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Fan submits Monkey Island diorama to LEGO Ideas
A fan going by Pester78 has submitted a new Monkey Island proposal to LEGO Ideas, the platform where fans pitch their own LEGO sets.
Welcome to my tribute to the first 2 chapters of the epic saga of Monkey Island: a double-sided build packed with familiar faces, strange discoveries, and absolutely no guarantee that anything can be solved by using common sense.
One side shows an island landscape with towering cliffs, a winding staircase up to the lookout and a small waterfront. The other is a multi-level diorama featuring the tavern, the Voodoo Lady's corner and Stan's, all crowned by the Giant Monkey Head. Guybrush Threepwood, Elaine Marley, LeChuck, Stan and the Voodoo Lady all appear, and the creator has hidden Easter eggs throughout, including a nod to the classic point-and-click commands.
This follows the Giant Monkey Head proposal I covered in 2024, which didn't go on to become a set.
The proposal was submitted today and has 131 supporters so far. It needs 10,000 to be reviewed by LEGO and possibly become an official product. If you'd like to see it happen, you can support it on the proposal page.
Escape from Monkey Island remastered by a fan
A fan working under the name Boingus has released an unofficial remaster of Escape from Monkey Island. Five years in the making, it upscales the game’s visuals, building on tools such as ScummVM and Quick And Easy Software. Windows only for now.
A full playthrough with no commentary is due over the coming weeks.
He announced it on Reddit, where you can find the download and full install instructions. You’ll still need your own copy of the original game to use it.
Artist behind the Guybrush figurine shares sketches
It's been a while since the last post here, not since October, but there hasn’t been much Monkey Island news going around and this was too good not to share.
The concept artist behind the Guybrush Threepwood figurine included in the Monkey Island 30th Anniversary Anthology has shared her original drawings on Reddit.
Artist Feli Tomkinson revealed she designed the roughly 15cm resin Guybrush figurine bundled with the 2020 collector’s set, and shared three early sketches.
In the comments, she clarified her role: design only, with the client approving the final pose and overseeing the 3D rendering. She noted that had she overseen it through to the final details, she’d have adjusted the pose and expression for a bit more punch.
Devcom 2023 Return to Monkey Island Panel Released
More than two years ago, five members of the Return to Monkey Island development team joined an AMA (Ask Me Anything) at the Developer Conference 2023 (devcom) in Cologne, Germany. Until now, the video of that session had never been publicly available.
The panel, titled "Beneath The Return to Monkey Island: Panel and AMA with LeCrew", featured:
- Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman - Game Designers
- Rex Crowle - Art Director
- Zoé Nguyen Thanh - Artist
- David Fox - Lead Game Programmer
David Fox announced today on social media that the full recording, which runs 52 minutes, has finally been released and can now be watched on YouTube.
The Timelines of Monkey Island is now live!
My new article, The Timelines of Monkey Island, is now available on the website. It brings together the key milestones of the series, from the earliest design work to the release of each game, across most versions and ports.
I’ve aimed to make it as accurate and reliable as possible, using proper references and sources wherever available. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering the series, it’s a clear guide to the dates and events that shaped Monkey Island over the decades.
More Concept Art!
I remain committed to completing the Concept Art gallery as thoroughly as possible. I have now added 14 new concepts to the Escape from Monkey Island section, all of which have been sourced from Prima’s Official Strategy Guide. One of these is a storyboard, while the rest are character concept designs. Below is the full list:
Additionally, I’ve added two new pieces to the Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge section:
If you happen to know any of the artists behind these sketches, please let me know.
Introducing Guess That Tune: A New Daily Challenge
We are pleased to introduce a new web game on our website: Guess That Tune. Inspired by the popular game Heardle, this daily challenge features short clips from the iconic music of various titles in the Monkey Island series. Players have up to six tries to identify the tune, with the clip playtime starting at 1 second and increasing incrementally with each attempt. This offers a fun way to test your knowledge. Return each day for a new musical challenge. Happy guessing!
New Fan Game Released: The Booze of Monkey Island
A new fan game has recently made waves in the Monkey Island community. Titled The Booze of Monkey Island, the game was released on October 30, 2024, and has already garnered attention for its excellent graphics and music. Fans of The Curse of Monkey Island will notice the inspiration drawn from the official game, reflected in the visuals and soundtrack.
Developed by Italian fans, The Booze of Monkey Island takes place on Booty Island and is set in the timeline between Escape from Monkey Island and Tales of Monkey Island. The game is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux and has been praised for its high-quality production, defying the expectations often associated with fan-made projects.
For those interested in exploring this fan game, The Booze of Monkey Island can be downloaded from Bean Adventure Agency on itch.io. Enjoy the adventure before the legal guardians of the Monkey Island franchise take notice.
