LAMLradio: LEGO Talk Podcast

LAML Radio #112 - News, MOCs and Gary McIntire (Master model builder at LEGOLAND California)

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:42:00 +0000

In this episode Rob Deakin, Jeremy Younger and Shelly Timson cover news and cool MOCs. Rob Interviews Gary McIntire - Master Model Builder at LEGOLAND California.

News

10229 Winter Village Cottage Revealed

http://tinyurl.com/9h9upon

Elrond minifigure with Prepurchase of LEGO LOR game

http://tinyurl.com/99ng22c

Thinking with Portals!

http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/18258

New french Brand Store

http://www.brickset.com/news/article/?ID=3897

Shell promo sets available in Hong Kong now, ROW later

http://www.brickset.com/news/article/?ID=3850

Image of new City Police Helicopter 4473...

http://www.brickset.com/news/article/?ID=3843

LEGO Games: The Hobbit

http://smashing-bricks.com/2012/07/20/lego-games-the-hobbit/

Lego Olympic news

http://rebrick.lego.com/en-US/bookmark/lego-olympics-at-john-lewis/ge747v

Usain Bolt's 100m Olympic gold in Lego

http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/36872/Usain-Bolts-100m-Olympic-gold-in-Lego

Child finds missing Lego piece stuck in his nose

http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/08/08/news/entertainment/child-finds-missing-lego-piece-stuck-in-his-nose/

Gary McIntire - Master model builder at LEGOLAND California.

Lobby Bouquet http://flic.kr/p/4uQ5DL

LEGO Ball - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoh6OxakbiA

Starwars http://tinyurl.com/9s9jruf

MOCs of the Moment

Shelly http://www.brothers-brick.com/2012/08/05/minifig-scale-serenity-is-the-coolest-ship-in-the-verse/

Jeremy http://inhabitat.com/battlebricks-build-a-mini-mars-curiosity-rover-out-of-lego-at-the-kennedy-space-center/mini-lego-mars-curiosity-rover/

Rob http://www.flickr.com/photos/retinence/7070205797/

Other

The Phillip island Expo is in the town of Cowes on the 22-23 Sep 2012

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LAML Radio #111 - News, MOCs and the Sydney Brick Show

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 03:02:00 +0000

In this episode Rob Deakin, Jeremy Younger and Shelly Timson cover news and cool MOCs. The crew here from visitors to Sydney Brick Show and look in what is new on Cuusoo.

News

Brick LIGHTS http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/280880460756?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_12432wt_1399
Minifig MMO Game
http://www.funcom.com/news/funcom_to_develop_massively_multiplayer_online_game_based_on_lego_minifigur
Chrome http://www.buildwithchrome.com/static/map
The Zombies Are Here http://www.brickset.com/news/article/?ID=3734
Collectable Minifigure Series 8 Revealed http://www.brickset.com/news/article/?ID=3708
New Star Wars & Hobbit sets revealed http://www.brickset.com/news/article/?ID=3701
Rancor http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/15138
2013 Super Heroes Minifigs Unveiled at San Diego Comic Con http://www.brickset.com/news/article/?ID=3710
Sydney Brick Show Clips - sydneybrickshow.com.au
50 years of lego in Australia http://www.legofestival.com.au/

MOC of the Moment and Cuusoo Review
BT-7 Thunderclap SWTOR http://www.brothers-brick.com/2012/06/14/i-was-caught-in-the-middle-of-the-railroad-track/
Superman http://www.brothers-brick.com/2012/06/13/superman-mosaic/
Steam punk Tie Fighter http://www.brothers-brick.com/2012/06/12/the-steam-is-strong-with-this-one/
Home insurance Building http://www.brothers-brick.com/2012/06/09/home-insurance-building/
BTTF http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/96
BTTF UCS http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/8889
UCS Sandcrawler http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/1786
Leaning tower http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/2427
Bird Series http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/16897
Doctor Who http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/15273
Inside the Tardis http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/7324
VF-1 Valkyrie http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/638
Palm Lake http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/333034
Gigantor http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/6072
Gigantor - Theme song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNEKhxvEvlc
Portal http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/18258
Other
The Phillip island Expo is in the town of Cowes on the 22-23 Sep 2012
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LAML Radio #110 – Christoph Bartneck and LEGO Minifigure Catalog

Wed, 30 May 2012 09:30:00 +0000

In this episode Rob Deakin, Jeremy Younger and Shelly Timson cover news and cool MOCs. The crew then talk with Christoph Bartneck about his awesome Unofficial LEGO Minifigure Catalog and robotics.

