billdeen

Thanks for the comments, everyone! The Z-95 is actually different in a few other ways--it is more powerful in some respects (shields charge faster, deplete faster, lasers fire faster, but are weaker)... at least the Z-95s in X-Wing Alliance (pc game). Using other parts, I would love to of course use the dome window seen on all the Jedi starfighers. And a rounder back would definitely be good. I can't decide, though, whether I like the 4 engines or whether I like the 2 jumbo ones better.

I've always wanted to make a Z-95. Having 9493 on my shelf, I decided to make the attempt, using only parts from that set. I like the way the engines turned out best. The front fuselage I'm not quite liking as much. All in all, I think it turned out well, given the challenge. 100_2998 by jb15games, on Flickr 100_3007 by jb15games, on Flickr 100_3000 by jb15games, on Flickr 100_3002 by jb15games, on Flickr VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta8xvfWOY5Q&feature=youtu.be

It is: http://5089.weebly.com/

I honestly mean no offense to anyone or any program. I hope no one is offended. I personally do not know of any LEGO "addictions" that have caused relationship troubles. Of course, anything (hobby, project...anything) in excess can be bad. But LEGO also builds (pun intended) relationships through time spent together having fun and being creative. In other words...I am truly sorry if anyone finds this offensive. I truly mean it just as a fun, positive thing. I think The Cult of LEGO can interest AFOLs and non-AFOLs alike, in case you don't know of that book. I actually never even thought about writing it as a blog post. The idea of a "LEGO addiction recovery guide" came to me in book form--other forms didn't even cross my mind. Now that you mention it, it probably would've been just as fun to write (and read) in that form. The reviews from Brickset, Eurobricks, TheBrickBlogger are all great examples of blog-post versions of the book. I do like having a physical version, thought--something I can hold and say "I made this!" My brother owns TCOL. Great book. It does a great job of laying out the craziness of AFOLs. I didn't consider this project risky--it was all for fun. I hope my passion for LEGO showed through. I had three motivations: 1. "It'd be cool to have written a book about LEGO. Just to have something fun I could point to and say "Yeah, I made that." 2. "It'll be a great experience self-publishing a book." What can I say? I like building things...books, MOCs, websites... 3. "Maybe I'll get featured on Brickest/Eurobricks/TheBrickBlogger!" That would be awesome. I'll happily admit--once or twice I thought "Hmm, I wonder if this could pay for set 10228..." But the whole time I thought "Even if I didn't make any money off this, it'll still be cool, fun, and I'll learn a lot." I'd like it give it away free, but I would also like to recoup my publishing costs. If it funds my brickdiction awhile, even better. And what you said makes quite a bit of sense--I think humor sometimes changes the way we think more than being serious does (in positive ways).

1. lion 2. kangaroo 3. stoat 4. badger 5. other small rodents (weasel, beaver, etc.) I'm just glad they have a bear! A good one, too. EDIT: Rhino! Deer! Yes! And do Centaurs count? I we counting half-animals?

I don't know... If they slowed down a bit (maybe just 2 sets per year) I could see this going forever.

Good review. I like this close up shots.

We NEED this on Cuusoo. And I'd love to see you make a stormie! This is awesome!

Reminds me of the...can't think of the name...from Rogue Squadron (old LucasArts PC game)... Nonnah! http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Nonnah Good build!

Hello, my alias is Bill. I'm excited to start participating in the community.

Yeah... the green colors make it way better. Awesome design! I love how it morphs into two engines.

:) By successful do you mean # sets sold, or profits? City might be more profitable to TLG...

Is mocpages down today? (It seems to be for me...) I'm guessing this is a 1x1 round black piece... :)

Wow wow wow wow wow! Can't wait to see more!

Perhaps they were planning Friends even then? :)