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Hey Paul, Good to see you here. Were you the gentleman with the street that faced the BILd booth? I don't think there were any new sets unveilied. The only "new" info they showed/told us was a built version of Fire Brigade, and the fact that there are no plans to make elves. They did have some of the not-yet-released power miners and space police, and others, but nothing we haven't seen here on EB already.

I didn't mean to imply that it shouldn't be included here. It's an issue that comes up frequently and should be addressed. I just wanted folks to know the "why" of this window, which is the one that is most frequently discussed and I think (I could be wrong) is the only one with the large centrally located blob.

Great resource you've started here. I can address one issue. Large window molding marks, as seen here This is not a quality control issue. These mark is an injection point, where the plastic is fed into the mold. They occured because the first 1x4x6 window panes were intended for this frame This frame disguised the large molding mark that exists a third of the way up (or down) the pane. When Cafe Corner came out, and introduced this frame... ... the same piece was used for the pane, and created the problem of the "bullet" hole look. Just this year, LEGO introduced a new window pane mold to address this issue. It has not been cataloged on bricklink, but it is available on PAB online. The mold injection points smaller and located in much less visible locations.

A nice ending and retrospective of IA. However, where are all the shots of the battle, and the aftermath? After your incredibly well documented previous chapters, this particular part seems a bit sparse. It's nice that IA wraped up on a postive, but not happy note, and good job reviewing the progression of the story. Your final base looks good, and the interior detail is very well done. I voted for "Interactive super Villan" IA had a good run, but it's time for something new.

I've got some bad news. This weekend at Brickworld 2009 Steve Witt (Community Relations Coordinator for the LEGO Group) anounced that there were no plans for elves. It was said in front of 500+ AFOL's at a Q&A session following his opening adress and he additionally stated that the appearance of elves in promotional materiel had simply been an artists need to fill in some space. Sorry. I wasn't too interested in Elves, but somehow this makes me want them more.

Wow, Brickworld was awesome! A few quick highlights, in no particular order: - Talking to alot of AFOL's that I have not seen for a while, or have only met or heard about online. - Getting to meet CopMike, Ricecracker, and a few of the other EB'ers - Having a converstion with Tormud Askildeson (TLG exec) about Community Development. - Scoring some great stuff from Brickarms and Brickforge. Guns and Vespa's respectively! - Winning the "Inspiration Award" collectively with Hinkley and two other friends for our Building In Lawndale (BILd) LEGO educational program. - Seeing a ton of great MOCs! - Winning an Exo-Force Base in the raffle! - Participating facilitating the LEGO Serious Play seminar, Community Service, and BILd classes, and attending other great classes like LEGO mosaics and Architecture. A few other observations about the way the Brickworld staff (and LEGO retail) really tried to improve in many ways from last year: -The aisles were better organized to allow an easier flow of traffic. -The addition of on-site PAB was a great bargain at 5 bucks each for bags only slightly smaller than regular PAB grab bags! -They tried to better organize the 50%-off-damaged-boxes sale night at the LEGO store, and even though it wasn't perfect (the last 40 or so people got very little), it virtually eliminiated hoarding, and alot more people got to enjoy some great LEGO for half off. -Also, there were more presentations, a third room for MOC display, a faster closing ceremony, and a better organized raffles. Well done to all who worked to make this a stellar event. Can't wait until next year!

Bricklink lists a few balls that came with sets. This is not one of them. It's probably an item sold separately at Legoland.

is the scooter plastic or resin? 6 bucks seems reasonable.

Wow, this is awesome! I've been waiting for an arealight scooter for a very long time! I had heard that they would be at BW, but this is the first real confirmation. Anyone know how much they are going for?

Well, I am impressed! I've read through most of the opinions here, but I have to say that in almost all ways, this is a step up for the series. 1) is the first CC series to have full rear detailing! 2) This is clearly the most extensive interior detailing of any of the series. 3) The first CC series to have a vehicle 4) Tons of truely unique elements, and over half a floor of dark red! In some ways, this is a bit of a comprimise. It's not as large as CC, and it's not as interior detailed as CC's first floor, but that seems like a small price to pay for all around detailing, full interiors, a vehicle, and a load of great parts! This is on my must-buy list already!

Wow! I haven't built a castle in years, but the dwarf battle pack is a must-buy! The mix of beards and helmets is great, and this pack seems to have much more "charachter" than the other 3. I will definitely be picking up at least 2 of these!

Truely brilliant! I love the fact that you managed to fit so much of what makes a real hive into such a small MOC. Even someone who doesn't know much about beekeeing would be able to recognize what you have done. The internals of the hive, are particularly effective. The only thing I thought was a bit strange was the torso you used, but it was a fair substitute for the older style white motorcycle jacket that I would have chosen, and doesn't distract from the MOC.

