Shadows

The death of an innocent man comes as a terrible blow. We may have been too hasty to come to judgement, but his actions were very suspicious, we all agreed. We must be more careful in the future if we are to discover the truth. But, that isn't the only crime that has been committed here! Last night, I was sitting in my room, thinking about everything that had gone on. I couldn't sleep, so I took a short walk around the courtyard. As I passed the chapel, I heard the Friar inside, drinking praying and went in to join him. A few coins and a few drinks later, I said a short prayer for our beloved King, may he rest in peace, and departed. I passed a few guards on the way, but saw no one else. As I arrived back at my room, I could see the outline of a figure in the dark. Someone was in my room, approaching my bed very slowly. I think they intended to kill me, not knowing that I was behind them. I attacked them and after a short struggle, they jumped out the window, landing in the rose bushes below. If we find the injured party, we'll have found a traitor!

Welcome! I'm fairly sure we've done this topic, but it's a nice one for new members, and I don't think I answered it either. So, the year was 1984. VS It was a damn fine year.

Glad you figured it out, I went ahead and deleted your double post anyway.

Looks a little stiff. Get it? Stiff! That wasn't really funny, Shadows. Shut up.

Surprisingly, yes. In every case, the outside box has been absolutely perfect. They just don't pack right. I've told them repeatedly. They don't listen. I've read similar complaints all over the place. The UCS Falcon was a nice exception since the shipping box fit the actual box perfectly, so nothing could be shipped with it, nor was it possible for it to slide around. I expected perfect and it was.

One of your dragons sat on Staudie's tank while he was doing the show. I specifically said that it was supposed to happen when he was in it. Can't follow directions... Plus he never put me in his banner. Me either. Me either. Me either. Nope...

Every town needs workers. Here they are, reporting for duty. Put them to work today! This is the beginning of an effort to make every Classic Town torso ever. In every variation. It might take a while. These are all based on official torsos and done in all of the original colours that they have been produced in by LEGO. Variations will appear in the future, but if you really need one now, feel free to ask. Optimized for printing at 600dpi (1.551cm x 1.227cm). (thumbnails link to full size decals) Enjoy!

B-b-b-but they bent my box. Seriously. If I order any two large sets and a couple of small items, one crushes in the box of the other, the small things get stick inbetween, and something gets broken. Of course, they arrive in under a week, even when it's free shipping (it's pretty rare here too), but that's not the point! I paid half price for Cafe Corner because of that. Also not the point!

Here at EB, we prefer you avoid religious chat, especially when it's about cheese. Some things are too important to be discussed online. Thank you for your consideration. I'd rather have a nice jarlsberg, personally.

Well, that was certainly an unexpected left turn, but I love it. Great use of unusual parts in random configurations to give it that 'organized chaos' look of something thrown together with purpose. I do have to wonder what the good Friar would say about setting souls on fire though.

I don't know what you're talking about.

I've always had either really good or really bad results with them. Ultimately, it always works out, but sometimes it takes repeated requests. I don't think this is typical worldwide, it's probably more a result of the massive changes in the system here in the US. Still, at the end of the day, I have no complaints. Just don't ask me about their shipping department.

I don't care if he does have 2 personalities (I was never sure he had one), he doesn't get two threads. I'm merging you, smartypants.

The only part I've rebuilt is ... the tow truck! :laugh: I do have all the printed pieces though, with the possible exception of the red main logo that crossed two bricks. If it's missing, you can count on seeing a decal made when I get to that point. I did, however, restore that perfectly lovely Forestman's Crossing last night. I it soooo much! I should take pics! Right now I'm sifting through an eBay lot that I bought strictly for a few parts worth twice what I paid and found a few complete 2001 Alpha Team sets that I wasn't expecting in the mix. It's crazy sometimes.

