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After opening 70803 Cloud Cuckoo Palace two weeks ago (yes, it took me this long just to stop procrastinating and just upload the darn photos already), the first thing I did was toss aside the instructions. I had little interest in the main model and, besides, it's supposed to be Cloud Cuckoo Land... the last thing you should be doing with a set based on Cloud Cuckoo Land is building it by following the instructions! Instead, I just decided to improvise and see what happened. This happened. Back view Side view BONUS: LEGO Digital Designer recreation Benny minifigure not included. And before you tell me that's technically not a Benny minifigure in the photographs, ask yourself: what part of "Benny minifigure not included" did you not understand?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GLVDP_d_cg

Quick to jump to assumptions of intended Piracy, guys. RCRACER24 may have easily been wondering if there is a legal download for classic LEGO Games (there isn't ). Do not assume criminal intentions where an individual behaves perfectly casual.

The Ice Planet 2002 Story: In the year 2032 a group of Futuron Researchers from the moon discover a section of the universe that has been unexplored. At least, Until they get there. They find an advanced splinter group of Blacktron, Blacktron: Future Generation, Based primarily on Alpha Centauri, Space Police II operating in the precinct of Primera. Seeking to avoid these conflicts, they settle on a cold planet they name Krysto. Along with the new planet and adaptations, they change their outfit by alot. Replacing white and black with blue, black, and white in the color scheme, as well as replacing trans blue with the now infamous Trans Neon Orange, they learn the ways of surviving on this planet. But there is a problem. If they sent Spacecraft up into space around their planet to explore it, it would likely spark a conflict between Blacktron II and them. They don't want that. So, they go back to old technology, using rockets and satellites to explore the planet. That is also why they primarily use ground vehicles as well. Today, Krysto is a planet of much beauty, and they intend to keep it that way. -Commander Cold (Monorail is coming.............) (Here's a drawing done by me)

Today we have here another proper Nuva mask. The Pakari Nuva, the mask of super-duper strength, had many annoyingly small details on its pointy forehead. Please check these to make sure they are accurate. I am finally getting the hang of the highlights though. This is a black mask and it doesn't look terrible. I guess they're still better than the white masks though.

Car CrazeXVI: (17 March 2014 - 03:08 PM) Nothing is bigger than Google.

The LEGO Movie's theatrical release is only days away, and early reviews have been quite positive from both film critics and LEGO fans lucky enough to attend early screenings. The projected success of the movie, combined with the directors saying they much more story material where it came from, leaves it as no surprise that a sequel is already in development, with Jared Stern writing a script. Oh, and don't forget that Ninjago movie coming sometime in the next few years, too! And probably video game tie-ins. Weeeeeeee. Sources: The Wrap

