Part 2: Blacktron is entering a Neo stage (NBT), much like Classic Space enjoyed a few months ago. I thoroughly enjoyed the Neo Classic Space movement (the term still makes my wife giggle when I say it), and look forward to a darker, more violent theme to Blacktron. Of course like everything, people have set up a series of rules regarding what is and what is not NBT. Which brings me to the final part of this title.

Part 3: Adult, Teen, and Child Fans Of Lego all use these different Lego related groups on Flickr. Recently there have been discussions right down to how to refer to Lego, and how to interact with non Lego fans… Even though I fully agree that it is never cool to correct someone unless they ask. I’m beginning to wonder why do we need so many rules?

To me, Lego (as a kid, I called them Legos so bite it) were about freedom. Sure I built sets from the instructions, but they never stayed together. I always took them apart and enjoyed building My Own Creations (MOCs) more then most any set. I don’t know, maybe I’m in the minority, but I buy most of my sets now based on parts, minifigs, and finally sometimes if the model is really cool. I admit I follow some building trends, like hopping on and trying out some steam punk, or the NBT craze. For the most part however, I just enjoy being creative, I keep a box of Lego (plural bricks here) in the living room most of the time to build with while watching tv, or whenever.

I really enjoy seeing how new and creative ideas result in awesome looking stuff. There are certainly much more proficient builders out there then I. However, when these new techniques are shown, how and why do they become the new rules to build by?

Which brings me to the model way up at the top of this rant. Scroll up if you forgot what it looks like, I have. I was surfing again last night thinking I would like to explore the NBT movement. Blacktron, after all, was one of my favorite themes as a kid. Then I got thinking about it, and made a ship intentionally using SNOT techniques to get Studs on all sides of this Blacktron fighter. My intention was then to compile a short comic with it. However, by the time I finished this fighter, and figured out how to successfully photograph it, it was time to interact with the family. So the comic will be on hold until this weekend. Until then, please enjoy this fighter, which uses all the ‘rules’ to break them.

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Even after several months, this movie doesn’t sit right with me…

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So lets think back to what brought this blog to life. . .

Oh thats right, those damn raccoons. They’re still around, in fact I had great fun, ehr, I mean I was left no other option, then to shoot one a couple weeks ago with my paintball gun while I had the electric fence repurposed on the garden for the summer.

But of course, I wouldn’t be here with such an audience if it wasn’t for my peeps. Those folks that both read my insane ramblings, and those that link to my blog. So since I can’t thank every single one of you by name, I’ll be certain to report out what WordPress tells me are the good folks linking to my site.

Thanks!

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So when I tuned in tonight for the 5th episode, I was confused to see House airing. I got worried when it also triggered the memory I was not able to schedule Drive as a favorite this weekend when I set up my server again after migrating which system would handle my file server and pvr duties. I started looking around and found on a site that the show had been CANCELED!

What? Canceled? Why? Whoa, hang on, I found the Fox site and sure enough, they have decided to show reruns of House instead. RERUNS! WTF?!

Is poor old Nathan jinxed? After all Firefly was canceled after 14 episodes, the cast found out at the Christmas party. But that show was awesome too! No, really, give it a watch. It was a believable Sci-Fi.

So what gives? Do I fit in the minority of TV likes? Or is America really so in to it’s vote the next person off, far-fetched reality bull that they no longer recognize a good TV show when they see it?

Well I guess it’s back to video games, hope they don’t turn me into a crazed lunatic like the government tells me they will!

I got 3 out of the 4 videos in there in some way, and slowed the techno to sound nice and creepy.

My good pal Cliff and I were talking today about how its funny how some things can be so good considering what they are. Specifically Easy Mac. Like that show on Food Network, we make a lot of Semi Home made meals. When we have pizza it’s usually frozen fresh dough and toppings to the weekly craving. However, on occasion you still crave that cheap greasy convenience store slice. Likewise, we typically make mac & cheese from scratch, but once in a while you gotta have a little Kraft Dinner.

Thankfully we had to grocery shop tonight as we don’t normally keep Kraft Dinner in, though we should, eh?