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Don't worry, my time machine is almost complete. Just needs one more transverse flux capacitor and it should be operational.

-John.

Check out the latest from Steve Hassenplug & folks:

Monster Chess!

Amazing on so many levels...

-John.

The same reason Steve* bought a Millennium Falcon when he should have waited until the S@H sale...

...because you just don't know.

-John.


*Sorry to use you as an example, Steve.

I think you have all seen my red truck (but maybe not with the optional zombie package) but I also built a little floating rock for an eventual display: [img:240:180]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2695/4175386315_2acdc85194_m.jpg[/img] [img:180:240]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2787/4178505214_32f4...

Dear BIONICLE Fans, In reviewing the business across all of its play patterns and properties, the LEGO Group faced a tough question: should we take on a new creative challenge in the world of buildable figures that we pioneered in 2001? BIONICLE re-invented the way consumers think of and play with ...

Hello everyone, LEGO is collecting information to decide what direction to take the Pick-A-Brick selection and they want your help! LEGO would like to know what sort of pieces you are most interested in seeing at Pick-A-Brick. Bricks? Plates? Slopes? Minifigure Pieces? Train bits? Windows? Wheels? A...

Hello everyone, Could everyone please follow this link and take this survey from the LEGO Company: Link! It is very important to LEGO to hear from all of you, as this data is used by LEGO to better serve the AFOL community. This survey is intended for adult fans of LEGO and should please be treated ...

Whoa, I don't think I've ever seen that first set. If I had, it was a long time ago and I don't remember...as for the second one, it seems familiar...and looks pretty cool! How much were these? Is the second one at TRU as well?

-John.

Hi Matt - It used to be that LEGO Ambassadors applied to LEGO with an application, kind of like applying to a job. They were interested in people involved with various clubs and groups, but they were not picked based on this and there was no requirement. For this past cycle (cycle 6) and the current...

Thanks guys, I'm glad that Canada has gotten more representation this time around!

There's lots of great names on the list, and it looks like quite a lot more diversity this time around.

Thanks again,
-John.

Hi Matt,
As of right now this won't be available in "real" stores other than LEGO Brand Stores, the nearest of which is in Bellevue, Washington which is very near Seattle. This is the same as with the Cafe Corner and Green Grocer.

-John.

Jan showed this a few days ago to LA's and I thought it was very amusing...certainly it reaches out to the wider world! There was some discussion about people's images being used without permission. Most of the event photography was done at Brickfest, but I don't recognize the fellow...

-John.

Hello LEGO Enthusiasts, We’re happy to announce that the nomination process for LEGO Ambassador Cycle 7 is now open. The LEGO Ambassador Program is designed to give the AFOL Community a direct line into the LEGO Company. The Program is essentially a gathering of community representatives that speak ...

Hello everyone, LEGO has now officially announced the upcoming Grand Carousel set! It will be setting you back $350 CAD come July 1st... [img:1134:1076]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3553/3513053961_854a6f54c2_o.jpg[/img] #10196 Grand Carousel Ages 16+. 3,263 pieces Available July 1st 2009 It’s a wo...

I was randomly on the LEGO Universe site, and happened to visit the events page:

http://us.universe.lego.com/en-us/newsn ... x?id=89061

I thought that was kind of neat.
-John.