WesternOutlaw

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As opposed to Bat Man, you bet. Think about the overall theme, figs, and sets. Mexican and Spanish armies, confederates, western American and Spanish buildings. You could even incorporate this with pirates. Not going to happen, but think about the models if they did. I'd prefer Once Upon the Time in the West or any of the Eastwood Spaghetti Westerns; even Tombstone, but Zorro is the most recent western (quasi-western) movie that may have appeal with kids. And I liked the 1st Zorro- esp. Anthony Hopkins and Catherine Zeta Jones.

I didn't forget, just didn't want to keep mentioning the western train subtheme idea that I really want. Trains are in fact my favorite theme, but mixed with a western town, it would make one hell of a display. In fact, I usually have one set up in my computer room with a MOT or SFSC running around it. I've rebuilt one recently for Ghost Town. Playmobil had a great Western Train series that I purchased one piece at a time over Ebay (over the past few years). I'd love to see Lego do the same: Western church, saloon, station, mill, ranch, better steam train, cattle car, windmill, water tower, etc. And a Mexican village would be awesome! Or even some grey confederate troops to do battle for Fort Legoredo. In every Lego survey that I take, I mention these ideas. Maybe one day, they'll listen. Zorro II is out soon or already out, just maybe...probably not, but I keep hoping... Instead we get Batman and Sponge Bob. I want to re-create the Good |:| , the Bad *twisted* , and the Ugly >:( .

Gold City and the Hideout get listed on Ebay from time to time. If anyone gets a chance to buy these sets, I would strongly recommend even if the price is close to $100 U.S. Both are great sets and very unique. I had a lot of fun driving all over town and calling numerous toy shops looking for these sets. Frontier Patrol is a great army set (although I only bought one when available) - unfortunately. I used it with the Weapon Wagon (another great set) and a few indians to create a small shootout. Have to strongly agree with Sting in that it was a short-lived theme that could have been much more: saloon, hotel, and other town buildings. I keep hoping that Lego does Alamo or new western town once again. PS. but I still think that Wild West belongs more under Town & Train than Castles & Pirates. No biggie though.

For those of you who read the Mystery at Crowley Mansion, I'm envisioning the Paradisia Resort built below Crowley's estate.

PS. I'd like to request a Smilie with cowboy hat. My personal favorite is Gold City Junction, followed closely by the Bandit Hideout, then Fort Legoredo. They're all great sets. Lego: make some new Wild West sets, dang-nab-it!

Other small sets not included in poll include: 6709 Tribal Chief 6712 Sheriff's Showdown 6790/6791 Bandit with Gun 6799 Showdown Canyon and did not list the small European promotional sets.

This is a classic! Great set. I love the building.

Now that's an airport!

I was going to be smart and ask were "Nes-see" type monsters fit in to this, but I see that DT has included this under Sea Serpents. This is a great source of info for all your dragon needs.

PS. Eldorado Fortress is a great set. I just wish I had bought it when it was released.

This is a very difficult poll as both theme's are equally great; but given that more castle sets were made over the years (and for sets like the Blacksmith Shop), I would have to say Castle. And I think the old Yellow Castle gave me the most fun growing up with Lego. Pirates brought me out of the "Dark Ages" with the Carribean Clipper. Very hard choice, but I say castle. - now if you were to put Wild West on your list, I would rule out Castle and Pirates.

Thanks for sharing the images. Although these do look pretty <insert that tiresome argument>, maybe we'll see some more detailed models in '06 (at least it's not Jack Stone or Big Pirates). - will definately stick to the airport Legend over this new airport.

OK, I'd like to ask the doorman some questions: Do you know who Spindle is? Did he ever stay in the hotel? Where does he live on the island? What else could you tell us about the island and/or Spindle? Do the initials A.A. mean anything to you, perhaps a guest in the hotel that you remember? Lost Viking: try writing/listing the words with the blue pen. I can't seek to unscramble them. Can anyone else decipher?

And the winner is no one. Jipay came the closest with his guess of Red Rock which is approx. one hour's drive from the City of Las Vegas, Nevada. The location is not far from Las Vegas, but not Red Rock.

I'd like to collect a few of the bulletins for further examination. Circus is town, or other event? Also, not sure what you mean in regard to interrogating the doorman (good or bad idea), but I will ask him if he has seen anything peculiar - perhaps a murder? then go back with the others. I'll also peek into the dumster. Anything worth mentioning aside from trash?

May we interrogate those we come in to contact with? If so, I would like to ask the doorman if he has seen anything peculiar in the last few days? And then enter the hotel (hopefully, not the Shady Inn... [insert Plug-In For Ghost Town Here])... just some mystery humor, don't mind me. ;)

I would like to examine the handkerchief. Color, fabric, blood stains? And then proceed to the hotel if ok with the others.

Great fort Norro. I wish I had bought a few of Fort Legorado when available. - but at least I have one.

I would like to walk toward the two figures obscured in the mist.

I think I'm good to go...

I'd rather see Lego build fantasy than super heroes. Lemony Snicket would be neat (and a lot better than Sponge Bob!)

Brickster - U.S.A. :^D

Great theme! I love the choice of colors, new graphics, and avatars!

If you dare spend the night in Gravestone, just make sure it's not at Shady Inn!