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  1. I'm proud to present that the LEGO GBC Shooter module from GBC 5 has been digitized and ready for download. I also made the building instructions available in PDF format. Here is the file if you want it: http://pv-productions.com/lego-gbc-5/
  2. jimkeepers

    [HSH] Cat B - Orbital 7

    https://www.flickr.c...ks/13675376864/ In 1979 a book called 'Future Cities' was published by Osbourne www.flickr.com/photos/wiless/2394285685/ It was about 'homes and living into the 21st Century'. As a child I read it from cover to cover many times. It inspired me to build an ocean floating city of the future from Lego. Found it in the loft last weekend. Didn't even know I'd kept it. It inspired me again.
  3. Peasantseverywhere

    Which Superheroes Set Should I Buy ?

    Am sitting in my car on the way to London Westfield and was wondering what superheroes set I should buy , I've got about £70 and I would convert it into dollars but since the lego group rip off the uk by charging the same amount in pounds as it is in dollars it doesn't really matter . Personally I think I'm leaning towards the steam roller set.
  4. Welcome to my humble abode, in all the entries I see huge houses made for kings. Why did I make this tiny thing? I wanted to be different and cabins are simply amazing. So, why not!? This took me 12 consecutive hours today. And I must say, I think I did pretty good. I'm not really someone who is a good builder and I think going out of my minifig only zone was a fantastic idea! Enjoy the build! Pic 1: View of the house from the front Pic 2 : Aerial view of the house with the roofs open Pic 3: Hid some bricks to show full interior http://bricksafe.com...ouseContest.lxf, gladly provided by Bricksafe.com If that somehow doesn't work ^ you can also download it by clicking it on here: http://bricksafe.com/pages/NuffSaid1995
  5. Hi guys Just thought I'd share some pics of my br 08 Piccadilly livery with power functions with lights crammed in as well
  6. Aquaman must prove himself useful to Batman but when Mr Freeze decides to cool down Gotham can Aquaman rise to the challenge?
  7. DuckBricks

    Best set ever?

    Hey everyone, I didn't see a topic for this so... Might as well post one! In your opinion, what is the best LEGO set ever? It can be in terms of cool parts, minifigures, or anything else you can think of! To get the discussion kicked off, I personally like the old Space sets, especially Blacktron (if you can't tell by my user photo id ), but I admit that those were definitely not the best sets ever produced. So what do you think? legozebra
  8. Hi, I organized contest "Trophy 4x4" at our russian language Technic community (vk.com/technic_club). It is at final voting stage. Dont wanna translate all the rules, but main rules are below: Contestants shoul build technic offroader. No cosmic design. Common rules: - AWD - body whidth - 15-17 studs - axle width between rims - 14-16 studs - Wheels can be from 62 to 83. two main discpilines: 1) Standart. You should build your car using reference chassis 4x4, instructiuon is available. Changes of this chassis should be minimal. But you can adjust wheelbase and middle part. Pf is not mandatory, but you should leave free place for it. Mainly design contest. 2) PRO You can build any chassis you want 4x4 or 6x6. PF and demo video is mandatory. For advanced builders who dont want to be limited by simple refence chassis. Author name should be a secret till the end of contest. Authors age is frrm 12 to 30. So dont be too critical:) Here I will post some photos of finalists and info about models. Links to full gallery will be below. You will not find any unique and new ideas below, cause main idea of contest was to create offroaders in similar scale and with real-look design (no copy). STANDART №1 - Trophy Truck 1 XL + 1 М Manual winch, fake engine https://plus.google....66583677/photos №2 - Pickup IP SUV 1 L motor + M motor Roof behind the cab is detachable https://plus.google....723461192701041 №3 - Expedition-Van 2х L motors, M-motor, L motor for winches front and rear motorized winches with gearbox in the middle. Fake V6. Openable doors. LED front and rear lamps https://plus.google....725666702750977 №4 - 1938 Raven HotRod ХЛ + М - motors working fake engine detailed saloon and opneable doors https://plus.google....721786115365745 №6 - Road car for active life L + М motors openable doors and trunk https://plus.google....721881213180289 №11 - Carston Hawk 2х L + servo Opnable hood, doors and trunk https://plus.google....723966591953649
  9. Tijger-San

