Bellville Royal Dream Castle

My favourite set to play with when I was little was the Bellville castle (5843-1) with the Queen and baby Prince. My sisters and I would create kingdoms with the Bellville characters and this is my recreation of these favourite memories.

I remember the curved orange base plate, the arched doorway and the trans snowflakes and jewels that we used to collect and trade when we played. I remember the trans-blue base plate we used as an ice skating rink, the dark pink turrets framing the entry and the butterfly clip.

I also tried to add to the castle to make it more like what I remembered as a child, adding more depth, brick details and furniture. I have combined it with memories of the set I always wished I could have; The Royal Crystal Palace, with its moulded blue baseplate at the front.

Most importantly, I have added little baby prince charming who was always our favourite sitting on his little blue and yellow blanket with Queen Rose in her pink dress.