Note: As mentioned above this isn't intended as a serious review, but more as a random rant about a set I have at home, which isn't made by TLC. Note 2: I put this post into the "General" section, because it isn't a real review, but on the other in some way related to TLC or bricks in general (well, it's made out of bricks^^) Note 3 (2014-Mar-15): Due to the help of JimbobJeffers and jamesster I can confirm with a probability of 99,9%, that this set is based on the 6115-1 Shark Scout from TLC (http://brickset.com/sets/6115-1/Shark-Scout) and that it was made by the company Enlighten as part of the so called "Shifty" series (please click here: (http://www.reasonablyclever.com/bootlegtoys/index.html) on the right pane on: Other --> Legos --> Shifty). (And this set is very shifty indeed ). Welcome to the "Arthuriel reviews something, what he found at home" Show with a diving themed set from a Lego clone brand! 1. Intro: You know those toys, which makes you happy, while playing with them? Well, then don't read any further, because today I will show you a set from the other side of the happiness-scale. How did I even managed to get this set? Well, there was no escape, no warning sign, nothing... it was a... ...uhm... PRESENT. SURPRISE! HAHAHA, now I'm stuck with this abomination from the deep trenches of the sea forever. Ahaha, Ahaha, haha... ...bahhh *begins to cry* after some hours of calming down: Okay, I'm fine now, but the question is: how long? *looking at the set in fear* I got this set in poland in the early 2000s. I don't have the instructions or the box and the bricks are free from any logos, which could give a hint. My only memory bit, which could help to indentify the company: Afaik the company logo was a red 2*3 brick and the set on the box cover wasn't the same as the real set in the box. Here is also an overview of every piece in this set (taking this set apart isn't recommended by me, because some parts will break down very easily): 2. The "epic" background story (which is based on true events and totally not made up by me. I swear!): Bob was the last descendant (sort of...) of diving themed sets like Aquanauts, Atlantis or Diving. One day everyone in aqua land died of a horrible plague and Bob became the last Aquanaut. Some of you may think, that this was horrible and I will agree with you, but all those events became a small inconvinience in comparision to the following fact: He wasn't really an Aquanaut. He wasn't even from TLC. No, he was a Derp-o-naut... ...known for their unknown origin and their low attraction to quality, they annoy sailors, environmentalists and everyone else on the world with their behaviour and cheap vehicles, which break up easily and contribute to the pollution of the oceans. Even their style of living and their health status is worrying, but I will get to that rather quickly... 3. Bob and his submarine-boat-thingy (replacing the main part of the review with a dialogue, where I talk to myself a fictional figure) 3.1 Introducing Bob: This is Bob and his "vehicle" (moving pile of garbage). From the long days of hanging around at the water surface (and below) he got a bit bleached out, although this doesn't quite explain all the colour variations (protip: don't look at the pants, if you want to keep your sanity) ... The working conditions at his job aren't that good either. I mean look at his hands. They are bloody. Did he fight TEH Kraken with his bare hands and won (or is he secretly a member of the crab people)? Wow, that's really scary, but I don't know, for how long he can do this, because he has already big cracks in his forearms: Hmm, maybe he isn't that brave after all, because he doesn't look very stable and his pants, oh his pants... Bob: What's up with my pants? Me (Oh snap, he noticed me!): Well, they are yellow-more-greenish... Bob: Nah, that's normal. Although they weren't always that way. Me: (unsurprised) Wow, really? Bob: Yeah, orinally they were white, but then they got for some reason yellow and later even green. Me (rolling my eyes): Okay... (too much information)... ...lets move on... ...TO THE HELMET 3.2 The helmet: Oh, the helmet. Yes, the helmet... ...a chapter full of fun and frustration... Me: Hey, Bob. The helmet is hiding half of your face. Could you take it off, please? Bob: Of course, but it's a bit complicated, because the helmet fits extremely well. Step 1: Move arms Step 2: ??? Step 3: Profit World Domination Do something really stupid. Good, mission accomplished. Me: *bashing head against a wall* Oh boy... Bob: My head got stuck in the machine helmet. Could you help me? Me: (Why? Just why?) Okay, time to use the screw driver. Before: After: Bob (after I put his head on his torso again): Thanks, Pal. Me: I'm not your pal, buddy. Now show me your vehicle in more detail, please. Bob: Okay, but first I will have to put my helmet on again. Me: Ah, the stupidity. It burns! Bob: What? Me: No, nothing. Just show me your underwater-boat-submarine-thing. 3.3 The "Vehicle" (even an origami boat is more reliable than this): The old Derp-Boat-Submarine, now with the efficient one bladed rotor design! Buy one and buy three more cuz they gonna break down. Hard and fast. Our Motto: In space everything is possible, underwater not so much Bob: Well, I must go. My local garbage pile needs me. Into spess! Me: . Wait. Wait. Wait. I thought, you were a man of diving and now you suddenly want to go into space! Bob: Yes, into spess! Me: That makes no sense! Bob: Neither do make the colours of my pants. Me: Aaargh, don't mention your stupid pants again and please go away forever! Wait... ...your view is hindered by your stupid helmet. Bob: Trust me, I am a man of advanced madness and stupidity. I can find my way home. 3.4 Accident, the End and a guest appearance 5 seconds later (at least it's a step up for the vehicle): Bob: What happened and where is my head? Bob's head: I'm right over here. Bob: I'm coming. In the name of quality and everything else, that I lack of! Bob: Arrrgh... Me: Noooooo, I can't stand this anymore! Back with this set to the hottest place, I know of: The oven! Bob: Ahhhhh, have mercy on me... Me (watching him and his vehicle melting in the oven): Yes, YES. Burn Derp-o-naut! Hmm, though I wonder, where you originally came from... Infomaniac's reaction shot after finding out, that Bob originally lived in the Phanta Sea... 4. Summary: I heard, that most reviewers here make different categories with a 0-10 scale and an overall score. So I did the same and also added a commentary to each random number: Frustration: 7/10 The bricks don't fit well together (though it varies) and some parts are very fragile (like the arms or the levers) and broke down as times passed by (like the rotor). At least you can throw it against a wall or use it in self defense (the helmet and some parts have sharp edges). Price: ?/10 Uhm, I don't know. It was a present, but I would guess, that it only costed a few Zloty (the polish currency). Uglyness: 6/10 I can remember, that the set on the box looked much better. The best example in this regard are the printed parts. On the cover they were multi-coloured, but in reality they are only made in one colour and even that was appearantly too complicated for the company: the amount of colour is unevenly distributed Instability: 7/10 It's less stable than some unstable chemicals like, uhm... ...ah, I'm too lazy to look some examples up. I already mentioned, that some bricks are very fragile or are already broken (the one bladed rotor or the arms). Overall Hate Score: 7/10 I hate this set, but it's still not enough to lose all sanity and laying around in corner and thinking, that the walls are speaking to you (* insert scene, where I'm sitting in the corner, turning my head slowly 180 degrees around and saying in a high pitched maniac voice while grinning like a madman: "Arthuriel wannah plaa-yaaah!" *) That's all for today. Next time (which will probably never happen. MUHAHAHA) I will review another useless thing on the "Arth Show". Maybe even something TLC related. Bonus feature: Update (2019-09-13): I fixed all the images since they were broken and made a note a bit clearer and yes: Bob and his low budget underwater vehicle still exist (against all odds or rather cheapness).

