Steel City LUG | Nick Chen | Activity https://steelcitylug.com/members/solscud007/activity/ Activity feed for Nick Chen. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:23:55 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 da3983640f3ef5a4750c83fbabf5ee60 Nick Chen replied to the topic Blogged in the forum MOCs http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/blogged/page/4/#post-38759 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:30:25 -0500 Well that’s cool. Long time no see guys. Bay Area is not as fun at PGH for AFOLs. Lisa and I miss you guys.

]]> 0 193c9aac3bd19d0e8cb1daf6ceea3e5f Nick Chen replied to the topic Need help fixing up an old Lego vehicle in the forum All Things LEGO! http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/need-help-fixing-up-an-old-lego-vehicle/#post-22483 Mon, 24 Jul 2017 20:34:58 -0400 Got any photos?21

]]> 0 af71a626880d33a9542f3d482d56b46b Nick Chen replied to the topic New set availability at TRU in the forum All Things LEGO! http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/new-set-availability-at-tru/#post-22210 Thu, 06 Jul 2017 11:47:25 -0400 Shaun,

Call you local TRU. Read them the UPC.

673419263818

I was unable to find an R web number which is their internal 5 digit code. Each item has a unique number.

Anyway have them search other nearby stores.

This is how I found my Nintendo Switch.

You might get lucky. For example, the Cranberry TRU has the UCS Tie and Slave 1 in the…Read more

]]> 0 4eb6592397e66ac1f025f4527dde1677 Nick Chen replied to the topic LEGO deals in the forum BUY / SELL / TRADE! http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lego-deals/page/15/#post-21110 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 18:32:03 -0400 Cranberry TRU has the Speed Champion 75875 Ford F-150 and Hotrod set on sale for $24.99!!! That set is normally $64.99 in the store. TRU.com has it for $55!!!

]]> 0 16758bcdc40f75347d6e783feb9ce55b Nick Chen replied to the topic Lego Batman Movie polybag "Phantom Zone" in the forum All Things LEGO! http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lego-batman-movie-polybag-phantom-zone/#post-20663 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:10:41 -0500 Not to rub it in, but they were in the holiday section. They were released for valentine’s day. So since valentine’s day is over, they were clearanced out. My wife found some at Monroeville Target and grabbed some for only $2 each.

]]> 0 d964ec0360660226b30b25a450fa6d04 Nick Chen started the topic Kiss Kiss Tuxedo Batman Keychain Polybag Exclusive in the forum All Things LEGO! http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/kiss-kiss-tuxedo-batman-keychain-polybag-exclusive/ Mon, 13 Feb 2017 14:44:49 -0500 Cinemark Connections (their rewards app program) gets you a free exclusive Batman keychain when you buy a ticket for a 3D showing.

Here is how I remove the keychain.

You can use a soldering iron but you got to be careful you dont accidentally melt the plastic.

]]> 0 43d168376f36f9d204da5db718d6e763 Nick Chen started the topic TRU Lego Batman Movie set sale in the forum All Things LEGO! http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/tru-lego-batman-movie-set-sale/ Sun, 12 Feb 2017 19:57:43 -0500 Toys R Us is running a sale BOGO 40% off until Sat Feb 18.

Concurrently they are also running an ad. If you spend $40 or more you get a free movie ticket worth $7.50 to watch Lego Batman, again.

]]> 0 963d04fd5dd609abeb4aafe831fdee04 Nick Chen replied to the topic Hi!? in the forum Introductions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/hi-5/#post-19212 Tue, 20 Dec 2016 12:34:46 -0500 Where in LA are you from? I’m from Burbank.

]]> 0 7de62a8345797d4e27f9a105700da73e Nick Chen replied to the topic LEGO MUSEUM in the forum All Things LEGO! http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lego-museum/#post-19211 Tue, 20 Dec 2016 12:33:20 -0500 Lisa and I have been there. Bring a flashlight.

]]> 0 ca5700db9fd84fae1a9ec58611dbfd53 Nick Chen started the topic Repairing 9V train motor with PF Motor in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/repairing-9v-train-motor-with-pf-motor/ Sun, 20 Nov 2016 12:01:28 -0500 I saw this interesting post in Eurobricks. A guy gutted a PF train motor and harvested the motor for his broken 9V motor. When he finished he even has a PF cable coming out of his 9V motor to run PF lights.

http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/83667-fixing-a-9v-lego-train-motor-with-a-pf-lego-motor/

@tfdesigns @laura

]]> 0 e7350a64c554590371068fe988d15057 Nick Chen replied to the topic Star Wars Carousel in Blocks Magazine in the forum MOCs http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/star-wars-carousel-in-blocks-magazine/#post-18323 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:53:24 -0400 Thanks @tfdesigns! I am going to have to pick your brain and see if we can make this Technological Terror less prone to rebel attacks and self destruction. I need to help with the powerfunctions and gearing.