News

Iphone #D app

http://www.lego.com/en-us/lens/Default.aspx?icmp=COUS19HomeWN2LensNewApp

LOTR Game

http://www.digitalspy.com.au/gaming/news/a381076/lego-lord-of-the-rings-revealed-by-retailer.html

Serenity MOC on cuusoo

http://smashing-bricks.com/2012/05/08/lego-cuusoo-firefly-serenity-playset-rejected/ And

SOTD MOC on cuusoo

http://www.geekologie.com/2012/04/shaun-of-the-dead-lego-set-shot-down-by.php

LEGO Film

http://www.thedailybrick.co.uk/blog/lego-news/lego-animated-film-release-confirmed

Advent Calendars

http://smashing-bricks.com/2012/05/10/lego-2012-advent-calendars/

http://smashing-bricks.com/2012/05/06/lego-board-games-2012-summer-sets/

Our big want for 2012 new releases, Monster hunter/ LOTR / Friends

MinuteBot

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/37801615/minutebot-base

UK Olympic Team

http://www.flickr.com/photos/slayerdread-photos/7248562236/

Star Wars News Sets

http://allaboutbricks.blogspot.com.au/2011/12/quick-reaction-star-wars-summer-2012.html

Star Wars: The Old Republic Goes LEGO

http://nerdapproved.com/approved-products/star-wars-the-old-republic-gets-turned-into-legos/

MOC of the Moment

Maze - http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/14605 http://cuusoo.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/81af6/c65fb/ba0be/1aa20/0983d/b156f/41539/693fa/thumb640x360.jpg

Stream Punk Hat

http://www.flickr.com/photos/monsterbrick/7250466112/

USMC STOVL aircraft

http://www.flickr.com/photos/madphysicist/7225999718/

Mia's Milk-Biscuit Barkery

http://www.flickr.com/photos/legomymamma/7119422021/

Ulysse 31 spaceship

http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/35340

Christoph Bartneck and Minifigure Catalog

http://lug4x2.org

http://www.minifigure.org/

The app link iphone and ipad

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/unofficial-lego-minifigure/id486578707?mt=8

http://blokbricks.com/

Events

Sydney http://sydneybrickshow.com.au/

KidsFest Milwaukee http://www.legokidsfest.com/milwaukee/

BrickFair VA http://www.brickfair.com/

Brickworld Chicago http://www.brickworld.us/chicago/

Perth Expo http://perthlego.blogspot.com.au/

Other

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Easter egg

Ulysse 31 theme

http://youtu.be/G6NBAZrdjQw

LAML Radio #109 - Andy Bear and Schneider Cheung

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 07:05:00 +0000

In this episode Rob Deakin, Jeremy Younger and Shelly Timson cover news and cool MOCs. Rob talks with Hong Kong LEGO Ambassador Andy Hung (Andy Bear) about AFOLs and shows in Hong Kong. Rob then has an extended interview with world class builder Schneider Cheung about his amazing creations.

News

The Tower Of Orthanc http://flic.kr/p/bGSbqV

Color Sorting Box Video http://vimeo.com/39538854

I got you..(Superman and Wonder Woman)... http://flic.kr/p/bskyAn

SOD WINCHESTER http://flic.kr/p/bHm9G2

MOC of the Moment

Motorized Lego Tachikoma http://flic.kr/p/btTQFG

Jack Lightning's Narrow Escape http://flic.kr/p/bumJeS

Lego Rorschach http://flic.kr/p/bJfnJn

Prometheus http://flic.kr/p/bJ7y2D

Emergence of the Automaton http://flic.kr/p/bFDFcp

Andy Bear

Andy on Flikr http://flic.kr/ps/DaTZ4

Minifigs.net forum www.minifigs.net

Legend Bricks http://forum.legendbricks.com/
Legend Bricks Facebook http://zh-tw.facebook.com/legendbricks

Schneider Cheung

MOC Pages - http://www.mocpages.com/home.php/24930

Other

ASD Aid www.asdaid.org

Castelmaine Expo http://www.insidethebrick.com

Brick Club http://www.abbotsfordconvent.com.au/whats-on

LAML Radio #108 - Ryan McNaught and Brickvention 2012

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:37:00 +0000

In this episode Rob Deakin, Jeremy Younger and Ryan McNaught cover news, cool MOCs and talk about the Brickvention 2012 experience. Veteran exhibitor Ryan talks about the creation of his 5.6m tall Saturn V rocket and we find out from Jeremy what it was like to be a first time exhibitor at a big expo.

Robin Sather Torii Gate http://www.brickville.ca/gallery/portfolio/Torii.jpg

Raphael Heusser Lightning McFalcon http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/296290

Bricktron Bumblebee http://flic.kr/p/bpqEZi

Jen Sasson Quidditch pitch http://flic.kr/p/bi78kZ

Brickvention Group http://www.flickr.com/groups/brickvention/

Ryan McNaught home page http://thebrickman.com/

LEGO Saturn V Rocket http://flic.kr/s/aHsjxZxbd6

ASD Aid www.asdaid.org

LAML radio #107 - Sue Ann Barber and the road to Brickvention 2012

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:58:00 +0000

In this episode Rob Deakin and Matthew Clarkson chat with Sue Ann Barber about her involvment in the hobby and the road to Brickvention 2012. We also have a guest appearance by Ryan McNaught to tell us about the 50years of LEGO Downunder.

