In case folks haven't heard I have been working on a Brick based Role Playing Game for the last 5 years or so called Epic Brick Adventures.
I have finally just released the Introductory Rules which you can download for free from my website www.EpicBrickAdventures.com

This is all being done to promote our Kickstarter launching Sept 30th, if all goes well!
You can check out the Kickstarter at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/24241469/epic-brick-adventures

Being a part of MILUG has played a big part in the creation of this game. I am constantly inspired by all of you, the work you do and your passion for these awesome little bricks.

Thanks,
Richard Hoedl

Did my voting duty.
It's time for a new castle. We have had new pirate ships and rebuilds of classic space through the Lego Movie. Bionicle just doesn't feel like it fits in the realm of iconic Lego sets.

Time for a Castle.

I thought I'd start this off with something my son Lukas started a while ago when he was about 6 he is just turning 8 now.
He has loved penguins for a long time so he has been building versions over the last 2 years.

The squarish one is his earliest penguin

His latest version have become much more detailed based on actual photos of penguins with moving bendable wings and an egg on his feet..

Guess I could jazz up my Bluetooth boat from last years VIEX

Slight set back on the launch we are rescheduled to launch Tuesday, Oct 5th at noon!

Please do share the above links to all your Lego friends in the world... that would help.

Been wanting to start a post about the cool things that our kids do. I find that I am often inspired by the crazy things my boys do.
If you have things that your kids, nieces or nephews have created and you want to show them off please post them here. I'd love to see them... so would my kids!

@krista My Dragon Boat is still together... for the time being!

@krista @sema4 So after discovering that you can't order replacement parts for the Collectible Minifigure series, I sent Lego Customer Service a direct email and they replied this morning confirming that they will send my Dorothy a replacement Skirt, Hooray!

Little weird that they say that they can't replace missing CMP parts but when you email them direct they are happy to do so.

Bit of a process but a positive end result.

Next project is to figure out if they will replace my busted parts...

@krista that’s great, I’ve been pondering a build where a couple maple leaves would come in handy.

Something this large is likely best shot outside on a cloudy day as Mike mentioned. You can do it on a sunny day but you will need a reflector to soften the shadows.

You can also try turning the lights 180 degrees and reflecting the light back with large white cards or vinyl sheet (just don't melt it)
Also if you have an overhead light aimed at the backdrop right behind the shuttle it will kill nearly all of your shadows. You can try a backdrop light that is brighter than your other lights so it overexposes your backdrop so it becomes just pure white.

You could also have a look at this video: https://fstoppers.com/commercial/product-photography-tutorial-shows-how-shoot-large-objects-55863

Though it's harder to do what he does without proper studio lighting.

Good luck!

PS and yes, Photoshop out those wrinkles... that's the best and fastest fix. Pixelmator is great software for this. Use the Clone tool rather than erasing.

It didn't really ask about using Bricklink.com to identify old sets in second hand lego. which I do all the time. Especially right now as I am sorting 110 lbs of bricks that have fallen into my possession.

@Ptrotter I totally agree. I have seen so many great things created with apps that are ditched within 2 or 3 years. Like Dimensions and numerous other lego games that you pay for and then they drop it. Very disappointing... yet again.

@ames-rish do you have a part number or something from brick link so I can see what it is?

I'll keep an eye open as i am rooting through my bins.

Slight set back on the launch we are rescheduled to launch Tuesday, Oct 5th at noon!

Please do share the above links to all your Lego friends in the world... that would help.

In case folks haven't heard I have been working on a Brick based Role Playing Game for the last 5 years or so called Epic Brick Adventures.
I have finally just released the Introductory Rules which you can download for free from my website www.EpicBrickAdventures.com

This is all being done to promote our Kickstarter launching Sept 30th, if all goes well!
You can check out the Kickstarter at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/24241469/epic-brick-adventures

Being a part of MILUG has played a big part in the creation of this game. I am constantly inspired by all of you, the work you do and your passion for these awesome little bricks.

Thanks,
Richard Hoedl

@scotth510 unfortunately I just cleared out much of my extra MegaBloks

The West Edmonton Malls Lego Store has a pretty impressive Pick-a-brick wall. I did my best to clean them out!

@Krista I'd be happy to chat with them to see if we are a fit.
Both my kids would think having another kid to hang with in the Lego Studio would be a definite plus.

Not sure yet if we will be starting official Lego workshops for kids again. But something like this might work.

Feel free to pass along my number. Thanks!

@Ian I guess if you can't do the feel test that will open up more trading of minifigs to get the complete set.