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According to the article here, the show is going to feature the HUGE USS Intrepid aircraft carrier and aircraft (Model Team):

Recommend using this Bricklink.com Reference Catalog list of the Minifigs. Once you find your Minifig, click on the "Price Guide Info" to find out the Average, Maximum, and Minimum Prices that Minifig is getting in recent sales. Here's an example for the Minifig below:

Here's an 8052 Container Truck Review by Fluffybunny, from the Lego Technic Index.

@ ghyde: "Superkalle" developed LDD Manager as a volunteer effort. It has been used by dozens of AFOLs to easily create Parts Lists. Since LDD 4.0 is coming out SOON, it does not make sense for anybody to alter their software TWICE. Be patient, and be considerate of your fellow AFOLs.

The upcoming Great Western Lego Show in Swindon, UK is featuring a Lego Drag Racing Competition. It's being held on October 2-3 at the STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway. Are any UK Technic AFOLs planning on entering? If so, visit the show's Drag Racing Page for the Competition Rules: 1.All dragsters must be constructed entirely from LEGO elements, with no modified elements (any LEGO system or combination of systems is permissible). 2.The Dragster must be child-safe (no blowing up of battery boxes for example!). 3.Each entrant may only bring one vehicle. 4.Each entrant will have three runs, with the best run time counting. 5.Entrants are allowed to modify their dragster between runs. 6.The track will be a straight, flat course of 10m in length. 7.All dragsters must travel along the ground for the majority of their transit (the referee’s decision will be final if it is determined that the dragster was airborne for an excessive period). 8.The whole of the dragster must start behind the start line. No part of the dragster or any launch mechanism is permitted beyond the start line. The only exception to this is the option to use a completely static track for the dragster to run on, which is permitted. This will, however, count towards the total weight (see point 10). 9.The dragster will be timed from when the first part of the dragster crosses the start line to when the first part crosses the finishing line. 10.In order for a run to qualify, a minimum of 80% (by weight) of the entrant’s set-up must cross the finishing line (this includes the dragster and any launch mechanism, rails etc. 11.The dragster must be self-powered and carry its power source with it. 12.Once placed behind the starting line the dragster can only be ‘triggered’ by the operator, it cannot be pushed, pulled or in any other way propelled by the operator.

Here's a (Babelfish) English translation of a (French) FreeLUG article that explains their recent purchase via the Lego LUGBULK service: http://66.163.168.225/babelfish/translate_url_content?.intl=us&lp=fr_en&trurl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.freelug.org%2farticle.php3%3fid_article%3d1151 .

On his Flickr site, Mahjqa (Peer Kreuger) posted the picture below, and wrote that these are "Parts bought from Lego Direct [not "Pick-A-Brick"] -- It cost me a pretty penny, but buying the sets they're in just for the parts would've been even more expensive." "I don't know if this can be used by people outside of Europe, but you can always call and ask: http://service.lego.com/en-US/Contactus/default.aspx [Change your "Region" at the top-right of that webpage to get the appropriate one for your country]. When calling customer service, just tell them that you want to buy separate parts. "It's best if you have a list on hand of which parts you need. To get their numbers, check up the inventories in the back of instruction manuals, like these: . The code beneath each part holds information on both the part and it's color. "If you need parts from sets you don't yet have (which is usually the case), you can get the instructions here: http://us.service.lego.com/en-US/BuildingInstructions/default.aspx . "Be aware that while this is great for new and hard to get parts, it can still be very expensive. The new technic panels go for €0,70 apiece on average. Also, if the part you want hasn't been in production sets for three years, it might not be available." I remember that at the BrickFest 2009 held in Portland, Oregon, USA, there was a TLG rep that talked about AFOL clubs (Lego User Groups) making mass-orders of parts needed for CLUB creations, but not for individual use. Has anybody else (besides Mahjqa) used the "Lego Direct" service? What do you think? Can anybody post a hyperlink to a website showing how "Lego Direct" really works? Perhaps it's worth a quick telephone call or e-mail to Lego Customer Service to find out....