MOCs of the Moment

Garbage Truck Set #4432 www.brickset.com/detail/?set=4432-1

Imperial Chinese Navy Poster www.flickr.com/photos/yoderism/6640800601/

Mia's Beauty www.flickr.com/photos/34338074@N06/6671163259/

Hyperion http://www.flickr.com/photos/31194766@N08/6564151915/

Fabuland http://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?catType=S&catString=153

Brickvention http://www.brickventures.org.au/

LAML radio #106 - Joe Meno and The Cult of LEGO

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:03:00 +0000

In this episode Rob Deakin interviews Joe Meno about his latest adventures including his contribution to The Cult of LEGO book. Joe is the founder of BrickJournal, a print and online LEGO® fan magazine. http://www.brickjournal.com/

The Cult of LEGO http://nostarch.com/

2012 Rail Calendar - http://www.lulu.com/product/calendar/sava-railways-2012-lego%C2%AE-train-calendar/18758431?productTrackingContext=search_results/search_shelf/center/2

John Baichtal on Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbgeekdad/sets/72157628119676868/

Joe Meno - http://www.flickr.com/photos/brickjournal/sets/72157627997667291/

Greater Florida LEGO® Users Group - http://www.gflug.org/

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LAMLradio #105 - Jumpei Mitsui .mp3

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:45:00 +0000

In this episode Rob Deakin interviews Japanese LEGO Certified Professional Jumpei Mitsui, with help from Rohan Gillett,Travis Matheson and Andrew Bowyer.

Jumpei's site is http://jumpei-mitsui.com/
Battleship - http://www.geocities.jp/jun_brick/yamato_m.html
Space Battle ship - http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=58795
Japanese LEGO parts store (online) One of the most popular online brick store in Japan.- http://dgla.jp/shop/
Japanese builder - kerouac - http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?m=kerouac
Japanese builder - kwi-chang -http://brickhanger.web.fc2.com/index.html

Jumpei Mitsui .com [ 三井淳平レゴ(R)ブロックによる作品制作 ]

jumpei-mitsui.com 日本人初レゴ認定プロビルダ− 三井淳平公式ホ−ムページ。作品集。

Rohan Gillett - excellent local geek guide to Japan -http://aroundtokyo.net/

WorldLUG - www.worldlug.com - A world wide LEGO Users Group - Building Foundations

LAMLradio #104 - News for November

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:29:15 +0000

In episode 104 of LAMLradio James Wadsworth chats with Rob Deakin and Matt Clarkson about the latest happenings in the LEGO universe (yes, that word choice is intentional).

LEGO Universe ends
-To be shut down January 31st, 2012115 employees to be laid off (sort of)

LEGO Design byME to close January 2012
-“Design byME has proven to be too complex for children.”
-Quality of LEGO looking to cutback?
-Possible side-effect on Ldraw

3d Street Art
Creations for Charity
MOC Madness 2011 Tournament
Colossal Contest IX

MOCs of the Week

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LAMLradio #103 - 60 Days of Ma.K with Tromas

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:14:09 +0000

In episode 103 of LAMLradio, Rob Deakin and Matt "Soundbrick" chat with .Tromas about his building and the recent contest he ran, 60 Days of Ma.K.

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LAMLradio #102 - The OneLug to Rule Them All

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:16:00 +0000

In episode 102 of LAMLraido, Rob Deakin and James Wadsworth sit down with the creators of the impressive model and diorama, the Last March of the Ents by TheOneLug.

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LAMLradio #101 - Kevin Hall

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:01:30 +0000

In this episode of LAMLradio Kevin Hall is interviewed by Rob Deakin and Matt Clarkson. Kevin is a long time contributor to the Classic Castle community and also builds professionally. See some of Kevin Creations on flickr.

-The Kingdom of Andrastavia
-Contact Kevin via his website

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In this episode of LAMLRadio Kevin Hall is interviewed by Rob Deakin and
Matt Clarkson. Kevin is a long time contributor to the Classic Castle
community and also builds professionally. See some of Kevin Creations at
www.flickr.com/photos/timeprowler/6148450040/in/set-72157627547820969/

The Kingdom of Andrastavia can be seen at
www.creative-art-network.com.au/Andrastavia/

Contact Kevin via www.wix.com/ca_network/creative_bricks

LAMLradio #100 - What is Scarier Than a Mummy?

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 05:08:00 +0000

In episode #100 (well... not counting all those August interviews, so don't get too excited) James and Aaron take a look, under fear of death and other terrible things, at the upcoming LEGO set of 2011. The new theme Ninjago, Star Wars, Pharaoh's Quest, City/Space, and the LEGO board games.

LINK (language warning)

Please don't hurt us LEGO.

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LAMLradio #99 - Squirrel!

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 07:18:00 +0000

In episode #99 of LAMLradio James and Aaron go through the weekly round up, looking at the new Harry Potter set, the completed FBTB "MOC Madness", and a snapshot of BrickCon 2010.

Temp show notes:

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1YB9gPXGDq37_3vZd2dcJerOpHVEOCYC9jncptW0D50I

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LAMLradio #98 – Jack is Back (and so are we)

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:43:00 +0000

In episode #98 of LAMLradio, James is joined by Aaron Andrews and Matthew "Brickapolis" to talk about all the LEGO news that went down over the busy summer. We discuss the hit minifig series, chat up the newest theme "Pirates of the Caribbean" and do the regular MOCs of the Week hitup.