    [MOC] Ei-wing bomber

    To infinity and beyond! With her female crew and purple colours this Ei-wing may not look to intimidating but space cruisers beware! This is no ordinary bomber. She trows stinky bombs that smell like rotten eggs. Intoxicating her victims with a stench that can be smelled throughout the universe she is well known by her enemies and her allies! It is not uncommon that The Rogue Squadron asks for her help during a crisis. For those who didn’t figure it out already, This ship is based on the Y-wing from Star Wars. The name Ei-wing is pronounced the same way as Y-wing. The name is meant to be a little joke since in dutch the word ’Ei' means egg. This is my first spaceship since I was a kid (and that has been a while :P ) I’ve built it for a little Sci-fi contest organised by HJR Holland on Lowlug.nl. It’s my response to the Xyster from Ecclesiastes. I tried to build it as stud less as possible. The entire bottom has bricks on it’s side or upside-down (except for the holes for the stands). It is a bit hard to photograph. Any suggestions on how to photograph it better or how to improve my creation are welcome!
  10. rx79gez8gundam

    Sikorsky MH-53J Pave Low III

    The MH-53J Pave Low III is a large heavy-lift helicopter for the US Air Force and the most advanced and technologically sophisticated in their arsenal. It features a multitude of sensors and radar for the clandestine delivery and extraction of special forces personnel far behind enemy lines or contested areas without detection, often flying at or below treetop height using terrain follow systems and over the horizon sensor technology. It is armed with a mix of M134 6 barreled 7.62mm miniguns and/or .50 cal M2 heavy machine guns, has a crew of 2 pilots, 2 flight engineers and 2 gunners, and can carry 34 fully loaded troops, with an external sling capacity of 20,000lbs. The aircraft were retired in 2008 and replaced with the CV-22B Osprey. This MOC represents 40+ hours of work to design and complete, and features a fully detailed accurate cockpit and passenger compartment with three M134 minigun emplacements, fully functional landing gear, and a folding main rotor and tail boom. http://mocpages.com/moc.php/385312
  11. Hi everyone! This is my newest big technic creation, a remote controlled ship to shore crane! The crane is 66 cm high and 107 cm long, it has 8 whels, 4 motors and it contains 34 13L liftarms and 42 15L liftarms. It has four functions. It can go near the water, catch and release the container, rise and lower it and take it between the shore and the ship. I made a video about the crane. The temperature was +1°C, the batteries were weak, so the mechanism of the compressor couldn’t work well, the crane couldn’t catch the container. We had to found out something instead of the original screenplay, and this is the result, a real HD disaster movie in Holywood style! :) (The video is faster, than the real speed.) If you don’t belive, that the crane can catch the container, or you are simply curious about the real speed of the functions, look at this video, too: If you are interested in the boring technical detailes about the crane and its functions, follow this link: http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/380083 Thanks for watching! :)
  12. Breakthrough Army

    Ironman MK II (armor set)

    Ironman MK II (armor set) by Berakthrough Army With fine detailed armor, finished with silvery paint. Enjoy
  13. Browsing the web once I saw pictures of a staircase banister and railing that someone had built out of LEGO as part of a professional interior design makeover and thought "I WANT ONE!!!!". Now I'm finally in a place I can do it, space wise, so... The LEGO-less banister and the first pile of bricks. The first lot of bricks after some playing to get the colours looking ok. Originally I was going to use more colours than just red, yellow and blue but it looked too fussy. Some more colours will appear further up, especially when my kids get involved. After a few more BrickLink orders it's looking much better. The large bricks are from the LEGO Discovery Center in Manchester and help disguise the bits where this wall of bricks ties to the uprights of the banister. So far it's not shown any sign of wanting to fall off as I've walked up the stairs so fingers crossed! I've got a few hundred more bricks to add, and more on the way, so I'll try and post more pics at the weekend. The best part is I live in a three storey house so I've got another set of stairs - if anyone has a pile of white 1 x 6 bricks going spare, let me know :-)
  14. Hello Eurobricks members! Today I would like to show you a truck together with my previous MOC a crawler forklift. Specifications: Length: 48 cm Width: 17 cm Height: 17 cm Weight: 1894 gr. Power Functions: 2 x PF M motor 1 x PF XL motor 2 x PF IR receiver 2 x PF IR remote control 1 x PF battery box BS Gallery
  15. Raymdbrown

    Lego steam roller for layout

    Hi all This is my latest design to include in my layout as soon as I get that dammed loft conversion done lol enjoy https://www.flickr.c...03/13355006923/
  16. Hello Eurobricks members! Today I would like to show you a rickshaw, in Polish language - riksza Dimensions: Length – 28 cm Width – 17 cm Height – 18 cm (without mirrors) Weight – 298 grams More pictures in my gallery
  17. kevkipo

