Steel City LUG | Marcella Spear | Activity https://steelcitylug.com/members/watchwmarcella/activity/ Activity feed for Marcella Spear. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:23:55 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 9a8336f2da2dea796ab0bb8b8b9a2d0f Marcella Spear replied to the topic Brick by numbers in the forum Site Admin https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/brick-by-numbers/#post-70484 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:06:06 -0400 @joshhall – we had decided to not do Project Support this year. If we want to do for next year we can start talking about what the project is, what parts are needed, etc.

]]> 0 949c1a2e5483f4372938e96f606a92e1 Marcella Spear replied to the topic Urgent LAN Update - BrickLink Studio Opportunity in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/urgent-lan-update-bricklink-studio-opportunity/#post-69730 Thu, 21 May 2026 01:55:06 -0400 Send me your email and I’ll forward on.

]]> 0 0ca7ab6af3271d7a13d86518ec32bbc7 Marcella Spear replied to the topic Urgent LAN Update - BrickLink Studio Opportunity in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/urgent-lan-update-bricklink-studio-opportunity/#post-69715 Tue, 19 May 2026 11:55:33 -0400 I did submit @wrigleybricks and @knb112 do the opportunity. We have one spot left.

@knb112 we might be able to swap you out for someone else if we have two more people interested.

]]> 0 0c64c0cc6674cd5a90baa446ee0e9f35 Marcella Spear replied to the topic Urgent LAN Update - BrickLink Studio Opportunity in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/urgent-lan-update-bricklink-studio-opportunity/#post-69692 Mon, 18 May 2026 18:21:04 -0400 Some more info came in…

Hi LUG members,

The BrickLink® Team is hosting our first Virtual Build Meetup! Grab a seat and join us for an afternoon of brick-talk and building in BrickLink Studio.
Whether you’re opening Studio for the first time or you already know your way around, we’d love to meet you, answer questions, and build togeth…Read more

]]> 0 4f2f1abc4dfa39be4053b924593d55fd Marcella Spear replied to the topic Urgent LAN Update - BrickLink Studio Opportunity in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/urgent-lan-update-bricklink-studio-opportunity/#post-69687 Mon, 18 May 2026 16:10:56 -0400 Unfortunately, we weren’t given much information. What I posted above is exactly what came in the email.

]]> 0 8dc4e47bb5bc41c533be3b0321253d49 Marcella Spear started the topic Urgent LAN Update - BrickLink Studio Opportunity in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/urgent-lan-update-bricklink-studio-opportunity/ Mon, 18 May 2026 14:29:14 -0400 The LAN sent an email this morning – see below and I will take the first 3 that are interested.

This email is going out to a handful of LUGs. BrickLink is running a session intended to support builders who wish to learn more about BrickLink Studio and has limited participation spots. Due to the limited availability for this trial session, we are…Read more

]]> 0 f016bdc0c75e2b96991579cf3de78729 Marcella Spear replied to the topic Penn Hills Library Summer Reading - July 2026 in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/penn-hills-library-summer-reading-july-2026/#post-69534 Fri, 01 May 2026 19:56:23 -0400 Does anyone have any 🦕 Dino builds they could bring to Penn Hills in July?

]]> 0 57e5e89a276f58f0cbd42b4901c4b68a Marcella Spear replied to the topic LAN Update: Transition of LAN Program to LEGO Fan CoLab in the forum Contributing member discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lan-update-transition-of-lan-program-to-lego-fan-colab/#post-69533 Fri, 01 May 2026 18:18:57 -0400 I am not available on the 5th and I think I’m hearing most people are on the yes side. I am going to go ahead and get the process started – we can always withdraw at any time. Jordan has mentioned there are multiple rounds in the process so we want to get going, so we make the deadline.