News

-10214 Tower Bridge
-Released at BrickFair
-Price: US=239.99, UK=204.99, DE=219.99, CA=314.99
-What is coming out at BrickCon? Anything?
-Pirates of the Caribbean LEGO!
-Is losing the Pirates theme for this a good trade off?
-Harry Potter LEGO? Steve Witt says...
-Minifig Series III!

MOCs of the Week

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LAMLradio #97 - Justin "BrickMiner" Carmien

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00:38:00 +0000

In episode #97 of LAMLradio I pickup the Skype phone and give Justin "BrickMiner" Carmien a call.

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It has been a long time, hasn't it? I'm not going to give the usual excuses and promises that normally mark a new episode's release, but I will say this episode was recorded WAYYYY back in the spring. Also, the editing on this one was kept to a minimum.

Anyways, enjoy.

LAMLradio #96 - FancyPants Unleashes the Force

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:10:00 +0000

LAMLradio is back! Its been sometime since our last interview show, so this episode we’ve got the incredibly talented “FancyPants” on to talk about his latest Brickfilm, The Force Unleashed.

Links/Resources Mentioned
-mindgame
-filmyguy
-Keshen
-How to make LEGO fly
-freesounds.org

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LAMLradio #95 - MOCs of 2009 (3 weeks late!)

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:55:00 +0000

We are back! And beyond that, we're three weeks late for our "Year in Review" show. Yes, this is the LAMLradio you know (and likely hate)! I'm joined by Aaron Andrews to take a look back at some of the best MOCs of 2009. You won't be happy with our picks, but you might enjoy them.

Bionicle

Castle

Military

Technic/Mindstorm

Town

Train

Space

Star Wars

Pirate

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LAMLradio #94 - The Problem Is... Star Wars

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:59:00 +0000

In episode #94 of LAMLradio Aaron lets James in on the secret of what his problem really is... Star Wars.

We are also joined by Jonathan Bender, author of the newly titled book LEGO: A Love Story, to discuss everything from what the world would look like after the apocalypse to how to best camp out for the upcoming LEGO movie. James also sits down with John from Brickspace.org for a chat about the blog's first year on the net.

What We've Been Working On

Topics
Should we care what LEGO does outside of the brick and even with the brick?

MOCs of the Week

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LAMLradio #93 - Geeking Out Over Tridents and Monkeys

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:09:00 +0000

In Episode #93 of LAMLradio we cover all the news that has been coming out over the last few months. From LEGO Atlantis to the Pirate advent calendar, we blaze through it all.
Excuse the awful drawing.

On a side note, this will be last news centric show for sometime. We're going to spend more time on interviews in future shows.

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LAMLradio #92 - BrickCon 2009, 10210 Imperial Flagship, and Anthony Sava

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:21:00 +0000

In Episode #92 of LAMLradio James is joined by cohosts Aaron Andrews and Matthew "Brickapolis" for a quick look at BrickCon 2009 and the MOCs of the Week. An update on what James and Aaron are doing is given, Bill Ward joins us to talk about his time in Seattle at BrickCon, and Anthony Sava comes on to talk about his latest train model.

MOCs of the Week

LAMLradio #91 - Daniel Z's Castle Evolution

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:39:00 +0000

In Episode #91 of LAMLradio I talk with castle builder Daniel Z, creator of the Castle Evolution Project.

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LAMLradio #90 - Mike aka "retinence"

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:16:00 +0000

In Episode #90 of LAMLradio I interview Mike, aka "reinence" about his building. We talk about the differences between System and BIONICLE, what his biggest challenge is, and whats next for him.

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LAMLradio #89 - Zack "NewRight"

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:36:00 +0000

In Episode #89 I get back into the swing of things by interview Zack "NewRight" about building big, BrickWorld 2009, his pending website, and visiting AFOL's homes.

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LAMLradio #88 - BrickFair 2009

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:24:00 +0000

In episode #88 of LAMLradio James is joined by Bill Ward and Chris "wunztwice" to talk about BrickFest 2009.

LAMLradio #87 - Guitars and Mountains

Sun, 03 May 2009 00:43:00 +0000

In Episode #87 James is joined by the "meanest guitarist in the LEGO community" to talk about all the latest news, including newly released LEGO Rockband. We also discuss the troubles one might run into when building a mountain.

Clearly, the task of building a mountain has had an adverse mental effect on our cohost.

MOCs of the Week

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LAMLradio #86 - Dan Rubin

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:27:00 +0000

In Episode #86 Dan Rubin (aka Happy Weasel) joins James and Aaron to talk about building in space.

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LAMLradio #85 - Sound of the Drums

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:22:00 +0000

Its Monday which means James and Aaron are back at it. Talking about their favourite MOCs from the past week.

P.S. If your calendar is telling you its really Tuesday, I suggest you get it checked! Because my internal calendar is clearly telling me its a Monday.

