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Thanks for adding the videos : I was asking to myself how Balin's tomb works (even if I don't like stickers, I noticed a nice one used for the inscription)

I feel so nostalgic : it reminds me my first LEGO sets ! I remember now the orange colour used during this period for medieval sets' building instructions.

You are such a great M.O.C. maker ! Good job ! I like (no, I love !) so much Edoras ! It is modular, simple but very well-designed, detailed and colourful : in a word, it is perfect ! According to my opinion, Edoras is your best L.O.T.R. M.O.C. I really want to add this one to my (future) L.O.T.R. collection. Once again, good job !

I'm so impressed by the minifigures ! They are so detailed (even printed on the back) and the accessories are so fun. I really hope there will be battle pack (as in Star Wars theme) in order to build a very cool army.

Wow ! How did you manage to have so much elves? My Roman army looks very small in comparison.

Wow... Really impressive. I notice an old plate (from 80's pirate sets) with an island in the middle : that's a good idea.

You are such a genius ! Instead of a train under the christmas tree, now there will be a medieval joust !

Very nice ! Maybe you can add some rope? It will look better I think. Do you also tried to make custom sails? It is a simple way to improve a set, without many pieces (I know your problem, I don't have many pieces too...)

I can't wait for more new sets if LEGO L.O.T.R. is as popular as Star Wars (and sure, it is !)

According to my personal feelings : 1. Video Games : The Legend of Zelda ; Uncharted ; Elder Scrolls 2. Movies : Stargate ; Conan the Barbarian ; The Dark Knight (especially for the Joker)

Good work, it is so pleasant to watch/read your pictures/opinion. I think n°6862 Superman vs. Power-Armor Lex is well-designed, even if Lex's and Superman's faces look very similar. Add a comic is such a great idea !

Well done ! Your review is very interesting (even if I disagree about the "very beautifull building", n°4705 is lacking of details according to my opinion). To compare the evolution of the minifigures was such a great idea ! Good work.

I really hope there will be more Pirates next month/year : I was very disapointed by n°4184 The Black Pearl, too childish in comparison to n°4195 The Queen Anne's Revenge (and every amazing ships present in the video game...). But I don't want of Duplo P.O.T.C., definitely too childish !

I can't wait for the Pirate Captain and especially for the Conquistador (it could be so cool to have a Spanish army for my Pirates M.O.C. !) Thanks for the post

Hi ! I made 3 ships and 1 cannon only with Creationary's bricks. Any suggestions are welcome (my best M.O.C. with a Creationary Game are here). Pirates Ship Viking Ship Steam Ship Cannon

Actually, I never tried to build a mini-scale project : I haven't a lot of extra pieces (even if I have hundreds of sets at home) ; furthermore I really like the challenge of building something with a very limited number of pieces (soon, I will post new M.O.C.).

Hi ! I made these mini-scale sets only with a Creationar Game. Any suggestion are welcome (my best Creatioanry M.O.C. are here). Stone Well Medieval Castle Siege Catapult Old Mill

Cool ! I will be there too with my friends. I can't wait to go after 4100 m² with LEGO® everywhere !

I can't wait the end of the month (29th, 30th of June and the 1st of July 2012) because of the bigger French LEGO® Convention (Fana'Briques : http://www.fanabriques.fr) located in Rosheim (not far from Strasbourg-France). Last year I took a lot of pictures, unfortunatly I wasn't yet an Eurobrick members : therefore I decided to share some of them (M.O.C. only), before the next LEGO® Convention. There was also the Model designer Pierre Normandin (he was so interesting/cool !)

Wow, "bien joué !" that's a very nice boat, I really like (love?) the modified hull ! There is so much details and your home made sails are just perfect. Very nice !

Actually I noticed many sets designed during the 90's were less detailed than I tought, especially in comparision actual sets as Robbers Hideout. Nevertheless I'm still so nostalgic.