    Forges of Erebor WIP

    Hey Lads! i tought i would share this WIP as i am very proud of it If you have seen The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug then you'll probably remember this It is based on one of the last scene's in Erebor The Dwarves lure Smaug the terrible deeper into the dwarven fortress Erebor, Thorin came up with the plan to make a structure, wich is made of gold (as gold attracts dragons) to trap Smaug and cover him in hot fluent gold! but for that he's going to need molten gold. so they arrive at the Forge's (settled deep in Erebor) Thorin insults Smaug so he gets angry... and blows fire! Now the Furnaces are alight and the plan can fold out... So here's the WIP Keep in mind that this is not the front entrance, it is a side entrance wich leads to the Gallery of the kings This is Thorin, im going to make a scene where the dwarves fight against Smaug (Balin throws bombs, Bilbo pulls a lever for water etc) But to make that scene im going to have to wait until October 2014, a lot of cool sets are coming out and the biggest one features a molded Smaug! and my guess would be also Lake town clothes Bilbo, Dori, Bifur, Dwalin, Balin and others. until then im just gonna finish the MOC This is the furnace, i wil add a lot of fire Light it up up up... on fire! One of the carts where Bifur and Gloin land in, im looking for a good place for them Dwarf head WIP, I will make a scene where water comes out of its mouth A little gap, to look inside Balin's Bomb making area! Overview So i hope you like it! this is just the meager start but i think it's starting to look like the real deal, i will add a LOT more! i'll keep you updated See ya lads UPDATE: So lads! New features are added! So the door is updated, with a nice mosaic on top it represents the forge and all the hard work the dwarf's put in it (the mosaic is not completely finished) Here you see Bifur in his minecart (not final position) I don't really know what i wanted this to be, It looks very dwarvish And here's an overview! Well i hope you like it I'll keep ya updated lads See ya - Kevkipo
  18. Hello all. It seems that there has been a lot of trouble brewing around downloading from Dropbox. Recently, I've seen the "509 Error" (This account's public links are generating too much traffic and have been temporarily disabled!) As a temporary solution to the problem, I've moved all the LXFs I've built over to Google Drive. If anyone wants to download any of them, please feel free to drop a line at jhand002@gmail.com, and I will supply the link to whichever file you'd like, free and no questions asked. Hope you all have a good evening.
  19. This was made in about a week, just testing out some new green screens and mouth animation. It's a LEGOfied version of the Star Wars Blu Ray trailer from awhile back. [media] [/media]
  20. Hello everyone! I want to start this news by saying, that if this is the wrong place for this news, or I am not allowed to postnews here, I will kindly take this page down. I've rarely made topics, this may be my first or second. I only mean to comply with those administrators who operate this website. I mean no harm if I make a mistake. Anyways, on the LEGO Store website, a downloadable .PDF file is available for the LEGO Calendar April 2014. Events are also posted but no email reminder has been sent to my inbox yet for the April events lineup. http://stores.lego.com/en-US/default.aspx?CMP=EMC-VIP2014_03_Store_Cal_Reminder_T_US&HQS=NewStoreBnr_Img&RRID=2010720&RMID=SAH_2014_03_02_Store_Mar_Event_Reminder_NA Monthly Mini Build: http://stores.lego.com/en-us/worldwide-news/april-mini-model?shareurl=http%3a%2f%2fstores.lego.com%2fen-us%3fid%3dCE1BE44B-E06A-43DF-95C1-287406069288 "Visit your local LEGO Store on the first Tuesday of every month and you can learn how to build a cool mini model, and take it home -- for free! Quantities are limited and offer is good while supplies last only. A new model will be available every month and will be specially themed to that month -- ask a Store Associate for details! Models are not for sale and cannot be purchased. One free per child. Event is open to children ages 6 to 14 only. See store for more details. Upcoming Mini Model Build: LEGO Helicopter: Tuesday, April 1 begins at 5:00 pm until supplies last." Danbury, CT Grand Opening Celebration: http://stores.lego.com/en-us/worldwide-news/go-danbury?shareurl=http%3a%2f%2fstores.lego.com%2fen-us%3fid%3dD08FE45C-5267-4A63-B949-7CD39B04C9C6 "Join in a huge LEGO Building event and help a real LEGO Master Builder construct an 8-foot tall model of the Hulk™ completely out of LEGO bricks! You'll receive a FREE Certificate of Achievement for