]]> 0 9b44b4ff623704ab6cc5ff141d59f031 Marcella Spear replied to the topic LAN Update: Transition of LAN Program to LEGO Fan CoLab in the forum Contributing member discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lan-update-transition-of-lan-program-to-lego-fan-colab/#post-69511 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:48:03 -0400 Thanks @carlsonf. Jordan did post this today:

We are working to review migration forms weekly and provide feedback. We have actually been conducting our first review yesterday and today of the forms already submitted. My concern is for the communities that wait until the end, to submit their form and if that form is not done so correctly, then…Read more

]]> 0 bc299ce52904f4a5933dc13edcd6cdc2 Marcella Spear replied to the topic SteelCityLUG has a LEGO Ideas Fan Designer! in the forum Site Admin https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/steelcitylug-has-a-lego-ideas-fan-designer/#post-69463 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:20:51 -0400 Congratulations- this is an amazing accomplishment! Can’t wait to see it on shelves at the LEGO store.

]]> 0 5e95f6f141fdf430e82806cb3cad2d94 Marcella Spear started the topic LAN Update - Create a Minifigure Going Live in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lan-update-create-a-minifigure-going-live/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:19:15 -0400 Create a Minifigure Going Live – EU, US, CA

CAM is planned to go live early this week across Europe, as well as the US and Canada.

Create a Minifigure is the online experience that lets fans build their own custom LEGO® minifigures by mixing and matching hundreds of minifigure elements from Pick a Brick. Choose heads, torsos, legs, headgear,…Read more

]]> 0 481bab0f5c936e35e374fdf49c152fde Marcella Spear replied to the topic LAN Update: Transition of LAN Program to LEGO Fan CoLab in the forum Contributing member discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lan-update-transition-of-lan-program-to-lego-fan-colab/#post-69395 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:48:50 -0400 They are just recommending that as a term length. I think to keep things fresh.

Role Structure and Tenure (Recommended)
Communities define how their Community Ambassador is selected and supported. Recommended
practices include:
• Selecting the role through a clear and transparent process, such as an election
• Establishing a term length of 4 yea…Read more

]]> 0 ed2751ffa27a63efa3b14ce2f868017e Marcella Spear replied to the topic LAN Update: Transition of LAN Program to LEGO Fan CoLab in the forum Contributing member discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lan-update-transition-of-lan-program-to-lego-fan-colab/#post-69393 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:42:32 -0400 Yes, ambassador is still a role. We have only had 6 votes. Does no one else want to vote? We need to submit the paperwork, even though the date is a bit out, they suggest we do sooner rather than later if we want to continue.

]]> 0 1f16cbc43746fb50387e6166579b6119 Marcella Spear replied to the topic LAN Update: Transition of LAN Program to LEGO Fan CoLab in the forum Contributing member discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lan-update-transition-of-lan-program-to-lego-fan-colab/#post-69344 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:17:56 -0400 @argonvesher – yeah they are Fan Creators and we would be Fan Communities.

]]> 0 1618a13b5895f1714a646e480fb25c5d Marcella Spear replied to the topic LAN Update: Transition of LAN Program to LEGO Fan CoLab in the forum Contributing member discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lan-update-transition-of-lan-program-to-lego-fan-colab/#post-69340 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:11:28 -0400 Absolutely! Here are the principles and an FAQ.

]]> 0 34e051ef710c545fad2a78d3967f0bec Marcella Spear started the topic LAN Update: World Play Day Opportunity- Celebrate in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lan-update-world-play-day-opportunity-celebrate/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:39:30 -0400 Hello everyone—great news! About a month ago, I applied on behalf of the club for a special opportunity from the LEGO Group for World Play Day. We’ve just been notified that we were selected as one of fewer than 20 groups to receive this opportunity!

We’ll be receiving a large supply of bricks for the public to engage with at events, along with…Read more

]]> 0 cc7246c26fe5081b330e496d4760adc4 Marcella Spear started the topic Penn Hills Library Summer Reading - July 2026 in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/penn-hills-library-summer-reading-july-2026/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:44:44 -0400 Tisa, the librarian said thank you for having our meeting at the library last weekend and for the display. She loves having us in there. She would like to swap out in July for the Summer Reading Program and it is the Dinosaurs themed program. The summer reading theme is Dig Up a Story. So archaeology, dinosaurs, etc.

We were thinking July 10th…Read more

]]> 0 13a47325cd64a9377ea819b6e80ede31 Marcella Spear replied to the topic Q2 Meeting Date Poll in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/q2-meeting-date-poll/#post-69142 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:35:07 -0400 Yes, 12pm. If you are going to put something in the display case – then we are arriving at 11. We will then set up for the meeting to start at noon. For the display – we are adding spring builds. Anything spring themed. Botanicals and more. This will go until probably mid summer.

