Electricsteam Posted March 9, 2013 Author Posted March 9, 2013 My Enlighten engine cost me about US$ 3.50 including postage here in China. Lego is way over my budget. Lego started as a clone brand, right? I guess Lego stipulates the use of their bricks in other contests as they supply the prizes, so no prizes no restraints? Joe My friend thought he was getting a good deal on a lego train... he paid 10 cents and $30 in shipping for a clone band set... Quote
Hey Joe Posted March 9, 2013 Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) Lego is pretty expensive here in China, double US prices. I guess I could afford it but cannot justify spending so much on it. I was at a Lego shop today with my little boy, drooling over the trains, etc. It's kinda weird; I've been buying a lot of Lego from Amazon US during sales and having them sent to my Mom's house there as we're hoping to relocate. We'll be in Lego heaven when we get there! Here in China we've mostly just got Duplo for our son. Anyway, I have been dabbling with 'the dark side' as it's very reasonably priced here in the Middle Kingdom and some of it is ok but, as has been pointed out; this isn't really the proper forum to discuss it. 'Nuff Said Edited March 9, 2013 by bjtpro Quote
Spitfire2865 Posted March 9, 2013 Posted March 9, 2013 That was me thinking I hit button on the post but I hit the Quote button.... That sentence doesnt sound...right...haha. I probably just cant read today. Quote
Hrw-Amen Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 Can I ask what is exactly wrong with the Crampton engines? I did google them and true they are a little unusual but I would not really count them as wacky, there are many more strange examples to choose from. Is it acceptable to include cross themed carriages or trucks? For example a long time ago now I did a Blacktron railway coach and I have seen Friends railway stuff. Is this sort of thing allowed as I have an idea if it is that I may start work on tonight anyway, just because it is quite a wacky thing regardless! Quote
Electricsteam Posted March 13, 2013 Author Posted March 13, 2013 Are monorails allowed to enter? Absolutley! Can I ask what is exactly wrong with the Crampton engines? I did google them and true they are a little unusual but I would not really count them as wacky, there are many more strange examples to choose from. Is it acceptable to include cross themed carriages or trucks? For example a long time ago now I did a Blacktron railway coach and I have seen Friends railway stuff. Is this sort of thing allowed as I have an idea if it is that I may start work on tonight anyway, just because it is quite a wacky thing regardless! Crampton locomotives are banned because of.... umm....And yes, cross themed is allowed. Quote
Locomotive Annie Posted March 14, 2013 Posted March 14, 2013 Ooooo a Friends themed entry, - I'm looking forward to seeing this Quote
Electricsteam Posted March 15, 2013 Author Posted March 15, 2013 Its almost been a month and still no entries... I really wanna see what you guys have created, and with any luck I won't be the only Pneumatic train build around. Quote
Spitfire2865 Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 I want to participate! I just dont have time. XD I have a few ideas already, Is it only one entry per person? Quote
Werlu Ulcur Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 My issue is much worse: lack of parts . Quote
Electricsteam Posted March 15, 2013 Author Posted March 15, 2013 I want to participate! I just dont have time. XD I have a few ideas already, Is it only one entry per person? You still have a month and a half to enter multiple locomotives. Quote
Spitfire2865 Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 Oh it is multiple entries? Haha. I have a lot of building ahead of me! Quote
Electricsteam Posted March 16, 2013 Author Posted March 16, 2013 I am going to make a another post to list the Mocs and where we will vote! Quote
dundarach Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Sorry to be thick, where and how do you want entries posting :) And if I post early - no one can steel my ideas right.... I guess we're all building but keeping quiet about it - hah! Quote
spzero Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 we need prizes I did try and give away an H.E. but it never happened due to mods not responding, shame really for the train guys, if we can get someone to agree I think maybe a lil train or small set could be in the offering, but no enlighten stuff lol Quote
1974 Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Sorry to be thick, where and how do you want entries posting :) I'm thick too. Should I make a new thread, or post it here? I can have few designs more or less ready in 1,5 month we need prizes Ah, do we? It's just for the fun of it Quote
spzero Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) Well I think a prize is always good, Ok if we can get this thing off the ground and on the front page My bricklink store will sponser the event with a prize of, a 8884, a 8882, a 8879, a 88000 Plus shipping worldwide to the best entry. unless you just want to play for fun. and it will be a prize that appeals to all the technic guys too Edited March 18, 2013 by spzero Quote
Electricsteam Posted March 18, 2013 Author Posted March 18, 2013 Well I think a prize is always good, Ok if we can get this thing off the ground and on the front page My bricklink store will sponser the event with a prize of, a 8884, a 8882, a 8879, a 88000 Plus shipping worldwide to the best entry. unless you just want to play for fun. and it will be a prize that appeals to all the technic guys too I am not sure I told the moderator this would be an unsponsored and just for bragging rights... I'll ask him... Quote
Fugazi Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 we need prizes I did try and give away an H.E. but it never happened due to mods not responding, shame really for the train guys, if we can get someone to agree I think maybe a lil train or small set could be in the offering, but no enlighten stuff lol Well I think a prize is always good, Ok if we can get this thing off the ground and on the front page My bricklink store will sponser the event with a prize of, a 8884, a 8882, a 8879, a 88000 Plus shipping worldwide to the best entry. unless you just want to play for fun. and it will be a prize that appeals to all the technic guys too I'm afraid that only staff-driven contests can involve prizes. I'm not aware of your previous offer of sponsoring prizes, but if you are interested we can discuss this further. However no prizes can be offered for the current challenge as it stands. Quote
Electricsteam Posted March 18, 2013 Author Posted March 18, 2013 So are we posting in here? You post your creation in a MOC post on the train tech fourm and on the post say you wanna be in the Building challenge. Quote
1974 Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 You post your creation in a MOC post on the train tech fourm and on the post say you wanna be in the Building challenge. Thanks ES Quote
Spitfire2865 Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Hey, In our MOC posts, could we just post a link to something like flickr? Obviously with some description here on EB. Or do I have to put photos into the post. (Which I dont really know how to do. XD ) Quote
Fugazi Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Hey, In our MOC posts, could we just post a link to something like flickr? Obviously with some description here on EB. Or do I have to put photos into the post. (Which I dont really know how to do. XD ) You could post a link, but embedded photos are always nicer! Have a look here for a flickr tutorial. Quote
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