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Very interested. You have an estimate of what it might cost for shipping to the States?

Welcome to Eurobricks, Thrund! I'm a Lego purist, but I won't judge your use of the clone stuff . Have fun on the site!

What? That's crazy! Is it some sort of political or religious correctness run amok or just marketing and business decisions? Or something else entirely?

Well, to be honest with ya, GuyWithTheBricks, I don't think it's such a bad idea for a contest, and I think Siegfried's post demonstrates that your idea isn't that farfetched at all. It would be a massive contest, but EB is a massive sites with loads of talent, and I think it has the capacity to handle such an event. I'm for it! Sure, it may need some modifications, but it's just in the concept stage right now. Keep the concepts rolling!

Haha! I love this! Great blend of Lego and Literature. That picture of the sub through the bubble canopy is fan-freaking-tastic. Great work on the whole thing, but that sub... wow. Loving the center of the earth portion too. And btw, the sub is really cool.

Welcome indeed. I always find it curious when people find the minifigures more enjoyable than the sets; I was always the other way around (with the exception of the Boba Fett figures... I really do like those guys ). Anyway, interesting name, and hope you find all the collectible minifigs!

Welcome to the forums. As the others have already said, so long as you act at least 18, I think you'll find yourself sticking around . We've got wonderful under-18 members and we've banned over-18 members, so it's about how you present yourself, from what I understand. Enjoy the site!

It is indeed fortunate to find such a wife . Good to have you with us from all the way over there in Singapore! It's a pretty modern city there, definitely... pretty easy to find Lego sets I guess? Looking forward to seeing your Modular buildings when they come about! Keep studying - you'll learn some awesome stuff here. I know I have.

Good to see ya, MIDAS, and welcome to Eurobricks. I'm not going to lie, you've got the Eldorado Fortress and I'm jealous. I've wanted that set since it came out, and by waiting till now I'm going to have to pay quite the premium to buy it. Nice little collection there btw. You've also got that mini Slave I and Jedi Fighter. I've been looking at buying that set - how do you like it? As for the vignette, you can most certainly post it! Just start a new thread over in the Star Wars forum and deeplink some photos of it. Looking forward to seeing it.

Ah too bad about that old classic transport. I don't have the whole set, but I know I've got those old wheels laying around somewhere. Not a bad trade in though, that technic set was the one to have back in the day. Well, welcome to Eurobricks. I don't know about any Australian AFOL (AAFOL? ) but there is a sizeable Australian minority on EB, so hopefully someone will hook you up. Good to have you around!

I know I'm bumping this topic, but given Sir Dillon's recent MOC of the house from 9 (check it out!), I think it's appropriate. @ Oky Wan, I really like this guy... instantly recognizable from the movie. Really nice build on the hands and head - you've accomplished that forlorn look from the movie character very well in Lego; not an easy thing to do. To echo some of the others, the torso is the only thing I'd work on, but that's really a minor thing. I'm glad you linked back to this MOC - I was hoping to find a Lego version of 9.

This is a fantastic "destruction" creation, and a nice recreation of the house in 9. You really captured the post-apocalyptic, creepy environment well. Really nice use of the different shades of gray too - a VERY effective way to give it an old, time-worn look. And *sigh*... that staircase... its just haunting. Out of curiosity, how sturdy is the build on this guy?

As far as licensed themes go, this is one of the few that I think I may enjoy. I'm a little hesitant, especially given the slightly chinese look that Sparrow's hat has, but if they do this line well, it has a lot of potential. I hope they keep the stickers to a bare minimum (or not at all), and I hope we don't end up with more rubbery parts (e.g. heads and weapons). That said, I'm looking forward to seeing what they give us!

I've read through enough reviews and have been curious enough to want to make a few myself, even without the Academy. Now that I see this, though, I would really like to make it happen. Sign me up!

