webeaulieu Posted July 2, 2009 I've just recently become reacquainted with LEGO after emerging from my dark age that began around 1982. So yeah, I'm old. I remember the first minifigs coming out and how they changed the entire scale of LEGO. I also remember the non-articulated figs with no faces that they replaced, and the larger brick built people with the creepy looking faces (I hated them). Fast forward to a few months ago and I found a cheap little LEGO Racer in my cereal. I was kinda bummed that my favorite childhood toy had been reduced to junk. I had to check the real LEGO sets and was reassured that it was still a high quality item. One of the sets I found was the Tower Raid from the Castle theme. It was clearance priced at $7.00 down from $30.00 so it came home with me. I put it together and I liked it. I went back to the store and bought the last two remaining sets. Then the Pirates sets caught my eye and I had to get them also, especially Brickbeard's Bounty. I've always liked ships so I gravitate to the nautical themed sets. I've since built the Creator Ferry and the Coast Guard Cutter. Unfortunately I missed out on the City Harbor set. Hopefully they'll do another one soon. They had some great boats when I was a kid but I only had the Police Boat. It has been very interesting getting back into the hobby and seeing all the changes LEGO has gone through over the years I've been absent (some good and some not so good). I plan on being around for any future changes. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commander Flash Posted July 3, 2009 Welcome to Eurobricks and to one of the best hobbies there is, and a good way to reenter lego: a clearence set What's your favorite theme so far? See you around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleBuilder Posted July 3, 2009 Happy to see you here, am not the only new member Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
webeaulieu Posted July 3, 2009 What's your favorite theme so far? See you around. Good question, it would probably be easier to list what I don't like. Bionicle does nothing for me and not crazy about Star Wars, Space Police or Power Miners either but I could see myself buying sets of those just to get parts. That's what it really comes down to. Getting the parts I want in the colors I want takes precedence over theme. But if I had to pick a favorite theme it would be a toss up between Pirates, City and maybe Castle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commander Flash Posted July 3, 2009 Neat. I like Star Wars, but City comes in second Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Bricks Posted July 4, 2009 Welcome, and congrats on coming out of your dark age. You have allot of sets in your dark age so it's like having 25 years of new sets. Good luck finding some of the great ones you missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zorro Posted July 8, 2009 Welcome to Eurobricks, I am more then certain you will have a great time surfing our boards! Enjoy, and please don't hesitate to send me a PM if you run into any Eurobricks forum problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commodore Hornbricker Posted July 8, 2009 Welcome Bill - Always nice to have another old guy around who likes pirates! Hope you stick around and enjoy your time here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L-space Posted July 10, 2009 Happy sailing and a "Bon voyage" here on EB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go Cubs Go! Posted July 30, 2009 Hello Bill, Welcome to eurobricks. Have fun! From,Go Cubs Go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
