Javascript Disabled Detected

You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality.

1

Hello

Started by TimH , Apr 05 2012 07:11 PM

Reply to this topic

24 replies to this topic

#1 TimH

Posts:

574

Joined:

05-April 12

Member:

27781

Country:

USA (NC)

Posted 05 April 2012 - 07:11 PM

Hi all.

Just over a year ago I got back into building Lego Technic after being away from it for 15 years. It all started off when I brought the Compact Excavator (8047) thinking it would be cool to play around with on my desk, I now own 19 sets!
I’ve just moved house so once I unpack the sets I will post a photo of my collection so far.

Tim

MY FLICKR STREAM

#2 Technic Gearhead

Posts:

255

Joined:

28-January 12

Member:

25113

Country:

United States

Posted 05 April 2012 - 07:47 PM

That sounds familiar. :classic:

What are the highlights of your collection so far?

#3 TimH

Posts:

574

Joined:

05-April 12

Member:

27781

Country:

USA (NC)

Posted 05 April 2012 - 09:19 PM

Hi Technic Gearhead.

Hightlights of my collection so far would be 8421 and 8043 sets.

Next on my list is 8109 which i'm saving up for.

Edited by TimH, 05 April 2012 - 09:25 PM.

MY FLICKR STREAM

#4 jorgeopesi

Posts:

899

Joined:

30-May 10

Member:

11011

Country:

Spain

Posted 05 April 2012 - 09:40 PM

Technic Gearhead, on 05 April 2012 - 07:47 PM, said:

That sounds familiar. :classic:

Hi, same story happens to me... go for the 8043 the best technic set in my opinion...

Brickshelf http://www.brickshel...gi?m=jorgeopesi

YouTube http://www.youtube.c...s?feature=watch

#5 Technic Gearhead

Posts:

255

Joined:

28-January 12

Member:

25113

Country:

United States

Posted 05 April 2012 - 10:47 PM

TimH, on 05 April 2012 - 09:19 PM, said:

Hi Technic Gearhead.

Hightlights of my collection so far would be 8421 and 8043 sets.

Next on my list is 8109 which i'm saving up for.

Very nice! I have around the same amount and among them are those three. I received set 8063 as a gift and that got me back into Lego Technic after many years away. It has been fun so far catching up!

#6 dandexter

Posts:

102

Joined:

28-February 12

Member:

27006

Country:

Australia

Posted 05 April 2012 - 11:04 PM

Nice collection you've got going. I'v just recently got back into Lego after a few years off.

This thread got me thinking, who has the biggest collection on here?

Edited by dandexter, 05 April 2012 - 11:04 PM.

#7 dhc6twinotter

Posts:

903

Joined:

02-May 10

Member:

10485

Country:

USA

Posted 05 April 2012 - 11:45 PM

Welcome!

Your story sounds familiar.  I just got back into LEGO about 2.5 years ago.

It's nice to see another Technic builder on the forum!   :thumbup:

-Daniel

My Youtube Channel
My Brickshelf Gallery
My MOCpage
My Flickr

#8 TimH

Posts:

574

Joined:

05-April 12

Member:

27781

Country:

USA (NC)

Posted 06 April 2012 - 12:24 AM

dhc6twinotter, on 05 April 2012 - 11:45 PM, said:

Welcome!

Your story sounds familiar.  I just got back into LEGO about 2.5 years ago.

It's nice to see another Technic builder on the forum!   :thumbup:

Thankyou for the welcome guys.

dhc6twinotter i see your from the USA, I'm in North Carolina. Is there many Technic Builders from the USA on Here?

Tim

MY FLICKR STREAM

#9 dhc6twinotter

Posts:

903

Joined:

02-May 10

Member:

10485

Country:

USA

Posted 06 April 2012 - 12:52 AM

TimH, on 06 April 2012 - 12:24 AM, said:

Thankyou for the welcome guys.

dhc6twinotter i see your from the USA, I'm in North Carolina. Is there many Technic Builders from the USA on Here?

Tim

Well, awesome!  I'm from NC too....I'm down in Fayetteville.    I think there are about 7 or 8 Technic builders from the USA on this forum.   Check this thread for more info.   I don't know of any other Technic builders in NC.

There is a big LEGO show in Raleigh on May 17th-20th.  www.brickmagic.org  Paul Boratko, another Technic builder from PA, will be attending and has some fantastic MOCs that will be on display.

We also have a North Carolina LUG, NCLUG, that meets once a month at the Cameron Village Library in Raleigh.  Next meeting is on Saturday, April 14th.

-Daniel

My Youtube Channel
My Brickshelf Gallery
My MOCpage
My Flickr

#10 Paul Boratko

Posts:

694

Joined:

07-January 11

Member:

15227

Country:

United States

Posted 06 April 2012 - 12:55 AM

Yep.. I'll definitely be at the show in Raleigh next month... :thumbup:

#11 DLuders

Technic Technician

Posts:

5700

Joined:

17-October 09

Member:

7868

Country:

USA (WA State)

Posted 06 April 2012 - 02:21 AM

dandexter, on 05 April 2012 - 11:04 PM, said:

This thread got me thinking, who has the biggest collection on here?

That would be Blakbird (a.k.a. Eric Albrecht, the "Technic Angel of Retribution" :cry_happy:

) -- he owns EVERY Lego Technic set every released! His Blakbird's Technicopedia website is a great reference.