]]> 0 f2de747fb240ad7b26792e81ecec62be Nick Chen replied to the topic Star Wars Carousel in Blocks Magazine in the forum MOCs http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/star-wars-carousel-in-blocks-magazine/#post-18323 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:53:24 -0400 Thanks @tfdesigns!

]]> 0 51c02b3442ecbfa332e1d73e0f3c1300 Nick Chen started the topic Star Wars Carousel in Blocks Magazine in the forum MOCs http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/star-wars-carousel-in-blocks-magazine/ Sun, 23 Oct 2016 14:12:20 -0400 At last year’s PBF, the guy from Blocks Magazine asked me if he could show my Star Wars Carousel in a issue of Blocks Magazine. I took the pics and sent him some info about this MOC. It took a while but it finally came to print in the Nov 2016 issue of Blocks Magazine.

]]> 0 cc2614db7be09d55ab746d25de62c770 Nick Chen started the topic 9V Track power cable dissection in the forum All Things LEGO! http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/9v-track-power-cable-dissection/ Mon, 17 Oct 2016 15:34:51 -0400 Among the 9V track that I acquired, the set came with a 9V controller and track contacts. The track contact wiring shielding has deteriorated. Just touch it and it crumbles. I thought the wire was soldered in but to my surprise it is not. They are spliced in. So this makes it much easier to repairing these track connections. I just need to replace…Read more

]]> 0 e15e05cbacdb247e8edef4af3867dab7 Nick Chen replied to the topic Halloween Theme in the forum Events http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/halloween-theme/page/7/#post-18148 Mon, 10 Oct 2016 12:22:57 -0400 Sure. Won’t this conflict with the Maker Faire? I told Dan Walker I would help with that.

]]> 0 4391825249c0982a7807c7643b8d43d6 Nick Chen replied to the topic Halloween Theme in the forum Events http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/halloween-theme/page/3/#post-17651 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 00:19:41 -0400 Yeah I can contribute the Ghostbusters Firehouse and Ecto-1

]]> 0 6e6ffd49b98cd3d4e81abb5ff2cd47d8 Nick Chen replied to the topic Cranberry Library Summer Dispay 2016 in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cranberry-library-summer-dispay-2016/page/4/#post-17555 Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:35:07 -0400 Tim and I got there at 10. We cleaned out the display case. I have some of Pete’s cars. Tom showed up and grabbed his stuff. He has Greg’s grand stand and some of Pete’s RVs. See you guy at the Lug meeting.

]]> 0 ca2a17d3602e2431db32b789071769c3 Nick Chen replied to the topic Cranberry Library Summer Dispay 2016 in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cranberry-library-summer-dispay-2016/page/4/#post-17535 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 11:31:39 -0400 Yep. I’ll be there.

]]> 0 a25221583d90fae104ac78b7ca504523 Nick Chen replied to the topic Maker Faire Pittsburgh 2016 in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/maker-faire-pittsburgh-2016/#post-17351 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 21:02:09 -0400 I should be here. I can go.

]]> 0 4772f634d3827f91a511504461fe605a Nick Chen replied to the topic Target in Cranberry in the forum All Things LEGO! http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/target-in-cranberry/#post-17278 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 13:16:08 -0400 Making room new sets. August is when stuff goes on clearance for Xmas stock.

]]> 0 26ac0df478b365b469fabf8820e3a1ca Nick Chen started the topic Cranberry Twp Walmart Jurrassic World TRex $35 in the forum All Things LEGO! http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cranberry-twp-walmart-jurrassic-world-trex-35/ Wed, 03 Aug 2016 20:31:53 -0400 I was just at the Cranbery Twp, Walmart. They have a ninjago set and the Jurrassic World TRex set on clearance for $35 each! There were 6 TRex sets. I picked up two.

TRex goes for $35 alone on bricklink.

]]> 0 7466251a1f56c346f56284f8e065aab7 Nick Chen replied to the topic 2016 Q3 build challenge - derby cars in the forum Build challenges! http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/2016-q3-build-challenge-derby-cars/#post-17161 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 14:10:33 -0400 Yep it ran fine. Just think of keeping your car robust so it doesn’t destroy it self at the end of the track.

@JoshHall at Cranberry Twp I used pipe insulation and a styrofoam bumper to protect the cars. Can we use those for the challenge? Or make the members build a car that can survive hitting a plywood wall? I’m good with either way.

]]> 0 f7a970142af104f120824802c9aa5cd9 Nick Chen replied to the topic Arvo Brother's Alien in the forum MOCs http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/arvo-brothers-alien/#post-17158 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:21:23 -0400 Wow. I just got their Akira Bike book.