TASTE THE SPACESHIP MEGABLOKERS But seriously, that's cute. It tastes of Star Wars and diabetes.

Wow. Just... wow. Looks like a Ghost/Advance 3D render. It's... almost too good.

THAT IS ONE FREAKING AWESOME PAKARI NUVA. *faints* I don't know why, but that just looks... I'm running out of good synonyms for 'awesome'... Hmm, how about 'stunning?' Or 'breathtaking?' You get the idea. Anyways, about those wee little details on the forehead... they look a little exaggerated to me. Meh, it's a long time since I actually saw the mask as a piece, so you can disregard that if you like.

1) We are not going to stop you from doing such, but we will not help you in your search or endorse piracy. Rather, you can check Amazon, eBay, and Bricklink for copies. You can usually get one rather cheap. 2) No, the PC and PlayStation games are completely different. See also: http://www.rockraidersunited.org/wiki/index.php?title=Rock_Raiders_PC_Game http://www.rockraidersunited.org/wiki/index.php?title=Rock_Raiders_PS1_Game I thought we had a topic or wiki page that listed the differences, but I can't seem to find it.

You may have notice that lately I have become COMPLETELY OBSESSED with LEGO's new Mixels line. Here's why. 1. Cost These sets are VERY cheap. Most decent sets LEGO makes cost upwards of $60, and the cheaper ones are generally pretty boring. But these sets are only $5 each- and for the price, each one is a pretty decent model. I hear about the 'golden ration' a lot in the LEGO community, that when you divide the price by the part count of a set anything under $0.10 per piece is a good deal. Every Mixel contains 50 pieces or more, making them all at or below the golden ratio. 2. The pieces For how cheap they are, these sets contain a surprising amount of really useful parts. The ball-and-socket joints are great, and the sets contain all sorts of plates, clips, rods, etc. that have many many uses, especially if one is into micro builds. Oftentimes small sets like this contain very few parts with very limited uses, but that is not the case here. The only parts that are not generally useful are the eye pieces, and even those are good if you like making larger scale animal builds. If you don't like the cartoonish characters, don't think of them as model kits, think of them as expansion packs for your LEGO bin, cause that's what they are: A bag of tiny functional elements. 3. Collectibility OH MY GOD I am addicted to anything collectible, just ask the boxes of Pokemon cards laying around my room. This line, rather than having a few large sets, consists of a crapton of small sets, released in waves of 9 each. Only the first wave is out so far, but two more waves have been confirmed, and I suspect more will soon follow. I just feel so compelled to buy them all, and I suspect I will eventually. Yeah, not everyone likes that, but I do. 4. Personality These models have a lot of character. They are bight, colorful, expressive and every one of them is unique. I like that. I think they have a certain charm to them. 5. Combinability The main draw of the Mixel line. I used to love LEGO's old Technic figures- Bionicle and the like. One of my favorite things about these old sets was that, if you had the right ones, you could combine them into one big epic super-model. Sure, you can do that with any LEGO set, but they encouraged it with instructions for official combiner models that actually had a role in the story, that were unique canonical characters. I haven't seen that recently, but Mixels are bringing it back. For any two Mixels you buy, there is an official combination you can find on the website. You don't need specific ones- every combination is valid. The entire line is built around combining the guys in different ways. That is awesome. Yeah, I've heard a lot of woe directed towards this line. Most of it towards the show that goes along with it. There is a simple solution to that- Don't watch the show. I agree it's not quality TV, but I'm willing to put up with it if it means that LEGO keeps making sets like this. GO BUY SOME MIXELS.

*Intermission* http://youtu.be/TAT8JzbakNA (Yes, I may be a massive Josh Homme fan.)

Wow! These drawings are incredible! The nostalgia... so intense...

This reminds me of some of C418's music. Dead Voxel is favorite track from the Minecraft Volume Beta album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGQDJNksrAM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki9h7CWipbo You probably wouldn't believe this is deadmau5, but it is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_H77Ledl_I

Na-Na Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na Na-Katamari Damaci~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg4Z00VTP7I

What... the hell... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9qvCTdBLDs&feature=kp Just saw this song linked on reddit today and... what...

Welcome to RRU, Commander Cold! Is there a nickname we can call you? I don't see people taking a liking to "Cold told me" Nice to meet another Racers fan. That's why I joined RRU as well. I'm glad you have already found this place helpful to you. Once you play the game so more, might I suggest exploring the available mods. Our diverse group of modders have already made lots of mods. If you have any issues, feel free to ask, but be sure to try the search function in the top right before making a new topic. Chances are someone has already had your issue. Don't worry about the member base here. Most are harmless, and there are a lot of jokes that go on. If you are ever concerned about something or think something that may be against the >rules (hopefully you have read those already ), you can always contact one of the forum staff members (their names are in blue, green, or yellow). Oh, and watch out for >landslides. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlUglQT4H5M

Do you have the link? You have just piqued my curiosity in a perverse way...