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    2018 Lego Trains

    ElectroDiva posted a topic in LEGO Train Tech

    I think it's high time we started a 2018 Lego Trains thread after a pretty disappointing 2017. 2018 has to be an improvement right? Quite a few people seem to believe that there is a "pattern" to the City train releases and according to this pattern we should expect a new Passenger Train, Cargo Train and Train Station in 2018. @Duq explained the pattern very well on the 2017 Trains thread. In addition to these expected releases, there is also a rumour that the next modular building could be a central train station. Personally I find that a bit hard to believe but you never know!
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    Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion

    ElectroDiva replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town

    That is adorable! I hope it’s real Great that it’s another split modular too. The Shop on the left would suit lots of different “boutique” shops in an upmarket shopping street, and the house on the right looks like it can very easily be modded into different coloured houses by replacing the turquoise bricks and canopy over the window. A rainbow row of houses anyone? I think i’ll be buying quite a few of these!
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    Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion

    ElectroDiva replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town

    A modular scale Lego Flat Iron tribute would be pretty sweet
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    Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion

    ElectroDiva replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town

    I think we’re going to have to agree to disagree. I think the potential market is big enough to support both price points and don’t think TLG would consciously decide *not* to do a modular version in the same year as a City version I may be wrong though.
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    Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion

    ElectroDiva replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town

    I love those old 80s and 90s sets too. They had much lower part counts but still seemed to convey the idea of a complete structure really well. I think it was the use of base plates and much larger individual structural pieces. Funnily enough, the 2018 hospital was the last City building I picked up (two of them to mod into a bigger one). It was a rare exception. Don’t get me started on old trains. I’ve spent far too much money buying the “classics” over the past few years and switching all my track to 9V. Now if only I had space to setup a permanent layout..
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    Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion

    ElectroDiva replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town

    Sorry - but have you seen that 2020 Police station? There’s a huge gulf between that dumbed down design and anything TLG would come up with for a modular police station. I really can’t see how they would be competition for each other. Don’t get me wrong - I do pick up City train sets, boats and sets with interesting vehicles, but I rarely see a City building that appeals to me. They’re just too simple.
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    Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion

    ElectroDiva replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town

    Why’s that? They do it all the time with other lines (release less complex builds of the same thing at different price points) Personally I’m hoping for a museum or art gallery, but I’d take a 1930s styled modular police station to go alongside the fire station I have no interest in a City style police station though.
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    [PRESS RELEASE] 10267 - Gingerbread House

    ElectroDiva replied to Ecclesiastes's topic in LEGO Town

    Pleasantly surprised by this set! I must admit I had my doubts about getting a Gingerbread house and not a “proper” Winter Village building this year, but it’s actually really well executed. @Hive - agree the minifig count is a bit low for the price / compared to previous WV sets though
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    [PRESS RELEASE] 75252 Imperial Star Destroyer

    ElectroDiva replied to VBBN's topic in LEGO Star Wars

    Amazing looking model - the best “official” ISD yet. For those balking at the price - yes £650 / $700 is expensive, but before now your only option for an official ISD model approaching this scale was to give a scalper £900/$1000+ for 10030, which has 30% fewer pieces, doesn’t look as good and isn’t as structurally sound as this one.. Personally it doesn't seem so bad to me when you look at it like that, and I’ll def be adding it to my collection :)
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    Lego Idea Chemical Plant

    ElectroDiva replied to LEGO Train 12 Volts's topic in LEGO Train Tech

    Wow - that looks amazing. Very intricate and great attention to detail. Love the rocky shoreline
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    That must have been quite an awkward design meeting in Billund - “you want to use WHAT?” One of the worst product decisions they ever made was switching from the 9V system to PF & plastic track. Seems there are at least some employees at TLG who still prefer 9v..
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    [MOC] Portuguese Royal Train (Second Version)

    ElectroDiva replied to Sérgio's topic in LEGO Train Tech

    Very nice MOC with beautiful lines! I would love to see it running if you have a video? Also - where did you source the chromed gold pieces from?
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    Maybe they have seen some potential that the doubters haven’t. I hope it succeeds and will be supporting any crowdfunding proposal that they come up with.
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    Lego Idea Chemical Plant

