Production Stops for Set 10179-1: Millennium Falcon

The production line has stopped for the largest Star Wars set to date, 10179-1: Millennium Falcon. So if you don't have one, and you were thinking of buying one 'in the near future'; the future has come.

Somewhat sad to see the Falcon go, but that's the cycle of things. Hopefully we'll get something equally nice in its place.

This Article is One Worth Reading

If you're like me, you like LEGO. And if you really are like me, you also like to read British magazines and newspapers more than or as much as their American counterparts. A recent article I found on the "TimesOnline" by one Damian Whitworth may be one of the best written articles about LEGO in general that I've ever read. This guy is not a LEGO novice. I didn't read "Legos" once. That alone makes this article a slice above the rest. Overall, his commentaries on the product and the brand are wonderful. I'm not so sure about his idea to build welfare housing with "mega sized waterproof Lego bricks" but hey, to each his own. I'd also like to add that I completely agree with his statement about LEGOLAND(s) at the end. So, check out the article for yourself and see what you think.

Apocalyptic Diorama

Name of Model: After the Apocalypse

Created by: carterbaldwin

Found at: http://flickr.com/photos/75432225@N00/832664447/

Details: Here's an interesting new way of building that has become quite popular among older LEGO® fans. The basic idea is to put the standard minifigs into an apocalyptic mess - often with zombies and such. This particular model also forgoes baseplates entirely in favor of building a mount out of smaller LEGO® plates. Have a close look at the phone pole, too - a mix of barrels from Pirates sets and 2x2 round bricks give it a real wooden look. The string and well-placed 2x2 grey radar dishes give it a very realistic look, which makes the otherwise fairly dystopian landscape much more convincing.

This is Tuesday's model of the day.