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    Ask Czar!

    By CzaR,

    Yea its my turn for one of these topics. So, ask old man CzaR, in all his age and wisdom, and he shall answer with honesty.
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    Classic Set Spotlight #61

    By CzaR,

    Bad boys, whacha gonna do?
     
    6598 Metro P-D Station

     
    Description: Released in 1996 as part of the Town/Police series. Retail price then was about 60 dollars. Today it has doubled in value and can be found MISB for about 130 bucks. Containing 516 parts and 8 minifigs, this set was one of more detailed police sets.
     
    My take: Never got this set, I recall seeing it in K-B toys though. Looks like it has alot going on with it, there are several vehicles, a boat, a chopper and a breakaway cell. There is even a shark to deter the criminal from escape! Looks like there are security cameras and loudspeakers too.
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    Toa-mods, Your Thoughts?

    By CzaR,

    They seem to be the most common thing popping up in the BBC forum day after day, what do you people think of them? Are they a plague? Are they good for the forum and MoCing in general? Most will draw a negative conclusion from them, others will say they are the base for new MoCists.
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    So far I will have these MoCs on deck:
     
    War Worm
    Chromium Annelida
    Pink Floyd
    Prometheus
    Velonese
    Dagger
    Mag-Rail
    Geometric Rose
    Balberith
     
    I hope to get a few more done before its time. Im open to suggestions! What MoCs of mine should go?
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    Another Oil Rig Explosion!

    By CzaR,

    Read Here
     
    What is going on in the gulf? The US cannot handle another oil spill upon our shores! This is absolute madness, its time the president considers alternate forms of energy. I really hope there is not another plume of oil spewing underwater, I really really hope.
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    Classic Set Spotlight #60

    By CzaR,

    Ouch! And the ref pulls a red card! Medic!
     
    3312 Medic's Station

     
    Description: Released in 1998 as a promo shell set, part of the Lego sports soccer series. The set included 72 parts and 2 minifigs. Retail price then was about 5 bucks. Today it has actually gained quite a bit of value and can be found MISB for about 30 bucks, a promotional item is the most likely reason.
     
    My Take: Never had this set, in fact I had a local shell at that time and I never saw it. Its your basic soccer accessory set, there is a stretcher and cart for those injured soccer minifigs. There were like a ton of soccer accessory sets.
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    Classic Set Spotlight #59

    By CzaR,

    There is a chill in the air...
     
    6973 Deep Freeze Defender
     

     
    Description: Released in 1993 as part of the Space/Ice Planet series, containing 399 parts and 3 minifigs. Retail price then ranged from 60-70 bucks. Today finding this set MISB is next to impossible and will cost anywhere from 200-400 dollars.
     
    My take: Never did get this set. Looks cool, there is a rocket that attaches to the topside of it via magnets. Any set with magnets in it is a plus in my book. Of course, Ice Planet is probably best remembered now as the sets with the ever so popular trans orange chainsaw parts.
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    This Set Is Amazing!

    By CzaR,

    I want it, badly. 4 motors, 2 ir remotes/receievers, 4 linear actuators, plus a ton of useful technic parts like universal joints and turntables. Set of the year IMO!
     

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    Next Moc Project?

    By CzaR,

    I have a few unfinished WIPs, one is a flora, one is a new mag-rail, the other is a rahi.
     
    Which one do I push forward with? Brickcon is approaching quickly, my time is running out!
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    Prometheus

    By CzaR,

    Click Here for the Video!
     
    Features 2 Power Function motors, IR remote/receiever, fires zamors via remote, spinning chainlaser plus is fully functional as a RC vehicle.
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    Classic Set Spotlight #58

    By CzaR,

    Back by popular demand, the CSS retruns! Check back on fridays now for the latest trip down memory lane! This week, ho ho ho its magic....
     
