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Hey all, I know there was another thread with some speculation about Series 22 in the CMF line, but I don't think there's been a thread since the figs actually came out. So let's talk about them. Most of these photos are from Jonathan Corbett's Flickr stream, and the links lead there. I'm guessing e...

Hey Inventor, Standard disclaimer - Now that judging is done I can comment on individual contest entries. These are my thoughts only and do not reflect those of other judges. I won't give my exact scores for entries, how they ranked in my estimation, or how other judges scored them (actually, I don'...

Hey Arfelan, Standard disclaimer - Now that judging is done I can comment on individual contest entries. These are my thoughts only and do not reflect those of other judges. I won't give my exact scores for entries, how they ranked in my estimation, or how other judges scored them (actually, I don't...

Hey Isaac and John, Standard disclaimer - Now that judging is done I can comment on individual contest entries. These are my thoughts only and do not reflect those of other judges. I won't give my exact scores for entries, how they ranked in my estimation, or how other judges scored them (actually, ...

Huge congratulations to the winners and our new Master Builder! There were so many great entries this year. A huge thanks to Blue who headed this up, and to the team of judges. I had nothing to do with the organization, but did help score the entries, and I have to say it was really tough. I'll go t...

I love the tree - I'd be interested to know if it looks at good in real life (or from other angles) - if so, I'll have to incorporate this type of tree into my builds. Really impossible to say, as he just posts one or at most two perfectly composed shots of each of his scenes. So unless he has a se...

Hey all, Flickr recently announced the [url=https://blog.flickr.net/en/2021/12/07/announcing-the-winners-of-our-lego-build-capture-photo-contest-2021/?utm_campaign=2021-lego-photo-contest&utm_source=Flickr&utm_medium=email&utm_content=winners]winners of the 2021 LEGO Build & Capture ...

AKB, Traditionally we've said that a MOC couldn't have been publicly displayed before the announcement date - either online or at some AFOL event - but that you could have been working on it before. But Blue is running the show so ask her for the final word. BTW, those MOCs that people were working ...

Hey, I'm assuming Bishons = Minoboys? If so, I just wanted to note that I really like that working windmill. The landscaping is good, so it's not just a flat scene, and the use of plant elements helps smooth out the hill and make it look natural, also the curve of the path. The SNOT work to make the...

Hey, Just in support of what Blue said above, as someone who has judged a ton of LEGO contests over the years, it's never been a question of who has the really rare parts in obscure colors, or about who just has the sheer volume of bricks to pull off a ten foot tall tower.* It's about the cool idea,...

Hi all, After long delay, please congratulate our newest CCC Master Builder. There were lots of great entries in last year's contest, but one builder came out on top. Please congratulate jtooker, who came up with an [url=http://www.classic-castle.com/events/ccc/view.cgi?contest=cccxviii&field=cc...

Very cool. It looks a little like Rivendell to me.

Bruce

Hey all, Looking at the Brickscalibur announcement, that very definitely feels aimed at CCC, and to that extent is probably a fair hit. See the public apology I just posted in announcements. For over a decade I would say it was fair to argue that CCC was the best open-to-all annual LEGO contest in t...

Hi all, I've said this behind the scenes to other admin and others by direct message, but I just wanted to post a public apology. After being a member of this forum since day 2 of it's public existence in 2003 (Grr, some people beat me to joining), and becoming an admin a year later, I started to pu...

Formendacil wrote:a whole ship full of Rohirr--I mean, Vikings? Yes!

Rohirrim are not really known for their seafaring ways, you know.