??? Where are we? This... is timespace. Time space? No, timespace. I said time space. Timespace. Without a space. Time? Quarter past 3. What? No... you said this was time space without the space. Right. So, it's time. Time for what? Not time for what. You said it was time space, without the space, so that makes it time. For what? Not what, where! Timespace. I said time space. But you added the space. You said space. No, I said ... Shadows, give her a break. Fine. Now where is this? This is ti... um... This is where time meets space. What does that mean? It means that I teleported us out of there before we got into any more silly conversations. Good thing, cause we sure aren't having one here. Shut up Greynard. If that's really your name. It's been so long. I know, you'd completely forgotten me. I'm not even sure I'm really here. Where? Timespace. I said time space! No, you said ... oh no, you're not getting me started on that. Alyss looks angry. LOOK! I don't know where we are, but you said we were here because you didn't know where to go. Right. Do you plan to tell me where to go? Don't tempt me. Seriously. Where do you want to go? I want to find my brother before something bad happens to him. Something bad already has happened to him. FLANGDOR! Do you know something you haven't told us? What? Oh no, I just meant that he's caught up in this stupid side story. I know what you mean. Can we find my brother now? Sure, that's probably a good idea. Flangdor, where would the skellies keep a prisoner? I-I-I-I-I don't know. Quite the stutter you've developed. You wouldn't be related to the Stauders, would you? Why yes, I am! How did you know? Lucky guess. I... must be strong. Fine, I'll tell you. I think he's being held in a small skellie outpost in the southern regions. It's where they took me before the mission. I think it's part of the old general's command. Excellent! That's where we'll go then! I don't know exactly where it is. It can't be hard to find, I'll just seek out the biggest undead concentration I can find in that area. Oh, great plan. You have a better one? I don't need a better one to know that that's a terrible one! Fine, we'll stay here then. Where? Timespace. JUST GO, ALREADY! I knew you'd see it my way. N-22 Undead Territory Plains of Dismemberment Wow. This is a cheery spot. I wonder what it's called. The Plains of Dismemberment. You know Shadows, I'll say this for you, you only take me to the nicest places. I try my best, dear. I'd like to see your worst. I'm sure you would, but we're a little busy right now. Well, I don't see any outpost here. Neither do I. Turn around. As Alyss and Flangdor turn around, they see a 40ft wall standing behind them. Inside the wall is a 100ft tower, sort of leaning to one side. Oh, well sure, that outpost. How are we supposed to get in there? We could knock on the door. Do you always have a smart answer to everything? Of course. Follow me. Shadows begins to walk toward the front gate. Alyss and Flangdor rush to catch him, but it's too late. HELLO INSIDE! Anybody home? Shadows! Nooooo! I SAY, ANY BODY HOME? Get it? BODY. HAHAHAHA. YOU STUPID CORPSES SHOULD LEARN TO ANSWER THE DOOR! Nothing. Not a sound. Dead quiet, even. They didn't hear you? I would have thought that was enough to wake the dead. Flangdor, you made a joke! So I did. Hehe. It wasn't that funny. Hey, be nice, he tried. I haven't seen you do anything funny. I'm dating you, aren't I? She has a point there, lad! Haha! Ok, neither joke was very funny. Alyss and Flangdor chuckle a bit. So, why aren't they answering. Oh, there isn't anyone here. You sound like you knew that. I did. Do you honestly think I would teleport us next to an occupied outpost and then go yelling at them? I do. Me too. You're right, but not this time. I didn't focus on the largest source of undead in the area, that's just silly. Didn't I say that? I focused in on you. Me? Well, it's kind of complicated, but I can tell that someone you're related to is inside. Now that shouldn't be possible unless it's your brother, so here we are. And how did you know that no one else would be here? How can they be guarding him if they aren't here? That's the confusing part. I can sense him, but there is other life inside. They either have more prisoners, or live guards. Then why didn't they hear us? I assume there aren't many of them, and they're all in the dungeon. Oh, so they can't hear us underground, I get it. No. Actually, skellies don't keep their dungeons underground, they like being underground. They keep prisoners in towers. You mean... up there??? You see any other towers? I don't think I'm going to like this. Heights? Guards. Ah, right.

I'll admit, there are some of your best pics to date, though you really need to sweep the studio. Oh, and buy me a new cape!

