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Aren't you the sneaky devil using the green arrow as the international symbol of "hey, click this, moron, there's another page"?

Just keeps getting better. I also have to commend you on managing to keep this within a reasonable facsimile of it's intended schedule. I can't even imagine trying that. When was the last EB News, you ask? Shut up. What could possibly be in that room to shock Copmike so badly... one can only imagine the horrors. Keep up the great work... or forever be doomed to blah blah blah blah blah! Note: LuxorV... for keeping the great Douglas Adams alive, I will always love you. Shut up, Hinck.

Uh, no. That's not really designed to do this job and would be an incredibly complicated way to do it, especially since most people don't know all of the necessary information required to fill those fields, but thank you for trying to help out. Let me suggest an alternate method. Click "Wanted" then on the resulting page "Part Set" (they are both tabs at the top of the Bricklink page). Here is the resulting page. That will bring you to a page dedicated to doing exactly what you want. Fill in the set number, adjust the checkboxes to indicate whether you want minifigs, a box, etc, then tell it where to add this set to your wanted list. You can choose between an existing list (your main one, usually), or add a new one. I'd suggest a new one and name it after the set, like 7662. Check the rest of the settings on the page then "submit for edit". The next page allows you to remove things you might not really need. Say the set has a 1x2 white plate and you don't need one, you can choose not to add it. Work your way down the page and submit that and it's all done (ok, it's been a while since I parted a set, there might be one more confirmation page, I can't remember, but it's really obvious if you've ever added an item to the wanted list). Now that you have this addition to your list, anywhere you would normally search will include an option to look for items on that list. There is no limit to the number of these lists you can have, as far as I know. I currently have 5 for various projects. Additionally, when you check out, there is a link on the page right after checkout that allows you to review your wanted list to remove items that you just purchased. It's a quick and easy way to update things if you remember to do it (you can't ever get back to that page, you're stuck doing it manually if you don't get it then). Good luck!

Yes, they will now make pirates for the next 10 years, guaranteed, but no, you may not begin a collection. Stop looking at me that way, I've made up my mind and I'm not changing it. You may not buy them. Ever. *the above is meant to show the silliness of asking permission to buy something in a forum I've got to ask, what is this thread really about? If it's to express your excitement about the new line, there are a lot of other threads for that. If it's to introduce yourself to the site, you should post a thread in the "Hello! My name is..." area. Seriously though, welcome to EB, I just don't understand what you're trying to say here. And yes, we all love the new line and hope it lasts for many years to come.

Ye Olde Dirty Oar To me, a snowbox is all about using what you have on hand. In the case of an old pirate, that's a rowboat, a cannon, a festive sail and flag attached to a sturdy mast, a friendly parrot, and of course, a dirty oar. Lovely, Isn't she? The snowbox isn't bad either. Some of you may ask... how fast that she really go? Well, it's pretty simple. A couple of shots from that cannon, and we're hurtling down the mountain at an unbelievable speed. After that, it can be used to both maintain speed and steer, while helping to, uh, retire the competition. Then, when things are cruising along nicely, I can stare at her megablocks lovely lines. All in all, a pleasant way to spend a relaxing afternoon, wouldn't you say?

I must be missing something. The claws run .05 each. The chain is under .30 and an entire Peeves minifig, new, is like, $3.75 with arms, hands and legs. Where's the rare? We have a rare parts / unusual colours topic, but I think I'll leave this here to die a sad and lonely death.

Not nearly enough to fall for a lame trick like that, Professorypants! YOU! YEAH! YOU KIDS! GET OFF MY LAWN! What was I saying? Oh, yes, that looks like a comfy sofa. Don't fall for it, Petey! AAAAAH! The talking birds again! Look, we can talk, get over it already. You know, that makes a certain amount of sense. Can you really talk, or is it this fine whiskey? We can really talk. That's amazing... say, do you know anything about this whole mystery? That would be cheating, you sly devil! I'll give you a cracker. Do you honestly think you can bribe us with a cracker? I'll take it. What do you want to know? Excellent! Come right over here and tell me everything. Hmmm... I wonder if he has more crackers. The birds proceed to tell everything they know, but only to me. HA!

I bet it's all Majisto's fault. Wait... who? You know, that silly wizard Draggy hangs out with. Don't do that Bluervo, he doesn't remember you here. How could anyone forget me? AAAAAAH! This place has talking birds! See?

Calling you names and trying to figure out how to get each other killed? Cool!

Yeah, that's a good idea. Problem is, ever since we were locked in this house, I'd had a hard time remembering much from before a few days ago. Oh, I know something! Earlier, when we were in the dining room, I kept fiddling with that dvd player because I was hoping that Chester was a fan of the old adventure movies like I am. You know, Captain Blood, Robin Hood, Zorro, Debbie Does Dratos, uh, Zorro. What? I said that one already? Did I say Robin Hood? Right... how about The Seahawk? No? Oh good. That's enough about me, I think. So... that peculiar host of ours said something about trying to figure out what happened last night. Seemed kind of odd, didn't it? It's like he thinks this whole situation is a game. And who is he, a relative of Chester or maybe connected to that 'Guardian' that Chester was so scared of? Either way, last night... What do we know for sure?

Yay, I've finally got a key to try everywhere! There goes one of our five attempts.