]]> 0 c4ab21eda001548fe811a2509a7d35f6 Nick Chen replied to the topic 2016 Q3 build challenge - derby cars in the forum Build challenges! http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/2016-q3-build-challenge-derby-cars/#post-17157 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:11:16 -0400 @tfdesigns if you recall at Cranberry, Tim took the wheels and axles and turned the axles sideways so the studs faced forwards. The wheels did touch the track and cleared the center riser. However the clearance is very low. Since the track has some bumps especially where the track sections join, it is highly likely that the low clearance will snag…Read more

]]> 0 4ea5f842aa317c46ef370c9d2388828d Nick Chen replied to the topic Cranberry Library Summer Dispay 2016 in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cranberry-library-summer-dispay-2016/page/4/#post-16665 Fri, 03 Jun 2016 21:04:08 -0400 Thanks. I was thinking of getting there at 9 as well. Not sure what Tim has planned to put in there. I just have race cars, speed champion pit lanes, finish line and Ferrari Racing trucks.

]]> 0 4ea5f842aa317c46ef370c9d2388828d Nick Chen replied to the topic Cranberry Library Summer Dispay 2016 in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cranberry-library-summer-dispay-2016/page/4/#post-16665 Fri, 03 Jun 2016 21:04:08 -0400 Thanks. I was thinking of getting there at 9 as well. Not sure what Tim has planned to put in there. I just have race cars, speed champion pit lanes, finish line and Ferrari Racing trucks.

]]> 0 16ecc638777130b31cc3790fd3b6b3c9 Nick Chen replied to the topic Cranberry Library Summer Dispay 2016 in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cranberry-library-summer-dispay-2016/page/4/#post-16662 Fri, 03 Jun 2016 20:22:43 -0400 Yea it is on Rochester Road.
Tim said we can get in at 8 but he won’t be there til 9

]]> 0 16ecc638777130b31cc3790fd3b6b3c9 Nick Chen replied to the topic Cranberry Library Summer Dispay 2016 in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cranberry-library-summer-dispay-2016/page/4/#post-16662 Fri, 03 Jun 2016 20:22:43 -0400 Yea it is on Rochester Road.
Tim said we can get in at 8 but he won’t be there til 9

]]> 0 385a542476f753e083e7f17ce2f6f915 Nick Chen replied to the topic Cranberry Library Summer Dispay 2016 in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cranberry-library-summer-dispay-2016/page/2/#post-16549 Fri, 20 May 2016 20:50:41 -0400 I have the cars. I will also bring the Speed Champion racing stuff like the
Porsche finish line and McLaren F1 pit. I also have Ferrari F1 transport
trucks The new and old version. We can set that up as well if there is room.

]]> 0 385a542476f753e083e7f17ce2f6f915 Nick Chen replied to the topic Cranberry Library Summer Dispay 2016 in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cranberry-library-summer-dispay-2016/page/2/#post-16549 Fri, 20 May 2016 20:50:41 -0400 I have the cars. I will also bring the Speed Champion racing stuff like the
Porsche finish line and McLaren F1 pit. I also have Ferrari F1 transport
trucks The new and old version. We can set that up as well if there is room.

]]> 0 31f526803dcb2fcf1a9d5af9f53e4b84 Nick Chen replied to the topic Learning Express Robinson (Settlers Ridge) Closing in the forum BUY / SELL / TRADE! http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/learning-express-robinson-settlers-ridge-closing/#post-16502 Mon, 16 May 2016 13:00:46 -0400 Here are some pics.

The store has this interesting award from Lego. It has a golden brick in it.

]]> 0 0881524580bb98677a85fd17958337e4 Nick Chen replied to the topic Learning Express Robinson (Settlers Ridge) Closing in the forum BUY / SELL / TRADE! http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/learning-express-robinson-settlers-ridge-closing/#post-16500 Mon, 16 May 2016 12:43:50 -0400 Some lego sets were only 20% off. The rest are 30% off. I got the Speed Champions Corvette, La Ferrari, McLaren F1 and a knock off RC car.

]]> 0 3461d6d4794e2784ca317c6536513d04 Nick Chen replied to the topic Cranberry Library Summer Dispay 2016 in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cranberry-library-summer-dispay-2016/page/2/#post-16484 Sat, 14 May 2016 12:15:37 -0400 Nice Venkman quote @timf

]]> 0 36972963281644c66d9e2f6dce241a3e Nick Chen replied to the topic Cranberry Library Summer Dispay 2016 in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cranberry-library-summer-dispay-2016/page/2/#post-16484 Sat, 14 May 2016 12:15:37 -0400 Nice Venkman quote.

]]> 0 0063442481f1b923a84f2b835be6dd52 Nick Chen replied to the topic HEllo and how are you!? in the forum Introductions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/hello-and-how-are-you/#post-16465 Fri, 13 May 2016 09:18:02 -0400 Welcome. Another Star Wars Lego fan! I too have Star Wars UCS and live in Cranberry.