participating! April 4-6 • Center Court Friday, April 4: 11am-7pm Saturday, April 5: 10am-6pm Sunday, April 6: 11am-5pm Plus: During the event, be one of the first 300 people each day to make a qualifying purchase at the LEGO Store and you will receive one of these exclusive giveaways." Fashion Show, Las Vegas, NV Grand Opening: http://stores.lego.com/en-us/worldwide-news/fashion-show-go?shareurl=http%3a%2f%2fstores.lego.com%2fen-us%3fid%3d44F3DC8B-3AFD-437F-B079-201EF74AB523 "Join in a huge LEGO Building event and help a real LEGO Master Builder construct an 8-foot-tall model of R2-D2™ completely out of LEGO bricks! You'll receive a FREE Certificate of Achievement for participating! April 25-27 • Great Hall, Fashion Show, Las Vegas, NV Friday, April 25: 11am-7pm Saturday, April 26: 10am-6pm Sunday, April 27: 11am-5pm Plus: During the event, be one of the first 300 people each day to make a qualifying purchase at the LEGO Store and you will receive one of these exclusive giveaways." Sorry I couldn't upload photos yet. Here's my news video of it!
  21. Hi, Eurobricks! Yesterday, when i was preparing for my High School Proficiency Exam, I was very very bored. i don't want to do it, because i took it last year and that was a very bad memory! However, today essay writing was a blah! The topic was about wall display, but i was thinking about lego display. Also, under the pressure of parents and SAT, I really don't want to touch any book. I got my Mixels-Flain this weekend, my dad found it and didn't say anything... just sad... Back to topic, i was struggling to post this "thing". Don't ask me why, just keep reading it and don't go to previous website. Ok, maybe i was too lazy to post it... i tried my best to make it as a real set and no extra pieces (if you got these two sets and you want to make other model, you probably don't want extra piece). However, i failed. One extra piece!! And it is a big piece! Whatever~ Let me talk about these two sets 75000 and 75001. i don't like them as i mentioned in my old old old post. 75000 has lots of pieces, but most of them are on Droidikas... However, those transition pieces are awesome!! i used a lot in my design. 75001, oh! he is a bad bad boy. Cool mini-figures, but horrible vehicle, i say. There has 62 pieces (24 are on mini-figures and weapons, 34 are on vehicle and 4 on flick missiles!!) and only a few pieces are freaking good that i can never doubt! So let take a look at my Hammer Head-75751!!! Do you see that! That grey, giant, wicked 6X6 plate!! That is the extra piece!! with 2 clones, 2 old republic troopers, 2 Sith troopers, and 2 Droidikas 1 Evil Mech Dragon from Ninjago... Take a closer look at Hammer Head-75751 Side The only play feature is its radar and flick missiles Two missiles are placed on the side of speeder, and the other one is underneath the driver seat Ready to fire! Building Technique: Now, the Evil Mech Dragon Actually, i'm not that stream punk, but it really looks stream punk... And there is the last photo: Everyone (we) hate extra piece!!!!! Play ability: 8 (Fire flick missiles and turn the direction of the radar) Design: 9 (Flick missiles don't need to ready to fire. Driver's handle becomes back of the chair!) Price: 10 (Gifts from Aunt. Priceless creative from myself! XD) Mini-figure: 8 ( 6 mini-figures! Who am i to disagree?) Part: 8 (185 + 1 extra. 95188 is a really nice pieces and 11458 is a very interesting piece) Overall: 41/50 It is just a childish grading. (who grade their own model? That is probably me... because i am 17! XD) However, you don't really have to listen to me, but i hope you enjoy it! Thanks for your watching!
  22. Hi all! I thought that there would be a topic like this but I searched and couldn't find anything so I will start this off. What sealed sets do you have? What do you plan on doing with them? Personally, I have only recently started to keep sets sealed and so far I only have two. 31015 Emerald Express and 5002126 Martian Manhunter. I'm not a big fan of DC so I've kept this set to sell or trade in the near-to-distant future. As for the Emerald Express, I have no clue what I will do with it. I randomly got it last week and I already have 3 so I'll probably sell it or keep it to make my current train even larger.
  23. Hello Eurobricks members! Today I would like to show you a crawler forklift. As a cargo, I used two small cars from 6753 set Specifications: Length: 38 cm Width: 21 cm Height: 21 cm / max cargo height 30 cm Weight: 1364 gr. Power Functions: 4 x PF M motor 2 x PF IR receiver 2 x PF IR remote control 2 x PF extension wire (20 cm) 1 x PF battery box BS Gallery I splited a video for 2 parts: loading and unloading
  24. WhiteFang

