Zack M

The camera in my iPhone 10 works fine for my purposes. My issue is a lighting issue. I get too many shadows and glare from my current setup.

The article that David posted looks like it should help me out! A light box! cool.

Thanks!

I have (from 1st wave):

Shrimp Boat
Shrimp Shack
Newbury juice stand
Bus
Graveyard

Thoughts on the app:
Meh. Maybe ok for kids who just got a smartphone or similar device. I don’t see an angle where there would be long-lasting appeal.

Design:
Cool colors and stories are present in the builds! The ghosty aspects are fun. I had several…[Read more]

After creating this thread and doing some research, I’ve decided to NOT sell any used Lego. If I open or have opened a set, it’s staying in the collection. If I’m not displaying a set (or planning to), I’ll let my daughter play with it. Once she’s done, I’ll part down everything for my personal part library.

Furthermore, I suspect that the…[Read more]

I’m thinking that I should just hold on to the sets that I have which are used. I don’t have any classic stuff from my childhood. Everything I own is circa 2014 or later (mostly 2017-2020). Eventually, I’ll let my kid play with the bigger sets (which means they will be picked apart and probably never 100% complete again). My kid’s…[Read more]

Thanks Matt! I am studying how things are done on Bricklink.

Adam – I sent you a message about what’s going up for sale.

For you Costco members:

I founds some deals at the Waterfront Costco in Homestead:

lego star wars xwing starfighter 75218 – $49.97 (37.5% off retail)
lego creator cruising adventures 31083 creator 3 in 1 – $39.99 (33% off)
star wars combo pack 66596 (Includes 75206 Jedi and Clone Troopers and 75207 Imperial Patrol Packs) – $17.97 (40% 0ff)
lego…[Read more]

Thanks for the advice and feedback! I’ll do some research regarding the selling of used sets. It would be fun to meet some LUG members in person. Maybe I’ll post some sets for sale on this site soon. I promise good prices!

I would like to attend a LUG meeting sometime. My work schedule may get in the way of this, however. I’m unable to…[Read more]