To the many that missed LEGOWorld, here's a look at one of the models there that *wasn't* done by LEGO model builders!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
When You Wish Upon a Star...
Here's something that is going on in Japan:
LEGO Cuusoo is a site that has been around for a bit, but only recently got translated to English. You can read the FAQ here.
In some ways, it looks like LEGO Design byME. You can create your own set. However, there is a big difference - LC allows for the opportunity to make production runs of selected sets. The LEGO Group is an official partner in this, also.
The site is in open beta, so there are bugs, and the error messages are in Japanese, so have Google translate handy. Registration takes a few moments to do, but it allows you to vote and create wishes.
However, the idea is pretty cool - make a wish, get 1000 supporters, and your wish gets considered for a production run!
LEGO Cuusoo is a site that has been around for a bit, but only recently got translated to English. You can read the FAQ here.
In some ways, it looks like LEGO Design byME. You can create your own set. However, there is a big difference - LC allows for the opportunity to make production runs of selected sets. The LEGO Group is an official partner in this, also.
The site is in open beta, so there are bugs, and the error messages are in Japanese, so have Google translate handy. Registration takes a few moments to do, but it allows you to vote and create wishes.
However, the idea is pretty cool - make a wish, get 1000 supporters, and your wish gets considered for a production run!
Main Street Train Station, Walt Disney World
In a few days, I will be at Festival of the Masters at Downtown Disney, Orlando, Florida. It's an arts show, with chalk drawings on teh sidewalk and many, many vendors. The LEGO Imagination Center has a display from the local LEGO group to join in the fun. This year there will be a Master Build of Buzz Lightyear too!
This is one of the models on display in 2008. Built by Robin Werner, this is a nice rendition of the Main Street Train Station at the Magic Kingdom.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Competing Brands...
It was a bit ago that there were a few competitors to the LEGO brick, including the military Blockmen and of course Megabloks and Best-Lock. One competing brick that did not last was the Tyco brick. Here's an ad from them, displayed at the LEGO Idea House in Billund, Denmark.
From BrickJournal's photo archive.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Lighted LEGO Lamp Post
If you want a light for your layout....Rob the Brickmodder made some self-contained lights!
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