Author Archives: Mike Walsh

LEGO Train Commercial circa 1991

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Mike Walsh

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX5I4nzuYgk] Saw this on the WamaLTC mailing list – pretty cool.  The first release of the 9v trains in 1991 were awesome.

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Judging LEGO at the NC State Fair

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Mike Walsh

It is time once again for the annual North Carolina State Fair.  For the past few years (3?, 4?) Joe Meno and I have been judging the LEGO competition.  It is fun to help out and only takes a couple … Continue reading →

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First BrickLink negative feedback

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Mike Walsh

I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later.  After 600+ transactions, I picked up my first negative feedback on BrickLink recently.  It isn’t the end of the world but it would have been nice to know there was … Continue reading →

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NCLUG exhibit at the NC State Fair

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Mike Walsh

NCLUG has been asked to provide a display for the NC State Fair.  The exhibit will be on display in the same location as the LEGO entries.  The LEGO exhibits have historically been located on the north end of the … Continue reading →

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Judging at 2011 NC State Fair

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Mike Walsh

Joe Meno and I have been asked to judge the LEGO category again at the 2011 North Carolina State Fair.  If you’re interested in competing this year, the State Fair Premium Book is available online.  The LEGO categories fall under … Continue reading →

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