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Technic Pub
dr_spock replied to jantjeuh's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Have to enjoy my manual wagon/estate/variant while it lasts. Where in the world is Spock now? Correct. Thanks. -
What Will Happen to Your LEGO When You’re Gone?
dr_spock replied to Paul B Technic's topic in General LEGO Discussion
Can the coffin be a rainbow of colours and pieces with stickers? -
Technic Pub
dr_spock replied to jantjeuh's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
It's summer road tripping time. Where in the world is spock? What do you plan to replace it with? -
What Will Happen to Your LEGO When You’re Gone?
dr_spock replied to Paul B Technic's topic in General LEGO Discussion
I suppose they could also sell off your LEGO to offset the funeral costs. -
Help and tips for moving my flickr library to instagram
dr_spock replied to Minoton's topic in General LEGO Discussion
Flickr is a better platform for curating your MOCs. Instagram is for likes so post the best shot of your MOC. You could download the best ones off your flickr and upload them to Insta over a period of time to build up a following. I am not on Insta but my LUG is. Our social media coordinator could post my MOCs on Insta if they find them post worthy. -
I think big juicy sets reviews would pull in more eyeballs. More views help you to continue to receive sets for reviews. At the end of the day, LEGO probably want to see your metrics reports. Join a LUG. Someone in the LUG would probably buy those small sets for birthday loot bags or is a completist.
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How do you feel about the state of BrickLink lately?
dr_spock replied to Creating17's topic in General LEGO Discussion
Maybe stud.io is somebody's domain name. -
Technic Pub
dr_spock replied to jantjeuh's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
I daily'ed a manual in Toronto traffic for a long time. It's something to keep the mind from going numb. It had an old school throttle cable. I could modulate it like one pedal driving. Foot off the gas and it slowed right down. I hardly used the brakes if I timed the traffic movement correctly. Unlike my new car with a drive-by-wire throttle which wants to keep going at the same speed and I have to brake more. I had to learn manual when I bought a new car. (The manual was $1500 cheaper.) It's good skill to have in case you have to be designated driver for someone's manual. I spec'ed my current car to have minimal fancy electronic features. Convenience can turn into inconvenience when things eventually go wrong. Money not spent on complex system repairs can be allocated towards more LEGO. -
Technic Pub
dr_spock replied to jantjeuh's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Anybody feeling a bit "uneasy" about the future of automobiles? Will we get to a point where what it is, is so far removed from the place it started, that some of us no longer has the same interest in it? For example: no manual (transmission), no care. -
Technic Pub
dr_spock replied to jantjeuh's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Too much work and other life stuff getting in the way of LEGO building like preparing for road trip. (Our AFOL convention is not until November. Plenty of time to panic build GBCs?) -
Fx Bricks (Michael Gale) announces Fx Track system
dr_spock replied to HoMa's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Could canceling the Bricks in the Six hotel room booking and camping out in the Subie free up funding? -
LEGO do not pay the RLOC's bills. As an RLOC, they support you with sets for reviews, prizes, etc. On the other hand, not Recognized means you are more free to talk about leaks, leaked images, and do other no-no things that fall under the Recognized condition umbrella.
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It is LEGO's program. They can do whatever they want with it. They put time and money into it. I'd think they would want some of value or return on investment from it. At the end of the day if you want to be part of it, then you will have to play well by their new rules.
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Older than yellowed white 2x4 bricks. Egads, I've been on EB for over 16 years. Got to be 18 and over to join EB if you want to comply with their site guidelines. Or at least behave very maturely. It got rare in this place after posts here stopped being counted towards your total post count. Some members abusing it for higher ranks ruined it for others.
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Fx Bricks (Michael Gale) announces Fx Track system
dr_spock replied to HoMa's topic in LEGO Train Tech
I guess I should've read the pfx blog update: https://shop.fxbricks.com/blogs/news/new-products-available -
[Poll] Random Lego related questions Part III
dr_spock replied to SpacePolice89's topic in General LEGO Discussion
1. Had some basic LEGO in kindergarten. Dark Age until college, secretly bought some sets. Dark Age again until the kids came along. 2. Yes, when the kids were little. Tip: buy them sets you would like to have if they enter the Dark Age. 3. Not really my thing unless I'm creating a standard for a group collab to follow. Providing the group a studio file is helpful to have everyone on the same page. 4. Not applicable. Have reached critical space issues for sets. 5. Missed out on 9V trains but had more realistic HO scale. 6. Not available in Canada yet. I think it is more fun DIYing it with microcontrollers like the ESP32. With DIY, you can be smart and make your battery replaceable. 7. Some times, depends on the mood. 8. Yes. They make it easy to move and setup my GBC modules at events and shows. Line up the baseplates, lock them together, hook up power, and entertain the crowds. 9. Sorting? One of these days, I'll get around to it. 10. Yes. -
I think with any new programs or new job openings, you would have to apply to get in. The new programs may have new terms and conditions. If you don't meet the new T&Cs, your application can be rejected. It is no different than meeting the conditions of the Eurobricks site guidelines to be a member of this forum.
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Fx Bricks (Michael Gale) announces Fx Track system
dr_spock replied to HoMa's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Wheels already sold out? -
Train magnets and the quest for the new unobtanium
dr_spock replied to Cheeseyfeet and Oreo's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Do you access to a 3D printer? https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6689297 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3333595 -
I would mill it out with a CNC machine or use a Dremel with cutting disc set up like a tiny table saw.