Good to see you on the forum! I share your interest in SW, and haven't quite made the shift to City and Trains, but there's a very active and large group of City and Train lovers here. It's neat that your son got you back into Lego; one day hopefully I'll have a son (or even a daughter) who enjoys Lego too . Or maybe they'll just think I'm a nerd-dad. Oh well. Hope to see some of your first MOCs soon!

Welcome. Looks like you're not new to Lego and MOCing, but its good to have you here. You should toss a link to some of your stuff in your signature if you get a chance! I'd enjoy seeing your stuff. Enjoy the forum!

Hey Deadraque, good to see you on Eurobricks. I'm another one of those married AFOLs, and it does take some getting used to for the better half, but my wife has enjoyed some of my Lego creations. She even gave me a Lego room in the house (maybe because she likes me, or maybe so she doesn't have to see Lego parts all over the rest of the house. I like to think its the former, but logic tells me maybe more the latter ). I agree with you about seeing Lego creations in real life too... just not the same on LDD. Anyway, enough of my chatter. Welcome, and I look forward to seeing your creations!

Welcome to EB, Klementina! As others have noted, you're clearly a very accomplished builder, and it will be nice to see your future work here. Nice Dojo, by the way!

Can always count on ACPin for a nice MOC. Good transformation of the Raptor into a stark, militaristic Imperial troop carrier, and the gray color is very effective... contrary to the opinions of another . If that user had glanced up at the banner for the Star Wars EB page as he typed, he would have noticed that the SW galaxy, and the Imperials in particular, enjoy using stark, gray color themes . Lots of "dark gray blobs" in that galaxy far, far away. Of particular note are the rear thrusters... a unique build for sure.

This guy looks good on his own, but he REALLY pops in your new diorama - so, you readers, if you haven't checked out the most recent post, this is a plug for it from a fan (Link). You've got some crazy SNOT technique and the use of those robot arms for the hands really turned out well.

WOW! I really like this MOC - your year was well spent. The size, the colors, and THE BLOCKINESS! I've always enjoyed Lego creations looking like they're made out of Lego parts. Nice work on Meta-Knight and Link - bring a few more pics of them over here to EB so people don't miss them. I love the reference to Super Smash Bros. too. Ah, the memories of my gaming days.

This landscape scene really helps show off your MOC; you've really made the robot the focal point. The wall and the shattered pieces are really well done too. Quality stuff. Forgive my ignorance, but are those minifig accessories on the military folk brickarms or something from TLG? I missed about 4 years of Lego production so there are certainly parts I'm not yet familiar with!

Rebel Blockade Runner UCS (the more recent release) had nearly 1,500 pieces for $150; this has just over a third the number of pieces and it's only 2/3rds the price. Should be between $59-$69. Not even the new slave I (which had a very similar number of pieces) was $100, and it has 3 minifigures and a whole lot of popularity behind it. Moreover, this new UCS starfighter has stickers, which are just a cheap cop-out in my opinion. This set is unfortunate, TLG. Drop it 30 bucks, as others have mentioned, and maybe you'll be talking. PS. I was looking at the pics Kiel-da-man posted of the starfighter... should the R2 unit be in the middle of the craft?

Hey guys, Are we allowed to edit/modify our entries up until the deadline, or are they to remain unmodified once submitted? Thanks