I don’t think we have a Bill challenge love the Easter idea. We c…Read more

]]> 0 569df05c5f46d644d5b82cd854e17a4f Marcella Spear started the topic LAN Update: April Online PAB Announcement in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lan-update-april-online-pab-announcement/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:53:18 -0400 From the LAN:

The April launch of elements will go into effect from today!

Upon Launch the elements will be able to be found with the search term: 2026AprNew

]]> 0 9b1370622280a9eb8db46d5228cbb01f Marcella Spear started the topic LAN Update - March 2026 in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lan-update-march-2026/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:38:52 -0400 From the LAN:

Celebrating March 2026:

We are very excited to share some cool offerings and experiences from March!

A Touch of Maersk – The partnership with Maersk and the LEGO Group has been a historic one that has importance within the AFOL community for decades and with the recent announcement of the new Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel we…Read more

]]> 0 9a972999ac9548858d015241711dd18a Marcella Spear started the topic LAN Update: Important in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lan-update-important/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:19:25 -0400 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT (no embargo)

Since 1998 we have partnered with FIRST® to inspire kids through STEM learning. As we look to the future, we’ve decided not to renew our partnership with FIRST. The 2026-2027 FIRST® LEGO® League season will be our last together.

LEGO® Education will launch a 2027-2028 season, and we look forward to bring…Read more

]]> 0 c36c4b77e54ae589c959f4568e5cc413 Marcella Spear replied to the topic New Op: Chernobyl | Andrew Carnegie Free Library in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/new-op-chernobyl-andrew-carnegie-free-library/#post-68471 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:38:59 -0500 This is way behind my ability but it would be a neat teachable moment if you could build the cooling towers and cut outs to show the inside and what happens during a melt down. To show what went wrong and maybe how it could have been avoided. Just thinking out loud.

]]> 0 2039113aa542cb3579b756f2b7b9d45e Marcella Spear started the topic New Op: Chernobyl | Andrew Carnegie Free Library in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/new-op-chernobyl-andrew-carnegie-free-library/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:37:46 -0500 A new opportunity has come in. Is anyone interested in taking the lead on this. All information is below.

From: Walker Evans <evansw2@CarnegieCarnegie.org>
Subject: LEGO model for Chernobyl event?

Message Body:
Dear Steel City LUG,

Hello from the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall! My name is Walker Evans, and I serve as the Library…Read more

]]> 0 faf7a93ea64e5b7234f571bdc509097f Marcella Spear replied to the topic Q2 Meeting Date Poll in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/q2-meeting-date-poll/#post-68298 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:43:03 -0500 Normal meeting time 12-3

]]> 0 b2a8aa0dac2b09738a2508752652dce8 Marcella Spear replied to the topic Q2 Meeting Date Poll in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/q2-meeting-date-poll/#post-68296 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:35:07 -0500 We are confirmed for April 4th.

]]> 0 81d3e62a21ca619d7a2d238dbab01dec Marcella Spear replied to the topic LAN Update - 2026 Project Support - April 1 in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lan-update-2026-project-support-april-1/#post-68155 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:59:16 -0500 Application Minimums and Maximums
Minimum LEGO Elements: 100,000
Maximum LEGO Elements: 300,000
Maximum Number of Different LEGO Elements: 150

LEGO Element Ordering:
Minimum order quantity: 250 units, with increments of 50 units.
For LEGO baseplates: Minimum order quantity: 10 units, with increments of 10 units.
For LEGO elements priced at…Read more

]]> 0 52064cd3e755e90a573e31aaf5f787a5 Marcella Spear replied to the topic LAN Update - 2026 Project Support - April 1 in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lan-update-2026-project-support-april-1/#post-68152 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:55:27 -0500 No this is a relatively new direction they are taking. It’s part of the overhaul they are doing to some of the programs.

I can place the full description of what is required and expected tonight.

