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In lugnet.people.newbie, Jacob Sparre Andersen wrote:
> Clayton Berry wrote:
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> > Newbie to this group and don't know exactly where to post this request
> > (ie, didn't see a "request/wanted" group and my request is not
> > strictly local). Anyway, my goal is to create a 2 foot tall (roughly)
> > Christmas Tree. I tried some things myself, but frankly I'm not that
> > good. Thus I'm wondering if anyone has ever made such a thing, or is
> > bored enough to do so now.
>
> Just an untested idea:
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> It may give an interesting effect, if you use a stack of the old flower
> bases for branches.
>
> Play well,
>
> Jacob
hi how do i post in this site it doesnt work
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In lugnet.people.newbie, Jacob Sparre Andersen wrote:
> Clayton Berry wrote:
>
> > Newbie to this group and don't know exactly where to post this request
> > (ie, didn't see a "request/wanted" group and my request is not
> > strictly local). Anyway, my goal is to create a 2 foot tall (roughly)
> > Christmas Tree. I tried some things myself, but frankly I'm not that
> > good. Thus I'm wondering if anyone has ever made such a thing, or is
> > bored enough to do so now.
>
> Just an untested idea:
>
> It may give an interesting effect, if you use a stack of the old flower
> bases for branches.
>
> Play well,
>
> Jacob
hi how do i post in this site it doesnt work
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In lugnet.castle, Pawel Nazarewicz wrote:
> Well - I got all the pictures us.
I remember this caste and story from years ago. Wish we could still see the
pics. Any chance Pawal is still on here? The links here no longer works (It has
been almost 20 years...)
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Would you like to see a official LEGO® Oscar set?
At the 87th Academy Awards, the song “Everything is Awesome” from “The LEGO®
Movie” was perform. During the performance LEGO versions of the Oscar statue
were given out to few celebrities. The LEGO version of the Oscar was designed by
Nathan Sawaya known as ‘Brick Artist’ in the LEGO fan world.
Video: “Everything is Awesome” from the 87th Academy Awards,
YouTube.com
The LEGO designed of the
Oscar was created in
March 2002 by Nathan Sawaya.
Nathan Sawaya’s has posted his LEGO Oscar statue on
LEGO Ideas.
Enjoy!
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In lugnet.general, Dave Schuler wrote:
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In lugnet.mediawatch, Abner Finley wrote:
A truly gorgeous set, with tons of incredible detail and character.
Congratulations to all involved!
Dave!
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At first I wasn’t too sure about this one...
I think this one will be the first to get multiple copies (I most likely will
get 2) just to enlarge the detective’s office, the pool hall, the barbershop,
and the appartments upstairs... they are too cramped for one 32x32 baseplate.
:)
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In lugnet.mediawatch, Abner Finley wrote:
A truly gorgeous set, with tons of incredible detail and character.
Congratulations to all involved!
Dave!
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LEGO plans Reality TV Show
Toy company’s foray into TV would build on success of Warner Bros’ The LEGO
Movie and development of Batman spin-off film.
After The LEGO Movie, watch out for the LEGO reality TV show. The Danish
toymaker is following the global success of its foray into Hollywood films with
a move into TV next year.
LEGO is developing reality competition formats and will be launching a TV
series in 2015. A senior executive hinted on Tuesday that one idea LEGO is
exploring revolves around Master Builders – the name given to the designers of
its toy bricks sets and theme parks, and to characters in its movie.
The company is aiming to drive further into the entertainment and content
sectors following the runaway success of The LEGO Movie – which has racked up
nearly $500m in global box office receipts – and associated merchandising, which
helped it overtake Barbie-maker Mattel as the world’s biggest toy maker.
Jill Wilfert, LEGO vice-president of global licensing and distribution, said
that the Danish company is “exploring some reality competition show formats,
which is new for us: the idea of becoming a Master Builder is something we think
could be quite resonating”.
Wilfert, speaking at the Mipcom TV conference in Cannes on Tuesday, said that
over the next few years the company will increase its focus on TV and digital
entertainment.
“You will continue to see us in this entertainment and content space,” she said.
“We are working on a new property that will launch with a TV series in 2015, and
we are focusing on having real interactivity.”
She added that the it would be something designed for digital natives, with apps
integrated into the experience.
Wilfert said that there is also a LEGO documentary set to air next year.
Fans can expect a sequel to the first LEGO movie, with reports earlier this
month that it was likely to focus on the Batman character voiced by Will Arnett.
“The audience has responded, they love our content,” she said. “There is a lot
of speculation about future LEGO movies. I’m pretty confident that we’ll be
seeing additional LEGO movies in the future.”
Source:
TheGuardian.com
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Ushuaia Beach Hotel IBIZA - Built In LEGO
Ushuaïa Beach Hotel has over 28,000 LEGO pieces and took 135 construction days.
The Ushuaïa Beach Hotel, is the most detailed masterpiece by Kevin Deelay, who
is from Sweden.
Kevin Deelay Video: YouTube.com
KevinDeelay.com
If you like to dance to rave/house/trance/dance music and party until dawn.