long time ago, but not in a galaxy far, far away, our distant relatives had to slave and vie for survival. Mere mortal men were doomed to lives buried by the sands of time. Only by standing up, slaying the dragon, and conquering the neighboring kingdom could the rare, brave soul shine from amidst the grim grime and ashen ash of the days bygone. These brave men fought for honor, for glory, and for their very lives. They did not fight for the glory of being made into a minifigure. They did not fight over a beer. They fought... to be remembered. And maybe sometimes for a beer. Throughout history, these fighting, pillaging men have been remembered as "Cons", hated by many, loved by few, but remembered always. Then, not so very long ago, teachers and professors evolved from the midst of the human race: These "academicians", these "men and women of learning", they invented a new sort of survival games called "tests" (from the Old English word "testare" meaning "to throw upon rocks until nearly dead"). To complete a test, men read tales of dragons, discussed legends of the great conquerors, and later wrote their recollections of these stories into four thousand page novels for a "learned individual" to "grade". Reading, arithmetic, langueages... a new game was afoot: to earn real glory, Cons now had to take "tests" to eke their place in the annals of history. And thus was born the "Con's test". Not to be outdone, the late 20th century saw the invention of "the video game" and "the Lego". Once again, the glory of destroying dark monsters and laying thy neighbor's kingdom waste came to the forefront. One could again relive the glory of the Cons of old, whether it be in brick or in pixels. And though language has eroded the "Con's test" to the shorter "contest", the glory of the competition lives on. And thus, my friends, you have the history of the "Con's test", or "contest" as the vulgar tongue has come to say. Over the past few months, you have had the privilege of watching a true modern "contest" take place right in front of your very eyes. Men and women alike have shed tears and blood in the conquest to become the greatest vignette-er. These people are all "Cons" in the ancient, unadulterated sense of the word. Only today, being a Con is not good enough. No, these builders must also take the "test": we, the "academicians", must grade these brick "novels" and report to the world whose creation is truly worthy to be remembered. Only one of many valiant efforts, however, was sufficient to truly pass the "Con's test". Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, I give you "Mos Eisley" and his creation, "E43D". While Eurobricks only describes him as a lowly "vassal", I assure you his accomplishments distinguish him from among the ranks. I propose he be promoted to the level of "Con" with 1,000,000 honorary forum posts. "E43D" is, as many before me have noted, a one-of-a-kind creation: it is unique, and its likeness has never been seen before now. But this characteristic alone is not enough to make something memorable... every snowflake is unique, yet they are not all memorabl. The qualities that set Mos Eisley's work apart are the skill, the precision, and the technique that go into the build. It is the nostalgia, the glimpse of yourself in the theater, or even the transportation into that galaxy and into young Skywalker's shoes. It is the sense of completeness and finality one gets after studying this MOC. Everyday, people describe the most wonderful ideas, only to bring those ideas into being very shabbily, without luster or zest. It takes care, time, and investment to take an idea and make it just as wonderful in the real world. Mos Eisley took the care, he used the technique, and he developed the skills to make take a wonderful idea and make an even better physical mannifestation. That, my friends, is an almost unheard of talent. But the buck doesn't stop there... When one looks at the different images of "E43d", one is whisked away to his own experience with George Lucas and his creation, the Star Wars movies. The nostalgia of the theater is there; the scenes are there; the characters are there. One almost has to pull out some popcorn, or even a lightsaber, to look through the Flickr gallery of this masterpiece. This creation is dynamic; it is engaging, and it is electrifying. But oh no, that's not all... Mos Eisley's E43D is a complete, final, and nearly perfect vignette. One doesn't look at the suns of Tatooine in the scene and think, "oh it is good, but if he had only done such and such". One looks at the scenes and wonders at the detail, or wishes for the ability to design such a thing out of mere blocks. This creation is in its final, complete stage; it leaves nothing to be desired. E43D is the ideal entry for this contest. It embodies true quality, it captures the imagination, and it leaves nothing to be desired. It's black, rounded outlines give the viewer the impression of looking at an old photo vignette. Its originality embodies the meaning of the letters "MOC", for it truly is Mos Eisley's "own creation". This Lego builder is the ultimate "Con", and many times over he deserves to win this "contest". PS: This: is the feeling one gets looking at E34D. PSS: (and disclaimer)... this page is made for humor and to extol the virtues of a Lego MOC... I wouldn't go telling your friends this history of the "contest" as it's purely from my mind. But you can if you want... As for the photos, thanks to "andrew" and brothersbrick.com for the "space viking", and thanks to Comedy Central and South Park for Mr. Garrison.