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Merry Christmas! I'm excited to share the 6 "nanoscale" architecture models which I submitted in the Advent calendar contest at Brickset. 6 "nanoscale" LEGO Architecture models based on designs in The LEGO Architect book.Creating what I call "Nanoscale" LEGO models which meet the constraints of the advent calendar contest is a really interesting challenge. Specifically, the parts need to fit easily in the small compartments of the official LEGO Advent calendars, and the model should use 20 parts or fewer. Nanoscale Prairie house on right, More detailed LEGO model from the book on left.I'm also excited to share instructions to build one of these models as new bonus materials for LEGO Architecture enthusiasts, and readers of my book, The LEGO Architect. (Admittedly, this model uses 21 pieces to achieve the preferred design, but you can easily modify it to use 20 bricks.)Detailed instructions show you how to make this tiny model using only 21 common LEGO bricks.It's a pleasure to share these directions with other LEGO enthusiasts, especially around the holidays when people have some time to build LEGO projects. (I also hope that The LEGO Architect was part of your holidays.) Visit http://brickarchitect.com/book/extras/ to download and print directions for this model, as well as a tiny Neoclasssical monument.Merry Christmas and a Happy LEGO-filled New Year!---tom

Hanging is by far the best way to display it. It has a hollow core, so we used a small piece of wood painted black with an eye bolt and picture hanging wire. That way its supported from the bottom. Merry Christmas.

My family does a Winter Village every year. This year, we added a bunch of Star Wars stuff, along with other Lego winter/ice themed elements. Here's a few photos. If you would like to see more, here's the album on Flickr

This just arrived from Paris. Not sure if I'll open it though!!

You see this at IN-N-OUT, don't ask questions.

My Chima-loving 9yr old son got the Phoenix Fire Temple, and his twin sister received the Grand Hotel ... Both have been quiet for the last 5 hours, occasionally shouting "I'm on book/bag X" to compare progress Daddy got a 250 page book by two first-time authors, not sure if you guys ever heard of it: something about collecting LEGO sets for investment purposes or something ... Will let you all know if it is any good once I finish it ;-)

Last microfighter millennium falcon/xwing combo on eBay for $45

My first larger experience with Mega Bloks this morning. Put together the Halo UNSC Warthog. I actually had to use a child's project hammer to get the pegs to fully insert into some of the parts. It's not LEGO, for sure. I'm putting together the Scorpion later and we also have the Police Pelican, which I'm dreading. Good and sturdy once together, but definitely an inferior product with swirling colors in the pieces and some are too flexible. My daughter received a bunch of American Girl, Barbie Dreamhouse, and new Epic LeapPad. My son got his first laptop, LEGO Dimensions, an Interactive R2-D2 and we're going to share an XBox One. I'll be busy on vacation putting all this stuff together.

My two kids got Dimensions. My son got a couple of trains. He's rolling the retired 7939 cargo train (yellow engine) used set, and the new 60052 (red engine). Between the two sets, and some extra track, we are setting up a pretty boss layout. Now I need to decide if I want to open up my sealed Maersk train to play along.

Luckily, you can glue Mega Bloks...

A lump of coal (again)...[emoji19]

My son also got a bike, and some other odds-n-ends, but Lego was the main event. So what did you get?

Build my Tydirium Shuttle and moc-ed a stand for it! I like the wings to be opened in fly-modus. Even if you don't know it it looks like the UCS 10212 but much cheaper [emoji4]. Got mine from german Galeria-Kaufhof for 69€! Looks goob besides to slave I.

Our final 2015 holiday setup. *_* Merry Christmas to all my fellow Brickpicker's *_* Notice how the wife allows so little room for Lego displays in "public" areas of the house

I spent the whole day building this set and I have to say I'm extremely impressed. The "displayability"; mainly the expanding wing design/engines are fantastic. After building it I have more faith in this set. It was much more enjoyable to build than the Tumbler and newer ISD. If the Red Five hasn't retired it may take a while to appreciate but I do like the set regardless. May just end up with a fleet of x-wings

You know you are in the midst of nerds when you spend Christmas eve arguing about Star Wars movie

Cargo Train from Amazon FR arrived in excellent condition. I look forward to building it tomorrow.

OK, let's change the name to OT-AT. Apparently these things aren't built for All Terrain anymore.

Yeah, it's the anti-prequel...the more you see it, the better it gets.

