Category Archives: VicLUG

New Slope

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Ted

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 … Continue reading →

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Canadian in Next Series of Minifigs

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Ted

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 … Continue reading →

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New “Character Building” clone/compatible brand from UK launches with Doctor Who license

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Steve

“Stumbled” on this the other day: http://doctorwhotoys.net/characterbuilding.htm

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Minifig Madness

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Ted

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 … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Meeting

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Ted

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 … Continue reading →

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Tillicum Kids!

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Joseph

Robin Sather from Brickville ( www.brickville.ca ) is back for the second year of Tillicum Kids ( www.tillicumkids.com ) and we’re jazzed to be part of it again. There will be the giant Duplo doubledecker bus that will be built … Continue reading →

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Post-Gottacon

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Joseph

VicLUG was stoked to be part of Gottacon for the 3rd year, and it was the best one yet! We had a speed build, blind build, and kid build stations, as well as our VicWars game which we refined even … Continue reading →

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Gottacon

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Joseph

VicLUG will be at Gottacon again this year! February 4-6 we’ll have our VicWars ( based on BrikWars ) tabletop minifig game, blind build contest as well as our kid build setup. Our main hours of activity will be in … Continue reading →

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Sidney Museum

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Joseph

The Sidney Museum Lego show is in full swing and VicLUG is happy to be part of this wonderful (6th!) annual event again! The show runs from January to March and is at 2423 Beacon, admission by donation. http://www.sidneymuseum.ca/

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Toot Toot!

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Joseph

Steve is too modest to post this himself, but being on the front page of Lego.com is something to toot your horn about! link to high-res png

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