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    Word around the community is a ransomware hack occurred, at least that's what several of the more reliable LEGO rumor/leak accounts over on Instagram are claiming. I haven't seen an official statement from LEGO as the owner or BrickLink directly, which may lend some credence to that rumor. If it were a server crash, that's one thing, but a hacker story isn't something you want to draw attention to.
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    TLG's gotten way better about keeping leaks under control in recent years, almost to an annoying extent. I still remember those old halcyon days of trawling through LEGO blogs for the latest Clone Wars set leaks.
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    It is strange to realize how huge an impact someone has had on your life only after they have passed away. I've been building with LEGO for somewhere the neighborhood of 17 years now, and Jens' little plastic people have been there every step of the way. They've provided endless entertainment, even companionship at times -- I remember taking a little tin full of them along to doctor's visits back in the day, and even today will often snag one off the shelf to take to work or school. Despite all having the same basic body profile, they still manage to convey a massive amount of individuality and personality and make the LEGO hobby immeasurably more interesting. Heck, LEGO probably wouldn't even exist as it does today without Minifigures. Try to picture a theme like Star Wars without them -- it just wouldn't work. Thanks to Jens for his wonderful creation, and my condolences to his family.
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    Geez, that's nuts. I only buy CMFs on occasion, usually to get parts for customizing characters, and was able to hold my nose on the $4 price tag. $5 is just a bridge too far, unless, I dunno, they start including some small construction component. At that point though, it basically would become a polybag with more emphasis on the minifig.
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    Hey, it's certainly better than what I could probably throw together given a fairly short deadline. On this topic, I know that there are a couple of LEGO Puddle Jumpers out there, built with varying degrees of success. The most difficult part seems to consistently be the engine pods, as I'm not sure I've ever seen a LEGO Jumper with the pods able to be extended and retracted. At least, not in a way that looks very good. In any case, thanks for the link. If you don't mind, I might "borrow" a few elements from that design if I ever build my own. :P
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    Eh, like I said, I haven't seen the show in a while, but in any case, the details are all on point. Still, seeing this makes me want to try my hand at something like a Puddle Jumper. So many great things to build from the show.
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    Nice to see Stargate getting some love here. Great adaptation from the source material, though I will admit, it looks just a little shorter and wider than the version in the TV shows. I don't know though, I haven't watched through them in a while, and that nitpick doesn't change how great this looks.
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    Ah, SHIPtember. The most wonderful time of the year. :P Outstanding work, Sunder, I think that this is the most straight-up intricate SHIP I've seen. If I may ask, how exactly is it that you came up with and executed this design?
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    Just had to sign in after a few months of lurking to comment on this. Absolutely incredible work, all details are in place and, frankly, there was a second there when I wasn't sure which one was live-action and which one was LEGO. Stunning work, and great photography and editing to boot.
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    Wow. Full disclosure, I don't know much about Gundam, but I have seen the robots and own one of the building kits, and you're really managed to nail that essential Gundam "look". What's especially impressive is how well you rendered it using predominantly Technic and Bionicle parts; that's not something you necessarily see very often. Very impressive, excellent work.
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    Impressive! Great building and general designing, especially on the mech.
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    So... Blacktron crossed with an X-Wing crossed with Benny's Spaceship? Just kidding, it looks great! Really liking all the inset details!
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    --- Official SphereBots Press Release --- Here at Industrial Robots and Solutions (IRS), we have a long and storied history of creating innovative, dependable products to serve the needs of modern times. With the advent of commercial and private space travel, we have returned to the drawing board, aiming our efforts at improving individual's experiences within this burgeoning industry. Now, we are proud to finally present the latest innovation from Industrial Robots and Solutions, the SphereBot series! This initial wave is split primarily between a civilian oriented model, the standard SphereBot, pictured above on the right, and what we at IRS have dubbed the "WarBot," seen on the right. The standard SphereBot is designed for everyday use. It can carry your tools while you explore, and it's rugged design means you will never be stuck waiting while your robot assistant struggles to climb even the easiest of grades. The "WarBot," meanwhile, is a heavier duty design built for more military oriented applications. It is larger than the standard SphereBot, and the base model of this variant comes equipped with a pair of ballistic missiles, as well as a rotary gun for short range defense, and a long range gun for, as you might assume, long range engagements. The heavy weapons systems and impressive durability have launched this SphereBot to popularity with both military personnel battling extraterrestrial threats: ... and with civilians, whom we are currently able to sell to because of our unregulated status, who fight daily upon perhaps the most vicious battlefield of all, that of love. So make sure to place your Industrial Robots and Solutions SphereBot orders quickly, before supplies run out or the government steps in to block SphereBot sales! --- End of Press Release --- Thanks for looking, and please leave comments and criticisms below!
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    That's one hilarious set-up. Great use, by the way, of those sensor/tool pieces on the smaller mech. Just a quick question, how well does that pseudo-ball joint set-up work? It looks pretty sturdy, and I don't think I've ever seen it before.