    Review REVIEW: 70709 Galactic Titan

    Hello everyone, I am very pleased to be given such a wonderful opportunity to review this new LEGO Space theme known as the Galaxy Squad. First of all, a very special thanks you to TLG (The LEGO Group) and Eurobricks Staff for providing me and my fellow staffers an excellent chance to do up this lovely coverage for our Eurobricks Community as well as for the entire LEGO Community. Without further ado, let me share with you the wonderful mechanics within this building set. Name: 70709 Galactic Titan Theme: LEGO System / Space / Galaxy Squad Year: 2013 Pieces: 1012 Minifigs: 5 minifigures Price: USD $99.99, GBP N.A, EURO N.A, SGD N.A Resources: Brickset, BrickLink An original box image of the 70709 Galactic Titan Back view of the original box image of the 70709 Galactic Titan The massive powerful Galactic Titan is here to crush the destructive bugs As the name reckons, the Galactic Titan is the main highlight and the crown jewel of the Galaxy Squad which is a command maneuvering asset for the Blue Squad. The Galactic Titan is the largest set among the Galaxy Squad product range. It is certainly capable of annihilate any impending bug threats by utilizing the state-of-the-art space technology. The TLG product designers have used their creative imagination to conceptualize, design and build to construct this set together. Initially, when the news and rumours of Galaxy Squad releasing in 2013, the community are speculating a saga between the struggle of survival between mankind and the bugs. The first thing that came across my mind is the blockbuster movie, Starship Troopers. Seriously, I am wishing for that similar settings, but still the overall appeal based on what I have seen on the real set images didn't disappoint me much either and more importantly, it still continue to remains relevant as it evolves itself in the long LEGO Space history. So let's focus on TODAY's agenda! Does Galactic Titan really live up to its remarkable name? Let’s find out together. The content of the sealed box Within the sealed box, it comes with seven mint numbered packages, an additional mint package, a sticker sheet and an instruction manual to build up the set. After the building is completed, these are the remaining spare parts in packet 1, packet 2, packet 3, packet 4, packet 5, packet 6 and packet 7. These are the respective parts list located in part 1 and part 2. I must first apologise that in this review, there will be no application of stickers as the amount of stickers is quite taunting and I will prefer the beauty of this set to last longer without the decay of the glued stickers on the LEGO parts. Therefore, this review is only much relevant for non-stickered builders. Sorry guys that I am not able to provide this detailed portion. LEGO Galaxy Squad 2013 At the end of the instruction manual, you will find a total of ten LEGO Galaxy Squad sets which are released in 2013 and four of them are the recent new addition for the second release which can now be found in the Eurobricks Sci-Fi Forum, where my fellow staffers/reviewers had just shared. Upcoming new LEGO Themes In the second half of the year, there will be a treat for the LEGO Lord of the Rings fans, where new sets will be released to further strengthen the license and playability of the Lord of the Rings. In addition, it appears that the LEGO Ninjago is not going to intend to cease after been through a strong three years of being one of the most successful LEGO home-grown product range and your favourite Ninjago characters will certainly be back for another brand new exciting adventure. Blue Galaxy Squad Logo This is the official logo of the Blue Galaxy Squad that sworn to rid of the destructive bugs. There are a total of four squads which are being identified through their primary colour codes such as 'Blue', 'Green', 'Orange' and 'Red'. Each of the colour squad is specialised in their battling warfare. In the official description, the Blue team are the navigators, engineers, and strategic specialists. All teams are equal, but when they tell you to "go", just trust that they know what they're doing, and go! (Pretty interesting to know this fun fact!) Watch out for the strong Blue Galaxy Squad Isn't this box art looks cool with the stunning pose of the Blue Galaxy Squad? The official illustrated box art of the Galaxy Squad minifigures Introducing the new Galaxy Squad Space minifigures Each time a new set is released, lots of attention is dedicated to the LEGO minifigures section. This is no exception. In this set, there are a total of five LEGO minifigures which comprised of two blue squad members, one blue robot sidekick and two alien mosquitoids. This is the only set in the entire Galaxy Squad theme that comes with the highest amount of LEGO minifigures in a single released set. Based on the illustrated box art, I must applaud that the design of this space fellows still continue to remain relevant and sleek especially after I have assembled the actual minifigures that remain to be pretty impressive in its own rights. The elite Blue Galaxy Squad The above is the elite ‘Blue Galaxy Squad’ which is made up of two-man operative cell and a single robot sidekick. As I do not have the background information of these minifigures, I have to look into the recent released sets and view the Shop@Home descriptions which lead me to discover an interesting fact. It didn’t occur to me that each of the minifigure actually come with a name. The left minifigure is known as the Blue Team Leader and his name is Solomon Blaze. I strongly believe that the right minifigure is the new addition to the Blue Squad since there are only two sets that contain them and both sets are the same Solomon Blaze. The minifigures are extremely detailed with fine printing. The azure blue colour scheme for the squad members is very similar to the previous Alien Conquest theme. The minifigures come with back printing. You can see a much detailed back view of the squad members without their helmets on. The squad members also pretty impressive in the front without their helmets on. Changed into their battle mode features Is this the future of the ADU? Introducing the new Blue Robot sidekick for the Blue Galaxy Squad The Blue Robot sidekick is new interesting features where it play an active role in determine the success of the mission in areas where men have limited ability to accomplish the objective. Therefore, this Blue Robot sidekick is meant to complement the human members where some executions such as computer processing or close combat are not quite ideal for our human counterparts to be exposed to such risk. The term 