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Yeah, Quinton Steele's torso would be useful for making a revamped Johnny Thunder. Minifig designers must've gathered inspiration from good old Johnny when designing Quinton.

Speaking of the Sonic Raider, here is my opinion regarding its place in the TV show:

If the Legend of Korra becomes popular enough, I could imagine sets being made. The show currently takes place in a semi-modern city, so there is a possibility of models that appeal to City builders.

I noticed the same things. Another reason I think this is fake, in my opinion, is that collectible minifigures are too big of a deal to be released in one region. I have to admit, though, the prankster did a good job creating the minifigures.

Here are my votes: 8) + 3 votes 13) + 3 votes 14) + 1 vote Good luck and play well!

Thanks! Yeah, some of the Star Trek inspiration comes from the shuttles in The Next Generation. Thanks for the compliments and suggestion! The next time I build a spacecraft, I'll try make the top not so boxy. The pilot's torso is the yellow and red diver torso from the second Atlantis wave. I can definitely see the resemblance between the diver torso and the robot torso.

[/url] The Velvet Shuttle is used by an intergalactic mercenary faction to transport important military officers. Even though battle isn't the sole intent of the shuttle, blaster cannons were installed for the purpose of warding off enemies who fly too close. The pilot usually keeps a blaster rifle in the shuttle to use in emergency situations. The pilot herself. Thanks for looking!

Yep, the Ghost Train is definitely possessed by the spirit of the Twisted Time Train. I have a EB review of the Twisted Time Train for comparison of parts and overall build, plus a video about the functions. I'm glad the spirits of the Ghost Train have spookier faces, instead of the old cheerful ones. The cheerful ones made it seem like the ghosts would rather party than haunt. I wonder if the transparent blue thing past the bell is one of the five crystals mentioned in the Monster Fighters story?

Here are my votes: 1. tatertots - 1 14. Jameson42 - 1 16. soundwave_sw - 1 20. alan_muhl - 1 23. gcanik - 1 Honorary mentions go to Cecilie and dede_la_fee. Cecilie's pigeons are awesome, and dede_la_fee's Winter Mercantile reminds me of the cozy store part of Cracker Barrel.