Very True, By the end of closing ceremonies last year, it seemed like almost everyone had won something. Even the "small" prize that I got (50 bucks to Kamehachi sushi) was really nice/delicious. If anyone is debating staying for the closing ceremony, it's definitely worth it.

I'm not sure what you're getting at, but I think WGN will be made aware of the times that the hall is open. Also, Friday morning will likely be fairly active, even early in the morning folks will be in there as early as 7 setting up what they didn't set up the night before.

I generally don't give it a look if I don't see a pic. A few reasons. 1) Most time's it seems the link is to a really huge pic, and my computer isn't slow, but it's not the fastest. 2) Linked pics seem to be much more likely to be blurry and poorly taken. 3) It's an odd sort of quid-pro-quo, but if they can't take the time to size and deeplink, then I just don't want to be bothered. I know it sounds harsh, but a good example is another forum that I visit that has TONS of MOC posts. You can sift through tons of crap there simply by not clicking on links. If a person's work is good enough to warrant the communities time, then they should take the time to properly present it.

Old thread, but I'll play. 4+ shouldn't be on the list. The figs are off, but other than that, it might as well be system. I voted for playmobile. I grew up with it, and the range of accessories is greater even than LEGO! It's not a building set, but offers tons of options for creative play, and is very well made. MegaBloks isn't terrible, and is customizable, but it's really more like a poor comprimise between a building set and a playset, and if I want a playset, I'll go for the quality and european design of playmobile.

I don't follow any particular comics, but I do pick up the odd graphic novel from time to time. Most recently: Most of the Tintin Series. (Comic book or graphic novel?) Watchmen Road to Perdition I also follow the various comics at Brickzone.

It sounds like alot of wifes and significant others are quite accepting of LEGO for similar reasons. I think the nature of LEGO as an activity done in the home, it's ability to be shared with children, and though it does have the potential to take up alot of cash and space, it's viewed as a more relatable hobby than many other hobbies that an AFOL might engage in if not for LEGO.

Hi Brian, Welcome to EB! Danish, metalhead, farmer, teacher, family-man? Sounds like you'll bring alot to the discussions around here. Hope you enjoy your stay.

And here's where the tone of the thread changes. It's a really old story. May I elaborate? Steps of "complaint" topics: 1) Individual has beef with something about a forum 2) Individual posts a topic about complaint 3) Forum leaders acknowledge indivudal, but decide/state that the forum is fine the way it is 4) Individual restates original point with more vehemence. 5) Forum leaders repeat original statement along with suggestion that thread is repeating it'self (which it is) 6) Individual repeats complaints, makes statement of their indpendence in thought and speech, insinuates that they are being persecuted and make subtle insults at staff. 7) If thread continues this way, Forum Leaders lock thread and chastise individual. We're now in step 6. (see bolded portions of quoted text) I'm sure this comes across as presumptuous, and I hope I'm proven wrong, but these things have a certain pattern to them.

I have to say that "downgrading" the post count value of off-topic posts is a great idea. It won't keep all the inappropriate, misplaced, and ill-thought topics out, but it could be a nice tool to help set the tone of the forum.

I think you misunderstand me. I'm saying that there will always be inconsistency. I'm NOT saying it's a problem, just that it's inevitable. And my attitude is not "oh well", rather as I said, my solution is for members to change their mindset to reflect and accept the facts that: 1) Eurobricks is a LEGO forum. 2) Off-topics are a privilege, not a right. In fact EB is not a democracy of the members, and all posting rights are subject to the Staff approval. 3) In order to maintain a more Adult Forum, Mods will lock threads At-Will. The sooner members stop expecting EB to be a completely free communication outlet or a tightly regimented place where every rule is clearly stated, the sooner we will be content to let EB be what it is. A moderately regulated place for LEGO fans to discuss LEGO.

I think the inconsistency charge is one that can't help but stick. Having multiple moderators limiting off-topic talk on a forum marked "community" is always going to create a gray area. Still, the solution is not to open the floodgates for more off topic threads. The solution is for folks to recognize that this is a LEGO site, and to understand that if you post off-topic, you do so at the pleasure of the Mods, and not to be surprised if it get's closed. It's all about realigning expectation and understanding about Eurobricks and it's purpose.

I think that what you have there is a copy of an Oxford set (the figure is an Oxford design) made by Sluban (sluban often uses oxford designs and the "OK" logo on their figs) and being sold under a different name. Very interesting. Thanks for the review.

I see alot of the thread closings as necessary to keep an adult feeling about the site. Such threads are not the sole provenance of teens, but the feeling that everything about one's life is important and worthy of discussion everywhere is a hallmark of teen-dom. Eurobricks has a loose interpretation of AFOL, and there's alot of good about that stance, but I am personally pleased every time I see an extra-frivolous non-LEGO thread closed. Non-LEGO threads should be seen as the exception to an otherwise LEGO-based site, not a class of thread deserving of protection.