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Of course. The prizes will be shipped out to the winners.

O.K., I think I got all of you.

I don't know, I don't recall seeing droids featured all that often (other than R2-D2). However, I only watched the movies once, so I'm certainly not an expert. Let's just put it down to creative license to make the contest theme exciting.

It looks like you aren't quite sure what you are doing. There are tutorials in my signature if you need help. Let me know if you have any questions.

Great job Brickdoctor. It looks really nice now.

To all Community Build Participants who have not yet received a tag for participating in a previous Community Build: please let me know which tag you would like as a thanks for your participation. There are quite a few choices, for example the Rebel and CIS insignias, and a number of other ones. We basically have most insignias available. Let me know!

Brickdoctor is correct. No sign up is necessary; just enter your MOC when it's done.

What do you mean exactly?

Hmm... I think that would probably fall under modifying, so I don't believe that is allowed.

A new wave of LEGO Friends sets is upon us! Adventures at the horse stables or beach are all exciting and fun, but after a long day of action in Heartlake City, a girl needs some time to relax! So, having a serene bedroom with everything you need is the perfect solution. So where does Mia go once the adventure has worn her out? 3939 Mia's Bedroom of course! Read on to take a look at this exciting new set that is full of fun pieces, plus a fun-filled scale analysis. Set Information: Theme: Friends Set Number: 3939 Set Name: Mia's Bedroom Release Date: 2012 Minifigs: 1 Pieces: 85 Price: $9.99 Links: Bricklink Brickset LEGO S@H (Not yet available) The Box The cheerful Friends box returns with its subtle bevels and bright colors. When you see these sets on the shelves your eyes are immediately drawn to look at them. This can create an awkward situation for men, especially at places like my local Target where the Friends sets are in the Barbie aisle... The front I really like this box art, as it helps to visualize how this set works as a bedroom, since the actual set has no walls. The back The back shows Mia using each of the 3 components that make up this set. The bed + dresser, the drum set, and the desk with radio and flowers. I'm not quite sure what the letter is doing in the book. Perhaps it is Mia's spot for hiding the letters from her secret admirer. In addition, the back of the box has a large picture of Mia in her "real life" form, along with the four other Friends characters with their new sets. The top The Pieces and Instructions Box contents In the box are two bags and the instruction manual. The instructions The first page shows the 5 friends and how to build Mia. Each page has piece call outs along with some butterflies and a swirly pattern in the corners. The pieces A lovely selection of colors and pieces. This is my first Friends set, and I was pleasantly surprised by both the fun color palette and the good variety of bricks. The aqua blue and dark pink colors are especially nice in my opinion. Another bonus are the lovely printed pieces. Mia's legs and torso are both separately packaged. Some pieces of interest. The printed pieces are fantastic; I especially like the sheet music. However, it would have been nice if the music was not Friends-themed, meaning regular black and white. I feel that that would have made it more useful in other scenarios without affecting the overall feel of the set. At any rate, it's still a great piece. The orange basket is another fun piece, as is the dark gray clip piece that is used for the note stand. I'm not sure if this is a new piece, but it certainly is new for me. Minifig Here is Mia, the set's lone minifig/minidoll in her pink skirt, light blue shirt with paw prints, and pink shoes. Before acquiring this set, I had never come across a Friends minifigure, and I was surprised at how skinny the arms and legs were. Now, I'm one that would have preferred to see regular minifigs in the Friends sets, but I think that TLG at least did a good job with these. The hair is still compatible with regular minifigures, and the Friends figures still have that "LEGO" feel to them. From the side. And from the back. The printing on the backs of Mia's legs is a nice touch. Interesting Build Section and Extra Pieces Most of the build is relatively straightforward, but this was one technique that I thought was clever. The black barrel-shaped piece snaps onto the pin to form the bass drum. Finished bass drum. The extras. Finished Models Everything is now built! Let's look at each individual component, and then look at it all together. The Drum Set First we have Mia's drum set. The drums were very well designed; the colors pop out and the printed "Mia" piece looks great. Of course, the proportions are a bit off, but one can't really expect the model to be perfectly scaled. From the other side. Here we can see the drum set from the view of the player, along with Mia's drum sticks. The only thing I would have maybe changed with