Dr Rod

Interesting tests but you need to refine your test technique and use more samples to get some statistically valid results. I think you need to test the beams with lego connectors through the pinholes or even steel bars of the correct diameter, crushing the beams in the tensile rig jaws makes the whole test invalid. What fulcrum contact shape did you use for the three point bending test? DrRod

But we do... http://www.scenicworld.com.au/index.php/scenic-railway-en DrRod

Looking forward to it ISC!! Might have to pull bits of El Bricko apart though to get enough parts. Oleg.

Yeah very nice wave and the mesh on the mattress is great part usage!!

That looks very nice, dark red is a great colour for Architecture. Oleg

I bought some of the bottles for my El Bricko saloon, great part!! And yes the scabbard for officers too. Oleg

In case you guys & gals haven't noticed, Matija on Flickr has been busy making some kick megablocks western mocs. http://www.flickr.com/photos/matijagrguric/sets/72157627087661478/with/5889499286/ Oleg, DrRod

Cool, interested in that, but make it after BrickExpo DrRod

Event venue and location to be finalised in the coming week, then webpage to follow. Keep an eye on this thread too. And like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sydney-Brick-Show/160109630717141?sk=wall DrRod

We are a long way off yet but anyone will be able to apply when the time is right. We are close to finalising the venue and logo, webpage will come after that. Aiming for May. DrRod

Preliminary plan is Saturday morning setup, afternoon and evening is AFOL "day", Sunday public day. Subject to change though... DrRod

Cool!! Sounds good CptZuloo. If only someone would come and sort my Legoratory so I can get building :) One display is all boxed up ready to go... DrRod

Do we get info on the night function in the registration pack or are we supposed to ring the number above and register if we want to go? DrRod

Barnes and Noble (best to fully name them) have cancelled my POTC pre-order too. Very annoying, spread the word. Dr Rod Lego were starting to use smaller packaging to be more "environmental", this may be why the boxes seem "down in size". Go by weight, but you'll look dodgy carrying scales around :) Dr Rod

Saw this at a Lego Australia sneak peak viewing a few weeks ago, you didn't mention the new buckets!! They are very nice. I think there is a different coloured one in one of the POTC sets too. Dr Rod

I had heard it was a Myer exclusive, third quarter. DrRod We've had free shipping before last year. Only time it is worth buying from SOH. Having free shipping again is great news, there is a Maersk train on it's way for me :). Dr Rod

Brickvention (Jan) in Melbourne has been going for a few years and Canberra now has BrickExpo (Aug) since 2010, so we figured Sydney should have a show too!! We are going with "The Sydney Brick Show"; website to come soon. Dr Rod

Thanks Siegfried and also for moving to a logical forum :) Dr Rod

Hi Lego Fans, Just a quick notice that Sydney (Australia) is likely to get a show next year (2012), aiming for a weekend around Easter. Saturday setup and AFOL events, Sunday public day. We are currently in the process of investigating possible venues and still in the early stages of planning but it's looking good!! Watch this post!!! Oleg, Dr Rod AKA Intrastella OK so I thought it was 2009 or something... could a mod please change the post title to Sydney Show 2012...

The grey parrot was the hardest to find... He is in this shot: Cheers, Dr Rod

Hi Eurobrickers, I finally edited video I took of Brickvention 2011, it has footage of "most" (approx 90%) of the displays. It is on youtube under the SydLUG account. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o3y-WQWQt4 Oleg, DrRod

Hiya All, I finally edited video I took of Brickvention 2011, it has footage of Hogwarts. It is on youtube under the SydLUG account. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o3y-WQWQt4 Oleg, Rod

Hiya All, I finally edited video I took of Brickvention 2011, it has footage of El Bricko. It is on youtube under the SydLUG account. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o3y-WQWQt4 Oleg, Rod

Hiya All, I finally edited video I took of Brickvention 2011, it has footage of El Bricko. It is on youtube under the SydLUG account. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o3y-WQWQt4 Oleg, Rod

I'm hanging out for those bottles to put in the Saloon of "El Bricko". We plan to show "El Bricko" bigger and better at two more shows yet !! Dr Rod