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    Thanks for the feedback; I think the cockpit's one of my personal favorite parts. In fairness, it's a recycled design from a starship I never got around to building, but it actually fit in really well. Otherwise, the scaling in more a reflection of my lack of pieces than anything else. I've been wanting to building something for a while, but on this one, I just decided to adopt a moderate size and go for broke on detailing.
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    Impetus, ISV As a general rule, there is a rather conspicuous dislike toward ISVs and their captains. ISVs, or Independent Spacer's Vessels, are seen as relics of a bygone age, where space cowboys flew around the uncharted depths of space, discovering new planets and living for, well, independence. Today, there are only a few left, but they continue in that tradition of independence, with some using their freedom to engage in shady dealings, and others doing what they can to help those who cannot help themselves. And, of course, in their exploration of space, they occasionally run across aliens out to kill them, necessitating the occasional use of armaments... Just make sure you watch your back out there. Further photos can be found on flickr: https://www.flickr.c...157666125280434 Thanks for checking out this MOC, and please forgive any errors as this is only the second time I've done this, and the first was a complete bust.
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    That is very impressive, the design is absolutely spot-on. I know there are a couple of other Puddle Jumper MOCs floating around out there, but as far as looking like the source material is concerned, this one nails it. Maybe I should just take a shot at building my own. Or, more realistically, maybe something along the lines of an F-302...
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    Absolutely beautiful! This is, I think, one of the best micro-scale builds I've ever seen. Special props to the cylinder/disk windows, I've never seen that technique used before, and it looks great. Yeah, like the above post says, this is awesome.
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    Fantastic, Captain Solo. I'm trying my best to avoid spoilers, but unfortunately, I've already stumbled across a few major ones. Just got to stay strong until Tuesday. Having said that, this forum doesn't seem to be the best place to find spoilers, it seems most people just avoid posting them.
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    In line with everybody else, thanks for posting this review. While I couldn't understand the commentary in German, it was at least helpful finally getting a good look at the interior of the ship. Yeah, though, otherwise it's a really cool looking set, and it's rather impressive that they managed to cram as much space as they did into the ship without it looking too ridiculous. Depending on the price, I might buy a copy once January 1st rolls around.
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    For one thing, I must say, that is one great looking ship, and the rotating engines would definitely add to the look/functionality. I'm afraid I don't know of anything besides the click turntables that would yield that effect, and you're right, jumper plates would be nowhere near sturdy enough. I'm pretty sure that there is a form of 4x4 round plate that works in conjunction with 61485 that does click, but I'm forgetting which sets, if any, that it appears in. You could attempt to SNOT in an assembly sort of like the one in the Republic Fighter Tank 7679 (see here: http://brickset.com/sets/7679-1/Republic-Fighter-Tank), however that risks possible design destabilization. It could work, though, and that would give you friction, but no locked positions. Sorry if this hasn't been too terribly helpful, but I hope I was able to at least lend a few ideas. If you don't mind me asking though, on an unrelated note, how exactly are you planning to motorize the cockpit? Don't get me wrong, it would look very cool, but I've never seen motorization of LEGO on that small a scale before.
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    Yeah, the Pick-A-Brick wall is the best way to go in my opinion. Sometimes there's a bit of a limited selection, and it's generally more common/"in vogue" pieces that they have (for instance, extra pink tiles for Friends, tires and wheels for City, etc.), but if that's what you're looking for, it's hard to go wrong. By the way, this topic reminds that I've got 50-100 of those 1x2 tiles with the guages on them lying around. Just be careful at the PAB wall, as you might wind up with a bunch of stuff you didn't need and will never use.
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    I actually have a little bit of experience with this, as I was trying recently to make a couple of small-scale turrets for a starship. As far as formal turntables go (the ones specifically manufactured by LEGO as turntables), I don't think I can help you beyond what you already know. However, I can suggest using jumper plates, like the 2x2 w/ single stud or 1x2 w/ single stud. You could even just attach whatever needs to be rotated to a single stud inset to the build. The one problem with this, though, is it might a little more fragile/finicky than you want to deal with. Do you mind saying what you're trying to MOC?
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    Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to present the Vic Viper Vertical Take-Off and Landing Jumpship. Yes, I couldn't resist the temptation to have 3 "V"s in a row. :P I'll put some photos of it in the body of this topic later, but as is, here's a link to the MOCpages page for it. Please note, the page is still under construction, I still have to add and describe some views of the ship and I've had trouble just sitting down and doing it. However, you can pretty much get the gist from what's there. http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/411187 Hope you all enjoy!
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    Wow, that looks great, Rodiziorobs. It isn't a big scene or anything, but it captures the feel of the movie excellently. The way you used Coruscant for the spherical part of the Bifrost has got to be the best part of it! And, yeah, the rest of the gold detailing definitely screams "Asgard!" The whole thing is awesome!
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