this section is to change the color of the seat of the drum throne so that it does not look like an actual drum. Something like brown or tan might have worked a bit better. Mia's Bed and Desk/Side Table Another two models with eye-catching colors! On the left is Mia's bed and dresser. For the most part. this looks fantastic. The bed has a nice smooth look, and the dresser is well-integrated with the rest of the model. I also like the little basket on her bed. However, there are a few minor problems as well. First, I don't understand the purpose of having only one drawer in the dresser. It would have been much better to have two in order to avoid that gaping hole, unless I'm missing the latest trends in dresser design... Second, the bed is so nice and seamless, but for some reason there are two studs showing near the pillow on each side. Lowering the level by one stud and adding a tile would have been a better choice in my opinion, but that's a very minor problem and an easy fix if you so choose. Finally, the lamp on top of the dresser is a bit strange. It looks more like a lantern than a proper light, but maybe that is what the designers were going for. As for the desk/side table, I am very fond of the shape. It would have been easy to go with a standard table shape, but instead TLG went for shape with nice rounded edges. This gives the model a very nice smooth look that meshes excellently with the rest of the set's components, all of which have smooth lines. The radio and flower vase add some character to the desk, and are both smart designs. I particularly like the use of the clear minifig head as the vase. My only gripe with this portion is the fact that the pink book is just kind of thrown under the table and sticks far out. In my life, I have never seen a book that is so big that it is almost as big as the table it sits on (or in this case, under). I think TLG should consider making a new book mold, preferably one that minifigs can actually hold, perhaps even as part of the Collectable Minifigures line. I'm sure it would be a useful piece to have. Alternate angle. The desk/side table by itself. The Completed Set Mia is thrilled that you built her such a nice bedroom! Now she can have a nice peaceful place to rest. But sometimes a girl just wants to rock! Real-Life Comparisons Now, I mentioned that the LEGO book mold is a bit too large for its purpose. Another part in this set that seems to defy the logic of size is Mia's drum sticks. Now, I did some rough, non-scientific calculations, and if my estimations are correct, if Mia's "drum sticks" were to exist in real life, they would be taller than the average man's waist. Or, to put a picture to it, about the size of this shovel (with a real drum stick for comparison). Now that is one super sized drum stick! This doesn't really bother me that much, but I can't help but wish for a real drum stick mold in the future. After all, in the collectable minifigs, we have already seen a new guitar and microphone, so give the drummers something that they can actually lift! Like Mia, I enjoy playing the drums. So, I thought I would take a picture of Mia and her drum set on top of my drum set. And here is a comparison between Mia's sheet music and mine. Hers is sure more colorful (and a whole lot simpler)! Maybe I should get some butterfly stickers and sparkles for my music as well... Also, I can't say that I have ever seen an F-sharp being played on the drums. Those Heartlake City girls sure have some interesting music! The Scores Design: 8/10 For the most part, Mia's bedroom is designed very well. All of the furniture pieces have great shape and color, and Mia's drum set looks just as it should. The only weaknesses in my mind are the odd spot for the book and the studs on the bed. Parts: 10/10 I am thrilled with the parts selection in this set. Tons of exciting new colors, and a wide variety of useful pieces, not to mention the printed parts. Build: 8/10 Compared with the builds of typical $10 sets, this one is actually quite good. Each model has a slightly different style which keeps things interesting. Minifig: 7/10 Nothing too interesting or surprising here. Mia is nice, but nothing brand-new. Playability: 6/10 This is the sort of set that playability depends on the user's personality. The set has no flick-fire missiles, or vehicles to roll around, but some people will be able to use it similarly to a doll house type set, which should appeal to girls (who are after all the set's primary audience). Price: 10/10 I don't think one can expect much more from a $10 set. The set really has some great pieces, and when you compare what you get here to what you get in a Star Wars set for $12, the value is definitely good. Overall: 49/60 This is a set that I really enjoyed. Useful pieces for new MOCs, well-designed models, and just that fun Friends feel that is so appealing. I would certainly recommend this set to anyone, especially those (like me) who have not yet built a Friends set and want to try it out. Heartlake City's best bedroom band, The Heartlakers! (Get it, heartlakers, heartbreakers?) Thanks, I'm here all week... Thanks for reading!