'sidekick' also suggest that the these robots are not just mere machines but involve in many greater roles to ensure various key factors and components to aid the squad mission. You can see from the back view of the Blue Robot sidekick where there is powerful jet pack to assist in their aerial ability. Through this angle, you may notice the side view of the powerful blaster that is held by the Blue Robot sidekick. While in this angle, you can observe the Blue Robot sidekick taking aim through the lens. Putting the Blue Robot sidekick together with the new Robot Mech Front view of the Alien Mosquitoids without the heads attached The fighting cause for the formation of the Galaxy Squad is all because of these dangerous Alien Mosquitoids. It is the sole reason where men and women take arms and fight to preserve peace in the universe. In this case, I choose to discern them into distinct parts. To be honest, I am not a fan of bugs and the appearance of these bugs is the exact sentiments where I will like to use the strength of Galaxy Squad and crush them into bits and pieces. Pretty nasty thought, isn't it? Nonetheless, the details on these bug-like minifigures are incredible. You can see the back view of the Alien Mosquitoids without the heads attached and the back view of the Alien Mosquitoids with the heads attached again. The material of these head pieces are soft ABS plastic rubber material and you can see a detailed closer view of the Alien Mosquitoid. Personally, I am quite fond of the new lime looking bug wings which is pretty cool, instead of re-hash the older looking wings. In addition, I am also quite sure the other new alien bug is not supposed to be known as the Mosquitoid. It does resemble a little like a mantis but I believe we will have to wait for the official naming for this new bug fellow. For easy reference, this fellow will be regarded as a Mosquitoid or bug equivalent. The new space defenders of the LEGO universe The many dangerous villains residing in LEGO universe Everyone is here for the long awaited peace treaty? The building content of Packet 1 The completed built for Packet 1 After finishing building Packet 1, you will probably notice that the remaining six packets are meant to build up the Galactic Titan. The content for Packet 1 is used to build the Alien Mosquitoid's nest and robotic centipede. Please note that there is a new orange brick separator included in this set. Alien Mosquitoid's nest The Alien Mosquitoid's nest may not be the official term for it, but I deem that it is quite possible that it is a place where the eggs are hatched and prisoners are stored. This is the overview of the Alien Mosquitoid's nest and there are two platforms leading to both sections. The one on the left is where the prisoner capsule is stored, while the one on the right is weapon storage and communication receiver. An official illustrated box art of the Alien Mosquitoid's nest Launching of the Alien Mosquitoid's egg At the back of the building, you will find a lever to launch the birth of the egg larval and allowing the egg to break apart where the spawn is born. Don't use it to launch and point onto someone. This is more of a safety message to the children who are playing with such mechanism, similar to the rest of the other firing functions in this set. The Alien Mosquitoid egg spawn In the cocoon stage, the egg larval is nurture in the bright translucent pink shelled egg. I am not sure how long does it take to reproduce but I am quite sure that at this stage, it might not take a long time for the infant to grow into a full scale adult size. After all, bugs are very quick in growing and reproduction. The new alien bug infant is a new addition to this Galaxy Squad theme by providing a better insight in the early growth stage of these alien bugs. The Alien Mosquitoid's Centipede This is a pretty long robotic centipede where the Alien Mosquitoids used it to assault the Galaxy Squad who threatens the birth place of these bugs. The robotic centipede made up of four sections and each section is able to swirl left or right. The front of the robotic centipede is where the Alien Mosquitoid controls the functional gears. The rear of the robotic centipede is the storage of the imprisonment of the Galaxy Squad members that will be placed in the dark blue looking shell capsule. Different view of the Alien Mosquitoid's Centipede We need to prepare ourselves for the impending attack The building content of Packet 2 The completed built for Packet 2 The fun and tedious part begins! Yes, this is the beginning of the Galactic Titan and the Packet 2 content forms the core of the armoured tank base which is made up of plentiful technic parts that forms the gear movement beneath it. The building content of Packet 3 The completed built for Packet 3 The content in Packet 3 is to build and expand the base of the armoured tank where the outer case is currently being formed out there. You will also notice that the built for the vehicle cockpit is now completed. You might also note that there are bricks at the side that will soon facilitate SNOT technique. The building content of Packet 4 The completed built for Packet 4 The content in Packet 4 is the finishing touch to the tough armoured tank by placing all of the tracked wheels together and this monster tank is ready for rock and roll. Judging from the size of it, I strongly believe the design of this armoured tank is well protected from all sides as there is a tough armour at all fronts without exposing any vulnerable components. An official illustrated box art of the Galaxy Squad Armoured Tank playing mechanism Lifting the missile launchers from beneath the Galaxy Squad Armoured Tank No tanks are ready without the deployment of missile or rocket launchers to take down enemies. This is certainly an offensive armoured tank where it will be ready to raid any alien base on any planets. The armoured tank encompass readiness and efficient target setting based on the infrared radar for track and kill purpose. Perhaps, I did make it up. Still, it is the boy imagination where such imaginative role playing comes about and this set is just perfect for young boys who love some sci-fiction action. The process of lifting the missile launchers playing mechanism As you can see from the image above, you may retrieve the missile launchers by pushing it upwards to the rear of the tank until it reach to its maximum length. From there, you may adjust the missile launchers in upward or downward directions. Infrared radar can be released by deploying the radar dish. The missile launchers are capable of 360 degrees targeting without compromising the combat