MOCs of the Week

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LAMLradio #84 - MOCs of the Month

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:12:00 +0000

In Episode #84 of LAMLradio James and Aaron run down the two best MOCs of March!

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LAMLradio 83 - Tealess Tuesday

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:01:00 +0000

In Episode #83 of LAMLradio James and Aaron talk about the latest in the LEGO news. We get an some insight into the making of LEGO Universe, Wraith Monkeys, Brickshelf goes down again, and BrickFest 2009 wraps up.

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LAMLradio #82 - Monday MOCs

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:08:00 +0000

In Episode #82 of LAMLradio James and Aaron tryout a new format to the podcast. We start it off by discussing our favorite MOCs from the past week.

What We've Been Working On
Scrapped Intro

MOCs of the Week

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LAMLradio #81 - Saving Daylight

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:55:00 +0000

In Episode #81 of LAMLradio, James is joined by Magnus and Aaron to talk about the latest news in the LEGO world. From rumors of a LEGO Hobbit to the flickr 2009 LEGO Military Group Build Contest.

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News
-LEGO Hobbit?
-New Brickmaster Sets
-New LEGO Books
-Board Game Images
-New BrickForge items
-Flickr Military Contest

MOCs of the Week

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LAMLradio 80 - Sword in the Saddle

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:20:00 +0000

In Episode #80 it is a return to the slandered news you've grown love, or hate. James and Aaron run down the huge list of news topics, bringing you up to date with the latest in the LEGO world.

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-Neo Classic Space.com
-LEGO Profits Up 32%

-Lego to increase spend after record profits
    -Rising prices of oil, rising prices of sets, record profits? Does this make any sense?
-10194 Emerald Night Train
-LEGO and "Disney" team up
-Geekdad Top 10 Disney LEGO Sets We'd Like to See
-Megabloks Picks up Halo
-General Mills LEGO Racers
    -Bad... Maybe not Mc Donald LEGO bad, but still bad.

LEGO Merchandise
-Camcorder
-Alcatel LEGO Cell Phone
-LEGO Digital Camera
-Boardgames

-Lego Universe Gets Pushed Back to 2010
    -They don't want to take away from the success of the LEGO line. Seriously?
-LEGO® Battles

MOCs of the Week

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LAMLradio #79 - Bruce

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:34:00 +0000

In Episode #79 of LAMLradio James interviews Bruce, admin at Classic-Castle.com, creator of BrickTales, and writer at VignetteBricks, MicroBricks, and MinilandBricks.

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LAMLradio #78 - Aliencat and the Job Mullers

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:22:00 +0000

In Episode #78 of LAMLradio James interviews Aliencat about his LEGO creations and the contest he is helping to run, the Job Mullers contest.

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LAMLradio #77 - Aaron in a Hole

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:04:00 +0000

Last week Aaron was in a box, this week James hands him a shovel and he starts digging a nice hole for himself! We discuss leaked images, LEGO contests, conventions, and wrap up the "civility on the internet" topic.

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LAMLradio #76 - Aaron in a Box

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:46:00 +0000

In Episode #76 we talk about the new LEGO images coming out of the Canadian Toy Fair, we discuss leaked images, and James goes on a rant that is sure to offend!

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LAMLradio #75 - Keith Goldman

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:55:00 +0000

In Episode #75 of LAMLradio Aaron Andrews interviews legend MOC builder Keith Goldman. Aaron probes into Keith's LEGO background and asks about his views on dark ages, current LEGO sets, and James.

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LAMLradio #74 - Return of the Fridge

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:07:00 +0000

James is joined by Aaron and Dan to talk about the latest in the LEGO world. From new Star Wars sets to rumors of LEGO Rock Band. Also, plans for Indiana Jones fridge move close to fulfillment...

Introduction
-2008 in review feedback
-100th episode (including August interviews)
-Highlight and lowlight clip
-"LEGO - Top rating images" flickr group discussion

News
-First Space Police images
-8039 venator-class star destroyer
-Count Dooku Solar Sailer appears at Toys 'R Us
-LEGO Rock Band rumored for 2009 (you have to be kidding me!)
-MOC Pages 2009, what do we think?

MOCs of the Week

A sample of Dan's Music (find out more)

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LAMLradio #73 - Brickplumber

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:14:00 +0000

Mark aka brickplumber joins James to talk about his four year project, the Hoth battle scene. Based on the famous battle from Empire Strikes Back, Mark talks about all the pieces and sweat he's put into the creation as well as sharing a little bit of the wisdom gained from the build.

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LAMLradio #72 - 2008 in Review

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:17:00 +0000

James and Aaron review the LEGO Year of 2008. The best MOCs and the hottest news. We also look forward to 2009.

(show notes coming soon)

LAMLradio #71 - Steve Witt

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:17:00 +0000

Steve Witt is the LEGO Community Relations Coordinator. Don't know what a Community Relations Coordinator is or does? Listen to Episode #71 of LAMLradio for the answers to this and much more.