Zblj, you build the coolest Technic MOCs in Lego Digital Designer! The all-Lego omni-wheels are very innovative. I downloaded your LDD .lxf file (from the link you provided) to see the 268-step Building Insructions, and used LDD Manager to create a Parts List. I'm going to try to make one soon. Thanks for sharing your MOC. I'm going to check out your Brickshelf gallery when it is moderated. You're the best in making Lego Technic LDD instructions!

@ andythenorth: Yeah, there isn't a lot of room to do much (from Barteek97's Brickshelf gallery):

On YouTube, "o0Akuyamigami0o" (Jean Albright on MOCPages) posted 7 videos showing these famous cars from Hollywood movies being (rapidly) built on Lego Digital Designer. I can only post 2 of the 7 videos here, but you can click on the hyperlinks to see the other 5. These LDD MOCs are quite good! (see pictures on MOCPages) -- "KITT (known also as Knight Industries Two Thousand/Knight Industries Three Thousand) is the short name of a fictional character on the adventure TV series Knight Rider. KITT is an artificial intelligence electronic computer installed in a highly advanced, very mobile, robot in the form of a 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am:" (see pictures on MOCPages) -- "Christine is a horror novel by Stephen King, published in 1983. It tells the story of a vintage automobile apparently possessed by supernatural forces. In 1983, the movie version of Christine directed by John Carpenter, and starring Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, and Harry Dean Stanton was released to theaters:" (see pictures on MOCPages) -- "Tim Burton's live-action films Batman and Batman Returns presented a different version of the Batmobile. It reflected the environment of Burton's Art Deco Gotham City. It was huge, long, low and sleek, and was built on a Chevy Impala chassis:" (see pictures on MOCPages) -- "The Ectomobile, or Ecto1 is a 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor limo-style endloader combination car (ambulance conversion) used in the 1984 film Ghostbusters and other Ghostbusters fiction:" -- "The black and metallic grey GMC Vandura van used by the A-Team, with its characteristic red stripe, black and red turbine mag wheels, and rooftop spoiler, has become an enduring pop culture icon. One of the original six vans used for the show is displayed in the Cars of the Stars Motor Museum in Keswick, northern England:" (see pictures on MOCPages) -- "The Bluesmobile is a 1974 Dodge Monaco sedan that was prominently featured in the 1980 film, The Blues Brothers. In the film, it is described as a used Mount Prospect, Illinois police car that replaced a Cadillac, which Elwood Blues traded for a microphone. The Bluesmobile was equipped with the "440 Magnum" squad car package that was offered by Dodge for the Monaco. Its license plate was an Illinois plate reading, 'BDR 529':" (see pictures on MOCPages) -- "In the Back to the Future trilogy, the DeLorean time machine was the time traveling vehicle used by "Doc" Emmett Brown (Christopher Lloyd), Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) and by Biff Tannen (Thomas F. Wilson) (when he stole it) to travel through the history of their hometown of Hill Valley, a fictional city located in Northern California. In the trilogy, the time machine was built by Doc from a regular DeLorean DMC-12 automobile which used various sources including plutonium and water-containing trash used in Mr. Fusion to generate the needed 1.21 gigawatts (pronounced "jiggawatts" in the film, and spelled "jigowatts" in the novelization) to power the critical component, the flux capacitor:"

Your long-term dedication to your factory project shows great determination -- I'm sure that the final result will be magnificent! Keep us posted!

Shmade/ Shmade23 has built his Lego Technic Bobcat skid-steer loader to accept several attachments that run via Power Functions and pneumatics elements. It has modular construction, so the various components can be mounted easily. His Brickshelf gallery shows 24 pictures, and links to many YouTube videos that show them in action. If TLG ever offered a set like this , they would sell a lot of them! , : : Functional parts used in main model: 2x PF IR Reciever 2x PF XL-Motor 2x PF M-Motor 2x big pneumatic piston 1x small pneumatic piston 3x small pneumatic pump 2x pneumatic switch 2x PF IR Remote Controler 1x Battery Box Used in "pneumatic" hammer accessory: 1x 9V Old 4x5 Motor 1x PF Extenson Cable Used in auger accessory: 1x 9V motor with gear reduction 1x PF Extenson Cable

How unique! Maybe musician Jurgen Krooshoop can compose a Lego Technic song to play on this!