]]> 0 28e2d7fe661584136a8232a646df1a79 Nick Chen replied to the topic K-Mart Closings and Liquidations in the forum BUY / SELL / TRADE! http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/k-mart-closings-and-liquidations/#post-16464 Fri, 13 May 2016 09:04:55 -0400 I went to Kmart at Ross Park. Toys are 20% off.

]]> 0 2dc56a268d144996b19acd469b0c6e79 Nick Chen replied to the topic Cranberry Library Summer Dispay 2016 in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cranberry-library-summer-dispay-2016/page/2/#post-16458 Fri, 13 May 2016 01:11:38 -0400 @timf yes I can provide plenty of race cars.

]]> 0 80d93e3b8255efcebea42a90215535c9 Nick Chen replied to the topic Cranberry Library Summer Dispay 2016 in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cranberry-library-summer-dispay-2016/page/2/#post-16454 Fri, 13 May 2016 00:45:27 -0400 I have the Porsche 911 GT set. We can use the finish line and winners circle.

http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Porsche-911-GT-Finish-Line-75912?fromListing=listing

]]> 0 c11d0b8f9375cb77739c82894caa692f Nick Chen replied to the topic Cranberry Library Summer Dispay 2016 in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cranberry-library-summer-dispay-2016/#post-16406 Tue, 10 May 2016 15:09:27 -0400 Where we are going. We don’t need roads. LOL

]]> 0 c11d0b8f9375cb77739c82894caa692f Nick Chen replied to the topic Cranberry Library Summer Dispay 2016 in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cranberry-library-summer-dispay-2016/#post-16406 Tue, 10 May 2016 15:09:27 -0400 Where we are going. We don’t need roads. LOL

]]> 0 1f8f36cecc826dc59ff84a1ac8bfd531 Nick Chen replied to the topic Cranberry Library Summer Dispay 2016 in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cranberry-library-summer-dispay-2016/#post-16390 Tue, 10 May 2016 01:52:34 -0400 Sounds like a good opportunity for racing? Race cars and books?

]]> 0 a3a1cf54933fa1ab9ead20548d458068 Nick Chen replied to the topic Avalon Library Star Wars Days in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/avalon-library-star-wars-days/page/4/#post-16302 Mon, 02 May 2016 16:24:45 -0400 Sure @bacon1986 I can drop off your stuff if you cant make it. Cinco de mayo is fine with me. Just need to narrow down the actual time.

]]> 0 ebf3a7da453a589378237db662c693a0 Nick Chen replied to the topic Moving Sale in the forum BUY / SELL / TRADE! http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/moving-sale/#post-16071 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 14:26:51 -0400 Yeah I will let her know.

]]> 0 b64e17aec7baa93b713e3754ed277113 Nick Chen replied to the topic Cub Scout Event - April 21, 2016 in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cub-scout-event-april-21-2016/#post-16069 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 14:13:15 -0400 Tim where shall I meed you?

]]> 0 cd897f0375a2573933e097843b436fd2 Nick Chen replied to the topic Moving Sale in the forum BUY / SELL / TRADE! http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/moving-sale/#post-16068 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 14:09:51 -0400 I definitely want one of your Alien Motherships #7065-1.

]]> 0 531ff28f5f76a7b7d280dd43cbf29133 Nick Chen replied to the topic trading star wars sets in the forum BUY / SELL / TRADE! http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/trading-star-wars-sets/#post-15964 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 16:11:46 -0400 Walter would you consider shipping over seas? I have a few friends in Singapore that may be interested in buying these off you. Of course arrange shipping with them and have them pay for shipping.

]]> 0 87de8d3c831ca9737f1893206c204acb Nick Chen replied to the topic LAN: Dimension gateway in the forum Build challenges! http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lan-dimension-gateway/#post-15963 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 15:57:35 -0400 I have the game. So does Duncan.

]]> 0 55c0a800a6a7d08ce7e72e1a78a39203 Nick Chen replied to the topic trading star wars sets in the forum BUY / SELL / TRADE! http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/trading-star-wars-sets/#post-15825 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 13:30:39 -0400 How much are you asking? Retail prices? If so I will take them all.

]]> 0 4bd32bf95b8a7a1b85e11562a7c06ba2 Nick Chen replied to the topic Summer Reading Display(s?!?) in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/summer-reading-displays/#post-15777 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 14:18:08 -0400 Yeah, I will be happy to help. Depending on the theme, Lisa and I have plenty of modular buildings we can use as filler.

]]> 0 644a7a530955eda2ea284c50393d4765 Nick Chen replied to the topic Avalon Library Star Wars Days in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/avalon-library-star-wars-days/page/2/#post-15468 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 21:11:50 -0400 I can bring my Episode 7 Millennium Falcon for display.

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