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Nice cover with the speedy edit, you chauvanist.

Where are the townspeople anyhoo? Apart from that one that won't shut up, are they all standing at the windows, faces pressed against the glass, silently drooling?

Fine, I'll be leader. You can both be my deputy lieutenants. *whisper* Jim, we have pepper! That's our secret weapon.... shhh! *end whisper*

Thanks for the review! This set looks OK... not amazing, not poor. I think we'll have to wait for the larger sets to get a true feel for the line as a whole. The first four aren't doing a whole lot except reinforcing the impression that the alien vehicles are a bit sucky, but the aliens themselves are cool!

Don't look at me! I think you look perfectly charming. You are by far the most reasonable-sounding of any of the Willoughby freaks townsfolk we have met so far. Perhaps your suit needs a dry clean, but apart from that you have a pleasant and open face Now if you could persuade some of your electoral voters to join us, perhaps we shall proceed to Main Street for the magical mystery tour? Smoked eel? No? I brought a hamper. Let me know if you're feeling peckish. I nominate Arin as the leader, to reverse any accusations of chauvinism amongst the Emerald Express travellers.

Well, if I am going for supplies, I need a large basket to carry stuff in, and some seasoning. You never know when something is going to need a little salt and pepper. *whispers back* Even better than a knife, this is restaurant grade A-class super-concentrated pepper, it hurts worse than pepper spray. If anything happens, at least one of us should be able to get away in the confusion and warn the others *end whisper* Aaah, the Smurfs. Yes I remember them fondly. The little red one was dry, but tasty *smacks lips*

Thanks for the video, Matn. Poor little guy - there's one kid on a horse that doesn't move Shame about the motor noise, but I'm not surprised.

I vant to visit the Main Street too, to see Sweden's famous Eiffel Tower! There seems to be much history here. Also I am curious about this mayor, he sounds so interesting! Perhaps I can pick up some supplies since my Eggos stock has been depleted. I join Group 2: Exploring the Mysteries of Main Street. Perhaps there will be time to stop off at the beach. I will bring a towel and sunscreen! You'll have to ask Max. When the knife was in his office, I had the key. But I don't have the key to any of the passenger lockers. Jim Butcher might also be able to help, I know one of the other staff members has a key, I can't remember who but I know it's not Steve. Perhaps the kitchen should issue one knife to the Emerald Express nominated leader per group? I mean, they're just lying around in the kitchen anyway... Also, I'd like to remind anyone with sinister thoughts that if I die, you'll all starve. The pony has my last will and testament.

No, we are not eating the pony. The pony is my friend! *prods Herman* Come on champ, up and at 'em! Or in this case, "it"

Well, it would have been nice to know this *before* we alienated the townspeople by locking them out Is expert knowledge needed to identify these coal-things, or can anyone get them? Since the townfolk are loitering on the platform, can we ask them if they have anything like that or do we need to make the journey to the general store? Have I mentioned how charming and friendly the townsfolk are lately? No? Let me remind them. *shouts out window* Hello, you friendly, charming people!

Well, as long as we get moving before night falls on this creepy town. I'd hate to be trapped inside this train in the dark, when the moon wafts behind the clouds, and there is nary a glimmer of light to be seen... Yes, as long as we're gone before that time of night when the whistling of the winds through the silent corridors shivers through our souls, and shadowy midnight figures lurk and stretch their fearful talons towards our flimsy train doors... and that odd creak could be the engines cooling, or the pry of a crowbar upon steel... and the howling of the wolves in the distance is a portent of our doom... as long as we're gone before any of that happens, then, yes, I'll be fine.... *hugs my pony*

Terrified by this doom-laden portent, I will return aboard the train. Dynamically and dramatically returns Can I bring just one little pony on board? Just the one? It's only a little pony... The best French fries are made with horse fat. True fact, fact-friends. Now I await an explanation from Max as to why our visit to Willoughby was shortened. Well? Any good reason? Or is it... sabotage?

Vell, I vant to explore. Even if I only get as far as the end of the platform. I am sure the townspeople will welcome me with open... arms, and who knows what delicious foodstuffs I can find for our passengers. I think I already heard somebody mention something about a horse? Dynamic movement: off the train

It will go nicely with your alien dump truck!

And the large pink brick box! I hadn't seen that Ferrari set before, The Cobra, thanks for pointing it out.

I thought that was a shotgun wedding, like the one Herman was trying to arrange with Eleanor, once he wakes up from under the daffodils. So does that mean that the builder of the train will know where all the secret passages, hidden compartments, and portraits with eyes that follow you around the room will be? Perhaps he should share these secrets. I think we all deserve to know... We were planning to search the train before this abrupt detour ruined that idea... Coincidence... Or something more sinister?

I bought this today, mainly because it was 25% off, but I'd been eyeing it for a long time. The accessories truly are brilliant! There's so much here to be pillaged for other uses, as people have said. I picked up heaps of new parts I've never had, or rare ones in even rarer colours. To be honest, I was surprised and impressed by the range and versatility of the regular bricks as well. When you look at the box art, what jumps out at you are the giant pink walls and curved pieces, but there's a nice amount of white arches and lime green bricks, not to mention all the windows and the trans blue 1x2x5 bricks. And plants! It's a good thing the target audience likes stickers though, there's more here than I've seen on any set except the 7709 Sentai Fortress! I think they were aiming for one sticker per page of instructions I hope Belville returns in 2010 Thanks for the review, Sieggy! Did your daughter ever go back to it?

Woo! Willoughby Spring Break! Break out your string vests and Abba combilations, it's time for a leetle holiday, Schmelt-style! Is there a beach around here? Come on, let's celebrate!

*Lays a tablecloth over Herman's prone form and adds a bunch of daffodils* Lovely!

Hah! Didn't I say look in the coal-chute! Lunch has been served and the next course is dinner. If you're still alive tomorrow morning, then you can have some Eggos.

Yes, I was wondering if anyone would notice that. I was more concerned about the AK-47 that's been sitting in the middle of the dinner table since lunch, which noone seems to have noticed yet. Hah-hah! Kidding!

Has anyone ever told you you are both wise and beautiful, madame? Chocolate coming up. Gallons of it! For someone who bought a concealed weapon on board, you do bang on about it a lot, don't you? If you are trying to distract everyone from the fact that you are the only one who has so far admitted that they have a penchant for carelessly packing their luggage with vicious, murderous tools, you are doing a good job. It is, how you say, thumbs-up! I find it dubious that someone who acts so much the scaredy-puss would have the courage to obtain a knife to bring on this voyage without much wee-wee in the pants-making. You are very eager to talk and talk and talk, Mr Richwell, but you say almost nothing

I can see them now you've pointed this out! Great news, it should keep the price of fezes reasonable from the get-go.

The set is NOT going to be $US100. We already know from the pricing of the Carousel (and everything in the else in that catalogue) that there is no direct correlation of exchange rates

Well, I assume since the staff could be heard discussing the knife, we could hear Eleanor's conversation about her fiance? Ze cat is out of ze hag, as they say. Yes, Austin, you can lie anywhere you like except.... there.