Welcome to another exciting episode of EB News Presents! Staudie is running the camera, so there is no telling what you might see. He's also doing the closed captioning on the pics, so don't hold me responsible for anything it looks like I say there. That's right. In the future, you may be seeing reviews and other forms of participation out of tonight's guest, WhiteFang. He'll actually be paid more than Staudie, which isn't saying much. Now, what are you two staring at? Ah, I see. Yeah, cut him some slack. He's been with me for a long time. Used to chase around this fellow named Hook until he got ticked off. Greynard? I've been forgetting to put you in the EBRP, haven't I? I haven't noticed. Where have you been? You know that pub with the barmaid who has a parrot... Ah, excellent. Let's get started! Q. Why the name WhiteFang and the Historical sigfig? A. WhiteFang was orginally represented as one of the arms division, in my story project that I have decided to do known as Sacred Lands in 2005. Lord Kenneth, which is "me" is supposed to take over the command from his father. At that time, the plot and characters are finalised except for the naming. This name "WhiteFang", was inspired by a game called "Tactics Ogre" which I used to play in my Gameboy Advance. Somehow, I loved this name very much. The most interesting part, is when I was in India for overseas millitary excerise, it somehow enlighten me to use "WhiteFang" to represent me, since its primary power is "white" magic/alignment. This sigfig which I am using below, This mini-figure was orignated from the 6086: Black Knight's Castle. He is the White Knight, that rides on the white horse. And that is the single character which make me fall in love with Castle since 1993. I simply fall in love with that character as first sight. I can still rememember, that I always cherish this figure, and playing with it. Somehow, it just reflected me. A classic set I'm proud to own, and a fine choice for a sigfig. Q. Castle? A. Actually, my first theme was Town/City in 1980s. That was my first LEGO theme which I had grew up with. I did not grow bored with my town sets. Just that due to unfortunate incident, most of my sets are in crumbles now, hiding somewhere in the storeroom. I can remember that my father bought the 6086 Black Knights Castle for my brother. I played and built it together with him. Since then, that is the only set that make me fall in love with Castle. My father was so worried, that too much Castle will lead me to a violent nature. I wish I had grew up faster. In fact, there are many wonderful and excellent Castle sets available when I was a child. Q. How long have you collected lego? A. If you calculate how long my parents bought LEGO for me right from the start? I guess it should be 21 years ever since I love LEGO. However, if I estimate based on my buying power as a teenager till an adult now, I have actually collected LEGO for 8 to 9 years, buying and buying. Q. What are your 3 favourite sets? A. My first set that is top in the list will defintely be 6086: Black Knight's Castle. This set is totally awesome. One day! I promise I will write an intensive review for it. To summarise, this set offered 4 horses, including 2 bardings. 10 mini-figs plus a ghost. In fact, this set is the best Castle in my opnion. Dungeon, towers, gates, pub, mini-little side gate, and etc. This set offers outstanding playability. In fact, this is the set, that got me fallen in love with Castle! My second following set will be 3683: Fabuland, Amusement Park. This set is my only biggest Fabuland sets, which offered me great parts and 4 Fabuland figs instantly. As a child, this set is really very fun to play with. It had so much memories for me, and I am glad that this set is very safe in my hands. I like the building process, and built it again and again. The ferris wheel, slide, merry go round. Every little attraction in these set is so nice to play with. Fabuland is an excellent past theme. My third following set will be 6378: Town, Shell Station. This set is my favourite set in my Town. Although, I must admit that this set is currently in its tombstone, but one day, this set will be in my revival list. This set looks almost the same as any petrol station during that time. The Shell Logo was very nice, even though it's made up of sticker. The pumping station looks real, with a measurement counter, hose, and etc. It even comes with a cute 4 studs vehicle to tow your broken vehicle around. This set is greatly missed by me. I still have both Black Knight's Castle and that Shell Station (it was my first town set, I think). Sure, the big Shell logo is a sticker, but the rest are printed pieces, even the trashcan. I still have all of the printed pieces and the windows/door with stickers in perfect condition, so that set is slated for a future restoration. Better hurry or I might review it before you do! Q. What is your Favourite Theme? A. Castle and more Castle. My favourite theme at the moment will be Castle and Indiana Jones. City still interests me especially, Cafe Corner, Town Plan, Market Street and Green Grocer. But for now, my core theme will always be Castle! Why? Because under this theme, there are many great sub theme, such as Black Knights, Dragon Masters, Forestmen, Ninja, Crown, Dwarves, etc! All winners there! Q. Best In Real Life Lego Moment? A. I don't have many great moments in my real life. There is very few people around me that truly love LEGO as much as I do. I must admit that my best moment is building the 4996: Beach House with my girlfriend. We bought all 3 of the same sets and built 3 different designs together. It was a fun building experience. Well, this is the only LEGO set, she loved. I do hope she will show some interest on other themes too especially "Castle". Q. While on the subject your best EB moment? A. My best EB moment, will be thanking Hinckley and ImperialShadows respectively. For me, a rather young member, I was given a title by Hinckley and ImperialShadows awarded me the Fabuland Builders' Guild tag, after the one month probation period. All these wonderful things, in one week. And now, I am given a chance to be featured in EB News too. Thanks Staudie! Hey, you did all the work, we just recognised it. You've earned all of it yourself, and we appreciate the effort. Q. What do you think of these "Themed" Months? A. Theme Months in Eurobricks is something that really stands out among other forums. In fact, I find this could be an unique selling point for Eurobricks! By far, I had experience Castle Month and the current Indiana Jones month. I can understand that the admins are putting alot of efforts to make these events happening for us. As far as I am concerned, Theme months are excellent! Q. What sets would you like to see TLC come up with? What do you think of the WW theme question? A. An UCS Castle? A Factory Castle? A Powerhouse castle, that offer unlimited imagination such as inn, gates, blacksmith, etc. I think the current Castle theme is doing a good job. There is some more improvements to go. But, I will defintely do not wish to see the revival of KK theme. That was in fact, my dark age. I had supported my Wild West, and had expressed my view in Klaus-Dieter topics. Although, I am not a big Wild West fan which have adequate knowledge on it, but I guess it will be rather interesting to look back something which had actually happened before in "History". I always love history. I think it will be much better than coming out something unrelated, just for playing purposes without any education values behind it. I am sure most of us, will love to find out interesting facts or history related to that theme. Therefore, in my opnion, Wild West should returned. After all, Brickster's Gravestone theme had proved that Wild West had unlimited possibiltes. Q. How could you decribe ImperialShadows's mental stability? A. Seriously, I do not know how ImperialShadows keep up his sanity. You see, as a fellow EBRP player. We had progressed together with our story plots. Controlling multiple characters and engaging conversation can be tiring mental job. He is even better, he can even communicate with 5 birds under Aluvar. To add on, there is Flangdor, Grandoth, Shadows, Adrick etc. And most importantly, of course the lovely Princess Alyss. Sometimes, he is not stable, and will bring his birds around, disturbing other people, especially with Bluvero in the recent Mystery Castle Game. I have no idea what you're talking about, I just let each personality take care of itself. Hey, he mentioned us! Shush Bluervo. But he mentioned me specifically! Yes he did. He's very nice like that. No no, it isn't about him, he mentioned ME! Bluervo, your last name wouldn't be Hinckley, would it? That's not funny! Q. Can we see your lair? A. Sure, below are some pictures of how I "stored" my LEGO. Unfortunatly, due to dust problem. I hardly left my sets open for too long. They will be sealed or kept safely within days of display. Once in awhile, I will take them all out for some playing! Sorry, I don't have any shelves to show my display yet. One day, you will see it soon. These are some of the containers or boxes that I stored my play sets. Recently, I had bought these LEGO sets last month. Just to share with you all how I throw all this sets and kept it nicely. Q. Any famous last words? A. Keep an open mind. Let your imagination run free! No one has a more open mind than Staudie. Q. Am I Annoying? A. Haha, not really! You aren't the worst. Trust me, there are more annoying people than you. We vote them to death in the Mystery Castle, typically. Q. Who should we Interview Next? A. Well, I am not sure whom we should interview next. There are many nice "Fellows" whom have not been interviewed. There are some great new members whom are "Citizen" and "Knight" too. Maybe, they should be given a chance too. Well, I think that about finished up the show. I'm surprised though... We mentioned you-know-who and he hasn't showed up. Ah, there he is! He really needs to try a different barber. Somehow, I think Staudie was responsible for this. I really should stop this before he gets hurt, but I'm so tired from being in school all night (mmmm, inside joke!) And on that note, I think we've reached the end of this weeks program. I hope you'll all tune in again next week when our special guest will be a complete surprise to you. Did you really think I was going to tell you? *camera fades*