#12 timslegos

Posts:

1871

Joined:

14-July 11

Member:

19027

Country:

United States

Posted 06 April 2012 - 02:57 AM

Yet another Tim on the forums? :wink:

Nice technic story, i haven't gone through the inevitable dark ages yet!

tim

Youtube Videos

Brickshelf Picture Gallery

Facebook Page

#13 dandexter

Posts:

102

Joined:

28-February 12

Member:

27006

Country:

Australia

Posted 06 April 2012 - 04:32 AM

DLuders, on 06 April 2012 - 02:21 AM, said:

That would be Blakbird (a.k.a. Eric Albrecht, the "Technic Angel of Retribution" :cry_happy:

) -- he owns EVERY Lego Technic set every released! His Blakbird's Technicopedia website is a great reference.

I had a feeling it was him, didn't realize he had every technic set though. Also great website.

#14 Porty

Posts:

182

Joined:

04-March 12

Member:

27116

Country:

USA

Posted 07 April 2012 - 01:12 AM

timr, on 06 April 2012 - 02:57 AM, said:

Yet another Tim on the forums? :wink:

Nice technic story, i haven't gone through the inevitable dark ages yet!

tim

I've been wondering: What exactly are the dark ages? Times you have like no time to design legos or what? :wacko:

#15 timslegos

Posts:

1871

Joined:

14-July 11

Member:

19027

Country:

United States

Posted 07 April 2012 - 01:57 AM

Porty, on 07 April 2012 - 01:12 AM, said:

I've been wondering: What exactly are the dark ages? Times you have like no time to design legos or what? :wacko:

From what i have heard, it is usually when the entire colelction is either sold or packed up into moms attick while the young adults grow up. After some time later, possibly when they even have kids, they rediscover the magic of legos and either buy back a collection or rescue it from their moms attic :wink:

.

tim

Youtube Videos

Brickshelf Picture Gallery

Facebook Page

#16 TimH

Posts:

574

Joined:

05-April 12

Member:

27781

Country:

USA (NC)

Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:00 AM

I'm in Fuquay Varina. Thanks Daniel for the dates for the LEGO show, i look forward to attending.

MY FLICKR STREAM

#17 Sinner

Hinck's bazzar boy

Posts:

19038

Joined:

29-April 07

Member:

1554

Country:

Australia

Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:18 AM

Welcome... but this is in the wrong forum so I'll move it. :wink:

Full details on the Siegfried About Me page!

#18 dr_spock

Tickling Redcoat Ropemaker and Master News Scout

Posts:

3293

Joined:

28-December 09

Member:

8775

Country:

Canada

Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:57 AM

Welcome aboard, TimH. Nice to have another Technic fan.

My Brickshelf
My Flickr
My YouTube

Posted Image

#19 Porty

Posts:

182

Joined:

04-March 12

Member:

27116

Country:

USA

Posted 07 April 2012 - 01:10 PM

timr, on 07 April 2012 - 01:57 AM, said:

From what i have heard, it is usually when the entire colelction is either sold or packed up into moms attick while the young adults grow up. After some time later, possibly when they even have kids, they rediscover the magic of legos and either buy back a collection or rescue it from their moms attic :wink:

.

tim

Ugh. Nope, I'll never do that. :laugh:

Right now is all I buy is Lego technic sets, I'm planning all these for sometime soon, that is if I can rack up enough money: 8258 Crane Truck, 8110 Unimog, 8069 Backhoe Loader, 8043 Motorized Excavator, and the 8109 Flatbed Trailer.

#20 The Blue Brick

Posts:

1179

Joined:

01-July 11

Member:

18793

Country:

United States

Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:19 PM

Welcome TimH. I hope you enjoy the community. :classic:

Check out my Flickr.
http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream

#21 TimH

Posts:

574

Joined:

05-April 12

Member:

27781

Country:

USA (NC)

Posted 08 April 2012 - 08:17 PM

Thankyou for the welcome guys.

MY FLICKR STREAM

#22 TimeCruiser

The problem solver

Posts:

131

Joined:

22-April 12

Member:

28112

Country:

USA

Posted 22 April 2012 - 09:51 AM

timr, on 06 April 2012 - 02:57 AM, said:

Yet another Tim on the forums? :wink:

And now, another Tim on the forums. :classic:

-TimeCruiser

CUUSOO Projects
Posted Image

#23 TimH

Posts:

574

Joined:

05-April 12

Member:

27781

Country:

USA (NC)

Posted 24 April 2012 - 06:31 PM

We tim's are slowly taking over the forum! :laugh:

MY FLICKR STREAM

#24 MinifiguresMax

Posts:

4

Joined:

14-March 12

Member:

27314

Posted 26 April 2012 - 07:46 AM

TimH, on 24 April 2012 - 06:31 PM, said:

We tim's are slowly taking over the forum! :laugh:

Haha... :D Don't worry the other's will definitely take the charge. By the way I am Max and and love Lego's. I recently got the Summer Olympic Special of the Minifigures Series and the boxer is amazing.

I trade my minifigures at swap.minifiguresseries.com

#25 TimH

Posts:

574

Joined:

05-April 12

Member:

27781

Country:

USA (NC)

Posted 26 April 2012 - 12:18 PM

MinifiguresMax, on 26 April 2012 - 07:46 AM, said:

Haha... :D Don't worry the other's will definitely take the charge. By the way I am Max and and love Lego's. I recently got the Summer Olympic Special of the Minifigures Series and the boxer is amazing.

Hi Max, Welcome to the community. I have a few minifigures from Star Wars and series 6. :classic:

MY FLICKR STREAM