The Legend of Samurai X

These ancient relics once belonged to the mysterious Samurai X.  Not much is known about this samurai beyond the legends, but they were said to be a benevolent force, appearing when they're needed most.  Many scholars believe clues to the samurai's identity lie within the decoration on the helmet.

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As soon as I saw this contest, I knew I had to build something.  It didn't take long for me to land on one of my favorite character concepts in the series, Samurai X.  Since this title has been shared by multiple characters, I thought it would be fun to build my own version of the famous armor, based on an ancient Samurai X (perhaps the original).

Though this is a digital model, I've taken great care to ensure it's fully buildable with physical LEGO bricks (both with the colors and the structural integrity).  The helmet is life sized and can be worn, based upon my own head measurements.  The swords are a life sized version of the katana piece.