Siegfried

I've read this whole topic and it all looks like nonsense to me. 2013? I still haven't seen all the 2012 sets yet...

Please don't bump 2 year old topics to make a post like that. Besides, it's off topic from the original point....

If it's external images also then it's unlikely that it's our fault.. but we'll look into it. Is this at a particular time, or sporadic?

What pictures?

I've merged this with a similar topic.

Reading the rules would reduce the chance of that. So in short, cut down on the promotion or you'll be banned. (...and please don't do any more cut-and-paste promo posts.)

It was good! I was there (with mostly the usual stuff ) and here are my photos!

Cool, but not LEGO so...

Wonderful review! I've just skimmed though it (it's 2:30 am here!) and it's clear that I need more time to appreciate your work.

Thanks to TLG and Blakbird (the Technic Angel of Retribution) we have a (sort-of early) review of the new Technic flagship! Servo motors, L motors a new receiver.... why are are you still reading! Go to the rock crawler review!

No need for a separate topic. I'll merge this later but this is the topic you are looking for...

Hmmm... imagine the fun I'd have if I randomly changed that filename...

It's cool for now.

Does it matter? If you asked any one they would have said no... As a general rule we don't allow members to run contests. The reasons vary but in summary; Very often they are neglected. Very often the person has no idea what they are doing. We often have plans that conflict. Without staff powers it's hard to take charge. For example, how are you planing on picking the winner? You can't make a poll so it'll have to be the post counting method, and let me assure you it's a lot of work. But feel free to confine this to this topic only and you aren't allowed to offer any financial prizes or things that involve staff work, such as tags or titles.

Want to win this ultra rare set? Well if you've got an octopus, some LEGO, a bit more talent... and maybe a bit of luck too... then it's yours! Go to ReBrick for further details and discuss ReBrick here!

Joining a site and posting off site promo links with your first post is so uncool.

Yeah, I said much the same thing in the review. But without making the plan bigger it wouldn't have been possible and it was obviously the priority to have a stand and wharf as well. I still think in the context of the target audience this is a realistic plane.

Please, there's no need to be an internet tough guy, and while were an AFOL site pointless swearing is... pointless.

Ummmm, you're linking to your desktop; http://file:///C:/Users/Margaret/Pictures/2012-06-17/235.JPG That doesn't work...

Set Index: Heartlake Flying Club Stepharnie: Look! A plane for me! This is just what Heartlake City needs! Peter: Hmmm, sounds like a good way for me to get to the pub! Quick open it! Stepharnie: Let's look at the back first. Wow! New fun for everyone! OMG ponies! Peter: I can't believe I'm saying this, but it's a bit tiresome being the only guy in town. Anna: Quiet dear. Be useful for once and open the box. Peter: ....ouch. Stepharnie: Quick, the next seal! Stepharnie: Wow! Two bags of parts! That'll make building easier! Peter: Finished! Both bags opened and presented! Anna: But now dear it's going to be harder to assemble. Peter: ... Stepharnie: New identical clothes! Hurrah! Emma: But there's a head! A head....!? Stepharnie: Ignore the head! Let's build! Sophie: Hmmm, sorry I can't do that. It's the carer in me. Let's see, head goes on neck.... Stephanie: Huh, what's going on here? Hi girls! Mia: Where's Stephanie? Stephanie: I'm here! Hi! Andrea: No, not you... Ranger: It's OK! I've got the imposter Stephanie, otherwise known as Stepharnie! Carry about your business. Stephanie: Ummm.... err... Mia: Bye Stephanie! Stephanie: Hi Mia! Andrea: Now that's all resolved lets get building! Stephanie: What are we making? Is this wallpaper? Mia: No, it's for the float plane. Stephanie: Really? It's been my dream to make a Flying Club for Heartlake City... that and have stronger arms. This bird is so heavy! Peter: Well here's the plane! Stephanie: Thanks! You know this set would be easier to assemble if it was in two separate sections. Peter: ... Anna: Stop slacking off! Back to building! Peter: I'm an artist! Anna: No dear, it's just the dreggy leftovers. You should be able to relate to that. Peter: You know, I'm the only man in town. Anna: Is there an echo in here? Stephanie: Finished! Where's everyone gone? Mia: We're hiding so people are clear what's in the set and what's not. Andrea: I'm behind the plane. Peter: I'm under the plane. Stephanie: Tickets! Who wants tickets! Oh, that pink thing wasn't on the wallpaper. Peter: That's a printed part. Stephanie: Any more? Peter: No, like me it's the only one. Anna: You can find the same part in Olivia's Speedboat... that's because it's useful. Stephanie: Ooooh! Arty shots! I put that pink part (my license?) on the ground to save a photo. Stephanie: Eeek! It's a Gryphon Ink crab! Stephanie: Oh... That was a nightmare? Anyway time to start this business! Anna: Where's Peter? Ah well, I'll have an exciting time and he wont! Stephanie: We haven't showed off my new plane enough! It has navigation lights! Pretty stickers! Wind in my hair! Mia: Is this safe? If I turn my head at the wrong time will the plane spin out of control? Stephanie: No idea! Let's find out! Stephanie: I'm a wing walker! Oh, look at the pink interior! Anna: Is Peter under those floats still? I haven't seen him for a while now... As you can see, the proper place for the bird is on the wing... Page 1... ...and 2! Ratings Play: LEGO loves vehicle sets, even when it's not designed for the classic boy audience. This is probably because vehicles are such a big play function in themselves... but even so there isn't much to "do" with this set. 6/10 Parts: For those that bought sets from last wave this set doesn't offer much in terms of new parts, but there are loads of rare colour parts... 8/10 Price: Not sure right now. I might update this review later! xx/10 Looks: When I look at the average girl targeted vehicle toy (that is non-LEGO) I generally laugh. Why? Well generally they are just an interior and, for example, planes often focus on the interior leaving wings that are barely stubs. (The ships are often even funnier!) But this considering the size isn't too bad. The only big "error" is the wing position; for a sea plane it should be higher, and I think that was done for access reasons. So I think this looks good from a realistic point of view, and from an anesthetic point of view as well 10/10 Fudge: A seaplane is always a smart "airport" idea, especially for a town called "HeartLake", as you can get away with a minimal port. 8/10 Overall: This batch has some nice vehicles that go with the existing sets. Hopefully a truck is next! 8/10 Stephanie: "Permission to buzz the treehouse"? I don't need that; we're Friends! I'm still really liking Friends. I bought all the major sets from the last wave and I'm really looking forward to the Summer Riding Camp. Even so, I do have two big wishes; a guy main character (like Ken ) and, as I said above, something different and less "girly", like a truck set. Girls want more than just ponies... I think. Looking at the updated photo of Heartlake City I can see a petrol station, a lighthouse... they'd be a good start!

Well you've posted this, it's here, and that's more than enough support from EB. Personally I think you're making a mountain over a molehill and you're taking the honest promise by some other staff and linking it to a completely different issue. Besides, TLG is a company, and any promise to change things certainly can't be expected to have results in just a few months. These things are planned months ahead... I'm going to close this as I don't want TLG thinking that this is a stance that EB agrees with. Sorry.

Stop spamming the topic please.

Please, don't be so offensive in future. That kind of post will just cause trouble.

As others have said this kind of stuff belongs here. I will be moving these posts. I have made some subtle changes to make the purpose of this topic more clear.