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So far I've only got 1 Crossbow Attack 1 Final Joust 1 Skeleton Prison Carriage Updated 22-Oct-2007 1 Crossbow Attack 1 Final Joust 2 Skeleton Prison Carriage 1 Skeleton Tower

Hayppy Birthday to you both

As discussed in the EB News Jocko Interview up until recently I kept every plastic bag that came with new sets, be they plain, numbered or printed. I didn't even realise I was doing this until I had to relent and start to flatten my boxes due to the lack of space, finding all the bags inside. Even now, I don't always flatten the boxes straight away and still find bags inside them when I flatten the next batch. My aim is, from now on, to only keep printed "outer" bags and not the plain/numbered ones. All my instructions are now filed in plastic folders and then archived. Sometimes I change the orders from sequential only, to theme/sequential, and back again. I keep set/store/S@H catalogs but have not managed to keep a long consequetive range as yet but do sometimes consider buying some to fill the gaps. I also keep Lego Club magazines and any posters that are from the older sets. Along with any printed material with the LEGO logo including shipping notes from S@H and with replacement parts. "It's LEGO related so it should be cherished" I look at MOC'ers with envy as I keep buying sets with the intention of parting them out but never have the heart too. Sets are meant to be kept as sets and I have the courage to break them. What if a part got misplaced? I also try to buy all sets within a theme but seem to be slacking on this lately as my funds are being spread over far too many amazing themes. Even when I buy bulk lots (normally >5kg) of mixed Lego from EBay, I try to find as many complete sets within that mix and once a set, it stays as a set. When its time to stop displaying certain sets, I always break them and keep the pieces for each set together. Most times the pieces are sorted and ziplock bagged by colour / general type only(brick/slope/plate/flag/minifig-accessory/other) but do also go down to each different part if there are large quantities. Sets from the same themes are then put into large bags/boxes. Pins and logos same way as the instructions - yep - done that - but not always "It's LEGO related so it should be cherished" has been my philosophy for many years and it breaks my heart when I have to do something that goes against it (especially flattening boxes) I'm sure there are more things that probably should be confessed about my obsession with LEGO, but why confess things that just seem to be natural?? OFF TOPIC :- I know this is a cheeky request, but I've been toying with the idea of putting up some posters on notices boards at work asking people for their "unwanted" LEGO (I'd be willing to pay a 'fair' price of course), but I'm useless at graphic design and not sure how exactly to word it. Would anyone have any ideas?

Welcome to EuroWorldBricks Vina.

From The LEGO Shop at Milton Keynes I bought set 7600 Belville Advent Calendar and a

damn - you mean its gonna have to be a bad day before I get to be first in line to munch the gingerbread house?

Welcome to Eurobricks I too started enjoying Lego about 30 years ago but it only lasted 7 years, then a dark dark 20ish years, and then re-enlightenment and enjoyment again from about 3ish years ago. Spybotics brought me initially back out and then Orient Expedition, Harry Potter and city totally resurrected my interest. The OE Scorpian Palace is still eluding me though Enjoy the fun of the forums

Yet again a great interview. Always good to get insights into other members Something strange must have happend in the Galaxy as it was about six months ago that I too started to flatten my boxes. About the same time I realised I really didn't need to keep all the plastic bags either (yes, I even kept the opened plain bags)

Cheaper yes. But are bags better for all types of shops? Boxes are more durable, but take up more shelf space. Bags take less space but can be easily split open. Both have pros/cons and cost is just 1 factor. Back to the sets. I will certainly be buying multiples of all of them, especially the city and castle ones. The Impulse line will certainly do well and I hope TLC will launch more and more sets

The person above has been over-indulging in Robot Chicken

I'm also 35 (3rd June) and think there are others of a similar age

The person above acknowledges the kidding of the person above

Last night I bought the following at TRU :- 7657 - Star Wars AT-ST 7694 - Mars Mission - MX-11 Astro Fighter 7771 - Aqua Raiders - Angler Ambush

Welcome to Euro WorldBricks!! Is it the same with most jobs that you get bored with the items you work with or do you still get to enjoy them as a hobby too?

There are already a few Brickshelf folders with the Catalog - including this one

The person above me is having his point accepted and I hope that isn't an innuendo for something rude

I like the Minifigs, dragon and the big troll thingy, but thats it. The ship just looks like a lame remake of the Viking ship

Welcome to Eurobricks

I'm 35 and have Lego on my desk. Some people question it and try to make fun but I just ignore them. I get more comments from people talking about their Lego from childhood and how they used to enjoy it and how they still enjoy the Lego of their kids/nieces/nephews/friends kids/etc Majority of people have hobbies and enjoy them without any care as to whoelse enjoys them. And those that don't have hobbies just don't have a life and should learn to live

Welcome to EuroWorldBricks :-)

The person above is very agreeable.

Welcome to Eurobricks SimonJedi