I often cruise the Bricklink catalog page and see what new parts are available. Today I came across a piece found in one of the new Cars sets: a double slope.
I cannot quite tell what it is used for from the illustrations but it looks mighty interesting. It will be especially useful in other colours but we will have to wait and see if it is used again.
The fifth series of the Collectible Minifig line will contain a specifically “Canadian” character.
Hi-resolution pictures are starting to appear of the next series (see: Brothers Brick) and in addition to the much-anticipated gladiator and British Guardsman figures there will be a Canadian lumberjack. Dressed in a plaid shirt and carrying a new printed fallers axe the clincher in his identity as a hoser is the new trucker hat element but this time printed with what is clearly a beaver.
Already the internet is abuzz with people clamouring for a Mountie figure to create brickfilms of “I’m a lumberjack” by Monty Python.
Yes, we cannot resist the lure of the newest Collectible Minifig Series 4. Members have scooped a couple of boxes worth from the Uptown Wal-Mart location. Bring your extras (of any series) to the meeting on Saturday and maybe make some trades.
Contact ted(at)viclug(dot)ca for more info.
For new and current members alike there will be a club meeting on Saturday April 2nd at Rob’s place.
6:30 – 7:00 – meet & greet
7:00 – 8:00 – club business
8:00 – building, playing, just hangin out until we get kicked out.
Please contact ted@viclug.ca if you need directions or more information.
Those still looking for some of Collectible Minifigs (series 2) there were three nearly full boxes @ London Drugs (downtown) last night. The boxes had been de-Spartaned but seemed to have a good selection of the other figs.
For those looking forward to the next series, Brickset has a scan from a Japanese Chinese flyer/catalogue with all the series 3 characters including the much anticipated elf.
Dan Jezek, the creator of Bricklink, has passed away.
The message from the family assures everyone the site will continue to provide the crucial service it has since it was created.
Once a again our very own Aaron has been featured on the Brothers Brick Blog. They are fast. I saw it there before I saw it on my Flickr feed.
I have started to lose count how many times his creations have been featured. Well done!
Thanks to everyone who made this year’s train show a success. Each year we have been getting a little better and despite some last minute challenges it all came together.
This is the start of our busy season; for several members it is on to BrickCon in Seattle next weekend. If you happen to be in Seattle (or know someone who is) stop by the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall Saturday or Sunday to see what 400+ LEGO fans can put together.
Everyone is frantically building for the Model Railway Show this Sunday @ Cedar Hill Rec.
There are always last-minute challenges but we hope to have something you will enjoy again this year. Of special note is James’ rail bridge inspired by Victoria’s Johnson Street Bridge which has been in the news this year.
Come see us from 10 – 4 and help support Support Santas Anonymous.
