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I live in Seattle, so I got a chance to see the second showing of the new LEGO documentary. It is a fun film, and shows off a lot of the great things that LEGO fans are building around the world. If you want to learn more, I've put together a detailed review on my blog which calls out my highlights from the film. LINK Sincerely, ---tom

http://news.trust.org/item/20160304133052-tr2h7 Thank You for R2.

Title says it all. I had the privilege of watching him play many times when I lived in LA, one of the greats. http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2014/06/16/mlb-hall-famer-tony-gwynn-dies-cancer-at-age-54/

Wanted to share this with you guys since you have helped me so much in the last year and you're the people to take advantage of this. Bitcoin is obviously out of control right now, I'm the idiot who sold too soon. However, as discussed in another thread, there is a newer system called "Ripple" with some major national funding and increased attention. The price right now on www.ripplecharts.com is 48 xrp per dollar. Might be something to keep an eye on...getting them is a little tricky but you guys are savvy enough to do it.

For those of you lucky to have visited one theme park or another, what were a few of your favorite rides or memories? I unfortunately cannot seem to recall much from the times I went to Disneyland, Six Flags Magic Mountain, or Universal Studios Hollywood in California growing up save for some tiny fragments. I can somewhat remember the original Star Tours ride at Disneyland and a little from Back to the Future: The Ride that used to be at Universal Studios Hollywood. Those were fantastic. Star Tours Back to the Future: The Ride To help make this also Lego related, what attractions do you think could make great set designs?

Oh, god! Apparently, rude Lego sales clerks were onto something! http://money.cnn.com/2014/05/15/news/companies/luxury-shopping-rude/index.html?iid=HP_LN

I need to just vent some sadness and this forum feels better than any other due to the kindness and true care that each of you have for one another. I'm newer here but come here more often than any other forum out there. Today I learned of a car accident that occurred yesterday and unfortunately took the life of one of my best friends; his wife, whom I also consider one of my best friends, is fighting for her life in critical condition. These two were awesome and cared for others before themselves in nearly every situation. It's a shame that bad things like this occur. I don't think I've been this devastated before and not to put other people I've known who have p…

Article -- for story facts, Not that it matters here, Lego bit 3/4 way down. I want a 100 comments when I wake up and read them to decide if I believe this to be true or false. Debate

Which sets are the same size? I know the recent hogwarts is. Thanks.

First exclusive revealed. Biggest "meh" ever. I am really hoping for a better second set.

Time for a 2015 Comic Con thread. Suppose I should have posted this earlier as a place for news, both Lego and non-Lego. There's been ton of news, so I'll try to get things consolidated here. Please feel free to post things that i miss. There's the SW Lego reveals coming on Saturday. Until then, this the first big piece of news: LEGO Scooby-Doo and LEGO Idea The Big Bang Theory (21302) available at SDCC 2015 I will be there Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. I will take some photos. I'm sure there will be plenty online as well. But I'll let you know what I see, and what I might be able to pick up.

Time for another San Diego Comic Con thread. This is for anything and everything Comic Con related - news, giveaways, etc. It can be LEGO-related, pop culture related, something about your favorite TV show or movie. Whatever you want to share and talk about.

We are within 1 month of San Diego Comic Con 2019. Time to start a thread to talk about anything/everything regarding the show. I will be in attendance once again, and, wife willing, attending all 4 days plus preview night this year (3 of which I'll have my kids in tow).

The SDCC 2013 is just around the corner - Anyone have info on this years LEGO exclusives?

Well it looks like Lego will be back at SDCC this year. The floor map has a fairly large booth for them. You can see the show floor layout at - http://www.comic-con.org/toucan/08sdcc-2014-sdcc-2014-exhibit-hall-map-and-exhibitor-lists-now-online I have heard that they are going to release a set of some kind perhaps the UCS Tumbler? I find it interesting that Hasbro and Mattel have announced their items but Lego has not. Not sure their normal timing. I wonder if they are going to switch give away and sale processes to avoid all the uproar over how last years was handled? Anyone have any information or rumors on what is to come?

I'm putting my life in great peril by posting this, but the truth must be exposed. I came home early from work today and witnessed this dark event. I quickly grabbed my camera and snapped these shots. I think they were so caught up in their blood lust they didn't notice me and...wait...I think I heard something....AAaaaggghhh....they're on me! Tiny axes and claw hands ripping my flesh.....just...enough...strength...to click...post...

http://my.chicagotribune.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-79423939/

pretty good. "Warner Bros has released a teaser trailer for the LEGO Ninjago movie coming out in 2016. This was initially included with The LEGO Movie home release, but it

Can someone please explain this? I've read abot it in a lot of Lego books being the nerd that I am, but still don't understand it. I think it's supposed to be about learning to express your emotions and feelings through Lego, and learn to work as a team or something. All of the 'sets' just look like Bucket of Bricks on steroids. In the books I've read, it shows adults sitting around discussing what their creations mean and how their feelings or personality affected it. You may disagree, but it looks pretty dumb to me.

Discovery Channel has gotten good at promoting Shark Week. I laughed so hard at this commercial!

Apparently i'm overqualified...Boooo! Thank you again for your interest in the position of Brick Specialist- We regret to inform you that we have found a selection of candidates who better match the ideal profile for this position. We would like to keep your data and information in our candidate database for possible future use. Please contact us if you are not interested in this. We also encourage you to regularly visit our website for other open positions. The LEGO Group would like to wish you all the very best for the future.

I think my Helm's Deep has suffered an attack by Shelob!

Jeff just sent me this photo from a local Target. No STAR WARS sets left...LOL

I'm not shipping Lego, but I figure with the vast number of people shipping sets around the world that maybe there was someone out there that had sent a large package internationally and could give me some advice. It looks like UPS has the cheapest rate (a little over 200 for 5 boxes at 40 lbs each), but I've heard about some other places that may offer freight rates, like DHL. Thanks for sharing your experiences!

Anyone experiencing any shipping delays. I have been waiting on a couple of packages from individuals and it is taking longer then usual. The recipient of one of my trades has already received his portion of the trade and I have yet 2 receive mine. Same with a couple of other purchases. I hate waiting.