Ibiza is the place to be at. According to people who have traveled there.
I am assuming Kevin Deelay is a DJ and a AFOL. :-)
Enjoy!
-Abner
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LEGO set 10245 Santa’s Workshop
Press Release
Set Year: 2014
Ages 12+
883 Pieces
US $69.99 – CA $89.99 – AU $119.99 – DE 69.99€ – UK £59.99 – DK 649.00 DKK
- Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.
Have festive family fun building Santa’s Workshop!
Enjoy the magic of Christmas with Santa’s Workshop, a festive addition to the
LEGO® Winter Village Series! Gather your family around the Christmas tree to
build this enchanting winter wonderland. Help the elves make the toys, feed the
reindeer and help Santa load up his magical sleigh. Santa’s wife has baked
cookies and the clock tower shows it’s nearly time for Santa to deliver the
presents—all at the most wonderful time of the year! Includes 6 minifigures:
Santa with red gift sack, Mrs. Claus with cookie tray and 4 elves with pointy
ears and hats.
The enchanting LEGO® Creator Santa’s Workshop model is full of festive magic and
includes a beautiful sleigh, reindeer and a Christmas tree.
•Includes 6 minifigures: Santa with red gift sack, Mrs. Claus with cookie tray
and 4 elves with pointy ears and hats.
•Features beautiful sleigh with red and gold detail and dark green padding, 4
reindeer and a baby reindeer, building with detailed interior, clock tower and
Christmas tree.
•Building features stained glass window and Christmas lights on roof.
•Accessories include: 4 wrapped presents in assorted sizes and 4 toys including
a blue classic spaceship, yellow car and a pink wand.
•Also includes North Pole sign, Santa’s Workshop sign and a summer holiday
picture of Santa and his wife.
•Gather everyone around the Christmas tree!
•Help Santa take off in his sleigh!
•Family dual-building experience: includes separate brick sets with instructions
for adults and children aged 8 and over.
•Santa’s Workshop measures over 6” (16cm) high, 3” (8cm) deep and 9” (24cm)
wide.
YouTube Video: LEGO set 10245
Santa’s Workshop
Note: Rudolph is a trademarked character, however there’s a spare round
transparent red plate in the set.
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Just spreading the good news! If you haven’t heard about it yet.
The Theed Hangar Battle is featured in the new DK Lego Star Wars The Visual
Dictionary. Turn to page 127 to view it along with other fan creations...
AC
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Genius at work
Shopping spree
Maggie’s Cribs
Rhythm & Blues
Getting some air
Lucky to get them all in one trip
AC
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Jacob Sparre Andersen wrote:
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I built a simple tree just from 2×2 and 2×4 bricks a few days ago:
(follow the link to see a bigger picture)
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Nice, but I can’t help wondering….. how the “purists” would feel about the color
lime green! 
JOHN
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I built a simple tree just from 2×2 and 2×4 bricks a few days ago:
(follow the link to see a bigger picture)
Play well,
Jacob
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50 States of LEGO
Sometimes inspiration strikes when you’re out in the wild, climbing mountains
and taking in breathtaking vistas. Other times, it happens when you’re looking
after your 7-year-old daughter and playing LEGO. You can probably guess how
photographer Jeff Friesen’s 50 States of LEGO series came about.
Friesen hails from Halifax, Nova Scotia, so it’s only appropriate that he turn
the “poke fun of Canada” table on its head and stereotype the US of A for a
change (although he did tell The Phoblographer that the project started by
depicting the 10 Canadian provinces before moving on to the states).
Each of the dioramas in the series is made with the LEGO pieces he has on hand
and some construction paper. Whatever little Photoshop goes into the project is
usually there to remove strings used to hold certain pieces in the right spot
(the Kansas house, for example) or make minor color corrections.
Speaking with Wired, the professional photographer explains that this funny
little project is a great way for him to blow off some steam while keeping his
daughter entertained. “I’m quite serious in my other work — this project sorta
gives me an outlet,” he told the magazine. “And I always like to keep that time
with her productive.”
Images of the 50 States of LEGO. Jeff-Friesen.com
PetaPixel.com
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In lugnet.general, Abner Finley wrote:
Oh, man, that is wicked cool!!
--Todd
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Click the pic for more details...
AC
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Winning a Job at LEGO
Aspiring Designers Build Sets Under Pressure
By Jens Hansegard
Nov. 13, 2013
BILLUND, Denmark.
James Colmer, 46 years old, had a reason for spending two days building Legos in
Denmark, leaving behind his kids in Australia. He was applying for a job.
Mr. Colmer was one of 21 men and women who came from around the globe to the
small town of Billund last month to compete for a job as a LEGO designer. The
Danish company has an unusual method of filling this position. Rather than
conducting formal interviews, Lego invites the most promising applicants to its
headquarters to sketch and build Lego sets in front of a panel of senior
designers.