There is a very different theme, beyond that which is known to minifigures. It is a theme as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between Freestyle and Technic, between classic and current, and it lies between the pit of minifigure's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the theme of eccentricity. It is an area which we call the Time Cruiser Zone. Bricknave_Time_Train_1 by Bricknave, on Flickr Hello, time travelers and non-time travelers alike, welcome to the first Eurobricks review of a theme based on time travel! Time Twisters / Time Cruisers was the first (and so far, the only) time travel theme. The heroes were Dr. Cyber, a former NASA scientist, and his young assistant timmy. The villains were the spooky Time Twisters, who I'm guessing were disrupting the spacetime continuum (not something the Doctor would approve of!) Now, when you first look at this set, your first reaction might be "What the heck? Was this made by a crazy person or what?" However, this set is actually more intricate than the box cover suggests, because each section of the train has push-related functions. The Box Bricknave_Time_Train_Box_front by Bricknave, on Flickr Bricknave_Time_Train_Box_back by Bricknave, on Flickr Bricknave_Time_Train_Box_flap by Bricknave, on Flickr Bricknave_Time_Train_Box_insides by Bricknave, on Flickr The Box has a transparent tray where elements were stored with a see-through flap to view them, and a few cardboard insides, including this cardboard "v". I'm quite surprised there weren't any alternate models on the back of the box. Since the set had a variety of pieces, one would expect to see dozens of creatively-made models. The Instructions Bricknave_Time_Train_instructions by Bricknave, on Flickr Along with the standard instructions booklet are two brochures. One brochure was focused on calling LEGO directly to order sets, the other was an overview of the current themes. Bricknave_Time_Train_brochure_comic by Bricknave, on Flickr The single most interesting thing about the big brochure is this little comic included. Zack the LEGO Maniac explores the different themes, with something unfortunate happening to him most of the time. I wonder why in the universe would anyone stick their head in a cannon? Bricknave_Time_Train_funny_instruction by Bricknave, on Flickr Another interesting thing, this time found in the instructions booklet, is this cartoon saying that you shouldn't push the wheels too far through the axle. The Minifigures Bricknave_Time_Train_Minifigures by Bricknave, on Flickr The passengers on the Twisted Time Train: Two bad-looking chums who seem to be wearing some kind of military uniform, a wizard skeleton, and a ghost. The extra pieces Bricknave_Time_Train_extra_parts by Bricknave, on Flickr A rubber band, two Technic pins, a 1x1 round plate and a knife holder thing. Speaking of pieces, I've read an idea that Time Twisters / Time Cruisers was created to get rid of unwanted pieces in the factories. Different sets had elements from different themes, so I suppose this could be a possibility. I think the main advantage of this theme is that each set is sort of like an accessory pack with added bricks, which could be useful for making MOCs. The locomotive Alright, now for the actual models! Time Twister 1 will guide you through the building of the locomotive! Bricknave_Time_Train_locomotive_1 by Bricknave, on Flickr Bricknave_Time_Train_locomotive_2 by Bricknave, on Flickr Bricknave_Time_Train_locomotive_3 by Bricknave, on Flickr Bricknave_Time_Train_locomotive_4 by Bricknave, on Flickr Bricknave_Time_Train_locomotive_5 by Bricknave, on Flickr And walla, the locomotive! It is a blend of futuristic elements with a steam train design. When it is pushed, the funnel moves up and down (as you'll see later.) The cabin has two steering wheels and a radar screen, which is interesting, because I don't think radar works when the vehicle is traveling at light speed. Or maybe it isn't traveling at light speed, maybe it goes through worm-holes ... Also, at the sides are holders for a sword and a knife. I'm assuming the leader of the Time Twisters wields the sword during missions, whoever the leader is. The skeleton car Now for the next section, which I call the skeleton car. Bricknave_Time_Train_skeleton_car_1 by Bricknave, on Flickr Bricknave_Time_Train_skeleton_car_2 by Bricknave, on Flickr Bricknave_Time_Train_skeleton_car_3 by Bricknave, on Flickr The design is actually fairly complex and challenging! Two parts of the car turn when the wheels move. Both functions use rubber bands. The skeleton on top appears to be spamming into the megaphone while spinning. The car also has somewhat of an interior, which is a balcony with a barrel that contains a knife and dynamite. The ghost car The final car, which I call the ghost car. It appears to be a haunted castle on wheels. Time Twister 2 and his ghostly accomplice will guide you through most of the building process! Bricknave_Time_Train_ghost_car_1 by Bricknave, on Flickr Bricknave_Time_Train_ghost_car_2 by Bricknave, on Flickr Bricknave_Time_Train_ghost_car_3 by Bricknave, on Flickr Bricknave_Time_Train_ghost_car_4 by Bricknave, on Flickr While the ghost (who appears to be a passenger awaiting departure) floats above the haunted castle luxury-car, Time Twister 2 looks over the balcony and re-thinks his life. Function overview Now for the actual functions! Image is a link to a video on YouTube -- YouTube BBC code embed option isn't there anymore. All of the functions will activate when all of the cars are connected and pulled in unison! Unfortunately, in both of the car combinations I've tried, it seems that at least 1 pair of wheels is lifted above the surface. Recap Now for a recap of what we have seen! The upsides of the set are the individual functions for the cars and the variety of pieces! Each of the functions work great when their respective cars are pulled individually! The combination of castle elements with western and town elements make this set somewhat of a three-in-one set. The downsides are the hovering pair of wheels and lack of interior for the non-locomotive cars. Like I've stated before, one pair of wheels is always lifted into the air when the whole train is pulled altogether. The interior of the locomotive is as good as it gets, but the walls on the other cars are really used to cover up the Technic axles, which is understandable. Although, I still think they could've expanded the shelter of the skeleton car, maybe adding walls and a removable roof to the barrel-area. There must be more shelter on the cars to protect time-traveling passengers from cosmic time travel rain. Downsides aside, this set is great for getting ideas for Technic-related functions and for parts! If you're a time traveler in the 31st century and you are reading this in the 21st century, I recommend going back in time to the very late 20th century to pick up one of these Time Cruisers / Time Twisters sets! The functions included in each will keep you entertained during voyages through worm holes!

