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    Classic Set Spotlight #64

    By CzaR,

    3, 2, 1 Liftoff!
     
    6456 Mission Control

     
    Desciption: Released in 1999 as part of the town/space port series, retail price then was about 40 bucks. Sells MISB today for about 100 dollars. Containing 479 parts and 4 minifigs, this is your straight forward space shuttle launch set.
     
    My take: Never got this set, I had the older space shuttle launch pad one, which I believed I featured in the set spotlight a few months ago. That said, for some reason I think the older set had much more to offer in terms of playability.
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    2 Days? Im Not Ready!

    By CzaR,

    Only 2 days left till Brickcon, and I still have like NOTHING packed up! I still have 2 MoCs to finish also, granted they are quickies but time is almost up and I have a ton left to accomplish! I got called into work today so that cost me 8 hours too! Grah! How will I get all this stuff done? *Rushes off to build*
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    Classic Set Spotlight #63

    By CzaR,

    This week were going back to the 80s!
     
    6391 Cargo Center

     
    Description: Released in 1984 as part of the town series. Containing 536 parts and 5 minifigs, retail price then was a mere 20 bucks. Today can be purchased MISB for a whopping 700-1000 dollars and is very difficult to find it sealed.
     
    My Take: I saw this set as a young child, I wanted it but 20 bucks in 1984 was alot to be spending on a toy. Sure wish I had gotten it though, now it is worth a small fortune! The set itself looks pretty fun, even for an older, basic set. There are forklifts, garages and a chopper! This set also features samsonite bricks, which themselves are collectors items.
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    Rc Battle Truck Wip

    By CzaR,

    So this is the next step I have taken in fusing power functions with the Outdoor Challenger sets chassis. Cajun suggested last year at brickcon I should make a firing mechanism via PF remote. I thought about it, but never implemented it in my previous RC vehicle as I lacked a second motor.
     
    Well this time I have 2 motors, Im gonna make it shoot zamor spheres via the XL motor, the other motor will probably be a spinning chaingun. Weight and stability are big concerns, so is making a reloading zamor clip and mounting it somehow. I need ideas guys!
     

     

     
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    I am humbled to have placed 4th in BBCC 59. Thanks to you all I will treasure my Strakk prize, I probably wont even open it! This was alot of fun, even for those of us who were unable to attend. Cant wait to see some of the photos from the big show!
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    Happy Holidays To Bzp!

    By CzaR,

    Hey everyone, hows it going here? I have been adjusting to my new life, it has been a sombering experience, things have gotten very real in the last 2 weeks. Things are looking up though, I have a nice apartment now, I will be able to keep my job and I hope to be back online within my home by mid Janurary.
     
    I have not really touched my LEGO Bricks since this whole thing went down, its going to take some time for me to get motivated again, they bring back some harsh memories ya know? Of course just about everything does, all I do is think of her and my kid. But enough of that, I got some nice gifts for the holiday, some Cool Water colonge and aftershave, a few lego sets, a shirt and other stuff. I cannot believe the outpouring of kindness I have receieved from people, both friends and strangers, in helping me get through all this. I feel very lucky to be who I am, and have those people who really do care about me.
     
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!
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    Tsc 2 Winners!

    By CzaR,

    After several months of voting, contest extentions, server downtime and etc, we have our winners!
     
    In first place, and winning a Chrome Hau is Primus! Veq? will take second place and will have his choice of a Tarduk, Raanu, or Coast Guard Kayak set! Congrats to our winners and thanks to all that entered, yea all 4 of you! Winners expect a PM from me soon so I can get your prizes out to you. Look for my next contest in the near future once prizes have been received. Perhaps I should make the next contest theme basic and simple, we really need more entries next time!
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    Classic Set Spotlight #53

    By CzaR,

    Shocking!
     
    8388 Shock Cycle

     
    Description: Released in 1991 for a retail price of around 30 dollars, today this set sells for about 50 bucks MISB. Containing 251 parts, this was one of the first of the larger technic sets to feature a moving motor and realistic suspension on a bike.
     
    My take: Had this set, lost it. It has nice shock absorbers and those neat chain parts. Why did I have to lose all these good sets!?
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    Brickcon: Final Day.

    By CzaR,

    Is it really almost over allready? :sadface:
     
    I have had a blast though, did a nifty set review with the BZPeoples last night, which was both informative and entertaining. Met lots of new people, shared ideas, made big bucks and picked up the massive Death Star set with the mother load of SW minifigs! I will have pictures posted either tonight or tomorrow afternoon. Sadly I missed the BZP group shot, as I was slaving away behind my vendor table. I was just about cleaned out yesterday so I made some stuffs from the brick grab which also ended up selling! I had this neat game I made called Lego Jenga, where you have to stack these little pointed cubes I made with brackets, boat studs and 1x2 domes. It was a big hit since I offered prizes, one person ended up winning a gold heist set. Then someone made me an offer on the game so I had to sell it. Arpy, Kopakanui, Roa and Alsru cleaned me out of all my titan sockets and ball joints so I guess I had better get to ordering more.
     
    The most amusing part was when we rigged up Baranus to Roas RC car, it was doing fishtails! Then we tried hooking it up to the maverick but it was a bit too fast for it. I also got to see Cajun and his work up close, which was all kinds of awesome.
     