readiness of the armoured tank. Galaxy Squad Armoured Tank Tracks I am not an engineer who could understand the mechanics behind the choice of usage of tracks. In principle, the advantages of tracked over wheeled vehicles are that they are in contact with a larger surface area than would generally be the case with a wheeled vehicle, and as a result exert a much lower force per unit area on the ground being traversed than a conventional wheeled vehicle of the same weight. This makes them suitable for use on soft, low friction and uneven ground such as mud, ice and snow. The principal disadvantage is that tracks are a more complex mechanism than a wheel, and relatively prone to failure modes such as snapped or derailed tracks. (Quoted by Wikipedia). Bottom view of the Galaxy Squad Armoured Tank Front view of the Galaxy Squad Armoured Tank Opening up the cockpit to reveal the commanding driver The building content of Packet 5 The completed built for Packet 5 The content for Packet 5 is the beginning of the building process to assemble the cockpit of the Galaxy Squad Spaceship. The building content of Packet 6 The completed built for Packet 6 The content for Packet 6 is the continuation of the assembling of the cockpit and the rocket engine to propel the spaceship. It seems almost clear that we are lacking of the aerial dynamics factor in this equation. The building content of Packet 7 The completed built for Packet 7 The content in Packet 7 is the finale and the new Galaxy Squad Spaceship is now completed with the equipped aerial wings at the side of the engine fuse. Both the pilot and weapon specialist are sitting in the cockpit to await for further instructions for their next incoming mission. An official illustrated box art of the Galaxy Squad Spaceship Adjusting the aerial wings of the spaceship I love this adjustment of the aerial wings transformation very much. It is totally brilliant. The design is very sturdy and firm. It enables the rotation of the aerial wings to be placed from stand-by position to flying position. This simply add into lots of playability for me who just enjoy some nice sleek looking spaceship. Front view of the Galaxy Squad Spaceship Opening up the cockpit to reveal the piloting crew As you can see from the image above, you will open up the gigantic cockpit single LEGO piece, where the front of the cockpit sits the pilot and the rear of the cockpit sits the weapon specialist that control the missile and firing mechanism. Galaxy Squad Spaceship firing mechanism At the side of the spaceship, there is a firing lasers on both wings and near the landing gear also contain the traditional flick-fire missile as well. Back view of the Galaxy Squad Spaceship Taking a closer look at beneath the Galaxy Squad Spaceship Bottom view of the Galaxy Squad Spaceship Breaking up the Galactic Titan into land and air battle formation This is so incredible. For the price of one, you are able to get two distinct class of combat, namely the armoured tank and the spaceship. Furthermore, to enhance the playability of this set, both of them can be combined together to form the legendary Galactic Titan of the Galaxy Squad to increase the overall appeal. Front view of the Galactic Titan The spaceship's cockpit is the front of the Galactic Titan where the spaceship will be controlling the land mode. The front view of the Galactic Titan is certainly looks impregnable and this is where the transformation will take place for the land and air attack surprise. In the Galactic Titan mode, you can reach out for this set and hold it with your hand and the set won't fall apart easily. I am surprised that the set is very sturdy and firm in its grip. This increases the playability on the endurance. Side view of the Galactic Titan Back view of the Galactic Titan Please do not be mistaken that this is the front of the Galactic Titan where it will be controlling the land mode. However, I do strongly believe that the technology for the Galactic Titan will allow both ends to command the land mode and the one at the back will certainly be assuming secondary position as back up. Bottom view of the Galactic Titan Top view of the Galactic Titan The yellow holders clutch both machines together These are the magical parts that grip both machines together to form the Galactic Titan. The grip is pretty decen and it hold them well and good. Spaceship landing gear that is seen resting on the Galactic Titan This the biggest LEGO Galaxy Squad ever! Let's take out the Alien Mosquitoids! To conclude, this is the biggest incredible looking set for the entire LEGO Galaxy Squad theme. The finishing product for this Galactic Titan has definitely lived up to its remarkable standard. The combination of both the land armoured tank and the air spaceship is one of the most powerful playing elements and the main highlight for this set. There is very high playability with plentiful room of imagination the children to play with. The Blue Squad minifigures are a nice touch and they match very well with the primary colour combinations. The Alien Mosquitoids are a nasty bunch of species in this set. These Alien Mosquitoids are now focusing more on growth and reproduction capabilities. Although the nest and the centipede are not as huge and impressive as the Galactic Titan, but the overall assembled design remain well received. Even though I am not a huge fan of LEGO Space but I remain actively collecting selective LEGO Space sets and thankfully, I had the exclusive chance to look into my favourite looking Galaxy Squad set in this entire series. Despite of the tedious and annoying building process from time to time, since I have not build a set with more than 1000 pieces for almost a few years, this is considered quite a mentally challenging and yet totally enjoyable experience which I will love to relate to you guys. Summary review Playability: 10/10 (Very fun playability with the combination of the tank and ship together plus various playing features.) Design: 8.5/10 (Design of the set and the minifigures are very good and the overall appeal is unique and attractive in its own class.) Price: 6.5/10 (It will be quite costly in other parts of the world, considering that this set is a non-licensed based on the projected USD pricing.) Overall: 8.3/10 (If there is a set to try the fun of Galaxy Squad, then your first choice will ought to be Galactic Titan.) I gave it a "5" based on my Review Score Card. What about yours? I hope every one of you enjoyed reading this simple review of mine. Comments and Criticisms are strongly welcomed. Pictures can be found in My Flickr and My Brickshelf (When moderated)
  25. GiotarizAFOL