Yep.

I will give you all your tags right away.

You can put as many in as you want; there is no limit. They only requirement is that there needs to be at least one astromech.

Certainly!

That is a simply fantastic MOC. The monsters are superbly built, but my favorite part is the texture of the walls. You gave them such a natural look that can be hard to do with LEGO bricks. Excellent work AC.

You definitely should!

I believe that would be OK, yes.

Yes, pretty much. It could be a ship, hangar, etc. Anywhere that an astromech could do its job will work.

The Eurobricks Star Wars Forum is proud to announce a brand-new contest, in which you must build a workplace for an astromech droid! There are 9 fantastic prizes to be won, including a brand-new sealed UCS R2-D2 and a TC-14 Minifigure. To read the rules and learn more about the prizes for this exciting new event, head over to the Star Wars Forum!

The Eurobricks Star Wars Forum is proud to announce an exciting new contest! Contest Theme Everyone likes those cute little astromech droids, with their robotic speech and movements. However, in the Star Wars movies, we have not seen the astromech droid in action very often. In this contest, your objective is to create a workplace for an astromech droid (or multiple astromech droids). This workplace could be anything: a hangar, a large capital ship, or even a futuristic hotel. Anything where an astromech droid could do what it does best is acceptable for this contest. The Rules Contest will run from June 6th to August 6th. Entries must be posted by midnight GMT on August 6th. Entries posted after this deadline will not be accepted. All entries must contain at least one astromech droid. In the case that you do not have an astromech droid minifigure, brick-built astromech droids will also be accepted. Entries must be at least somewhat based on Star Wars. However, this does not mean that entries must be something directly from the Star Wars franchise. New places, ships, and other ideas are all acceptable. There is no size limit for this competition. One entry per member. All entries must be new creations that have not been posted anywhere prior to the contest's start. All entries must include only real LEGO. No clone brands, 3rd party parts, or digital entries allowed. Decals and custom minifigures and accessories (Brickarms, Brickforge) are allowed, but modifying parts is not allowed. Entries are to be posted in the Watto's Junkyard sub forum of the Star Wars forum. To enter your MOC, create a new thread in Watto's Junkyard with the title labeled Astromech Workplace Contest: followed by the name of the entry. For example, Astromech Workplace Contest: R2-D2's Hangar Post pictures no larger than 800 x 600 All entry threads are considered WIPs (work in progress), which means that you can make improvements to your MOC up until the final deadline. The Prizes The five highest vote-getters will each win a fantastic set of astromech droids! One each of: R2-D2: sw217 R2-D2: sw255 R2-R7: sw168 R4-P44: sw267 R5-D4: sw029a R7-D4: sw119 R8-B7: sw313 R2-Q5: sw213 R7-A7: sw231 R2-Q2: sw303 R5-D8: sw373 R5-F7: sw370 R5-J2: sw375 R3-D5: sw393 T7-O1: sw390 Droid Set Picture: In addition, we have more prizes for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place winners! 1st place: The first place winner will be awarded a brand-new sealed 10225 UCS R2-D2. 2nd place: Admiral Big Cam has donated a brand-new sealed TC-14 minifigure that will be awarded to the 2nd place winner. Thanks Big Cam! 3rd place and 4th place: WhiteFang has been kind enough to donate a Darth Vader keychain for the 3rd and 4th place winners. In case that is confusing, here is a simpler prize explanation: 1st place: UCS R2-D2 + Set of 15 droids 2nd place: TC-14 + Set of 15 droids 3rd place: Darth Vader Keychain + Set of 15 droids 4th place: Darth Vader Keychain + Set of 15 droids 5th place: Set of 15 droids Feel free to ask questions, but please read the rules carefully first, as your question might have already been answered. Thanks, have fun, and good luck!

Your pictures are way too large at the moment. Could you please resize them to a maximum of 800 x 600 pixels? Thanks!

Congratulations Panda!

What empty box are you talking about? I'm not in the know with the story, but it sounds like a funny one!

I'll merge this with the future Star Wars sets thread, as they are basically the same thing.

Stay away from personal insults please. This can be discussed without resorting to conflict.