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Phy posted:Cletus just looks so darn satisfied. It's like he doesn't even realize he built his new outhouse on top of a bear.
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PKMN Trainer Red posted:The Bad Motherbricker Guide to Making Rad Minifig Decals Thanks for that. I asked at some craft store if they had decal paper a while back but they didn't, and I lost interest before bothering to get it online. You've rekindled my interest in trying this out. I might have to make some neo-classic space suits and cowboy duds. Can you share some info or just blank templates on the size and dimensions needed to cover various body parts?
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There was an episode of Food Network Cake Challenge a while back, where some guy made Lego busts of the hosts, and the chefs had to replicate them in cake. Throughout, the Lego guy kept emphasizing "You can't use any curves, because Lego doesn't curve. Everything has to have right angles!" Which is more-or-less true technically but his "sculptures" all looked like they came out of Minecraft. Long story short, that cake is much better than anything on that episode.
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Saint Sputnik posted:Can you share some info or just blank templates on the size and dimensions needed to cover various body parts? I used these templates http://www.minifigcustoms.com/resources/templates/list/63 Decal paper seems ridiculously hard to get hold of, at least in the UK, so I ended up buying some transparent and some white (for printing light decals on dark bricks) stuff off eBay.
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Really Lego Shop@Home? You rejected my order because of address verification, then took a week to bother telling me to call? And then the CSR was just like "are you sure you live at this address? maybe the card has your parents address on it?" Um, ok.
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MichaelFlatley posted:I used these templates http://www.minifigcustoms.com/resources/templates/list/63 This is the template I use as well (the one on the far right, of the minifigure). If you do decide to print some decals, it's a good idea to batch as many designs as you can onto the paper at once, because the paper isn't terribly cheap. Pretty obvious, but when I first started my pages were pretty sparse, and now they're cluttered and terrible looking but I can squeeze a lot of decals out of it. Also, print at least three of whatever decal you're going to apply; that way, if you rip one while placing it, you can toss it and start again without having to make a new sheet.
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Amazon has a 10% sale on some of the bigger sets going on right now. A few of the modular buildings and some of the bigger Star War sets. http://toysnbricks.com/usa-10-off-lego-sale-on-online-exclusives/ Probably going to pickup the Grand Emporium, sale brings it to $135/shipped.
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mattfl posted:Amazon has a 10% sale on some of the bigger sets going on right now. It's already sold out at that price. 
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The_Doctor posted:It's already sold out at that price. FUUUUUCK! I had the page open and was just waiting to hit add to cart. DAMNIT#!@
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mattfl posted:FUUUUUCK! I had the page open and was just waiting to hit add to cart. DAMNIT#!@ Well, Toys R Us still has it for 10% off. Sales tax, but that's only $8, so still a pretty decent deal.
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drat, I was just pondering about getting the Grand Emporium too.
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Friar Zucchini posted:Is anyone else unable to get the caterpillar belt (71372) to fit on the wheels for it (32007) in LDD? LDD folks said that since the caterpillar belt doesnt actually 'attach' to the wheels when building with physical bricks they chose not to include attaching functionality in the software. Sorry dude. At least they're aware now that people are asking about this.
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Well, I picked up the Pet Shop on the amazon sale. That's a good deal, the modulars don't go on sale often.
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I don't know if all Tescos are doing this, but my local one is selling off 7498 Police Station for £18 and 8070 Supercar for £25.
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Rank Bajin posted:I don't know if all Tescos are doing this, but my local one is selling off 7498 Police Station for £18 and 8070 Supercar for £25. What?? Stock up on those Supercars and then send me one. I'll pay you money!
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drat, its 100 pounds online, I'd grab a stack if they did that here in germany.
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Rank Bajin posted:I don't know if all Tescos are doing this, but my local one is selling off 7498 Police Station for £18 and 8070 Supercar for £25. I'd probably be willing to buy a police station from you if that's the case!
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This may well be absolute blasphemy, but: Article about using 3d printing to mash Lego and K'Nex
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Augustus Woop-Woop posted:This may well be absolute blasphemy, but: My god...  What are these... abominations? I see Sticklebricks in there where they have no place being.
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ireladd posted:What?? Stock up on those Supercars and then send me one. I'll pay you money! youareoffthehook posted:I'd probably be willing to buy a police station from you if that's the case! Sorry guys, I'm stuck at home with the kids until my wife gets back. I'll have a look tomorrow morning. It's the Glasgow Maryhill Tesco if anyone is in the vicinity and fancies a bit of late night bargain hunting.
