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See a brickpicker without their challenge coin, get a modular from them.

It was a tough day at work, so wanted to spend some quality time building something from my collection. took this beauty from time capsule 🥰

There are no longer any adults in the room. A well functioning society needs a healthy push/pull relationship (which we no longer have).

Correct. Moderate views are not allowed. I’ve said it many times. It’s not about right or wrong. It’s about divide and conquer. We are the peasants who squabble while the criminals take what they want. Research who controls what to find your answers.

I agree with this. Partisanship was bad before Trump, now it's only worse. The truth in politics always lies somewhere in the middle, but people are afraid to be moderates now. As I said earlier, I will support Biden until he gives me reasons not to support him. Some of his comments lately were pandering at its finest, so he also has to realize he governs 100% of the United States, not 50%. I wish him well. If he is successful, the country and its people will benefit.

That would be a waste of $60 for me

I'd be happier with a 3000-4000 piece version of its big brother Galaxy Explorer 497: (with the plates)

Took a while but completely worth it

Valentine’s Day shopping done!

Obviously my opinion, but to me this is a problem. As a original user of Facebook only accessible by a college issued edu email, I have purged all social media due to the vile and unrealistic nature. Honest question, does she need social media? Is your good relationship based on allowing her to have access? This is my world. We loose power so often we have an automated generator to kick on instantly the power goes out. Only critical electrics are hooked up like fridge stove, water and master bedroom. Glad you got it back so soon.

Woke up to power outage in my area. That also means no internet. Got the boy dressed and packed his laptop and books to distance learn from wife's office. Got generator going to power fridge. While about to leave the house power back on. glad and frustrated at the same time.

The bear carpet upstairs is pretty cool!

Showing now on LEGO Shop at Home. Available per February 1st. Looking great and the more angles and details I see it, the more I'm liking it. Definitely a winner!

Wanted to build the Police station next but the Cantina is calling me.

Leaked image from upcoming Boba Fett show

Just saw this Christmas card, and now I'm rethinking my whole strategy...

Costco has pallets of them in store right now.

Seems Yoda may be going. Not that Walmart is an absolute indicator since they can clear sets out early, but a Lego manager told me recently that they were not going to stock them in store any more either. Not that that is an absolute indicator either 🤪

"Is your relationship good?" I'm going to say yes, based on a conversation she had with my wife the other day, where she asked "what's Pornhub?" She clearly felt comfortable to ask, rather than just looking it up without our knowledge. I admit, I'm a little hypocritical, because I've purged my socials. Can't stand them, and I've discovered my life is *far* less anxiety-driven by removing them. I've even gone so far as to stay away from message boards; this is the only message board I participate in. At the same time, I started getting online in 1982, when I was 10 years old. A 300-baud modem and a Commodore 64, and local message boards. There are still people in my local area that I know from that time. I'm in IT, including a field that's somewhat security based, so I'm always on top of security risks, mindful of issues related to being online. Does she "need" social media? To a degree, no. Although it is a very useful way for her to stay in contact with her friends during these times. I've spent hours discussing social media with my therapist; both regarding myself and my daughter. And one thing that came out of that conversation was "if she doesn't have her own access, she's going to grab her friends phones and access it that way." End of the day, by allowing her her own access, I can monitor what's going on. We do have a great relationship, and we talk everyday about pretty heavy stuff sometimes. Part of the rules of having a phone and socials is that we are subscribed to her accounts, and that we have access to her phone, her texts, and her DMs. What's nice is that there's a level of trust, so although we can ask for her phone at any time, she also doesn't feel like we're standing over her shoulder (her words). We give her latitude and trust, and she doesn't abuse it (and trust me, I know how to get into whatever I need to get into). Bottom line, even if I didn't allow her to get into social media, she'd still be with her friends, she'd still be exposed to these issues like politics, rioting, sex. At least this way, we know what's going on, and we can have open lines of communication. She's forming her own opinions, and challenges us on our, and I think that open discussion is ultimately a good thing.

Did we need TV, Music, or telephones? This is the source for those things nowadays. Also, with covid (for many), it can be the only way to socialize with family/friends.

Discussion too deep for Hulk. Hulk must crush all discussion. Aaarrrgghhh! You guys that are losing power constantly live out on the west coast by chance?

Same here. Power went out at 8:50am, right before my kids' zoom class. I texted the teachers and my boss. PGE eta for power restoration was 2pm. I decided to take a nap instead of going to get gas for my generator with hopes that the power would be restored sooner. Power came back on at 10:50am. That was a nice nap.

My teenage children know differently. They know that anyone who has a moderate viewpoint or even tries to suggest trying to understand the other side, will be destroyed. They must share, they must like, because as they say - they have no choice.

The greatest? Pretty conceited generation if they named themselves "The Greatest Generation" though. The Baby boomers got their name because of the boom of babies born post-WW2. They are the ones who started labeling everyone else. Of course their parents are the "greatest" and everyone else just gets letters - because it all revolves around them. lol

before baby Boomers, did generations have names?

Reminds me of how the latest iteration of Care Bears come with little coins. Yeah I bought that Grumpy Bear, he's my spirit animal.

Yeah, that one! Lol

Zombie is alive again limit 3 https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Minecraft-Zombie-21141-Building/dp/B075RDZLZ5?SubscriptionId=AKIAJQSYTIGRBKVM26KQ&&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B075RDZLZ5

I've just had an email saying that the package will be delivered tomorrow, so looks like it managed to make it through.