Aren't you just the lucky bugger lately? First it was chrome Vader and now this. I wish America had real toy stores where you could actually get to know the owners and create a meaningful relationship. *sigh* I still think Power Miners is one of the overall ugliest themes in recent history, but I do like these guys and will probably have to buy a few sets after all... Thanks for ruining my day.

Good catch! Of course, that isn't real haiku, just silly westernized simplified haiku, but that was definitely the intent nonetheless. I wonder why they chose that. Perhaps it points at an Asian influence. Very nice! A four letter word... Well, I'm sure we can all come up with a few of those, but I suspect we'd be better off waiting for one we discover written somewhere, or decipher from other means. So now we're looking for a chimney and a four letter word. Hmmm... does anyone else find it odd that none of these rooms have fireplaces? Quite unusual for a house of this era. There was a very heavy candlestick as well...

Piss poor excuse if I've ever heard one... That one's a real stumper. I gave it a shot and came up with nothing but a headache. Max: Don't do it, Peter! Hmmm... Peter is a euphemism for ... Me: Shut up. I'd like to remove the drawer from the cabinet and look under it and along all of it's normally unseen sides, as well as to double check for a false bottom or a hidden compartment in either it or the cabinet itself. No one locks an empty drawer. Mind if I cut in, ladies?

Oh, I misread it as a new key. Still, the idea stands. In the future, can we travel back and forth to test things without the rest of the group as needed? And, for the sake of doing something as we're all just standing around, I'd like to trip Max as he waltzes, but discretely.

Would it be possible to take a little trip back to the last room and check that key in the video/tv cabinet without detouring everyone there? Maybe just go off in pairs and then return?

So, who's gonna crack that code for us? Mmmm, a safe. Now that is interesting! It seems that the people behind this whole dragon thing might not be a particularly savory lot. *eyes the host suspiciously* Red Dragon. Not "Red dragon", but "Red Dragon" as if it is an indicator of a group or individual title.

It's painting inspection time! I'd like to try to move all of them, look behind them, feel around their frames for switches and knobs as well as visually inspect them for clues.

I considered pushing him down the dumbwaiter. Why would we do that, it wouldn't be nice! You're trying to cause trouble, aren't you? If you come up with any ideas, pm me.

North for me.

After a large number of new designs in 1978, 1979 and 1980, LEGO took 1981 off completely, relying on those former designs and adding nothing new to the line. The next 3 years were fairly limited, so they will be presented in one group. 1982 featured a new colour for the 1979 blue suit, a postal employee and a representative of the LEGOland highway department. 1983 added a simple but useful striped shirt. 1984 adapted the 1979 police zippered torso for a more civilian look, added a striped racing shirt, and the classic overalls we still see variations of to this very day. Overall, they weren't exciting, but some of the designs ended up serving for many years and they do provide a few more possibilities for your town citizens, which is always a good thing. Optimized for printing at 600dpi (1.551cm x 1.227cm). (thumbnails link to full size decals) As always, here are some recoloured variations of these decals, adding the current colour range to the classic look of yesterday. And that was the early 80's. 1985 was a bigger year and will be presented seperately in the near future. Hope you enjoy these offerings, and as always, if you decide to use some, please feel free to post pictures of your efforts in this thread, we'd love to see them!

Yes, let's head back to the hall and decide on a new direction. Founded in 1066 by a guy named Norman, the Dratos Historic Places Trust is a well respected organization working to open up historically interesting local landmarks to the public in exchange for financial consideration paid to the owners. Bernard Knightly is currently serving as it's president and the law firm of Crawford and Schneill act as legal representatives of the trust.

You're not. Two problems. First, games need to be approved by the staff before beginning and second, they go in the LEGO Wargames and Mafia Games Forum where I will move this post for now. Being a new member to the site, it's unlikely that we would approve a game from you at this point. I would suggest spending some time here getting to know how the site runs, the kind of members we have and the things that interest them, then if you still think it's a good idea, submit your idea to the staff for consideration. Thanks!

*wakes up at the mention of his name* Hey, that's me! Stupid old coot wouldn't sign such a great deal. It isn't like we were trying to buy the house, we just wanted to make it available to the public for viewing as part of the history of the area. I still don't understand why he turned us down, but eventually we would have tried to force the issue legally. Now, I don't even know what will happen to the estate. Well, that would certainly explain why he wouldn't accept such a generous offer, clearly he couldn't. It looks as if Chester and his whole family has been acting as some kind of front for the real owners of the house and that perhaps we need to pay some special attention to the eastern wing. Didn't Miss Sandy also express some interest in that area? With a 'name' like that, the tone of the message, and all of these dragon seals and such around, it almost sounds like some kind of secret cult owns this place. I wonder what kind of dark deeds they may have been up to over the centuries... As the email says, "Your continued refusal to sign the documents to register your estate in the DHPT" I have worked with the DHPT for many years now, and usually these things go quite smoothly. Offer someone an obscene amount of money and they'll just open up their doors to you, but not Chester. Before seeing that rather ominous email from "The Guardian", it didn't make sense, but now it does. I say, did anyone notice if those emails had actually been read or not? If we knew exactly when they were sent, and if he had read them or not, we'd have a better idea of when he disappeared.

*whispers* I think you mean 'trash', but I'm so thrashed trashed I might be hearing you wrong. It isn't polite to correct people unless you're drunk and have an excuse.