On , there is this ELABORATE carnival ride named "Move It" by Frenchman "Assodavideto". It is delivered via three Technic trucks, and when it's assembled, it's a 3-axis REALISTIC ride that causes Technic figures to "lose their lunch"! The main arm raises and lowers the spinning octopus arms that can be flipped upside-down and reversed! The flashing lights and attention to detail make this MOC top-notch. The REAL "Move It" is pictured in the second video below; it comes from Laferiasite.com .Anio, have you seen this yourself, and do you know where one could see some additional information on this? I couldn't find anything about it on SeTechnic or Brickshelf.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWJ9MSEcLCY&feature=player_embedded#!

Blakbird, for your BrickCon 2010 display in Seattle next weekend, are you going to promote your "Blakbird's Technical Fundamentals" webpage? The Beta Test Version that you discussed here in June 2010 does not have a link from your Technicopedia website. Even though there are still "Sections in Work" on the "Technical Fundamentals" webpage, you should release what you have to help newcomers understand Technic better.

While you're at work thinking about something, relieve your stress with a Lego Technic "Promo Cube" or "Magic Cube"! There are three sizes that you can build. CHAPTER 1: NeXTSTORMING's original, large "Promo Cube" ( ). He wrote, "This is my LEGO Technic version of the "Magic Cube", also known as "Promo Cube" or "Picture Cube". If I'm not wrong, this one should be the first "magic cube" ever made using LEGO elements."A Magic Cube is consisted of eight smaller cubes and eight hinges arranged in the three dimensions. In total there are 48 square faces ( [6 square faces per small cube] x 8 ), 24 of which are visible while the rest 24 are hidden. During folding (or unfolding), visible square faces turn hidden and vice-versa." It measures 9.4 cm x 9.4 cm x 9.4 cm, and uses 424 pieces. See the Lego Digital Designer (LDD) .lxf Building Instructions file. You will need: 32014 Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #6 - 90 degrees (64 ea,) 32062 Technic, Axle 2 Notched (144 ea.) 3706 Technic, Axle 6 (16 ea.) 3713 Technic Bush (32 ea.) 4265c Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth (32 ea.) 43093 Technic, Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise (32 ea.) 43857 Technic, Liftarm 1 x 2 Thick (8 ea.) 6538c Technic, Axle Connector (Smooth with x hole + orientation) (96 ea.) CHAPTER 2: NeXTSTORMING posted a and LDD .lxf file of a "Compact" 6.2 x 6.2 x 6.2 cm Magic Cube that requires 232 pieces. You'll need:32014 Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #6 - 90 degrees (64 ea.) 32062 Technic, Axle 2 Notched (64 ea.) 3705 Technic, Axle 4 (16 ea.) 4265c Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth (32 ea.) 43093 Technic, Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise (32 ea.) 43857 Technic, Liftarm 1 x 2 Thick (8 ea.) 6538c Technic, Axle Connector (Smooth with x hole + orientation) (16 ea.) CHAPTER 3: There is an EVEN SMALLER Nano Magic Cube. The LDD .lxf file shows the placement of the 48 pieces needed; it's 3.2 cm x 3.2 cm x 3.2 cm. Get past the first 33 seconds of the to see how the "Nano"-sized cube twirls in your fingers. You will need:32062 Technic, Axle 2 Notched (16 ea.) 41678 Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double Split (16 ea.) 43857 Technic, Liftarm 1 x 2 Thick (8 ea.) 4459a Technic, Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and NO Center Slots (8 ea.) See color versions of additional Magic Cubes by Vassilis Chryssanthakopoulos on his Facebook Page.

They used 50746 Trans-Clear "Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3" pieces, and a bit of red tape over the top edges.

