Siegfried

I agree. I do the exact same thing. When I first started using it I had trouble as I couldn't remember all of my sets from 30 years ago. Sometimes it was clear I had a set becasue I owned a certain piece. For example I own a black classic sword, and that only came in one set...

Well take care and don't forget us. :'-( You probably should change your signature; you cant be "Eurobricks' Resident Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean Attractions, and Disney Theme Parks Expert Extraordinaire" if you arent here. ;-) Are you going to finish your contest before you go to the great Disneyland in the sky?

I tend to see Batman as 75% brains, 25% brawn. Yes I noticed that. Another thing for me to reserve judgement on... :-P

Thanks. Yes I would. It is definitely my favorite Exo-Force set this year. My favourite set this year has to be the Technic Bulldozer, followed by the MTT and the Harbour. Aero Booster is probably next.

I disagree, but that's life I suppose!

Chewie fires several shots from his bowcaster in Jango's direction and roars with pleasure when he sees an explosion. However, when he appoaches the "remains" he finds only a burning tree. Quickly he turns around and finds Jango there. He fires once and Chewie falls down to meet his forefathers.

Err... that is going to be huge! What does it cost so far?

I realise this set isn't that new anymore, but I really wanted to do a review of it. I really like it and Aero Booster is on my non-break list. The arms and side jets are very poseable. I am not sure if it was the intention, but they are the right height to use as a prop so he doesn't fall over. (The technic liftarm in the middle is not tall enough. It is there more to for swooshing reasons, and also to help you fire the projectile.) The mech and the backpack are held together with a single axel, which works quite well. (It normally sits flush. I have half removed it to show how it connects.) The left weapon is removable and fits into the mechs left hand if you remove the hose and use the yellow axel joiner on the right shoulder. (I don't really like this feature.) Aside from splashing out on a new golden top, Ha-Ya-To is the same as last year. (New guy on left.) This part was a large reason why I wanted this set. It is used on the gun for decoration, but it reality it is a Technic Driving Ring and my only piece like it is buried in an 8421 crane. This piece is priced from 5-15 USD on Bricklink and this is the cheapest set it has ever been found in. Over all, I think this is a great set, and I have found myself running though the house making jet noises. I highly recommend it. (I am not 100% happy with these photos so I might re-do some of them. If anyone wants photos of anything please ask. I wont do the manual though. If you want that I recommend you download it.)

No, sorry. I haven't been to the cinema for years; I love movies but I hate babysitters... Done. *sweet*

The challenge between Hinckley and I may be over (for now), but I want more! Based on my recent (incompetently designed) poll I think it would be possible for a competition to be designed that at least five (but hopefully more) people could enter. If you are interested (or if you have some ideas) please post a few of the sets that you have free (or believe you could make up from spare parts) and that you think would be suitable. (Don't mention sets that you have but would not be prepared to break.) If we have enough interest in enough of the same sets we can start a poll (or a blind draw if people prefer) and try to pick 2-5 sets. I was thinking of trying to have in total about 1000-1500 pieces. I would also be prepared to allow a set number of additional parts. If there is interest but it turns out that we don't have at least five people who can (and will) put together about 1000-1500 pieces from various sets I could try to make a list of pieces instead, possibly even with no fixed colours. EDIT: I will be editing this to reflect what people have. Please note that I don't consider anything in this list as a promise, at this stage I am just trying to find five people with at least 500 pieces in common... 3825 Krusty Krab - Hinckley, imperialshadows 4417 Aero Pod X-Pod - optimus-convoy 4478 Geonosian Fighter - Hinckley 4502 X-Wing Fighter - Hinckley 4884 Wild Hunters - Sinner, Hinckley, imperialshadows 4917 Mini Robots - Shine 4939 Cool Cars - optimus-convoy, Sinner 4954 Model Townhouse - Sinner, Hinckley 5524 Airport - imperialshadows 6205 V-Wing Fighter - Shine, Hinckley 7016 Viking Boat against the Wyvern Dragon - john cleese, Sir Dillon, Hinckley 7018 Viking Ship - Hinckley, Sir Dillon, imperialshadows 7020 Army of Vikings - Hinckley, Sir Dillon, imperialshadows 7021 Vikings vs Ofnir - Hinckley, imperialshadows 7090 Crossbow Attack - Shine, Sir Dillon, Sinner 7091 Knights' Catapult Defense - john cleese 7093 Skeleton Tower - Hinckley 7259 ARC-170 Fighter - Hinckley, Sinner (Mine is currently re-built into an X-Wing but it is an option...) 7657 AT-ST - Hinckley, imperialshadows 7692 MX-71 Recon Dropship - john cleese 7694 MT-31 Trike - john cleese 7701 Grand Titan - imperialshadows 7702 Thunder Fury - imperialshadows 7707 Striking Venom - Hinckley, Sinner 7708 Uplink - optimus-convoy, Sinner, Hinckley, imperialshadows 7709 Sentai Fortress - Hinckley 7017 Viking Catapult vs. Nidhogg Dragon - optimus-convoy, Hinckley 7092 Skeleton Prison Carriage - Sinner 7770 Deep Sea Treasure Hunter - Shine, Sir Dillon, optimus-convoy, imperialshadows 7771 Angler Ambush - john cleese, Sir Dillon 7785 Arkham Asylum - Hinckley, Sir Dillon, imperialshadows 7786 Batcopter - Hinckley, imperialshadows 7991 Garbage Truck - Shine, Hinckley, Sinner (My boy has this and I could borrow it...) 7945 Fire Station - Hinckley 8100 Cyclone Defender - optimus-convoy, Hinckley, Sinner (My boy has this and I could borrow it...) 8101 Claw Crusher - Shine, Sinner, Hinckley, john cleese 8106 Aero Booster - john cleese 8141 Off Road Power - Shine 8877 Vladek's Dark Fortress - Hinckley, imperialshadows I will add more of mine soon... *yoda* has said that he thinks a theme would be a good idea. Personally I would prefer no theme (hence the Free Form part), but if this is the will of the people then so be it! *sweet* (It would be a LSMP in that case.)

