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    Here's the topic: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=7167 Although it is based on a technique called Retr0bright http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Retrobright-Whitening-solution/
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    Don't do it - there is another topic somewhere where you can use peroxide and oxy to reverse the discolouration. Bleach will weaken the plastic.
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    Lego 7740 set, upgrading/repairing track options

    kungpo replied to beyondtool's topic in LEGO Train Tech

    Don't sell anything unless you really have to - one day some nostalgia might hit and you'll regret selling all that (classic) 12V stuff. Still worthwhile converting it to 9V or PF if you want, but there is a charm in seeing (and hearnig) the old 12V stuff working. The bits you are missing should be easy enough to find on Bricklink or eBay. 7740 is a classic - definitely worth hanging on to. Where are you based?
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    Both - I always keep an intact set (and I aim to have at least one of every set released) and if I'm working on something else I'll get more copies of a set if it has a lot of useful pieces. Slightly of topic - "kits" versus "sets" - I always called them sets but notice that others refer to them as "kits". To me a "kit" is more like a plastic model kit - you can only make one thing.
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    I love DisneyTM!?
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    There is a "related" book called Brick By Brick - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brick-Rewrote-Innovation-Conquered-Industry/dp/1847941176 It looks quite deeply at what went wrong, and then what they did to save the day. Very interesting reading and highly recommended.
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    Maersk vs 62052

    kungpo replied to davidmull's topic in LEGO Train Tech

    You'll be very happy. The build is good with some interesting techniques. You have to get an Emerald Night as well (if you can bear the cost). Like the Maersk train, the level of detail is fantastic and you won't regret getting it. It's powered (optionally) by an XL motor so you probably have most of the bits to motorise it already. Slowly slowly collect the older ones - the Metroliner is worth having as well as the classic InterCity 7740.
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    Spare Parts competition

    kungpo replied to Godtshep's topic in General LEGO Discussion

    I'm sure I saw something about the spare pieces somewhere on here - something to do with what pieces were most likely to get lost.
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    Perfect - Thank you! I think I'm almost there with the bits.
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    What an amazing MOC! Is there a part list on rebrickable yet? Before I embark on this build I want to make sure I have all the bits! So far got 2x 42009, 1x 9398 plus a few other bits and pieces. I think I have all the other PF parts knocking around and I know I need some more curved panels.
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    Funnily enough I was just thinking about this as well. I haven't had the time or opportunity to "play" with my sets yet. Was hoping to see some good creations by now to get the creative juices flowing but there doesn't seem to be a great deal out there at the moment.
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    The wheels look like the hailfire droid items?
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    I see that 42009 is "only" £122 as well on Amazon.....somehow my mouse clicked Buy...
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    What was the last movie you watched?

    kungpo replied to EbonHawk's topic in Culture & Multimedia

    Saw the Lego Movie yesterday with my daughter. All I can say is Awesome!
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    As an aside, if you bought this on somewhere like eBay and the seller claimed it was Lego, and it turned out to be fake....well it wasn't as described and you should be in a position to get your money back. After all, for genuine Lego it might have been a bargain. As a fake...probably not.
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    I think I have most of the pieces you need - in "restoring" my Metroliners I picked up a few sets on eBay to make a complete one, so I have a few windows, base plates etc. Send me a list of the bits you need and I'll check what I have. Definitely have all the big windows and probably the small windows too.
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    I have quite a few Metroliner spares too, so let me also know via PM what you need and I might be able to help you.
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    What set took you the longest to build?

    kungpo replied to II5hyena's topic in Community

    In terms of hours, probably the 10179 Millenium Falcon. In terms of how much time passed, the Grand Carousel 10196 which was spread over maybe 3 months (don't know why so long -must have been busy with other stuff)
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    NEWS 10241 Maersk Line Triple-E

    kungpo replied to Rufus's topic in Special LEGO Themes

    Posted 30 September 2013 - 01:47 AM Faefrost, on 30 September 2013 - 12:54 AM, said: Is this the first "non Star Wars" set to carry one of those UCS Style display name plates? I believe the 10177 Boeing Dreamliner set also came with a display plate. Yes it does! It's the only sticker applied to my copy (to avoid STAMP) although the tail doesn't look quite right without it (but I can live with that).
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    How many bricks do you have?

    kungpo replied to Mikisajlo's topic in General LEGO Discussion

    My rebrickable stats reckons I have about 250K in sets, so including loose parts and unaccounted sets, maybe 500K pieces. I guess that makes me a Lego nut...
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    Mine is 7649
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    Don't cancel in the slight chance you get one. But call a store and see if they have one and can hold it for you. If your S@H goes through then you get two. If you cancel you risk getting none.
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    I like 8109 a lot as well - really clever mechanism. Not really a lover of 8466 though - I think it lacks elegance and doesn't really bring anything new to the party. I think 8043 is particularly good, especially with the way the 4th function on the remote is to switch between drive and operating the arm.
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    You have to build them! And Peter_M is right - you need to try and get an 8043 as it's a simply awesome set. 8258 and 8285 are also very cool but can be expensive on the secondary market.
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    08055 would probably work too!