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As she looked out the window, the faces of George Michael, Ricardo Montalban, Flash Gordon and the Salt Vampire met her gaze. "It wasn't just a story..." said Ricardo. "It was..."

The alien parasite feinted, then fainted...

George Michael/Khan dramatically whipped the dark glasses from his face, and said:

Thanks for the pictures! X-D I must say I'm a little disappointed with the diver's head. Its the same one that's been used in Orient Expedition, Vikings, KK2v.3, and now in aquaraiders. Lego seems to be really cheapening out with new face designs. I'm seeing the same ones pop up everywhere. Steve

"Whhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmmmmmm... no wait, strike that... Khhhhhaaaaaannnnnn!" screamed the bug for no apparent reason. Suddenly, however, the reason became apparent...

Can we see some pictures? Are the minifig faces any good for Castle? Steve

You mean beyond the obvious holding of bricks in your mouth, then hiccuping? :-X Steve

oblivious to the toxic effect, the green blood would have on its alien digestive system. Suddenly the vampire realized its lapse in judgment and keeled over dead, after having advanced the story not at all.

Suddenly, as if summoned by the reference to Star Trek and for no other reason, the Salt Vampire (who, incidentally, was allergic to Spock's blood), from episode 1, "The Man Trap," appeared. "Somebody say Star Trek?" he said, while...

Ooops... *wacko* I hadn't even noticed how bad that looked. :-D Actually if you look closely you'll see the dog is a few studs in front of the guy, who is bowing at the statue. Steve

I think its borth frightfully fun and dreadfully designed. The set designs were horrible, though the Night Lord's Castle is good concept with a reasonably (for the time) decent execution. On a side note, what is with this piece? It appears only in the Night Lord's Castle. And could just as effectively and easily be replaced with two of these pieces. No wonder Lego had financial difficulties, if they were making new molds for this... I initially hated the brick baseplates, as they did not fit in with the rest of my sets. Now, however, I like them for landscaping and would like to get some more. Anyhow, back to the matter at hand. The figures were good. I personally like the much maligned witch and batlord. Sure there are too many, but there have been too many Jar-Jars and Lukes and Vaders too. The black dragon was also a nice touch. I wouldn't mind snagging a couple more of the sets, but they seem to go at pretty high prices on ebay, which also should say something. Steve

"Ay!" cried the bikerider. "This chicken soup isn't 'alf bad!"

"You no like-a my-a chicken-a soup-a?" shouted Figaro, the stereotypical Italian chef.

Updated! Steve

jumped from the car and shouted: "Bet you didn't know ghosts could drive!" He then proceeded to...

Jane, but she did not get far. As she stumbled from the wreckage of the house, she was struck by a car, driven by...

No one, however, heard it on account of the pepper-spray induced screaming fits echoing from the lower floors...

"Kill my what?" interrupted Jane. "Just what are you going to kill, Mr. Cloudius, the Evil Man? You're all talk! Talk, talk, talk!"

Yes, its from the Snow Queen. I need to get about a dozen more of those trees to scatter around the village. That's because they built their roofs out of turf. I also thought it gave a bit of color to an otherwise drab village. I think they did both. These are 'long-house' style. Steve

Started work on the set for my the Johnny Thunder story and before I filled it with 1930s adventurers, I thought I would share it here. I hope to add at least two more houses, a fort and maybe a temple. If I can find enough brown pieces. http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ca...ingvillage1.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ca...ingvillage2.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ca...ingvillage3.jpg My castle gallery: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=99448 Steve

Drop their pants and photocopy their butts in age old office tradition. Stanley had just placed a cheek on the glass of the machine when suddenly, out of nowhere...

popped the biscut into her mouth, licked her lips and brushed the crumbs off her very large...

Another update? So soon? How will I be able to keep up? Well just do your best: http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...tory/pop065.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...tory/pop066.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...tory/pop067.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...tory/pop068.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...tory/pop999.jpg The whole dino-topic gallery: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=139871 Steve

cried Mary. "Stanley Clank, get over here and clean up this mess!"

I really like these sets. I bought them all MSRP when they first came out. Then got a second laboratory for 50% off later. Passed on the vampire set for 30% off, which I regret a little now. I don't think they sold that well, but personally I thought it was a great line. I wish Lego would make more. Creature from the black lagoon, Invisible man, Bride of Frankenstein and the Blob, would be great. Steve