-What does Steve do?
-Does Steve have a favorite theme?
-What will the Ambassador program look like in 2009?
-A LEGO Universe update

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LAMLradio 70 - BrickTunes II

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:43:00 +0000

Its Christmas and that can only mean one thing at LAMLradio, BrickTunes! As a gift to you, enjoy some of the best LEGO themed music around!

LEGO by Ian Gomm
LEGO by The Maccabees
LEGO House by unknown artist
LEGO by Ben Pleasance

There is a common thread with the titles, think you can find it?

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LAMLradio #69 - The Unspeakable Word

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:46:00 +0000

In Episode #69 of LAMLradio myself and Aaron Andrews are joined by Jonathan Bender to talk about his upcoming book. After that, we delve into all the hot topics of the week and one of us digs up an old demon from LEGO's dark past...

Topics
-Colossal Castle Contest VI update - Submission form opened
-Bla-lego-vich
-2011 Play Theme Ideas
-"Tell Us What You Think"

MOCs of the Week

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LAMLradio #68 - Decmber 15th

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:03:00 +0000

In this episode of LAMLradio Aaron Andrews join James to talk about the most recent happenings in the LEGO world. From the attack on BrickArms to the reluanch of MOCpages, it is all covered here.

Image by Doctor Sinister

News
-Darth Vader Chrome minifig
-7752 Count Dooku's Solar Sailer
-BrickArms Makes the News
-MOCpages 2009

MOCs of the Week
Big Wheel by Lino - The "Doolittle" by Fedde

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LAMLradio #67 - MrTS

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:59:00 +0000

In Episode #67 of LAMLradio, James interviews Castle builder MrTS about his recent entries into the Colossal Castle Contest VI. We talk about his building background, how he gets ideas, and why he builds with castle.

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LAMLradio #66 - Sariel

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:55:00 +0000

In Episode #66 LAMLradio interviews Sariel, TECHNIC Builder and a member of LEGO Power Functions Group. We talk about his views on TECHNIC, how he is involved with the Polish LEGO community, and much more.

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LAMLradio #65 - Twitter, Again

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:51:00 +0000

In Episode #65 of LAMLradio we revisit the LEGO and twitter idea that I had a while back. The news, MOCs of the Week, and the normal LAML craziness is also included!

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LAMLradio 64 - Mata Nui's Revelations

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:40:00 +0000

In Episode #64 of LAMLradio two staff members of BZpower join me to talk about the big Bionicle news that took place this month. We also preview the upcoming 2009 Bionicle sets.

Image from Bioniclepedia

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LAMLradio 63 - BrickArms 2009

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000

In Episode #63 of LAMLradio "Badger," official spokesman for BrickArms, talks with James about the upcoming 2009 BrickArms weapons.

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LAMLradio #62 - The Girls of 2009

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:33:00 +0000

In Episode #62 of LAMLradio we get feedback on the new 2009 female minifigures from a couple members of the female AFOL community.

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LAMLradio 61 - Wayne Hussey Post BrickCon

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:26:00 +0000

In Episode #61 of LAMLradio I talk with Wayne Hussey about BrickCon 2008. Recapping what he thought of the event and looking forward to the 2009 edition.

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LAMLradio #60 - Daniel Brown Post BrickCon

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:38:09 +0000

We get Space coordinator Daniel Brown back on the show to get his thoughts on the LEGO convention BrickCon 2008. What were some of his highlights? Who won what in the space awards?

Introducing LAMLtv

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:19:06 +0000

In this special edition of LAMLradio I give information on LAML's newest project, LAMLtv. Visit radio.laml.org for more.

LAMLradio #59 - BrickCon 2008

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:25:24 +0000

In Episode #59 of LAMLradio we take a look at BrickCon, the LEGO convention held every year in Seattle, Washington. We talk with Event Organizer Wayne Hussey and Space coordinator Daniel Brown.

LAMLradio 58 - LEGO and Politics?

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:08:30 +0000

In Episode #58 of LAMLradio James and Steven Marshall sit down to talk about the latest LEGO news. We also have fun with the topic, How Does (or Doesn't) Politics Effect LEGO?

LAMLradio #57 - Sorting LEGO Part 2

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:03:26 +0000

In Episode #57 of LAMLradio part two in our series on sorting LEGO is played. This is the end part of LAMLradio #56. (more show notes to be added)

LAMLradio #56 - Celebrities and Discovery Centers

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:56:18 +0000

In Episode #56 of LAMLradio Andrew of BZpower and long time listener Will join James to talk about the latest LEGO news. The newest Power Miner images, rumors of LEGO "selling out," and a report on the LEGOLand Discovery Center.

LAMLradio #55 - Classic-Pirates.com

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:40:35 +0000

In Episode #55 of LAMLradio I talk with Tom Jacobs (aka Bonaparte) an admin at the EuroBricks subpage Classic-Pirates.com. We discuss some history of the LEGO Pirate community, an upcoming contest at the site, and his thoughts on the upcoming Pirate sets.

LAMLradio #54 - Sorting LEGO (Part I)

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:13:25 +0000

Episode #54 is the second half of what was recorded for Episode #53. In this episode Mike Huffman and Matt Forcum join James to talk about sorting LEGO bricks (or is it legos?). We all go over the current setup that we have and discuss some of the issues that we face.

