Rick

I remember being inspired by alternate models, catalogs, and idea books. So even for the creative kids, it can certainly spur creativity. As an AFOL it doesn't have top-priority to me, especially considering it can only make sets more expensive. Also, the reduced variety of pieces in current sets compared to 1980s/1990s sets makes making attractive alternate models difficult. Although the bigger sets could definitely be candidates for alternates. Alternate instructions for these could easily be made available through the internet. Creator sets indeed are a 'special case'. The piece selection of these models is also much more diverse and the sets include less specialized pieces. The availability of instructions for a bunch of different models seems to be one of the main selling points/characteristics of Creator sets.

This is great! The hat on the pole outside. Anyone missing a white 1 x 2 plate?

This is a very original MOC, I don't recall anyone MOC-ing a stage coach yet. I like the smooth shape you managed to achieve on the sides. And the white cheese slopes as curtains work really well.

This is brilliant. The natural shape of the rock formation, the walls of the building on top, the brick-built door, the dark red and brown in the color scheme... I like that you've tried something 'small' for once. Excellent work!

That indeed is a really nice detail. I like that the yellow of the loc comes back in the coach. Not too sure about the tan though in a train that's otherwise in basic colors, but then again: on the (really nice) decal it looks fine together.

Funny one, but in my opinion Iz is still unbeaten.

Great idea Ras. And very nicely done.

This looks nice, although the studs don't really match the rest of the roof that well. I have to agree with BlueBard, I also liked the little tower in the earlier version. You just had to reduce the size of the roof in my opinion.

Another great MOC Etzel. I really like the landscaping and the way you've SNOT-ed those logs and still managed to put the windows in studs up. Excellent work!

WhiteFang told me there's only one way to learn... (but you're right, we need someone to watch over www.classic-town.net )

Interior The railing around the escalators is great and I'm glad to see there's an (limited) interior to the middle and top floor as well. And look at all those dark green windows. An absolutely epic set!

I remember looking at the catalog and wanting this set, but it came out after my active (kid) town collecting days (I had moved on into castle by this time).

Congratulations ruler of the SW realm

We'll talk about my wage later... for now I'd like to be considered to play. (would be my first)

Welcome to EB! I especially like the white/gray building in your street.

Happy birthday guys!

Indeed, in the Netherlands it's gone as well... (btw: this should go in Town, not Train Tech) edit: 'Hard to find' may be indicating inventories are getting low...

Wilkommen in that case

Nice little fort. Rounded tower is very good. Maybe some exposed (dark) red bricks to break up the white, although this looks very 'clean' which is also nice.

#1: Town #2: Pirates

Welkom/Welcome to Eurobricks. You might want to add 'The Netherlands' to your from field, since 'country' doesn't show up next to your posts.

Great review Zorbas. Nice pictures, the comparison shot of the pig and dog is really helpful. And indeed... lots of parts and more importantly lots of colors

The update looks much better than the original. The curve achieved with the tiles-studs combination looks very good. I don't like the absence of proper wheel arches. I know it's virtually impossible to achieve in 5-wide though. Also, I'm not a fan of windows made out of transparent plates and tiles. Wouldn't it be possible to fit a 4-wide window? But I guess it's a matter of personal taste in the end.

Nice MOD. I especially like how you've covered the back.