If you are really interested, this is a good resource on understanding the most common scam, how to recognize it, and what to to if you fall victim to it. http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/2607/online-fraud-drop-shipped-lego-etc-ebay-amazon-marketplace-bricklink-etc

Yes it was a scam and we aren't gonna talk about it on this board.

It's on her. If she wants her item she can have the person whose address she had it sent to forward it to her. You need to contact eBay so they know what's up, but you should be covered. I had had a similar problem when I moved twice in three months where items brick link kept resetting to my old address and I had items going all over the place. I in no way considered the sellers responsible for a problem that was in essence caused by me.

so you're just happy the movie title had the words "Star" and "Wars" in it, and whatever they put on screen is good? The Star Wars Holiday Special proved that the SW brand name is not enough lol

I just wanted to take a moment in remembrance of those who lost their lives. Nakatomi Plaza 12/24/88. We will never forget. Yippie Kai Yay

So are rum cakes. Yum. Rum.

Who f****** cares? It's a new Star Wars movie. I am always baffled by people who let stupid little plot contrivances like some of those above get in the way of their enjoying a movie like TFA. BTW...an AT-AT would serve the same purpose on a desert planet that it would serve on any other planet...to blow s*** up. They don't call it an "ALL TERRAIN armored transport" for nothing. Han captured the Falcon...that was pretty clear from the movie. There wasn't a giant squid aboard the Falcon, the rathtars (sp?) were aboard the freighter that captured the Falcon. The castle was also a cantina because Maz has run that watering hole for hundreds of years. Luke's lightsaber was in the basement of the cantina because Maz has come into its possession some time before then. etc. etc. But, at the end of the day, who f****** cares? It's a new Star Wars movie. If those sorts of things prevented you from enjoying the movie, I feel very sorry for you.

I just pretend the prequels don't exist.

And not just shot - shot by the freaking Bow Caster. We saw what sort of damage it did a few other times. Ren isn't a "fully formed" villain, from the perspective that he isn't a full-fledged villain yet. When we see Darth Vader in ANH, he's had 15 years to become who he is. Ren is still learning. Even Snoke says that Ren still has training to complete. My point is that Ren isn't going to be a bad ass Jedi every single time we see him. He's going to be fallible. By that point in the movie, he's got quite a lot of things going on.

Merry Christmas! Here's my Christmas card to BP.

I do believe the all white/clear is used to keep your attention drawn to the designs and not distract you with color. Same reason architecture studio is all white.

There's a coming polybag that people are speculating would be good to connect to the Brick Bank. But there was nothing in the catalog nor on the calendar that there was anything related it its release next month.

Just 21 bricks, astounding. Your consistent color palette maintains a nice touch of elegance throughout each model.

If you removed the front fins and extended the wings, that would be a wicked jet.

they lowered the price to 160 on tumbler...but no stock.

If it was me and the item was only 22 bucks I would either replace it for her or refund her money........or not depending on the tone of the email. I know there are people here who would take a hard line against this and I wouldn't blame them. You don't get rich giving stuff away. Do what your conscience tells you what's right.

LOL @ XBone...[emoji2]

If you're looking for something that's not dumb, stick to the arthouses, foreign language films, and film shot in black and white. They have a whole lot of "not dumb" in them, but they're often dreadfully boring and not entertaining at all. Do you really watch Star Wars movies for a high-brow experience?

How much traction would an AT-AT have on a sand dune? It was a superficial nod to fans just like 75% of the rest of the movie.

She could tell her daughter that ALL elves have gone on strike...

Merry Christmas and I wish you all prosperous New Year.

Braniac attack at target yesterday. Saw this on the shelf!?!?!?

It's that time of the year again. Coming together with your family and beloved ones. Maybe building some LEGO together ;-) I hope you all can enjoy this special time of the year and I wish you a great time and a Merry Christmas!

Well no Tie today but another 8 Mall for a friend and few city for me. Guess that's it until the 26th. Lol 7k$ in 3 weeks is fair enough

I had to buy a 10143....just have always wanted it and it was Christmas and, well, I wanted it! Can't wait to build it! Just need a new display shelf to set it on.

IF the source movie is allowed to rehash old materials, why can't the same rules be applied to the toys based on the movie??

A British weather report, the night before TFA opened...

I had a set for sale at 8.99 or best offer, someone offered me 9!! Not sure how relevant this is but I thought it was funny. Not sure what to tell you about Mr.Cheque eithere

Duh! I guess it was 我喜欢75105 Which translates to "I Like 75105", which means they like the falcon. LOL!