    5581 Magic Flash

     
    Description: Released in 1993 as part of the Model Team series, containing 785 parts, the set retailed then for around 60 bucks. Today it commands a price of 180-250 bucks MISB. One of the more alluring model team sets, in color scheme and functionallity.
     
    My take: I had this set, it was fun. The van has a steering function, opening doors and a hitch/trailer for the boat. The van is actually very similar to the custom rally van set from the same series. Model team was a line that was far ahead of its time, blending technic functionallity under system style. Next friday I will spotlight another classic.
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    Should I bring my weekly set spotlight back? Im not sure if anyone really was interested in it, as most of the sets I listed were pre-2000.
     
    Or maybe some kind of new weekly highlight? MoC/member of the week? Im open to suggestions here.
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    Spring Draws Near...

    By CzaR,

    As the days grow longer, the dawn beings earlier, I am reminded that the long cruel winter is almost over. This spring will be different, it is a whole new world for me now, I am alone, I have no confidant anymore. It has been a difficult time, but I think I am finally seeing my way through it.
     
    I cannot go on as I have been, there is no point. I know I am doing the best I can, for her, for my child, and for myself. I take comfort in that, and I know that I will one day be happy again. I miss them both, its crazy, they are so close, yet so far away from me. The little time I have with my kid I cherish, we have so much fun together and it is always a heart wrenching time when she has to leave and go back to her home. I took alot of things for granted, I know its tried and true but I really did. Mostly the time I had, lost. Things left unsaid, undone and unwanted. I look forward to the future, the warmer days, the blooming flowers, it reminds me that time moves on. I see many things in a new light since I moved away, when I go to work, or at night, I take more time to take a deep breath, admire the sights, sounds and smells of the outside world.
     
    Life is what you make it, but at times you make it impossible. Sometimes we have to remember that we are not the only ones that matter, and consider what consequences our actions will have, not only on the near, but also distant future. Spring, a time when the winds of change blow, when life begins anew, I am ready.
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    I Still Lurk!

    By CzaR,

    Coming to terms with all that bad stuff, I find myself trying to move forward. I have realized I hate being alone, I need to find someone, fast.
     
    I am in the best shape of my life, I work out everyday between the rec room at our apartments and grinding out miles on the bike. Mentally I am still healing though. I have found a couple new friends, which has helped, but I am a lover, and lovers need lovees! Work is going well, I continue to impress the boss with my skills in math and inventory. As for the drivers license, I had to re-schedule sadly. Got all the way there and had a brake light out, my new date is the 11th of next month. No one seems to trust me with their vehicle, so I gotta get a rental I suppose. I swear I cannot depend on anyone round here, even my family has pretty much disowned me!
     
    No luck with getting my own computer yet, its going to be that or a car, and I think the car will take priority. No new lego works in progress, still trying to get motivated, everytime I look at them the memories come flooding back and I just cannot get inspired. Sales in the store are brisk though, and that has helped me out big time. I have to get my parts inventoried some day soon, time is just flying by lately, which stinks, I am losing so much time with my child, and regrettably, her mother. Take care all!
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    Life Update.

    By CzaR,

    Well, it has not gotten much better. I have been texting with my childs mother, begging for a reason why and where I did her wrong. She refuses to give me anything, says she wants me to move on but how can I with no further closure?
     
    My nightmares continue to haunt me. I have been pedaling my bike for miles each day just to visit and try to help my poor daughter through this. I still love her mother even after she has turned my world upside down, I bring her gifts and try to be a nice guy, only getting the cold shoulder in return. Yet this guy she has never met has her heart and kindness at his will. I am just so lost and alone, its an awful, horrible thing and I fear I am slipping away into madness and despair.
     
    The little good news I have is that the store is back online and I hopefully, after 28 years will be getting my drivers license for the first time. I take the drive test on the 21st, wish me luck there. Even as an old man I am nervous!
     
    Take care all, I hope to have a laptop and some kind of social life again soon. The Wii can only do so much.
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