    All in all, I will be back next year, no doubt. I have had more fun here since I was in high school. It was very nice meeting you all, I look forward to seeing some familiar faces next year as well.
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    My Psp Quit Working....

    By CzaR,

    Just all of a sudden, it will not read any games. It still works for internet and stuff, but it is straight up worthless to me now without the ability to play Castlevania: SotN and Dissidia.
     
    Man, I am so bummed out. I think the lens is broken, it is loose when I inspected it. I was always careful with my PSP, I cannot fathom how this could of happened. Dangit Sony, Nintendo just gained some more points over you in my book, I have never, ever had any problems with ANY Nintendo product, ever. I have only had the PSP for 7 months!
     
    Just when I was getting ready to go online with Dissidia and fork out 300 bills for a PS3. Now my level 100 Gabranth with mastered abilites will remain in a suspended animation for, um, who knows how long! Bummed out to the max!
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    Classic Set Spotlight #50

    By CzaR,

    Wow, another milestone, have I really posted 50 of these things allready!
     
    9748 Droid Developer Kit

     
    Description: Released in 1999 at a retail price of about 70 dollars, this has become a collectors item, like most all things Star Wars and now sells for about 130 dollars. Containing 657 parts and a CD, this was the dawn of mindstorms. The programmable scout brick would be the first of many to come that offers a new kind of interaction with a lego set.
     
    My take: Never got this one, sure do want it though. Lots of nice electric parts in this set. The white technic panels, micro scout brick and R2-D2 dome could prove very useful.
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    Welcome Back!

    By CzaR,

    Nice to see the forums back online, very nice. I must personally thank the staff for bringing us back up, your dilligence has paid off at last. I sure hope this is the end of the nonsense going on here, I will do all I can to ensure the security of the forum and so should all of you. I sure have missed blogging and critique!
     
    Now then, to address things. My contest is still on, there will be an updated entry with a new deadline and a list of all currently entered. During this downtime alot has happened, both online and off. I have realized who are my friends, and who are my enemies, hopefully I can strike a balance between both, but I doubt it. One way or the other, I will end up having to make an important choice, which will most likely end up in some sort of backlash. I know the right decision to make, I just need to make sure the timing is right.
     
    Lastly, change your passwords everyone, change them often! It is one of the biggest keys to keeping this place secure, and all of us are able to do it. Good to be back!
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    Vacation!

    By CzaR,

    Ill be gone for the next week, going on vacation! Look for pics when I return, just like last year. Hopefully the content is just as amusing as that giant rubber band gatling gun I found last year!
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    54 Entry Process...

    By CzaR,

    Steady as she goes. Think big, and think function. I would say it is about 70 percent done, it is really neat, and NO, it is not another humanoid! I may end up having to make a video for it, stay tuned, there may be a teaser pic in the near future!
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    Runway 3, you are clear for takeoff!
     
    6396 International Jetport

     
    Description: Released in 1990 for about 60 bucks, this set sells today MISB for about 280 dollars, rare and collectable. Containing 508 parts and 8 minifigs, this set was the newer version of the original airport set released in 1985. It improved upon the older one in many ways, including a control tower and more baseplates.
     
    My Take: This set was always on my wanted list, never did get it though. I like the large trans light blue panels in this set. Once built it looks as if you could have hours of fun with it, the airplane opens up so you can get your minifigs settled in and buckled up for takeoff. Until next week!
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    Classic Set Spotlight #21

    By CzaR,

    And in the spirit of the holiday season....
     
    1628 Santa Sleigh with Reindeer

     
    Description: Released in 1989, retail price was about 5 bucks. Today can be found MISB for about 22 dollars. Containing 63 parts, this set was one of the first to pair your blocky santa with your blocky reindeer!
     
    My take: Not a whole lot to elaborate on here, other than it is a cute set. Until next week, and merry christmas!
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    Classic Set Spotlight #20

    By CzaR,

    Incredible, it has been 20 weeks since this began. Where does the time go?
     
    5540 Formula 1 Racer

     
    Description: Released in 1986 as a part of the Model Team series. Containing 451 parts and retail price was about 50 dollars. Today can be found MISB for about 200 bucks. This was one of the very first Model Team sets, in which lego decided to take a new direction with building sets. Lots of nice details, including an engine with removable cover, steering controls, stickers and an alternate model.
     
    My take: This was one of my earliest lego sets, I was but 5 years old when I got it so I had some trouble building it, most complex for one so young! When I did finally get it built, I was so proud of myself I brought it to school on show and tell day. Needless to say I was the talk of the classroom that day. Until next week!
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    Nfl Week 15

    By CzaR,

    Winning teams in bold
     
    New York Giants @ Dallas
    Denver @ Carolina
    Pittsburgh @ Baltimore
    New England @ Oakland
    Minnesota @ Arizona
    Buffalo @ New York Jets
    Detroit @ Indianapolis
    Seattle @ St Louis
    Tennessee @ Houston
    Green Bay @ Jacksonville
    San Diego @ Kansas City
    Washington @ Cincinnati
    Tampa Bay @ Atlanta
    San Francisco @ Miami
     
    Monday Night Game:
    Cleveland @ Philadelphia
     
    Notables: Adrian Peterson, Phillip Rivers
     
    My teams: 3-0, Seattle won, Minnesota won, Pittsburgh won (First time all season!)
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