LEGO is the world’s No. 2 toy maker by revenue, behind Mattel. It has built its
success in recent years on a string of product lines based on hit movies, such
as “Harry Potter,” “The Hobbit” and “The Avengers.” Vital to its fortunes is a
steady flow of new play sets—themed kits of LEGO bricks meant to build specific,
sometimes ambitious, designs, step by step, such as a 996-piece “King’s Castle”
released earlier this year.
That means the company needs to continually build its design staff. Its 200
designers include people who sketch characters and people “who literally just
sit and build Lego models,” LEGO Design Director Will Thorogood says. By asking
recruits to design, “we get to see people in a much more relaxed way than they
would be in a standard interview process,” he says.
LEGO has run these two-day recruit workshops for seven years, but until now,
they have been kept under wraps. Aspiring designers apply online to take part in
the recruiting workshop, which Lego says takes place at least once a year,
depending on the company’s needs. Legitimate candidates are identified via Skype
conversations and tests. Participants who are selected are sent a bag of LEGO
and told to show up in Billund with a creation that represents a direction that
LEGO should go.
When the candidates entered a conference room at Hotel LEGOLAND on a rainy
October day, the first order of business was to show off the homework. Among
their ideas: remote-controlled scorpion models, magical tree houses and a
high-tech music player.
“It’s an icebreaker, a way to introduce the recruits to each other and to us,
and to see what they would make out of the bricks,” said Caroline Hansen,
director of the recruiting program.
Many of the hopefuls, flocking to Billund from countries including New Zealand,
Brazil, Taiwan, Indonesia and Germany, were seasoned designers. Mr. Colmer, a
46-year-old Englishman living in Australia, has worked in the entertainment
industry since 1988, designing the look of sets and other elements for movies
such as “Superman Returns.” He says, “My son suggested to me that he wanted to
be a LEGO designer when he grows up and I thought, “Hey, that would be a great
idea.”
York Bleyer, a 49-year-old military veteran from Los Angeles, worked for several
years as a Mattel designer. Allan Faulkner, 48, of Inverness, Scotland, has
worked for Hasbro and as a designer in the medical industry.
Design degrees and experience aren’t required. Kurt Kristiansen, a 40-year-old
designer on LEGO Star Wars team, creating some of the most popular toys the
company sells, was a tractor mechanic before he joined LEGO in the 1990s.
Mr. Bleyer was surprised to find himself competing alongside men and women fresh
out of college. “First, I thought, ‘what the heck?’ ” Mr. Bleyer says. “I’ve
worked for years and you’re making me go up against these kids?’ But then I
thought it was a really good idea. You bring your skill and show what you’ve
got.”
Most candidates were nervous when they arrived. “I haven’t slept all night,”
Daniel Sudarsono, a 33-year-old furniture designer from Indonesia, said. As his
homework, Mr. Sudarsono had built a complete magical-garden concept including a
water-breathing dragon who watered the garden and an evil wizard in the nearby
dark woods.
After the designers showed off their homemade creations, the real fun began. The
recruits were put through a series of challenges over two days, such as
sketching designs, designing minifigures, and creating a set for an
8-to-10-year-old. The challenges were timed.
Mr. Bleyer, the ex-military man, called the design challenges “brutal.”
In one exercise—creating a set that combines medieval- and space-themed LEGO
sets—plastic bags of LEGO bricks and minifigures were distributed—and quickly
ripped apart—as participants got to work sitting at tables or spreading out on
the blue-carpeted floor. Some began by sketching with colored pens, while others
immediately started clicking together the plastic bricks, trying out their ideas
as they worked.
They had two and a half hours to come up with a LEGO toy concept. Nobody spoke,
and, aside from the clicking of plastic bricks and the sound of the occasional
airplane taking off from the nearby airport, the group operated in silence.
Senior LEGO designers observed them and scribbled notes.
Candidates were judged not only on the concept but also on elements such as the
designs’ color schemes and buildability. Not to mention the elusive element of
fun. “You need to think in a way that adds a little bit of humor to a product or
a character or a story, and that’s very important for us,” says Mr. Thorogood.
The way contestants interacted with each other was also noted.
During breaks, LEGO informed the recruits about the practicalities of relocating
to Billund, a small town on the windswept peninsula of Jutland. The town has
6,500 inhabitants, and night life is limited to an Irish pub, the Highlander,
that is well-known for its “Thirsty Thursdays.”
LEGO also told candidates about Denmark’s forbiddingly high tax system. The
company assured them that its wages are competitive enough to compensate.
Candidates put on a wide-ranging display of technical ingenuity. One applicant
created a car that could transform into a killer robot, with the tires becoming
shoulders.
LEGO doesn’t look to produce these sets. It takes training for a designer to
create a set that is properly priced, targets the right age group and fits in
the LEGO portfolio, among other considerations. Typically, new hires will work
alongside a LEGO designer for a year before being charged with creating a small
set.
Late last week, LEGO said it had decided to hire eight of the 21 candidates. It
didn’t disclose who would get an offer; a Lego spokesman says it hadn’t informed
some candidates yet. But recruits who are offered a job, LEGO says, will be
expected to start work as soon as possible, preferably the next day.
Source: WSJ.
WSJ.com
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