    REVIEW: 60048 "Rogue Hideout"

    Hello Eurobricks! First post, and first Review, hope this works ;) :classic: WARNING: lots of links. Yesterday I went to a big shopping center in Valais, Switzerland, and they had the entire 2014 line-up for City and Ninjago, so I took this set.Pics are awful because I don't have my DSLR, so I had to use my Iphone, and no white background. LET'S GET STARTED! BOX: Normal city box, we already know that one . here is the box. INSTRUCTIONS: normal city instructions, we get three of those and three numbered bags. One builds the hot rod,another the police truck and the last one the hideout. DREADED STICKER SHEET: not many stickers, only for the policeman's ride BAG ONE PARTS: nothing new, like the dark pearl engine part, love the nose part and that treasure. Only new piece is the golden tap piece (in chest in pic 2). BAG ONE BUILDS: A lovely hot rod car, very 1950s US style. Too bad it has no lights... BAG TWO BUILDS: The police SUV or dog carrying truck. Nice, but very standard. Very similar to the dirt bike transporter set, still nice looking, and the new police colors are OK. WIP shot, veeeery standard build the finished truck, once again veeery standard. not sure about it being nice. BAG THREE BUILDS: a nice hideout, with a lovely side trapdoor and a submarine sight (hm... submarine homes? ) The house could also be used in war mocs or as an abandoned house. The parts. LOTS of very cool brick-bricks, including new 4 studs long bricks! Details of the lovely brick wall, with a very pet shop-ish trapdoor MINIFIGS: 3 normal figs, nothing special or fancy. 2 dogs, and one of the new policemen, which can't go together with the old ones, thay're too different (sorry for the minifig-racism, LOL) OVERALL LOOKS: a nice set, mainly for the hotrod and the hideout. In the pic the first burglar has left the other one and ran away with the hot rod... MINIFIGS: 7/10: normal ones, nice new police guy and normal burglars. BUILDS: 7.5/10: nice for hotrod and for hideout, boring for the truck. PARTS: 8/10: new brick bricks!! yayyyyy PLAYABILITY: 8,5/10: very high playability, three vehicles. DESIGN: 7.5/10: lovely hotrod pickup, nice building, police truck is veeery repetitive. Gio's ratings: 7.5 out of 10, good but a bit expensive. Got it for 40 swiss francs, or CHF. The truck is nothing new, but the other two things are worth it, really.