The Real Walkers

Thanks- the event is a train crash- aka where my mind wanders during my commute into college every morning on the train The "crackle" is the afterwards, the fires which surround the carriage etc. Thanks for having a look and glad you like it I the idea of your piece but I didn't like the exceedingly short sentences. Initially I thought it was good in that it showed a rushed, worrying character however as it continued, it seemed almost a bit "I've learnt a technique and I'm going to constantly use it"- does that sound too harsh? I honestly don't mean it to but its my personal opinion Also, your simile of "flamenco dancers" doesn't quite work for me for some reason- however the problem with creative writing is that it is completely subjective and really dependant on personal taste and so ignore my thoughts. Hope these help (probably don't)

Pokemon for me remains to be the best anime out there- im a massive player of the games aswell, proper nerd Pokemon for me has just stood the test of time, lasting from when I was 6 until now, more than 10 years on I just hope it continues- then again, I wonder how popular it is at universities?? Also 100 posts

Any chance of a wee tinker on my short-story anyone? Surely it wasn't that bad

I was panicing for a minute then (being in the UK)!! My mum would kill me if I missed a mothers day Cool moc though

A poem for my creative writing course- the theme is Olympics: To represent is to compete, to compete is to be special. To be special is to be a contender and to be a contender, you need determination. The surging crowds and the flickering light of beauty wrapped around your neck. Whether it be the running or the throwing of spears, a race in water or traversing across a desert, there is victory in sight. Competition is what makes us, it lights the fire within our souls. and to light the fire within our souls, Is to light the Olympic torch.

I also posted a story a while back- any feedback is v.welcome :D

Really nice moc!! Like the Mad-Hatter minifigure and the picnic-scenery. Very creative!!

As a first time fingerer from today, I quite liked trying to find the Graduate which I've wanted for AGES for inspiration (and was successful for anyone who is interested ) However I wouldn't stand all day doing it, then again I don't like admitting I'm buying them- I often buy them off amazon but then again, ive only ordered 2 lots one of 2series 3 and one of 3 series and both times I've gotten doubles!! That is annoying- but I am going to buy the fitness instructor on amazon for £3- it saves all the hassle

Being a set book for my course at college, Homer's Odyssey is a tale of despair, a reunion between father and son and the romantic story of a wife who doesn't want to betray her husband but thinking that he's been dead now for 20 years, has to re-marry one of the 'insolent suitors'. As you might have gathered reading this, I love the book but others in the class hate it. I want to know, what do you think of the epic? Is it as good as the bright-eyed Athene or as rubbish as the suitor's attitude to Odysseus? P.s. MODs how do you add a poll?

After playing AC I've really gotten into Batman but most importantly, Poison Ivy and Catwoman who seem to have an interesting relationship . I'd personally like to see a small set which has both minifigures and maybe some big plants (e.g. Venus-fly trap?). Because I'm new to the DC universe, what is the actual relationship between the two (if there is one)?? What do you all think about LEGO re-doing minifigures i.e. do you think there will be another Catwoman, Joker etc in the next wave? Ohh and with regard to Marvel I'd love anything X-men based

I mean like those in the Harry Potter games but I admit, it does read stupidly

Mine are retrospective of my nerdy personality 1. Medieval Nurse 2. Ancient Greek 3. Teacher (Brillaint idea from whoever put it first!) 4. Student (you can all pick the accessories for that one) 5. Assassin 6. William Rufus- the Ginger King in the 1087+ 7. Renaissance man 8. Librarian 9. Casual witch 10. Godfather 11. Secret Agent 12. Biologist 13. Zeus 14. Male figure skater (filling out from now on..) 15. Singer 16. Judge Sorry if I have repeated what others have already said but I personally think there will be more sport based minifigures this time round due to the Olympics?? But I can wish....

I got Hogwarts Castle (Prisoner of Azkiban with Clock tower) at Toys'r'us for £50 about 3 years back- I was soo excited because it was a battered box (and thus negotiated down the price) and obviously no longer being made. It now sits with 2010 Hogwarts and 2012 hogwarts and looks rather good Doesn't seem as good as some of your ones but to me, it was the best deal ever

Although not a sale, the Williams and Griffins (sorry- im terrible at spelling that sort of thing)are selling series 3-6 minifigures still- full boxes aswell

The Harry Potter small train is on sale in some GAME stores (Ipswich to name one) for 98p- would've been a good bargain if I didn't have one already R.I.P Game

