Siegfried

Well that's because they are the same thing. But you obviously can't tell the difference between topics either; this one is about titles...

Yeah, it's annoying I know; I made this change recently. I'm hoping to work out a cleaner solution but for now until you're "promoted" to Vassal in 7 posts you can't. This is because spammers were commenting on people's profiles... and posting off topic links. (Not sure why; search engines can't view the profiles either so there was no benefit for them. ) By forcing people to make 10 posts first we have something to look at when determining someones joining motivation and posting style. I'll move this from Pirates.

It was a joke. I'm very well aware of that set; it cost a great deal of my time yesterday! Yes, that's correct. Aside from missing the point of the contest (as in the quality of your MOC) since you need to join EB to vote in a contest we don't want hoards of people joining to vote once and never post. But this contest is on a website, not a forum, and thus it doesn't have the same problem. In the end the winner of that vote is not necessarily the winner of the contest, and I suspect in the end it'll mean little. Also, as Cecilie says, they are asking people to do that; In the end it's all meant as album promotion. Their contest their rules, our contest our rules. No conflict of morality at all.... and why the negative attitude anyway? I don't think we deserve it at all. WhiteFang worked his butt off over these contests and I think you owe him an apology for questioning his morality.

Happy early birthday then!

Yeah; I was there. Remember? But I more meant the episode with Neil Patrick Harris.

Hardly surprising considering your age; I watched both shows as a baby! Sesame Street (IMHO) went though a bad/boring patch for a while but lately it's been improving. The "Shoe Fairy" episode in particular was quite funny. (I have kids, and that's my excuse. )

Yeah I agree. I'm reluctant to even buy custom weapons from BrickArms and the like! But to me this is a too far; it goes beyond an accessory and becomes a major feature, like those metal axels and beams. If I was using this I'd be questioning why I was using LEGO at all and I wouldn't see it as a LEGO MOC either. It's rather lame that they say "Our product is made from ABS plastic that is similar to the ABS plastic used by LEGO." So is my Coffee Machine.

Kind-of-welcome back then!

...and it's time now! I've de-hidden all the posts.

10217 – Diagon Alley™ Ages 14+. 2,025 pieces. US $ 149.99 CA $ 199.99 UK £ 132.75 DE 149.99 € Expand your very own wizarding world of Harry Potter™! No need to pass through the Leaky Cauldron. Now even Muggles can shop in Diagon Alley by building this fantastically magical set that includes 3 extensively detailed buildings and 11 minifigures! Join Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger as they shop for their Hogwarts school supplies. Visit Ollivanders, Borgin and Burkes, and Gringotts Bank. Each Diagon Alley building is realistically detailed. Ollivanders offers an extensive selection of wands, storage shelves and a step ladder that allows Ollivander to gather wands from the top floor. The front desk has an “exploding” function for those inconvenient times when a spell goes awry. Borgin and Burkes includes a scary skeleton, “glow-in-the-dark” elements, a fireplace attached to the Floo Network and a Vanishing Cabinet that Dark wizards might use to sneak into Hogwarts. Gringotts Bank is an impressive two-story building with large double doors, and can be opened completely into one large building or closed to create one smaller building. The bank’s interior features a removable vault, along with the Philosopher’s Stone, a clerk’s desk, a chandelier and ‘wonky’ support pillars. Includes 11 minifigures: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, each with magic wand; Rubeus Hagrid, equipped with his pink umbrella; Fred and George Weasley; 2 Gringotts goblins; Mr. Ollivander; Lucius Malfoy (with Death Eater disguise); Fenrir Greyback; and 4 new, decorated owls. • Includes 11 minifigures: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, each with magic wand; Rubeus Hagrid, equipped with his pink umbrella; Fred and George Weasley; 2 Gringotts goblins; Mr. Ollivander; Lucius Malfoy (with Death Eater disguise); Fenrir Greyback; and 4 new, decorated owls! • Diagon Alley is made up of 3 extensively detailed buildings: Ollivanders, Borgin and Burkes and Gringotts Bank! • Ollivanders features lots of wands, storage shelves and a step ladder that leads to the top floor! • Front desk at Ollivanders has an “exploding” function! • Borgin and Burkes includes a skeleton, “glow-in-the-dark” elements, fireplace attached to the Floo Network and even a Vanishing Cabinet! • Gringotts Bank is a two-story building featuring large double doors! • Open Gringotts Bank completely into one large building and explore inside or close it to create a smaller building! • Gringotts Bank features a detailed interior with a removable vault, the Philosopher’s Stone, clerk’s desk, chandelier and ‘wonky’ support pillars! • Includes 11 minifigures: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, each with magic wand; Rubeus Hagrid, equipped with his pink umbrella; Fred and George Weasley; 2 Gringotts goblins; Mr. Ollivander; Lucius Malfoy (with Death Eater disguise); Fenrir Greyback; and 4 new, decorated owls! • Ollivanders measures 8" (20 cm) high and 5" (13 cm) wide! • Borgin and Burkes measures 8" (20 cm) high and 7" (18 cm) wide! • Gringotts Bank measures 8" (21 cm) high and 4" (10 cm) wide when closed, 8" high and 9" (23 cm) wide when opened wide! • Completed model (depending on how much space is allocated between individual parts) measures 24" (60 cm) long and 12" (30 cm) deep and 8" (21 cm) high! Available for order directly through LEGO® beginning January 2011 via shop.LEGO.com or via phone: US Contact Center 1-800-453-4652 CA (English) Contact Center 1-800-453-4652 CA (French) Contact Center 1-877-518-5346 European Contact Center 00-800-5346-1111 Discuss this stunning set here!

What Diagon Alley set?

Less than a day.

So do we. So do many sites. But we're respecting the wishes of TLG and not displaying the very nice high-res images we have as they have an official release time.

Sorry Yeah, I'm the Harry Potter News Release Police today. There's a really cool set that will be announced in under a day. TLG have given us details and want us to allow them to announce it officially. Obviously at least one of the people on their list can't be trusted... but we can. Sorry guys; I'll un-hide the posts when the set is officially announced.

No! You're crazy.

The origin and usage of that symbol is more complicated than what you imply; as Wikipedia and other sources highlight. I suspect he just made a honest mistake and meant no offense (he does call it a pentagram afterall), but in any case the Jewish people do not have a monopoly on that symbol so it makes no sense to take it as an attack on them.

Indeed. Merged.

I agree. I must admit that it impressed me less after I made it! I think TLG should re-consider the way they advertise these sets as a lot often say the same. Yes, I was quite impressed with the crane actually. In many ways I think they should have made it the primary. Thanks, it's my new hobby! With larger models it's too hard to get good light inside so I've been cheating more and more. As an added bonus you can try to make things look "real". Err... thanks. I'm surprised I missed that one. I've fixed it now.

Oddly I feel the need to say my last post was a joke...

They do. I can provide photos if you need proof. Take a look here for example; See the holes in the top? That's where the screws go are.

It's very similar to the box me and a friend got. I don't think it's been tampered with.

I'm semi convinced. 1. Colour: Same 2. Hair: Yep, it's hair 3. Long Hair: Yes 4. LEGO: Yes Any other detail isn't worth mentioning.

Are you sure?

No, "LEGO" should never be used as a plural. Aside from sounding odd, it's incorrect usage. The correct plural is "LEGO Bricks" or "LEGO Elements". The funny thing is the written version got it right.

Yeah, I had the same thought. So who in the new PotC movie has red hair?