Deep in the Egyptian desert, the adventurers celebrate Halloween during an expedition! Adventurers Halloween Party on a Tomb ~ An adventurer emerges from a desert tent on October 31st. by Bricknave, on Flickr Harry Cane emerges from his tent in a Johnny Thunder costume. Adventurers Halloween Party on a Tomb ~ "Johnny" greets more guests in the desert ;-) by Bricknave, on Flickr Mac McCloud bobs for apples while some of the other adventurers have a chat. They plan on trick-or-treating, but instead of collecting candy, they'll be collecting ancient treasure! Adventurers Halloween Party on a Tomb ~ Guess the guests in costume ... by Bricknave, on Flickr Archibald Hale demonstrates how to walk like a mummified Egyptian to his new adventuring companions. Some of the adventurers wonder where Jake Raines and Johnny Thunder are ... Adventurers Halloween Party on a Tomb by Bricknave, on Flickr Little do the party-goers know, they are having fun right on top of an ancient Egyptian tomb. Adventurers Halloween Party on a Tomb ~ The battle for treasure below the desert ... by Bricknave, on Flickr Evil Lord Sam Sinister has gained control of the Crystal of the Dead, granting him supernatural powers. He has brought some evil treasure hunters back to life, who attack Johnny Thunder and Jake Raines. The adventuring duo fight side-by-side to defend themselves. Adventurers Halloween Party on a Tomb ~ Jake battles a skelly Archaeologist! by Bricknave, on Flickr Jake battles an unlucky undead archaeologist while Sam Sinister engineers a plot to take over the Egyptian underworld. Adventurers Halloween Party on a Tomb ~ Watch out Jake! by Bricknave, on Flickr Sam Sinister disappears, and unleashes another undead grave robber from the Anubis shrine! Jake is vulnerable to the ambush! Will he succeed in defending himself? Happy Halloween! Adventurers Halloween Party on a Tomb by Bricknave, on Flickr An overview of the adventure! Happy Halloween, everyone!

Excellent review! I really like the elephant demonstration at the end, it is a clever way to show the readers how maneuverable the elephant is. I have this set as well. When I first obtained it, my favorite part was the car, with the stylish flag and trunk full of dynamite. I like that you placed the steering wheel on the right side, because it seems more realistic than the steering wheel being on the left side, assuming the car is a British expedition vehicle.

I think they have somewhat made horror-themed sets, apart from the LEGO Studios line of sets. The Alien Conquest line, the skeletons in NinjaGo, the mummies in Pharaoh's Quest and a few of the collectible minifigures channel the horror theme well. One thing they could do to replicate horror even further is to make an exclusive "Mansion" set, which would be grim-looking but without monsters included, so it would serve as both a template for a mystery scene or a horror scene depending on the minifigures present. I personally think a child-friendly Zombie theme would do well as far as horror goes, and maybe even attract fans of the zombie genre, although I'm sure it has been suggested many times before. If there was ever a Zombie line, the zombies would have to be of the virus infected kind, and survivors would have to carry non-violent medicine-launchers.

Wow. This MOC is far better than those KREO Transformers products. Just goes to show how much talent is in the LEGO community versus the designers working for other building toy companies.

One of the space themes I would like to see revived is Ice Planet, and the reason is because it could take place on Europa, which has been suggested to have the possibility of supporting life via underground ocean. This way, if the theme was to have non-Humans, they could be sea-creatures so the theme would be both the annual space and underwater themes morphed together!

