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Marbled has an advantage of paint not wearing off through play and handling.

You can use differentials for adder-subtractor. I see you have used differentials in your dolly. That's different.

Generally speaking for maximum return on investment, unopened sets with the box in perfect condition will fetch the most money compared to used sets.

Welcome aboard. peter58. Eurobricks is not really setup to host pictures. Pictures can be uploaded to a picture hosting service like flickr, brickshelf, etc. and then deep linked into your post. If you use flickr, here is a tutorial on how to do that: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=97921

I would suggest you clear this first with the Eurobricks staff. So that it is not in conflict with anything we are not aware of. Jopiek is our train MOD.

This is brillant. So much to take in.

Very good. Green and red colors compliment each other. How do they get the fountains to work that high up?

Does this work for a meme? Maybe it is better for a title.

Failure to comply with the site guidelines that you have agreed to when signing up will lead to SNAFU.

How about something like these? The first one you can run a technic axle through the hole and have it held between two liftarms or connectors at the end of the crane arm. Brickshelf tip, you don't have to wait until the folder has been moderated to post a deeplink to the image. As long as the image is within the EB site guidelines size, it'll work.

I would not for the same price. A Pinky and the Brain set would be interesting: "Geez, Brain, what are we going to do tonight?" "The same thing we do every night, [Pinky], try and MOC with LEGO."

Facebook link doesn't work for people without a Facebook account... There are a number of ways to mount that hook. It has tow ball at the end which means it can be snapped into parts that can accept a tow ball like one of these. It depends on if the hook for show or you plan to do heavy lifting with it. You plan to lift, it might be better to attach it to a string and make a winch.

It would be helpful to provide more details on the orange version if it is really going to come out. Is it in a Technic set or some other themes? (We do have a Technic parts discussion thread.)

CH1B entry - fixed. Nice work on the flag raising. Looks like they also have a good supply of drinks.

Challenge 1A: Banana Juice | dr_spock | Sea Rats Challenge 1B: Banana Republic | dr_spock | Sea Rats

Challenge 1 A A band of natives on a small island in Terra Nova has a pretty intoxicating operation going on hidden in the jungle. They brew special banana juice. It is rumored to be more tasty than rum and knock you off the feet instantly. To brew this wonderful concoction large amounts of bananas are needed. Maybe more than they have on their island. Banana Juice by dr_spock_888, on Flickr Does this mean they will be raiding a planation somewhere?

I got my first Technic set after I returned from the Dark Ages. I think the Technic elements in younger kid sets are there to enhance playability and structural integrity. Not so much to get them interested in Technics. My daughter could follow instructions and assemble Technic sets when she was in elementary school. She wasn't interested in Technics. She is more of a Ninjago girl. classic:

Be sure to dry them quickly and fully. Any residual moisture can cause oxidation of the metal parts.

Great job on the micro ships.

Ha. Good one. You sure do like a good hanging.

Happy New Year. 2016 is the year of monkey. 2016 Year of the Monkey by dr_spock_888, on Flickr

I replaced another muffler in my car and it got me thinking of all the mufflers that came in and out of my life. Car repair expenses are eating at my LEGO fund.

Mortal Kombat. So predictable.

Didn't a financier named JP Morgan once said to a reporter, "If you have to ask, you can't afford it."? Mortgage and home insurance are part of owning a home. You're paying them whether you own LEGO or not. If you insured your LEGO separately but then it wouldn't be hidden. If you have central heating and cooling, you're paying regardless. Cameras and flashes can be used for family photos or a photography hobby. Storage can be cheap if you find freebie shelves and recycle containers from other things. I suppose there can be a hidden social cost if your collection expands outside of the agreed to space with spousal unit. My costs: Pirate set: $25 Technic flagship set: $250 Time to build them: priceless

I have used silicone lube on my GBC modules. It cut downs the ABS plastic dust around the technic axles after spinning all day. I am not sure what the long term effects are yet. It only has been a year or two. I've put Dupont Teflon based wax lube into one of my squealing m-motor. It quieted it down. I think the motor may die before I see if there any long effect on the plastic inside the motor.