...and they are very good too. *wub* I am starting a topic right now to discuss the idea. (I haven't got Super Nova however; it was a TRU exclusive in Australia and there are none close to my home.)

I think that is a great idea... *sweet*

This is excellent news. My kids (and me to a lesser extent) loved the Star Wars games. Thanks for posting this.

My idea with the poll was to help determine what sets to use.

Actually I said in the first post; under 50,000. Not a lot, but enough to start taking up a lot of room! Sure; assuming it is yours to sell! :-P I wish I could. I can't even modify the poll :'-) ; I would need to be an admin to do that. EDIT: I just noticed some kind admin fixed my poll mistakes. Thanks!

I thought as much. Nice bit of mis-direction though! :-P

Give or take 1000? ;-) I hope you didn't actually count them? Let me assure everyone that was not my intention. My motivaton for this poll was caused by the "Sinner vs. Hinckley Saturday Night Smackdown!!". I have been having such an interesting time making my (***MOC withheld***) that I wondering if there were enough active Eurobrickers to do something similar, that is, a free form MOC based on 2-5 sets. From the results, I think it could be possible. Anyone interested? Should I start another poll? X-D (Or should I ask someone else to do it since I made so many mistake last time?! :-$ )

Yes, I realise that, but Batman is a detective first, fighter second. They aren't called "Detective Comic" for nothing. Focusing on him learning some sort of ninjitsu as the final and most important part of his training is completely missing the character. I agree. I hated that character. The actor was wrong as well; she was way too young to be an assistant DA. She would be to young to even be his clerk...

True, but I think in most cases NZ gets a worse deal than Australia. :'-( I was concerned that both of these sets would not come down, so now I think they will. X-D Thanks. *wub*

Hmm, that doesn't bode well for Australia. :'-( Any other news?

Like the others have said, that skull is great. *wub* It looks like he (?) is sneering. In love it. Anything behind the back door?

Indeed. I am soooo sorry. :'-( :'-(

People often confuse me for a cat over my whiskers. Honestly, I am a walrus. I think my great great grandmother was a cat, but it isn't discused much. I think it was a bit of a scandal at the time.

Nice collection mutley777 and Ras 74. I assume this means you aren't interested in the new one?

Well, believe it or not, I agree 100% with your summary! I was a bit busy yesterday and didn't have time to write a better reply; thanks I couldn't have done better myself. Ultimately though my point was that if they go down that path it isn't really Batman, but I will reserve my judgement until I see the movie. I didn't mind the last one, but I would have like it better if they removed all of the ninja stuff.