I agree with you. It would have been nicer if they grouped everything like others have said (all space, all castles, etc.). Then have a second round of voting to narrow the specifics. I looked at a few of the votes and was surprised how many are voting for bionicles. I didn't check a lot but it was the most common that I saw.

thanks...this got me thinking of another cool potential MOC using this set...the school bus scene from Stranger Things (season 2)

I went for train primarily. Knowing that it was just one set being redone and not a theme, I could imagine a Santa Fe, BNSF or Emerald Night and that just gives me warm and fuzzy feelings.

Classic space and castle are easy for me. Took 497 to show & tell in the 3rd grade. My sister had the yellow castle.

Well, this is kinda cool - but the voting options will make the results not reflect true theme popularity. So many space and castles sub-theme options will split the vote - but only one train. The voting method should have one voting option per theme (they could always have had a follow-up subtheme vote).

same here, nothing from my 1st ordered yet. looks like john lewis is starting to get stock again

The Informant by Joe (jnj_bricks)

I’m restricted on gingerbread & diner despite having sold them before & showing in my inventory (fbm).

If anyone votes for anything other than knights & pirates. We ain’t friends....

All this Kristy Swanson and Charlie Sheen talk got me remembering the car sex scene in The Chase. brings back fond memories...

All i am saying is the president is bound by rules that normal citizens are not bound by so comparing celebrity posts/bans on social media is not a proper analogy and it's not hypocrisy. It is different. It's supposed to be different and higher for the president. The standard is and should be higher because the office of the presidency has repercussions and influence that no celebrity can come remotely close to. Except maybe the rock Sayings it's hypocritical that cristy swanson or puff daddy can say bad things in their posts and not get banned is vastly different than the president of the United states. Social media does have rules and norms that are known. A woman has a legal right to be a pornstar and post pics and videos in provactive outfits all day long but the moment she applies to be a middle school teacher, it might not go well. A white man has the legal right to join and lead a white supremacy group and post all about it, but the moment he applies to the police department, it might not go well. Our president has the right to speak his mind on social media and rallies, but the moment it stirs up a riot, death, and police injuries, it might not go well. Comparing these acts to celebrity posts and claiming hypocrisy just doesn't cut it for me. Maybe i am old school and expect a higher level for the president of the United States. I never saw Ronald reagan act inappropriately and then say guns n roses did it to so it's ok.

Many of the greatest comedians make a point of saying that anything can be a joke. A comedians job is to find humor in many things. George carlin made a joke about porky pig raping Elmer fudd. Did we think carlin was promoting rape? No, we knew he was a comedian. Chapelle made jokes about michael jaclson and sex with kids? Did we think chapelle was promoting pedophilia? No. We knew he is a comedian Kathy griffin is a comedian/actor. Albeit not very good but that is what she is. You are using comedians and actors to draw a comparison to the president of the United States. If you can't see what you posted and are saying is an incorrect analogy to defend the president, well, that's on you. Maybe you should use the posts of other leaders of free countries to justify hypocrisy for your analogy like the leaders of Canada, Germany, Japan, Mexico, etc to make your point but those leaders of countries wouldn't say the things to get banned so you will ignore that correct analogy and focus on celebrities to prove a point that is vastly inaccurate.

https://yro.slashdot.org/story/21/01/16/041214/eff-cory-doctorow-warn-about-the-dangers-of-de-platforming-and-censorship Edit: I think what it all boils down to is that social media needs regulation. Anything that anyone posts publicly should be held to the same standards, which include being respectful to others, no incitement to riot, no racism, bigotry etc. Whether it is the POTUS or your uncle Al or aunt Sally. If you want to spew, go ahead in a private group where posts can only be seen by people who have subscribed. But with the note that the platform is monitoring any conversation, and has a legal responsibility to report anything that is perceived as a threat to individuals or states/countries to the police, or risk being considered as an accomplice. Same for criminal activity posted in private groups.

It's a sign of the times i guess to compare useless celebrity social media posts to defend the president of the United States. Seems equal i guess. Hypocritical? Really? Really? Lol I mean, does madonna have the codes to the nuclear football? Does kathy Griffin have the authority to tell the joint Chiefs of staff to launch a missile strike on tehran? Where will it end if we compare the presidents words and social media posts to useless celebrities to validate our own inner feelings? I could have sworn the president has a ton of rules to follow that ordinary citizens don't which SHOULD include social media posts. Madonna can take a diamond necklace from Putin. Kathy griffin can bang justin trudeau and it's all good. President Trump cannot. Is that unfair or hypocritical too? It's only the president of the United freaking state's and the most influential and powerful person in the free world. It's a tad different than old crazy ass Madonna making an irrelevant post. Ugh!

I'm looking at my spreadsheet of past holiday sets and manufacturing codes. Looks like they tend to turn the money-making machine on around WW37-ish and run through WW46-ish and then turn it on again for a week or so in February. The February run is probably to keep some stock for the mid-year demand, but it doesn't look like they produce any past mid-November. Once that stock is out, it's for awhile unless Joe finds a palette they missed in the back. So, the best bet for any of the holiday sets is to stock-up continuously during the year you think it will retire. And best to sell any worthless gold coins you may have lying around and buy more Gingerbread Houses. Personally, I store my Gingerbread Houses on Edsal racks made from solid gold.

Here's the pic now that imgur is back up: Even with 2 copies one would still need to bricklink additional pieces.