LAMLradio #53 - Advent Calendar and Dollhouse

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:01:15 +0000

In Episode #53 of LAMLradio Matt Forcum and Mike Huffman join me to talk about the recent LEGO news. We also interview Heather (aka LEGOgirl on flickr) about her latest MOC, the dollhouse. Of the news topics the 7979 Castle Advent Calendar gets the most discussion.

LAMLradio #52 - Batman, Power Miners, and More

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:07:20 +0000

In our second attempt at a live show I run through the news solo. I talk about the newest LEGO theme Power Miners, look at the new LEGO Factory set, and discuss some of the recent LEGO Batman news.

LAMLradio #51 - LEGO News LIVE!

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:08:24 +0000

In Episode #51 of LAMLradio myself, Nannan, and Dan from the LEGO® Model of the Day blog join me to host the first ever live edition of LAMLradio. We run through some of the summers news (including Pirates!), call into BrickFair, and get an update from BrickArms.

August 31st - The Arvo Brothers

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:33:39 +0000

In our last episode of the August project I get answers from a couple of my favourite builders, The Arvo Brothers. How do they share the building, do they build LEGO sets, and if there was one piece they wish LEGO would make what would that piece be?

August 26th - Gary McIntire

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:24:27 +0000

LEGO model builder Gary McIntire comes on the show to tell us what it is like playing with LEGO for a living. Is it as good as it sounds?

August 25th - Magnus Lauglo

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:51:37 +0000

Tank and military builder Magnus Lauglo joins us. We talk about why he builds what he builds and how he approaches each different tank. We also give a preview of what to expect from Magnus at BrickFair 2008.

August 24th - Lino Martins

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:56:10 +0000

LEGO car builder and LUGNuts admin Lino Martins joins us to discuss Miniland cars. He speaks about the influence his art has in his building, why he builds Miniland scale over minifig scale, and gives us a sneak at what to expect from him at NorthWest BrickCon 2008.

August 23rd - Chris Giddens

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:17:48 +0000

Matt Forcum battles against the evils of technical difficulties to bring you an interview with legendary space builder Chris Giddens. They discuss the beginnings of the LEGO community, what it was like designing a LEGO set, and an appearance from one special builder of the future!

August 22nd - Ralph Savelsberg

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:59:09 +0000

English builder Ralph Savelsberg comes on the show to talk about his building style and why he builds with the studs showing. We also talk about the future of trains and the builders Ralph looks to for inspiration.

August 21st - Chris Doyle

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:51:39 +0000

Chris Doyle, the webmaster of Reasonably Clever joins us to talk about his building (when he has the time to build), his site, and information about the contest currently going on, Brick Science.

August 20th - Mike Psiaki

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:05:11 +0000

Mike Psiaki comes on the show for some LEGO discussion. We talk about what he builds, the story behind the NASCAR fad, who inspires him, and I remind him it is "LEGO Bricks" not legos!

August 19th - Lukas Winklerprins

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:13:05 +0000

Teen Fan of LEGO Lukas Winklerprins joins us to talk about his LEGO creations, how he got into the online community, how he enjoys conventions, and what he thinks about the current line of LEGO sets.

August 18th - Eric Harshbarger

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:09:44 +0000

Eric Harshbarger comes on to talk about his past with LEGO.

August 17th - Matt Hamann

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:53:30 +0000

Matt Forcum takes over the host's chair and brings us a change of pace, and theme: Trains! Listen in as Matt interviews Matt Hamann about how he got into trains, what he is doing about the end of 9 Volt trains, and some info on the Central Ohio LEGO Train Club.

August 16th - Lee Magpili

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:23:03 +0000

Technic, Bionicle, and Robotics builder Lee Magpili (Brickshelf) joins us to talk about his LEGO related jobs, why the New York LUG is so small, and what his "building philosophy" is.

August 15th - Legohaulic

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:09:02 +0000

Tyler (aka Legohaulic) joins us to discuss why he posts very few MOCs online, photoshop editing, and building outside of the box.

August 14th - Peter Morris

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:29:38 +0000

Peter Morris sits down with me to discuss a wide range of subjects. From why he converts all his models into MLCad to what he thinks about building fads.

August 13th - Arthur Gugick

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:52:18 +0000

Arthur Gugick from A Piece of the World joins us to talk about how he recreates some of the most iconic images from around the world. Arthur also shares a fascinating story about a independent film maker from Australia, you won't want to miss this!

August 12th - Andrew Lee

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:29:19 +0000

Builder Andrew Lee joins us to talk about his building style, bandwagon jumping, and the CS Viper project that will happen at BrickCon 2008.

August 11th - Mister oo7

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:15:00 +0000

Nathan (aka Mister oo7) joins us to talk about historical building, getting copied on LEGO.com, and the importance of inspiration in the building process.

August 10th - Ed Diment

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:45:25 +0000

Ed Diment (aka Lego Monster) joins us to talk about building big, the Brickish Assoiation, and he gives us an in depth preview of his upcoming HMS Hood.