Indeed I like it too : actually there is a second page showing a diorama with firemen

Ah-ah ! I really like your sens of humour ! And thanks for informations.

You made an awesome compilation of pictures : what kind of white background do you use? I made only 2 reviews with the back of the Heroica boardgame.

Name : Robbers' Hideout Set number : 4438 Theme : City (Forest Police) Pieces : 317 Minifigures : 4 (+ 1 bear) Ages : 5-12 Released : 2012 Price : 39,99€ ; 39,99$, 34,99£ Introduction I bough this set yesterday and I want to share my opinion with you : it will be only my second review in English for Eurobricks. I can't help being nostalgic while I see n°4438 Robbers' Hidout, it remembers me so much the 90's when I was a young LEGO® fan : indeed am I right in stating that it looks like n°6552 (the cabin with rocks on the right), n°6538 (the black and red race car) and n°6563 (the hostile animal - a gator - and the money)? Part 1 : Box, Parts and Minifigures The back of the box shows 10 vignettes which deal about a chase between 2 robbers, 2 policemen and also 1 bear. Unfortunately, there is no mechanism such as a trap or a hiding place for the gold. However the car could be placed in the cabin : a usefull (and playable) idea in order to be unseen by a chopper. The edge of the box displays the bear and the 4 minifigures with accessories : the gold looks shiny, even if it is only a 1x2 plate (in comparison with real gold ingot designed for POTC) and the radio is old-fashioned (new sets need a special mold I guess). Last but not least, the new design of the robber's cap and the sheriff's hat is very fun. The box contains 4 numbered bags, 2 building instructions, a 16x16 plate and stickers (could anyone tell me why T.L.G. doesn't put extra stickers for clumsy person? Indeed, stickers are cheaper than printed bircks, but does it mean that some extra in each box will be too expensive?) The 4 minifigures are well-designed : colourful, detailed and expressive, I really want to praise the designers who made a great job (what a good idea to print their back too). The bear is realistic and articulated in order to be more playable. Part 2. The Build Subpart 2.1. The Motorbike The motorbike (anyone knows the English word for that kind of vehicle with 3 weeles ?) is colourful and more playable than the quad bike in n°4437 Police Pursuit because of the handlebars which could be moved from left to right. Subpart 2.2. The race Car The race car (what a strange idea in a forest !) is resistant and built with unique pieces. The choice to mix Dark New Red and Black is in good taste. Lastly I really like the different weeles' size. Subpart 2.3. The Pick-up Truck The police vehicle is very resistant and colourful : the choice to mix Bright Blue and White is maybe too typical but still effective. Unfortunately, there is no door and weapon (even if handcuffs are fun) and the design is too heavy. Subpart 2.4. The Cabin The log cabin is good-sized but it lack of details inside (only 1 cup and 1 chair) : a little kitchen and a bed are welcome. But the main negative point is the lack of any mechanism (such as a hiding place or a trap) whereas there are so much possibilities with rocks. Part 3. Useful Pieces for M.O.C. I noticed very interesting (and rare) pieces which could be used in many M.O.C., especially the "wall bricks", the 16x16 plate and the car's parts. Extra pieces are not interesting, except the handcuffs because of the 2 robbers. Conclusions Price : 5/10 [-] 39,99€ is really too expensive (there is 5€ too much) ; [?] could anyone tell me what 39,99$ represent for U.S. purchasing power? Design : 7/10 [-] the pick-up truck is too big ; [-] the log cabin is empty ; [+] the vehicles are detailed ; [+] the kerosen lamp is fun Build : 7/10 [-] no mechanism ; [+] easy build Play : 9/10 [-] no weapon ; [+] 3 vehicles ; [+] 1 bear Minifigures : 10/10 [+] colourful, detailed, expressive minifigures TOTAL : 7,5/10 P.S. : please, forgive me for my English, I'm not a native P.S.2 : soon, I will publish this review (in French) on my blog : http://lego-legis-legere.blogspot.fr/