ST.
We are all waiting with wincing wallets at this point lol. Fingers xd on those coupons 🤞😂
Love the Magic Shop too, I'm like you I don't need the rotating things on top. I do like the popup bunny though :)
Ha ha, I can live with the bunny if it means we get all the other cool things lol
Can you please tell me how I can order rocky river grist mill
Hi Andrew,
It will be exclusively at Michael's this year and then on general release for 2025.
@@VideovilleVillages OK thanks
When does Michael's usually put out the Lemax Christmas pieces?
I believe it's mid-September
@VideovilleVillages thank you. I saw the Halloween display yesterday and the Magic Shop is amazing. I do a Christmas village, not Halloween tho.
I'm yet to see that in the flesh but I was amazed with all the trickery they've put into it - really good.
Which pieces are you looking to add this year to your village @kristophergoad2135 ? Do you go more Caddington or Wonderland?
@VideovilleVillages I have A Christmas Carol theme and use Dept 56 buildings with Lemax accessories. And then I've got some Caddington pieces I put under the tree as well. I'm not sure, I'll probably add an older piece, Klaus' Cottage this year. I ordered some new figures already. I love Lemax's detail, but they only have 1 building for A Christmas Carol, Scrooge's Mansion. So I have to mix em for my theme. They release about 3 buildings I love every year, but I don't have the space lol
@kristophergoad2135 I feel your pain lol. It didn't take long for the collection to outgrow the space I have to display 😔.
A Christmas Carol is my all time favourite book and I've probably watched every version of the story ever made - I just love it. That as a theme for a whole village sounds wonderful