....... Love the set Oky!! Really top notch

I'm assuming from other replies in this thread you can just post stories so enjoy and all criticism is wanted (just be slightly kind if you please) The Spectral Gate It hasn’t stopped raining all day. London has become a sea of black umbrellas. Of businessmen, teachers, lawyers and the social elite who swirl around the labyrinth of streets. Getting around has become an affair where hitting someone else with an umbrella or briefcase or coat is the norm and sitting down becomes an arduous task involving the removal of jackets and rain-soaked jumpers- a feat which isn’t easy on a packed carriage. Whenever contact is made, an inaudible, meaningless phrase is muttered under misty breath which lingers before evaporating. The train is about to leave. A young mum sits opposite me, cradling a baby as it gently drifts to sleep. A young male sits to my right, listening to music and an old man stands by the door. The lights from the train station cast a grey shade over him. No longer is he a man but instead a spectral guard. A young female gets on the train, passing the old man and sits down next to the young mum. Her blond hair reflects the dim orange light of the station and she floats to the seat opposite. After giving an affectionate smile at the baby, she begins to go through her bag, pulls out a newspaper and begins to read. Her blue eyes are magnified by a pair of glasses. She’s wearing a business suit and sits with one leg crossed over the other. She scans a page before she quickly turns over. Occasionally there will be an article of interest and her twinkling eyes will stay on that page for a few, extra-long seconds before moving on. Around five pages in, the train pulls away. * The train continues its journey. Over and over, it rolls over the tracks. Stopping occasionally at each station where people leave and the dim light of day slowly turns into night and an ominous dark shadow is cast across the countryside. The lights on the train come on, the darkness in the carriage is alleviated. The beast breathes and grinds its teeth as it travels across the tracks. From the outside the train looks like a band of rushing spectres swiftly moving through the countryside. Those who stay on the train become illuminated to everyone waiting at each train-station; highlighted against the darkness. The business woman opposite stays on the train, as does the young male listening to music and the mum. Amazingly, the baby stays asleep throughout the journey. The mum, obviously happy with the quiet, is enjoying the relaxing rattling of the train’s wheels over the tracks. Her eyes slowly begin to shut until a sudden jolt opens them again. Meanwhile the business woman finishes her newspaper, halves it and puts it in the bin behind her. I begin to look at the young female until she looks over her glasses at me. I look away, not wanting to make eye contact and for the next thirty minutes the train continues to part the wind and rain along the tracks… Suddenly a terrific rumbling noise breaks the monotonous thudding of the train’s wheels over the tracks. The train lurches violently to the side, the lights go out and the baby who was once sleeping is awake and crying. A piercing scream, slicing the quiet which has drowned the carriage. Before the train even begins its steady derailment, I know that the worst is happening and that the train is about to come to a blinding stop… * Bright orange shading surrounds everything. Apart from the slow, deliberate crackling of the embers and light thuds on the roof there is no noise, not even the baby crying. The young female in front is lying several feet away; a light movement in her chest indicates that she is still alive. The mother lies dead, her baby cooing in her arms. The baby looks deep into her eyes. They’re black. No life remains in them. Fear is etched clearly onto her face. The young male’s headphones have come away from his mangled body. His face ripped from the broken glass. Other members of the carriage lie there. A dark crimson colour floods their clothing, always concluding to the same thing. Those who are still alive struggle. Trying to move sends sharp lines of excruciating pain up my back. I look down and see my legs, covered in blood; as if someone had poured red dye over them. In the distance I hear a shrill cry. The rain continues to tap the carriage roof in a valiant attempt to drown out the sounds of the dying. The metal skeleton of an umbrella on fire lies next to me; its skin is burning away as the flames lick the polyester cloth. The fog inside my head remains and the transition between being alive and dead is opened. An eerie spectral gate leading on to another life… Passing through is painless. This has used up the word count allowed for this story but like I said, let me know what you think!!

This is soo cool *drools* !! Well done- you should be very proud!! Congrats

I've had to write a short-story for my course at college (AS English Literature) and I decided to write mine about a train crash. My inspiration, the fact that I travel to college on a train everyday and one day I though 'what if this train crashed' and BOOM problem sorted!! My teacher said he's going to be giving it 18/19 out of 20 so I must be alright

Funnyily enough I was wondering this aswell Was it confirmed that we're getting another Harry??

Nice!! I like the old fashioned feel to it

Because all of us are LEGO builders, we know what looks good sophisticated and in general, in style. Therefore ALL ( ) Should join this new Facebook group <link removed> Have a look around and see what artwork you like and maybe make a purcahse?? Don't only be a LEGO builder but also be a FASHIONABLE LEGO builder with some new artwork in your home!! Sorry if this sort of thing shouldn't be posted by the way Admins feel free to remove if not acceptable

Another good entry!! Well done, you've captured the attic feel of the classroom really well I think

REALLY GOOD!!!!!!!!! One of the top entries so far. It looks really good and I personally think the picture works rather well! The small details seem to make it extra-special

Don't know if im going to be told off for adding to this thread because of it's age but I just want to say that they are really!!!!!!!!!!! good Any chance of all the Hogwarts staff together??