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    There is a new Speed Champion set coming out (Jaguar and Land Rover) and one of the figures has a handy looking sand green torso and dark tan cap and scarf.
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    OK I have no idea what has happened here. I created this thread as a useful place to drop the One and Done members who land just to post barking up votes for their IDEAS project, the low to no effort threads posted to drum up support where the IDEAS bit is central and not the MOC part (Not those that simply share a link to vote if you like their MOC...) So, I would say most of this belongs in Unpopular Opinions. Anyway, I will carry on using this thread to drop the threads posted with SUPPORT MY IDEAS!!!1!! as a title.
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    Tombstone in the new Spider-Man set has an excellent formal waistcoat torso. I will need that for an Adventurer, either an original character or a remix of a classic one.
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    Exactly, they really managed to capture lightning in a bottle with Ninjago and other themes could run their two or three years and all was well. I don't know if it is Executive demands, the way the Toy Market is these days or a combination of the two that demands a brand to recognise within a brand; but there are no shorter but "successful" themes. Its like the City brand is now a tentpole over what would have been individual themes. Though Ninjago is not quite the same tent to allow a return of super spies or miners versus rock monsters... Yeah. As much as I like to get parts to rebuild/fuel a MOC the prices mean I am waiting for sales and clearance. Creator is still a good one at least, though a lot of my building and creativity is sliding over to Gunpla and Bandai's very cool 30 Minute Fantasy (dipping my toes into Diorama building too). As for a contest: I will start brainstorming on a contest. I have some thoughts on what I would like to present.
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    So, I have not really seen anything new of late that would find a home here. My brother and I have been discussing the lack of incoming "big bang" themes and how everything seems to be a victim of Ninjago's success (not that I am knocking that, it is great that we have something so long lasting) so I guess we are all Watching This Space eh? Maybe I should figure out a contest to try coming up with new Action and Adventure theme?
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    That is no problem, I appreciate the effort everyone else is able to make in order to arrange these events and would never want to take it for granted. I just know from my location I will not find any good deals!
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    i have not booked anything yet, I was waiting on the accommodation location so i could see if Munich would be OK for me to fly to without having to divert Stefan to an airport for me. I can fly to Munich from Bristol, but Frankfurt is from Heathrow, so it is a pros and cons situation!
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    Would people like a 2026 discussion thread, or would you all be happier with an "Ongoing" instead of year by year? Now that people are racing to be First on social media, there is less of a battle here and much more measured conversation. @ me or quote me with whichever is best
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    Would people like a 2026 discussion thread, or would you all be happier with an "Ongoing" instead of year by year? Now that people are racing to be First on social media, there is less of a battle here and much more measured conversation. @ me or quote me with whichever is best
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    Thanks both! @Holodoc that sounds excellent, I can look at flights. Fortunately being in May next year means I can participate in the April dated 40th Wedding Anniversary for my parents (I was very glad to see the dates!).
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    I prefer a "Neo" approach with more detail and new shapes to create a build that reflects what I saw in my imagination. Like the contrast between a colouring page and something by Moebius. So I use new colours and new parts without mixing the grey shades. I do use varied shades of grey where the build is supposed to be stone, or something in nature, or a build that does not need me to use modern parts. Otherwise the old grey is consigned to the role of filler with stained/scratched bricks. Old or new, a 2x4 brick will always be a 2x4 brick!
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    As I said in the sign-up thread: I want to come, but assistance with travel between an airport and wherever we will stay would be massively appreciated. Whether that is someone who can help me with an itinerary for the train or bus, or someone who knows they will be passing by an airport who can pick me up. Or if you pass through the central train terminal in Munich/will be arriving at an airport and we can meet. My German goes only as far as ordering beer! Billund is nice and easy for me to navigate, but the greater distances involved with this event are a bit stressful. Of course, I can pay my fair share for fuel, and I can follow travel instructions if anyone has a step by step. I have a vague memory of Munich Airport, the main station, Pasing and then Günzburg. It has been a while between lockdown and my sister's wedding pushing visits back.
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    I would love to come! However I would appreciate assistance with travel onward from an airport! I will post more in the discussion thread.
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    A long time ago (I just realised) a fellow staff member (now sadly long moved on from the forum) shared the gift set they had designed. According to them, it was very well received but also a bit of a pain to source parts for, they had chosen to use some that were retired so it was more of a task to get the parts in the needed quantaties. If you want to create sets as a gift, try to choose parts that are not rare/discontinued. What sort of thing were you thinking of? Something mostly made of standard parts would be easier than a build that needs something more specialised. Bricks and Pieces on the LEGO Shop, Bricklink or the Pick a Brick wall can supply a lot of basic parts and that will reduce costs.
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    That sucks. My main issue is always forgetting my password, so that is fun. Between the strict rules for passwords in my workplace (usually two, one for Windows and one for the work system. Not considering the pin number for the handheld Zebra scanner....) the passwords I have to create/use for other sites and all the other myriad security considerations. I am very bad at recalling my actual password for LEGO. Ah well. I am yet to order from Bricklink recently (I have sorting guilt.) But have a few wishlists to fill and more than one sketched out project to complete.
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    I really love the "floating" island style, the rockwork and the linking bridges just tick some boxes for me. Those roof designs are also fantastic. Thank for sharing this, though maybe a few Ninjago figures sprinkled in you could have posted it in Action and Adventure
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    Well, I have both linked and without any of the headaches others had. I will see how things go in the future, but I have never been OK with TLG owning the major Fan market. I will remain vigilant!
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    As the OG "Queen of the Clone Brands" I feel your pain. While "custom" figure parts can sneak in, the brick segregation is a real issue as competitor brands grow in quality. I keep things apart to ensure conformity to display rules (For cons etc) but it is no reason to not post MOCs. In fact, I would say that posting "mixed" MOCs would be fine as long as you are not entering a contest that specifies LEGO purity. (Something that has to be conformed to when prizes are provided or sponsored by TLG). It would not be deception if you shared that you used certain other brand parts in a build, nor problematic if you are upfront with it.
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    I checked mine and i don't get the Nintendo cloning at most angles, so I would call that an OK lenticular. Sound is slightly out of line too, but that is not something I am concerned for. Honestly, I love the whole thing, so I might have overlooked a few variations. (Also, I am keeping the Zelda one "loaded" as I love LoZ).
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    Superb build! I like the posing of the figure and those arms down to the hands are a great future for a less than subtle strength. Thanks for sharing this MOC, Action Figures in LEGO still live as long as fans MOC!
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    It would have been easier for me to merge if I could ever remember my LEGO.com password. Though it is all sorted now. I will miss my old BL avatar, but at least I can keep my username. I am somewhat attached to this name I chose something like 20 years ago...
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    Ok, so this is actual art. Fantastic part usage, it is indeed a sculpture from LEGO elements. Absolutely amazing.
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    Oooo. Orange is a colour I very much like and this group is aesthetic indeed. I do love a good custom figure and a Squad, you've achieved a great look here.
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    That brick built lion crest is very impressive. I will have to reverse engineer it . Thanks for sharing.
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    The new Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory set has a few figure parts that would be useful. Suit torso prints at least. The top hat with hair might be handy too.
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