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  1. gratefulnat
    Gosh what great LEGO album art! "Money for nothing and my bricks for free"
  2. gratefulnat
    Exquisite build - thank you for sharing!
  3. gratefulnat
    Hi Thorsten, Your endeavor is fascinating, and yes the video could be better but I still enjoyed it An absolutely stunning set which I built a few weeks ago, so impressed with the bricks. I did modify a few design issues I was not happy with (in particular the supporting pillars for the canopy over the station), but that's a not different than any other set I build from whichever company. And the beautiful metallic gold elements, not to mention the prints I am not into electronics at all, so your work was great fun to read. I look forward to more updates. Thanks for sharing Cheers Nat
  4. gratefulnat
    I think it's Creator 6743 Street Speeder
  5. gratefulnat
    Elegant steampunk kitty, although the tan arch irritates me slightly. I think a slightly darker color might look better (or suit me better ) headlight brick with the 1x1 round on the ,top' stud
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    Over on brickset saw something new (for me) due for release this year: creator expert 10252 Volkswagen Beetle Sounds enticing to me since I missed 10187 back in 2008.
  7. gratefulnat
    Thanks for making me laugh after a long day - wonderful statement coming from you For me the only relevant issue with my own death in regards to loved ones still alive and kicking is leaving behind as little work and financial involvement as possible. This obviously includes my large LEGO collection (which will probably be much larger when I go on the last unknown adventure that awaits us all...)! Although I haven't worked on the LEGO details yet... hmm, never to early to get a head start... need to get this in my will
  8. gratefulnat
    Very impressed with the neatness of all your displays. Here's a picture of my SW display back in November 2010. Since then changed to a smaller room and expanded into different themes, so only have a few SW sets on display now. But have still kept up with the collection and have all sets (just missing a few polybags and promos like comic con etc). One day hope to have them all back on display, but that will take some space I don't have right now...
  9. gratefulnat
    Received the supplement pack today. Contains the instructions 6162843 for the fix, a small instruction sheet on how to remove the head 6162845, and the parts needed for the 'fix'. Called customer service 7 days ago - so pretty fast delivery!
  10. gratefulnat
    42043 Mercedes 41101 Heartlake Hotel Would have been 300 Swiss Francs, but all toys were 30% off, plus cashed in 130.00 in vouchers, so both sets for 80.00 Wohoo
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    pm'ed
  12. gratefulnat
    This whole thread is just ridiculous for all parties not directly involved. Social media at its best, whether positive or negative, just generating attention (well meant or not) for senseless crap. But, since I'm no better than the rest , I can't resist just a little tongue in cheek humour
  13. gratefulnat
    Hi clm, You have forgotten a 1x2 dark brown plate, on top of which the gold 1x1 is placed, and then the second 1x1 with two studs. This second 1x1 is then flush with the end of the slopes. Take a close look at sub step four. Awesome set, and a great build, hope you enjoy it cheers
  14. gratefulnat
    Looks splendid Possibly Unikitty's tail?
  15. gratefulnat
    Do you mean this set: Inside is the SW advent calendar 7958, the only difference being an additional print to match the number on the box above (158 of 1000 in this case)
  16. gratefulnat
    The LEGO press release concerning their partnership with Shell and the Greenpeace campaign: http://aboutus.lego....-the-lego-brand
  17. gratefulnat
    Good points. Definitely a day 1 purchase now
  18. gratefulnat
    I will buy this probably day one, if not, day two After watching the video I am positively surprised at how structurally sound the model is (or seems to be), maybe this caused for comprises in other areas I like less. The cockpit cover's allingment with the main structure isn't completely flush, but I can live with that. As others have pointed out, the wing connection at the shoulder is wrong. Maybe the skeleton structure was getting in the way here? Have to wait until the set's in front of me to see how that can be modded. But I have to agree with Anio & LoRd AmUnRa, the skirt is really... wierd, jarring, thrown together, ugly From further away I'm sure it won't be that noticable, but when you examine the model up close... uugh. Maybe using something along the line of wedge plates and hinges (UCS Tumbler comes to mind) could be a solution, although it wouldn't be as sturdy. I think the critcism voiced here has been valid, and I for one am glad to have read them. I really hadn't been too aware of how (IMO) awful the skirt looks until now. And I am excited at the prospect of trying to change the elements I don't like to one's I do! Overall, I find the fluidity of the shape of the model exceptional - great work from the designer. And a great addition to UCS LEGO SW sets.
  19. gratefulnat
    Christmas 1974, Set 171 Still have the train, but got rid of all my blue tracks 1.5 years ago. The stickers are still in one piece, but it is missing one yellow headlight brick... I know I was playing with LEGO belonging to my older siblings at the time, but I am quite sure this was the first set I received for myself. My mom swore that she had to repair holes in my pants (at the knees) way more often after I got this, because I spent so much time crawling on the floor playing with the train .
  20. gratefulnat
    Wouldn't expect any less of today's youth...
  21. gratefulnat
    Well, looks like the UCS Slave 1 will be a January 2015 release, according to cavegod at Brickset.
  22. gratefulnat
    Just great! I certainly hope so!
  23. gratefulnat
    Made me laugh out loud while in my office (a good thing too since I've had my first day at work after two weeks of vacation) Certainly off topic ( ), but what kind of answers do you receive?
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    I'll try... 1) Where can you find the only triangular hole in the LEGO System? In the flower stud. 2) Why does the flower stud have reduced clutch power (because it does)? Otherwise it would often not be possible to remove it without damage. 3) Name another brick that has reduced stud clutch power in the LEGO system? EDIT: question updated/clarified The mini antenna. 4) What material is the flower made of? ABS (I actually have no clue, but maybe it's a trick question ) 5) The underside of the stem/stalk (3741) has a stud-hole that is much deeper then a normal stud hole. Name an element that has a stud that can fit all the way into the bottom of that hole. A minifigure neck 6) Name a fundamental flaw with the stem/stalk (3741) element as far as the LEGO System is concerned. It is not possible to attach any square bricks to the stud, only rounded ones. 9) In 2012 a new stem/stalk was released with ID 99249. Why can't that be ordered as a spare part? Because LEGO still has plenty of part 3741 available, and want to use up their stock of the old part before offering the new part. Well, those are my spontaneous half-wit answers Thanks Superkalle, it was fun!
  25. gratefulnat
    7662 is an amazing set, 75058 does not even come close... But, in terms of size this looks very close (1:1 I'd wager) to 7184 from 2000, and in that respect it looks like great remake. I look forward to getting this set.
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