The Kid

Best one yet. X-D TK

*sweet* Very nice! A lot better than I thought it would be! Hope it doesn't cost too much... TK

Dwarf: "Memo to self; stay away from the magic mushrooms in future." TK

On the contrary, I think the game looks amazing. And The Force Unleashed is a major event thingy; they have graphic novels and toys and LEGO and action figures and everything tied into it. So yeah, I reckon there'll be a couple more sets when the game is actually released in September. TK

Fair enough. Thanks for clearing that up. Look forward to seeing you again soon. TK

Watched The Last Crusade. Contrary to what most people think, I'd have to say Temple of Doom was my favourite film of the trilogy. Can't wait for Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. TK

Yeah... *make it to hangar and easily escape to space* sounds a lot like *wades in, kills 1,000,000 troopers and runs off without a scratch* ;-) TK

So be it... I shall attempt, at least, to talk reasonably, with what state I have left. So tell us, Scouts, while your rescue attempt is thwarted, what is your main purpose? What do you really think you can achieve aganst the might of the Empire? For you see, harming small factories and taking down the Academy like you did on Carida; these losses are small, noted, yet somewhat insignificant - from a certain point of view. The Empire will stand tall. Think of it like this: a man may be cut, bruised, or otherwise minimally wounded, yet he will not die from such minor injuries. This is what you are doing to the Empire. Minor inflictions. Your small... band of rebels cannot possibly strike a major blow against us... we are far too large and you are oh, so small for anything like that. So what, really, is your purpose? I think you know all this already, as well as I. TK

Hmm. A wise move. Do as you will, Commander. And rebels, you say? A rescue attempt, I suppose? Ha. Foolish. There will be no rescue. Not for the 'dead'... a second Star Destroyer is being sent in to take care of them. TK

You can also get the Castle 2008 sets in TRU in the UK. TK

Hang on, it's April 4th today! Where's that trailer? ;-) LucasArts confirmed the supposed release dates: and the Spike TV stuff's all here as well: Enjoy :-) TK

What is this? Me? Insane? But of course... your rebel friends have left me in this way... you may not have done anything to me personally, Scouts, yet you are the man behind it all, Commander of the rebel scum, and they are the ones who have brought me to this. You claim you shall simply regroup; find new territory in which to restart your little terrorist actions. However, I beg to differ... with the supposed loss of their once great, yet oh so foolhardy leader, they will lose their little heads... Commander Jax! Spread the word. Scouts has been 'killed'. The rebels will be distraught. Everything is going according to plan... TK

Ah yes, General, you see; we have found a new tool to bargain with through the suffering he must endure... Although why any Imperial would want to bargain with rebel scum is beyond me... then again, I know no compassion, merely anger... I am twisted by the Empire; a mentor of hate; anger surrounds me... and yet I am at peace with myself. Your words do not fill me with strength, General. Yet I will allow you to proceed. Do as you wish. I will return within the day. For now I must attend to other businesses involving the Weapon... perhaps we could test it again while bargaining with Scouts... TK

You still do not yield, Scouts? You do not realise, yet, what the good Commander is trying to say? You do not hesitate to slaughter thousands, merely because they are in allegiance with the Empire, trying to go through life as normally as possible without threat of death and debauchery? Very well. I do unto you as you have done unto me... *Imperial Scouts' right arm is removed by way of blade* Your left shall follow, yet you remain silent... I have a feeling you shall be quite [h]armless by the end of this, rebel scum... TK

Sure, I'm in. I'll post my character in a couple of days, when I can get a good pic of it. Our character doesn't have to be in by Friday, does it? TK

Now, Scouts, before we move onto the questioning, how about a little... hmmm... pain? *electro-staff is produced and used on Scouts* So tell me... where is the main rebel base hidden? Hmm? Kashyyyk? The Wookiees seem to know something we don't. Tatooine? It's out of the way; definitely. And full of scum like you... Don't answer back like that. Give me what I want to know. It'll only hurt more if you persist... Rebel, can't you see what you're doing to this galaxy? We have brought about peace. People are happy. There is order once more. And your terrorist group would threaten that tranquility; you want to destroy everything we have worked for? TK

New pics of the Giant Castle Chess Set in the latest catalogue (it arrived today). Also a lower price - £139.99. I expect if you quote the catalogue code you'll be able to get it for that price when ordering from S@H; it's how I got Dwarves' Mine £5 off. Anyway, the pics confirm the rolling siege towers, show that the board is constructed from 1x1 tiles (hence the piece count), and give you a good view of the individual chess pieces: Knights/Dwarves: King - King (duh :-P) Queen - Princess Bishops - Good Wizard (each wizard has 2 lightning bolts) Knights - Knights on horseback Rooks - Archers in towers that integrate into the corners Pawns - A bunch of different Dwarves Skellies/Trolls: King - Bad Wizard-type guy Queen - New Witch Bishops - Green and Tan Giant Trolls Knights - Skeleton from Joust set on black horse Rooks - Skeleton Archers that integrate into corners Pawns - Different Troll Warriors (including the bronze helmet!) Admittedly bad pics, my normal camera is on the other side of the world (long story) so I had to use my camera phone: TK

Sorry if I sounded harsh, IS, and, uh, hope you don't mind getting captured! Could make for a good breakout story though... ;-) TK

Excellent, they're surrounded! Set for stun, and open fire- crap, where are they going? Commander, head round that way and cut them off! Sir, several rebels have made a break for it, but I pinned a vanguard and stunned two more soldiers. That's it, no more escaping, I'm going after Scouts! *frantic chase full of explosions and pretty lights (:-P)* Don't move! I'm holding a gun to your back and I don't care what I do, Scouts! You see what you and your men did to me? LOOK AT ME!! I'm going to make you pay... *knocks out Scouts with a blow to the head* Commander, I have Scouts, I am bringing him aboard the Extinguisher. Bring any other rebels you have found. Any left behind will be destroyed... I believe we can test our weapon again... TK

Just ordered Dwarves' Mine and Knights' Catapult Defense off S@H. Came to £46.23. And now I can't buy any more LEGO for a while (lack of space). :-P TK

TK to Lord *vader*: I apologise, My Lord... I did not mean to come across as threatening or offensive... however, I will do my best to rectify the situation and make up for our losses on Carida. We captured a group of rebels, who are now held aboard my Star Destroyer Extinguisher. Scouts may or not be one of them- *kshhh* Admiral TK, we have secured the identities of the rebels captured. Scouts is not with them. Very well, trooper. Lord Vader, I will continue my search. General Windu's fleet has come in great use; several rebel rescue transports were destroyed, with minimal losses on our behalf. The rebels will soon fall. TK

Actually, April Fools' lasts until 12 midday. It's over now. TK

Who's the voyeur in the tree stump? X-D Great work, Rocko. But I hope that banana's just the [urine] and not... well, I'll leave that to your imagination. TK

TK to Casewindu: Good, good, many thanks... I have eliminated several other rebels, and... hold on, there he is! Imperial Scouts is in view. Stormtrooper! Admiral? You have a Stun Grenade Launcher attached to that weapon? Affirmative. Good. Give it here. *takes aim, fires into band of rebels protecting Scouts* Excellent. Round them up, and bring them aboard. Kill any who stand in your way, but leave Scouts alive. Right away, Admiral! TK

General Windu, what is the status of Scouts? I have arrived at the scene of battle; I have gunned down rebel ships but have not seen Scouts' personal fighter. I assume he is still aboard the main flagship. I am heading down to where it crashed. TK