    ElectroDiva replied to LEGO Train 12 Volts's topic in LEGO Train Tech

    That looks amazing - LNG processing plant? Hope you look at the Chemical Plant Mark 2 next. Probably wouldn’t need many changes to get round TLG’s restrictions.
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    Lego Idea Chemical Plant

    ElectroDiva replied to LEGO Train 12 Volts's topic in LEGO Train Tech

    I was very disappointed to hear your chemical plant design didn’t make it @Ymarilego - it was a fantastic design and I would have bought a couple. Awful that people are copying and profiting from your work whilst you are bound by an unfair contract with TLG. Have you thought about modifying your design into a “Mark 2” chemical plant so you can sell instructions and a parts list? I’m sure there would be lots of people ready and waiting to buy it
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    This sounds amazing - a 9V train AFOL’s dream come true! I have no idea how realistic/attainable @michaelgale & @touthomme‘s product plans are, but I applaud their ambition and if they run another kickstarter, i’ll be jumping in to back it for a sizeable order (just as I did for their PFx bricks). Btw - @Roadmonkeytj - I completely agree with you that the 9v metal tracks look much better than the all plastic tracks in a layout. I was late to the 9v theme but I decided to get rid of all my plastic track about two years ago and have gradually been building up a stock of 9v track. Another source for it (especially with novel pieces will be very welcome)
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    Haunted House and Crypt Mod

    ElectroDiva posted a topic in LEGO Town

    Modded the Haunted House by turning it into a modular building and adding a garden and crypt: Modular sections for the main house: This may not be the best house to trick or treat at... Frankenstein & pals chilling in the servant's quarters: The Count entertaining the ladies: Spooky kids telling ghost stories in the attic: Spectre and his ghostly pals hanging about on the roof: The crypt - front view: Looks like Skater Boi has got himself into a sticky situation: Not as bad as these two unfortunate souls in the crypt though: Lit up with green LEDs: Party time: Side of the house: Vampire bride having a good time: Spooky tales: The horror from the crypt is breaking free:
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    Awesome work Cosmik! I recently got hold of quite a lot of WeDo 2.0 hubs at a very good price. What’s the latest on support for those? Any limitations vs Boost/PUP?
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    Given the recent rumour of the Series 18 collectible minifigure series being a themed "costume party" series, and the Monsters theme from a few years back, TLG seem to be open to having a themed minifigure series. With the current drought in traditional historic and fantasy minifigures without a current Castle or LOTR like theme, could this be the answer to our prayers? I ask you to indulge in a bit of light hearted speculation and put together your dream list of up to 16 historic and/or fantasy minifigures you would like to see. I will add my own list later today Who knows, TLG may even read this thread and take notice!
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    LEGO Star Wars 2019 Set Discussion - READ FIRST POST!!!

    ElectroDiva replied to Stash2Sixx's topic in LEGO Star Wars

    TLG would be crazy not to release another UCS ISD at some point. For a lot of newer SW AFOLs (myself included), next to the UCS Falcon it’s *the* most coveted set that really needs to be remade. I’d love to see it this year along with the Tantive IV in the October slot - but if that doesnt happen, I think there’s a high chance of seeing it next year - along with possibly a UCS At-At for the 40th anniversary of Empire Strikes Back.
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    Cheers @Lok24 - hopefully those rumours are true and there’s better supply going forward. In the meantime I’ve taken a chance and ordered some from a store in Korea. Let’s see if they show up :)
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    Welcome to the forum @holisko - the first post is always the hardest :) I’m looking forward to hearing how your project to recreate your home town’s rail network progresses. You should create a separate topic for that when you’re ready. @Cosmik42 - you weren’t joking about sensor availability. There’s virtually no stock of the Boost Color and Distance sensor on Bricklink in Europe! I was going to try to use those on my trains for track colour detection.
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    [WIP] Lego monorails. [Custom Rail Systems (CRS)]

    ElectroDiva replied to Trekkie99's topic in LEGO Train Tech

    This is ingenious! Such a simple, elegant solution to avoid having to use stacks of separate batteries
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    Very interesting - presumably you mean the WeDo 2.0 motion sensor? (or is there a WeDo 2.0 distance sensor I’ve missed?) Also - is there a noticeable difference between the WeDo 2.0 sensor and the Boost Color & Distance sensor for distance detection?
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    Cheers Cosmik! I’m away at the moment but will definitely be trying this out at the weekend. Can’t wait :)