Hello fellow LEGO enthusiasts, I present to you: Recapture of the Keep by Bricknave, on Flickr The barbaric dictator Cedric the Bull and his forces have captured a Keep that belonged to a royal province. A platoon of Crown Knights, allied with a Mage and an Elf, were dispatched to recapture the Keep from the clutches of Cedric. The noble Mage has been locked in combat with a dark wizard working for Cedric, while the dictator himself observes the battle raging below. See more pics on my Flickr.

Thanks for your compliments, critique and question! The archer is on the front line as part of a plan. Once the others open up the doors, the archer will be able to surprise enemies with ranged attacks, making it easier for the soldiers using melee weapons to finish them off.

I wish for either an Elven faction or a return of the Forestmen faction like what other members have suggested. If they ever bring back the 2007-2009 Fantasy Castle theme, I'd love to see the Elves join the ranks of the Crown Knight army, and an Elven village with tree-fortresses. If future castle sets won't be fantasy related, I'd love to see Forestmen battling the forces of an evil and arrogant king in woodland settings. I also would like to see a new faction of Druids, with their structures being ruins that slightly resemble stone-henge.

A Rock and a Thistle Flower: LXF file My thanks to The LEGO Group for giving the fan community the opportunity to help with projects such as this.

I think TLG has made an excellent decision in doing this, because the more license deals they make, the more popularity they gain. I'm pretty stoked to see the Green Lantern Minifigure. I'm a Green Lantern fan because of his imagination-based power. I hope there is a whole Green Lantern bucket filled with basic bricks cast in trans-green! That would be perfect for building light-constructs.

Alright, here are my votes: Skalldyr (Russki Westnik) + 1 Excellent combination of the brown triangle sign and trumpet with the Bellville broom! I also really like the Minifigure and his character backstory. The Lanterne Rouge (Venetan) + 1 Excellent Centaur! I really like the use of the black cooking pan pieces and 1x2 curved slopes for the legs! Stardusty (Sarah Crowler) + 1 I really like the room with the vines growing outside of the window, and the chair Sarah Crowler sits on . I also like the character backstory. Good luck to all the participants!

Wow, this is very sad, especially since he died young. May his effort in building Classic-Pirates.com never go to waste.

There have been a lot of great entries so far! My favorite ones so far are: Jade Rip-Snorter by TazManiac -- I really like the fireplace and Jade Rip-Snorter himself. Cecil Saneworth by cralegoboy -- I like the smoothness of the vignette, as well as Cecil Saneworth and his backstory. Katharine Zoeker by Matn -- I like the combination of the clear bar and the microscale town to make the high-flying effect. Veneten by the Lantern Rogue -- Excellent use of the black frying pans for the front thighs, and the 1x2 curved slopes for the hind legs. Russki Westnik by Skalldyr -- I really like the broom and Russki himself. Clever use of the PoP sword holster. Sir Hyperion Fairfax by tin7_creations -- Excellently built dragon and clever microscale scenery.

Maggum Numshoe Wizard P.I Maggum Numshoe is a wizard Private Investigator who uses his keen eyes, street smarts, and vast knowledge of magical forensics to solve mysteries. His wand has been implemented with numerous gadgets; the one he uses the most often is his magical-magnifying glass, which allows him to see the slightest crack in a wand. He wanted to become an Auror, but he didn't meet the requirements, so he settled on becoming a Private Investigator. However, he has been questioned of his actions by the Ministry of Magic, and true Aurors often accuse him of being a vigilante. He doesn't intend to compete with the Aurors, but sometimes he catches magical criminals before they do, which sometimes upsets the Ministry of Magic. He'll take on almost any case for the right price; sometimes he will investigate for free if he feels the case is serious enough. His current case is a Polyjuice potion robbery, most likely related to a potion smuggling operation -- or is it? View the picture set on my Flickr Photostream here.