Member Blogs

Brickworld 2010 Memoirs - The LEGO Employee Discount

2010-07-01T21:48:00Z

I can no longer recall how many times I've been to a LEGO store, and I imagine most readers here are in the same situation. Trips to a LEGO store can often be a similar experience. With the possible exceptions of Friday Night Binge Events at Brickworld Read More......(read more)

Hair there and everywhere

2010-03-20T23:24:00Z

The Harry Potter line was one of the more successful licensing deals that LEGO has made. In fact, I think it's probably second only to Star Wars, as far as longevity of the line of sets made. Sets from the Harry Potter story were considered wonderful Read More......(read more)

Steve Reviews It - Winter Toy Shop 10199

2010-02-13T02:38:00Z

Went to the Cincinnatti Lego Store to buy the Green Grocer in January. Sold out of it the day before. AGAIN! ARRGHH! Thats the third time. Well backup plan time. "Do you have any Medival Marketplaces?" - "No sold out yesterday." *&^%$#$ Do you have Read More......(read more)

Steve Review It - 10197 Fire Brigade

2010-02-13T02:28:00Z

Went to the Cincinatti LEGO Store to buy the Green Grocer. Sold out the day before. Just like when I tried to buy it in Chicago. Bought the Fire Brigade in its place. This set is incredible. Buy this set. There are no cons to this set. Excelent look, Read More......(read more)

America...I love you

2009-09-10T03:15:00Z

I LOVE going to LEGO fan events. I loved going to the 3 Brickfests I went to in Arlington. I loved going to the 3 Brickworlds in Chicago that have happened so far, and plan on going to them far into the future. I loved going to Brickfair for the first Read More......(read more)

20001—An interesting inventory

2009-07-16T00:12:00Z

When you subscribe to LEGO's Brickmaster Magazine, not only do you get a magazine that has more pages than the free version of the LEGO Club Magazine; you also get a small exclusive set every 2 months. Some of the sets aren't that great, like and but Read More......(read more)

My time on Bricklink

2009-04-09T01:27:00Z

On April 3rd I reached 400 feedback on Bricklink . (100% positive , thank you very much! ) The "My Bricklink" page that I use when logged in shows my feedback score right above the date that I joined. Even though I look at the page where this information Read More......(read more)

A Classic Castle Homage?

2009-01-15T04:19:00Z

Whilst in preparation for work on building a new major castle MOC I was going through and organizing my trove of castle-specific parts. One of my favorites is the panel part #30101 "Dark Gray Door Frame 2 x 8 x 6 Swivel with Bottom Notches" which includes Read More......(read more)

Steve Reviews It - Temple of the Crystal Skull

2009-01-06T03:27:00Z

If you ignore the raping of the Indiana Jones movies by George Lucas, and judge this set on its own merit, it ranks very highly. This is an awesome parts set. Tons of rare color pieces. It has over 100 dark tan pieces! It has a nice selection of plant Read More......(read more)

Steve Reviews It - Troll Warship

2009-01-05T03:16:00Z

I just built set # 7048 Troll Warship. Overall a very nice but easy build. With 493 pieces the set doesn't have that many complicated steps. It took me less then an hour to build at a leisurely pace. The pieces it does contain are rather nice. Not counting Read More......(read more)

I finally know how many

2008-11-17T15:23:00Z

How many of you know how many LEGOs you have? Most AFOL's have some general idea of how many pieces they own, but it's often some figure that's appended with the phrase "give or take about 50,000." If you have a LUGNET membership, you can enter the number Read More......(read more)

I can't escape LEGO

2008-07-31T20:09:00Z

I freely admit it: my life is FULL of LEGO. My apartment, my web surfing, my thoughts—there's LEGO everywhere in my life. However, just like any other LEGO Maniac, I can't spend 100% of my time with LEGOs. I have to go to work, eat, watch movies, etc. Read More......(read more)

Comparison - Tub vs. Box

2008-07-01T01:58:00Z

Last year at Brickworld, the Lego Stores had the green Pick-A-Brick tub, which were really convenient compared to the cups. Unfortunately, the tubs were a temporary deal, and they were discontinued. It looked like this year everyone would be back to filling Read More......(read more)

Steve Reviews It - Bellville

2008-06-23T21:30:00Z

My plan for the Lego Store shopping spree met with limited success. First they didn't have the Green Grocer, then they didn't have the Technic bulldozer either, and that was my backup plan item. I was able to get a Cafe Corner and I quickly filled two Read More......(read more)

Vintage sets on ebay can go for a LOT!

2008-04-29T00:25:00Z

I love sets from the 80's. I'm not alone, as many AFOL's consider the 1980's the middle of LEGO's "Golden Age." Specifically I have a penchant for construction sets. (Yes, yes—I realize that all LEGO sets are "construction" sets. I mean the Town sets Read More......(read more)