It is with deep regret that we must announce that VicLUG wil not participate in the 2011 Victoria Model Railway Show at Cedar Hill Rec Center. Too many members have professional and family commitments that conflict with the show and so we have found it impossible to put together a display this year. Continue reading “No Model Train Show This Year”
Lego Universe: Power of the Nexus Force
This huge update to the game, one of the largest to date will feature a new spider boss, faction classes, capes, character leveling plus a host of changes to items, areas and game mechanics. I’m pretty sure the free to play month will kick in at the same time.
This is due to be released on Tuesday, August 9th. Here is the release notes:
http://universe.lego.com/en-us/community/newsnetwork/story.aspx?id=343093
VicLUG helps celebrate BC Day
We have been invited to be part of the “preview day” for the BC Day Celebrations 2011 at the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort this coming Sunday (July 31st) from 1:00 – 6:00 pm.
Come look for us on the water-side of the hotel overlooking the Inner Harbour where we will have our KidBuild bins ready for LEGO-builders of all ages.
Arrrr, Mateys
In case anyone is interested in a collaborative pirate-themed build here is a little something I have been working on for BrickCon 2011: Port Brick Standard.
The idea is to have many builders converge in one display and build Port Royal or Tortuga or whatever you like. It borrows ideas from things like the Classic-Castle City Standard and Moonbase.
It is still a work in progress but it is far enough along to see what I am trying to do (I hope). Comments and suggestions for improvement are gratefully accepted.
Lego Stormers Robotics Day
This is short notice, but here you go. VicLUG wholly supports all FLL activities and look forward to participating in future events!
http://www.lego-stormers.com/fix-it/robotics-day-june-11.html
Saturday June 11, 2011
Community Hall, Oak Bay United Church
1355 Mitchell St. Victoria
Hosted by the FIX IT Robotics Team, who have just returned from the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) World Championship for high school teams.
New Slope
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.
Canadian in Next Series of Minifigs
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.
New “Character Building” clone/compatible brand from UK launches with Doctor Who license
“Stumbled” on this the other day:
http://doctorwhotoys.net/characterbuilding.htm
Minifig Madness
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.
Upcoming Meeting
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.