I built Forestman's Crossing tonight and I must admit, the old instructions are a lot more challenging at times, when dealing with mostly similar colours. In one step there might be 10 pieces added, which is fine, but I'd forgotten my old ways and was only scanning the instructions. More than once, I had to go back to catch a few pieces I'd missed. Still, the one major difference for me was satisfaction. I got a lot more satisfaction out of finishing that set than anything I've built in years. Maybe it's because the instructions aren't as simplified, or maybe it's just because it's such a great set, and I practically paid nothing for it. Either way, win for me. It happened as late as some of the early Star Wars sets. I never cared for it.

If I had to guess, at step 4, you aren't clicking the image again. You need to make sure that the picture you want is all that appears on your screen when you copy the URL. It'll end in whatever extension your picture has (jpg, gif or png, usually). If you try with the folder URL, you'll get that error. Hope this helps!

I don't recall telling you to have another birthday. Well, what's done is done. Hope it was a good one, kid! Our little boy is growing up... soon, he'll be shaving.

A member of the Gylman family is shipwrecked on an island, your challenge is to ... Hey, wait, you've created "Homemaker Edge!" You should start a poll before someone comes along and tries to take the credit!

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Even the nights are better, since I found you, whoa oh oh... It's that gas again.

As we rejoin our program, we see Mike thinking ... The answers to these questions and more in the next exciting episode of Mystery Castle! And seriously, I'm starting to wonder some of the same things you are, but until this damn day ends, 182 hours AFTER we convicted Lord Martin, we're never going to know. At our current pace, we should finish by next spring. Imagine how the king will smell by then.

I don't understand the delays. The Lord's justice should be swift! :skull: *hands the Friar a ruby he found nearby* Was this yours? No matter, it would do much good work for the Lord. Could you make mine a double?