August 9th - RebelRock

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:57:21 +0000

Guest host Aaron Andrews was able to convince RebelRock back on the show for another interview about his building. Listen in as they talk about why he builds, what he builds, and oh so much more...

August 8th - Patrick Biggs

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:30:39 +0000

For Friday, August 8th I talk with Bionicle builder Patrick Biggs. We discuss how he interweaves System with Bionicle, what his views on the Bionicle story are, and much more...

August 7th - SlyOwl

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:18:05 +0000

Today we are joined my builder SlyOwl (flickr) who talks about how he went from building for play to building for display, the story behind "dung mall," and tips on how to use pieces in strange ways...

August 6th - Tim Gould

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:52:34 +0000

The first week is almost over and despite me really not wanting to put one out today, I have succeeded in keeping the streak going, barely. Today's interview is Tim Gould (aka gambort), creator of the Cave Racers and builder of many themes.

August 5th - Nick Dean

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:51:40 +0000

August 5th's interview is with Nick Dean, creator of the military sub-theme, RAMM (Royal Austrian Mechanized Military).

August 4th - Bryce McGlone

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:32:00 +0000

Long time builder Bryce McGlone (aka Cajun) joins us to discuss Mechas, Bionicle, Mecha Hub, and more.

August 3rd - Shannon Ocean

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:08:00 +0000

For day three of this little project I talk with Shannon Ocean about all things brick.

August 2nd - Steven Marshall

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 21:10:59 +0000

Day two we have an interview with Steven Marshall. We talk about his building background, why he builds without minifigs, and if he will ever move outside of the town line.

August 1st - nnenn

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:45:09 +0000

We kick off our series of summer interviews with prolific space builder, nnenn. We talk about his building speed, his lack of loyalty to the LEGO company, and so much more.

LAMLradio #50 - About

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:02:00 +0000

In Episode #50 of LAMLradio Aaraon Andrews takes over the role of host and interviews James about the podcast's history, current state, and future.

LAMLradio #49 - Eurobricks

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:24:16 +0000

In Episode #49 of LAMLradio Mark Larson (aka Hinckley) joins us as we take a look at the website Eurobricks. We talk about the website's history, its future, and what its relation with The LEGO Group is like.

LAMLradio #48 - LEGO News for July 6th

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:37:17 +0000

In Episode #48 of LAMLradio Aaron Andrews (aka DARKspawn) joins me to talk about all the LEGO news that was made in the past week. We also name our MOCs of the Week. radio.laml.org

LAMLradio #47 - Wrapping Up BrickWorld 2008

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:50:31 +0000

In Episode #47 of LAMLradio Bryan Bonahoom, Nannan Z., Kyle from BrickForge, Jared from Fine Clonier, and "Enigma That is Badger" from BrickArms join me to recap BrickWorld 2008.

LAMLradio #46 - LEGO News for June 23rd

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:56:00 +0000

In Episode #46 of LAMLradio I quickly run through the latest LEGO news. From the new LEGO Ambassadors to the new Star Wars, Agents, and City sets.

LAMLradio #45 - BrickWorld 2008

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:20:13 +0000

In Episode #45 of LAMLradio we get ready for BrickWorld 2008 as Mike Huffman interviews the New Attendee Coordinator, Esther Walner. Next up Kyle Peterson from BrickForge and "Enigma That is Badger" from BrickArms join us to let minifig customization fans know what to expect from the two companies.

LAMLradio #44 - Bryan Bonahoom on Brickworld

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 21:53:59 +0000

In Episode #44 of LAMLradio Mike Huffman interviews Bryan Bonahoom about the upcoming LEGO convention, BrickWorld 2008. BrickWorld takes place June 19-22 at the Westin Hotel in the suburbs of Chicago. Mike gets Bryan to talk about how BrickWorld started, what last years event was like, what this coming year will hold, and much more.

LAMLradio #43 - LEGO News for June 1st

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:59:00 +0000

In Episode #43 of LAMLradio I'm joined by Mike Huffman as we talk about the latest in the LEGO world. From the recently announced Comic-Con exclusive to the new VW Beetle set. For the MOCs of the week segment I interview Jordan about his Indy 4 Ant Attack creation. To close the show off Tim Courtney joins us to talk about LUGNET.

LAMLradio #42 - LEGO News For May 25th

Mon, 26 May 2008 22:16:06 +0000

In Episode 42 of LAMLradio I'm joined by Matt Forcum and Tuomas Kukkamaa. We discuss the latest in the LEGO world and talk about who we view as our building audience and how that effects the way we build. For the MOCs of the Week segment I talk with Jas Nagra about his recent creations.

LAMLradio #41 - LEGO News For May 18th

Wed, 21 May 2008 20:02:47 +0000

In Episode #41 of LAMLradio myself and Aaron Andrews take a look at all the latest news, from the Clone Wars minifigs to the new Indiana Jones Demo game. In the MOCs of the Week segment Mark Kelso joins us to talk about his amazing creation.