On MOCPages, Sven Bode and Jens Matuschek show off their Lego Model Team model of the Koenigsegg CCX Swedish hypercar. They wrote that the '"Top Gear" host Jeremy Clarkson says "I think 'Koenigsegg' is Swedish for 'Oh no, my head's just exploded...!'" The Lego re-creation has "The famous & patented "dihedral synchro-helix" actuation doors... a mixed blessing between cool show-off factor & the risk of badly scratching them on curbs": "If you are a fan of ear-deafening noise and head winds that try to scalp you, you may get rid of that tiny lightweigt roof and stow it under the bonnet..." "A very sturdy chassis was required to prevent this "open skeleton" from bending or breaking..." "Details -- To achieve the beforementioned high performance, the engine needs cool air on the one hand and must get rid of hot air on the other, leading to a cleft but aerodynamically optimized body. The roof as well as the two humps behind the seats channel air directly into the air duct. Passengers like it cool, too. The bonnet holds a small air-con scoop....Floormats show the "Koenigsegg" logo."

On , LegoExotics posted his "LEGO Lamborghini Gallardo Polizia Stradale with working lights." He wrote that it is "Still a work in progress: this Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 "Polizia Stradale" is NOT based on the official LEGO set 8214. It features head and rear lights as well as flashing blue lights on the roof and in the front bumper and siren, using 1x PF battery box, 1x PF IR-receiver, 2 pairs of PF LEDs, PF - 9V adapter wire, 1x old 9V "Space" siren, 3x old 1X4 light bricks and LOTS of wires... due to all this stuff I had no space for an engine etc."

Has anybody ever used Lego Bionicle Chest Covers for their Lego Technic MOCs? I saw this Ixion sculpture on MOCPages and wondered if the 64296 "Bionicle Toa Webbed Fin Armor" part (pictured below) that were used on the wings could be used for ROUNDED hoods (bonnets) on cars, or on door panels. There are several Bionicle Chest Covers that could be integrated into some REAL UNIQUE futurecars. What do you think? 64296 "Bionicle Toa Webbed Fin Armor": 57559pb04 "Bionicle Barraki Carapar Chest Cover, Marbled Trans-Orange Pattern" : 57559pb02 "Bionicle Barraki Carapar Chest Cover, Marbled Pearl Light Gray Pattern" : There are several other Bionicle Chest Covers and other pseudo-Technic pieces (like Bohrok Windscreens) that could be used for Technic MOCs -- look through this Bricklink Reference Catalog list of Bionicle parts.

Besides ChromeBricks, there's another Bricklink store that can apply CHROME to any Lego ABS part that you send them: http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=bricks4all . Click on their "Splash" page for details on how that works. Has any AFOLs in The Netherlands tried them out? One could get some SHARP-LOOKING wheel covers, rims, and other parts for your Technic or Model Team MOC....

The melting point of TLG's ABS bricks is quite high, so it's unlikely that any radiator would start a fire: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=46336 .

Here's a simple, 5-minute train project made out of purely Lego Technic elements. M4ster07 wrote, "When you don't have any LEGO 9V train but you have a lot of technic bricks you can build your own train. Here is one idea. It's a 5 minute MOC scifi train...Treads r from 2 dozers (8275) and 2 excavators (8294) ;)" There are about (80+60) x 2 = 280 tread pieces in the project; Blakbird should be able to make about 10 of these with his Technic Tread stash! You can put one around your Holiday Tree in December!

The highly-advanced car is a VERY NICE integration of Lego Technic, Mindstorms, AND Model Team functions. I haven't seen all these in ONE car before: - Opening hood (bonnet) - LED headlights - Power Functions engine crankshafts and propulsion - Functional, locking door handles on hinged doors - Rear trunk (boot) compartment containing Lego Mindstorms NXT 2.0 intelligent brick - Functional accelerator pedal (made functional by NXT brick) - Removable rear trunk (boot) handle reveals Lego Mindstorms Infrared sensor in "Hatch Up" mode. Backup sensor makes "blip" sound to indicate when car is close to rear obstacles. - Line follower (for automatic directional control -- the colors of the tapes indicate when to turn wheels left and right) - 4-speed manual gearbox controls the rear-wheel-drive speed - Wishbone suspension Bravo, Rogvi, Paetur, and Barour! Does anybody know these fellows or have seen this car in person?

There are a LOT of great functions on Robvibest7's Lego Technic Super Car! For his below, he said, "I saw these supercars on youtube. And i wanted to build one for myself. I started building it, and my friends Pætur and Bárður helped me."