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CONTEST!!!!!!!!! AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, Generation Brick's second contest. Just so you know, no one entered the last contest, so I got to keep the minifig. This time, the contest is pirate themed. Build a pirate or imperial (not as in Star Wars) model, and email me a picture and description of the model. Only original models will be accepted, and no faces can be in the picture. Entries must be received by March 31st. I will post pictures of the top three Models on this blog. The winner will receive a prize, I'm not sure what yet, but it will be better than before. Happy building!

Pirates of the Carribean High-Quality Set Pics Revealed!!!

...On Modelbuildingsecrets' blog. so zip over there if you want to see them. The link: Modelbuildingsecrets

New Links

I have some more links. First up is BattleBricks, Where they build and fight mindstorms robots and other stuff. Next is  Brick Commander, Where there are a TON of cool models.

Set Review: Surge 2.0 and Nex 2.0

I went to Toysrus and bought the new Lego Hero Factory sets Surge 2.0 (blue) and Nex 2.0 (orange). They are DEFINITELY better than old Hero Factory sets, mostly because they have tons more pieces and have flexible knees and elbows. As you can see, the basic figure without armor (the "endoskeleton" )  looks kind of wimpy. Most of the limb and body parts have ball joints so that the armor (Which have socket joints) can easily clip on. This way you can rearrange the armor and swap it with other 2011 Hero Factory sets. I don't think that you have to worry about the socket joints breaking, because they beefed up on the plastic on most pieces. Also, the hands now have five fingers. The Hero Cores are slightly different than the old ones, and are not compatible with the old Heroes. The body armor for these two is white and clips on like normal armor. But then there is a chest plate that holds the hero core which attaches on using two pegs the size of handles on Minifigure accessories. The basic head looks like it had the top chopped off, and the headgear attaches onto it the same way the chest plate does to the body. Then you put the top helmet on (although it can't attach on unless you have headgear on). The reason I bought both Surge and Nex was so that I could combine them. Each canister has a picture of what they look like combined, so I used that. Each Hero is about a centimeter taller than the old Heroes, but they cost the same amount of money ($7.99) so I'm not complaining. I think that just about wraps it up. If you have any questions, post a comment.

Homemade Pharaoh's Quest Sets: Scorpion Pyramid

Due to uh... popular demand, I have posted this model of the Scorpion Pyramid set. This was before I had any Pharaoh's quest sets. Currently, I have only the Flying Mummy Attack. In the first pic, I have a view of the front, with half-track and giant scorpion. Next, I have the interior with falling rocks, a slashing sword, and a hidden hat-thing. Third, this is how the Pharaoh's sarcophagus comes out. Actually, It doesn't work that well. Then last, we have our hero getting pummeled by all of the traps.

I'm FINALLY Updating My Blog

...With pics of later 2011 lego sets!!!!!!!!! Including new pics of summer NINJAGO sets! First, here's the link to Brickipedia, 2011. Click on some of the set names to see a more detailed description and possibly pictures: Brickipedia