Author Archives: Mike Walsh

The UTB Project is out!

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Mike Walsh

A bit earlier than I expected, the UTB project (10183 LEGO Hobby Train) appears on page 17 of Brick Journal #6. The set is the work of 10 LEGO Enthusiasts from the US, Canada, UK, and Germany. I was fortunate … Continue reading →

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Recent Pick-a-Brick experience

Posted on February 14, 2007 by Mike Walsh

I have mentioned before that I have had the opportunity to visit several of the LEGO Stores and partake of their Pick-a-Brick offering. The last couple times I have been to Chicago, they haven’t had anything which interested me so … Continue reading →

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LEGO 12v Train Poster from 1981

Posted on February 12, 2007 by Mike Walsh

A link to a 1981 12v Train poster was posted on LUGNET recently. This is a very cool poster which shows how extensive the 12v Train line was back in the early 1980’s. Although this is a pretty cool poster, … Continue reading →

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2007 French Toy Fair Pictures

Posted on February 12, 2007 by Mike Walsh

Pictures from the 2007 French Toy Fair are starting to pop up. I can only assume this gallery is incomplete because none of the new City sets were shown. I didn’t really see anything which caught my eye, the Mission … Continue reading →

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LEGOPalooza

Posted on February 6, 2007 by Mike Walsh

This past weekend NCLUG exhibited at LEGO Palooza. LEGO Palooza is held at the Morehead Planatarium in Chapel Hill. This event is a lot of fun and draws a big crowd – about 1300 over two days this year. This … Continue reading →

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