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Deluxe Lego R2: http://legoexternal.23video.com/video/4699656/the-ultimate-collector-series I would love to get this. I heard it is due out in September, but may be released early...
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Stongpa posted:Deluxe Lego R2: It's actually coming in May, at least in the US, for $180. Want.
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Augustus Woop-Woop posted:This may well be absolute blasphemy, but: Yeah that's pretty much heresy all right.
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I decided to get the grand emporium off TRU. I figured, why not, mainly because it's the only modular building it REALLY want. It just looks really cool.
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Knormal posted:I was a little disappointed with the forest ranger cabin set (other than the nifty roadster), so I decided to steal John Carstairs' Dino Riders idea with the best part of the set, the bear. I'm going to agree with the others and say that's it's definitely the robber's face in the last shot that seals the deal. And on that note, the latest of mine:  Based on the Rulon Monoclonius from the original toy line, which was probably my favorite overall (Despite it not being my favorite dinosaur from the line...). Trying to come up with a new brain box idea each time is starting to become something of a challenge... This one's a bit more of a minimalist design.  The other side's laser cannon thing. It's mostly the same as the one from the last one I posted, but I modified it slightly just because it felt lazy to reuse it as is.  Back left.  Back right.  A shot of it with the brain box from the last one, as I couldn't decide which I liked better on it.  Box art of the original toy for comparison. ...once again, I'm futilely hoping for another head mold for the triceratops. ...and I really need to get one of those Atlantis shark dudes.
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Goons, a quick question. Would there be any interest in an LDD guide covering the various tools, controls and functions that LDD has? I'm looking into writing a guide since I have a lot of down-time at my current job/internship and it's something to keep me entertained. The main things I want to cover in the guide are: UI This would basically be about what button does what and any advanced functions they have. Camera The various ways of moving and focusing the camera. Selection Tools These get their own sections because they have some quirks and can be used for various purposes. Brick Interaction How to manipulate, clone, place, rotate bricks, what kinds of connections exist in LDD and how you can use them. There will be an example LDD file for this part. Hinges and Flexible parts Hinges, how do they work? Flexible tubes and how to manipulate them Grouping, Presets and using Groups What are groups, how do I use them. What the hell is a preset? I'm probably going to do it in a PDF with a small chapter per section using visual examples, LDD Files and write-ups bout the subjects/ So basically my questions are, would there be interest in this and is there anything else you'd like to see in the guide? Probably going to write it in English first and translate it into Dutch as well. Keep in mind it can take me a while to write it.
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Heroic Yoshimitsu posted:I decided to get the grand emporium off TRU. I figured, why not, mainly because it's the only modular building it REALLY want. It just looks really cool. Same here. Should be delivered this week!
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Don't think I've seen these posted here. HOLY poo poo http://www.geekologie.com/2012/03/legit-115-scale-back-to-the-future-lego.php http://www.geekologie.com/2012/02/back-to-the-future-ii-downtown-recreated.php I want to build everything there, EVERYTHING.
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I want plans for that DeLorean.
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The_Doctor posted:I want plans for that DeLorean. Just beware, the parts list would include silver spray paint, unless you leave it flat gray. Still, it's pretty sharp.
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Stongpa posted:Deluxe Lego R2:
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rockinricky posted:Just beware, the parts list would include silver spray paint, unless you leave it flat gray. Still, it's pretty sharp. I would have preferred the wheels not rotate than for the pieces to get cut up like that.
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Augustus Woop-Woop posted:This may well be absolute blasphemy, but: I don't know why, but I'm getting a very Thomas Ligotti vibe from this.
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Forgot to add this to the post last night: Olivia apparently puts that workshop to good use. I just assume she had to clone and outfit the drat thing herself.
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Please rebuild it in Friends colours.
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Rank Bajin posted:Sorry guys, I'm stuck at home with the kids until my wife gets back. I'll have a look tomorrow morning. My local big tesco doesnt even any technic on the shelves never mind at prices like that They did however have more stock of the power boat transporter for £10 in the easter special aisle 
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SynthOrange posted:Please rebuild it in Friends colours. I hope the friends line spreads out into more adventure-y stuff.
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Jill's Jungle Safari. Amy's Antarctic Adventure. Charlotte's Rock-Climbing Challenge.
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Friend-tron. Has anybody picked up those little Star Wars planets sets? Which one is the best? I'm leaning toward the Tie. Do they plan on releasing more of those?
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