]]> 0 82c6f71b64d5ee208214d074082139f2 Marcella Spear replied to the topic LAN Update - 2026 Project Support - April 1 in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lan-update-2026-project-support-april-1/#post-68145 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:11:00 -0500 According to LAN – the minimum is 70k pieces. I am going to request some follow-up. One email says same rules as last year, which was a 100k, but then when someone asked 100k or 70k – the response was 70k. So I just want to get some clarification for everyone.

]]> 0 94ec8ac9ac32702ccf13596675ee755f Marcella Spear started the topic LAN Update - 2026 Project Support - April 1 in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lan-update-2026-project-support-april-1/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:11:00 -0500 Hello everyone. Below is an update from the LAN on the 2026 Project Support. We discussed last year that we would NOT be doing this, is that still the consensus? Reminder, this is for large projects that we need support. We’ve used for MILS, Hoth, etc.

From the LAN:

We would like to share some important updates regarding Project Support…Read more

]]> 0 c121c16e42fa91356f30038a07c1aff1 Marcella Spear replied to the topic Q2 Meeting Date Poll in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/q2-meeting-date-poll/#post-67958 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:00:02 -0500 You are correct Allen – she made a mistake, emailed me and she meant April 4th.

So does that change the vote for those that picked the 5th?

]]> 0 9dd25af5cbc8ca1912f0659625b7ae18 Marcella Spear started the topic Q2 Meeting Date Poll in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/q2-meeting-date-poll/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:33:47 -0500 The Penn hills Library can give us a free room on either April 5 or April 18th. Leave ur preference below. Majority rules.

]]> 0 a7574bbf21128fa290675be27b6684f5 Marcella Spear started the topic LAN Update - January Online Pick a Brick Novelties in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lan-update-january-online-pick-a-brick-novelties/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:54:23 -0500 The Jan launch of elements will go into effect from yesterday – Jan 12.

]]> 0 877d0edc41666bf971cfccaa776255c0 Marcella Spear started the topic Pick a Brick Survey / Jan 2026 in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/pick-a-brick-survey-jan-2026/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:19:09 -0500 Hello, the lan has reached out and asked us to share the survey with all of our members so please follow the link and let them know your thoughts on a new feature with Pick a brick.

https://s.userzoom.com/m/MSBDMTIwNlM0MDI4

Pick a Brick Survey

With 2026 kicking off, the online Pick a Brick Team is investigating a feature they are…Read more

]]> 0 0404e9d94dc59211216451e9c601dea1 Marcella Spear replied to the topic Penn Hill Library Winter Display in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/penn-hill-library-winter-display/#post-67319 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:05:06 -0500 0 b3417cc34d665523a7f217e38b2d7633 Marcella Spear started the topic Penn Hill Library Winter Display in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/penn-hill-library-winter-display/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:04:59 -0500 We will be swapping out our display at the library on December 12th. I will be there around 11am. Fill free to stop by anytime that day to add any wintery holiday display you would like.

Thank you!

]]> 0 fd48ce48da2c4613f8ffa09978c31636 Marcella Spear started the topic LAN Update - LEGO House Experience in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lan-update-lego-house-experience/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:02:28 -0500 Set Sail for the First LEGO® House Designer Evening:
“Great LEGO Ships”
A brand-new fan experience launches December 4, 2025, at the Home of the Brick™.

13 November 2025, Billund, Denmark – LEGO® House is inviting fans to come aboard for a brand-new event concept designed especially for the LEGO fan community.

Launching this December, LEGO Ho…Read more

]]> 0 250492840741a1857dedbb8f4625c63c Marcella Spear replied to the topic Hi! I'm Mrs. Lynes in the forum Introductions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/hi-im-mrs-lynes/#post-66580 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:59:15 -0400 Welcome. Look forward to getting to know you during the show.

]]> 0 daa2c55eef3a1fc08645ee2ecafc3ad9 Marcella Spear replied to the topic CMF News in the forum BUY / SELL / TRADE! https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cmf-news/page/8/#post-66125 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:47:38 -0400 Thanks! Krista will take delivery of mine and has payment for you.

]]> 0 ec9cf16e76f6967b747b0e13950b5af6 Marcella Spear replied to the topic Brick Erie 2025 in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/brick-erie-2025/page/3/#post-66026 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:54:27 -0400 Did anyone happen to find my little Microscale version of K-9 from Doctor Who that was on display next to the car. During pack up realized I didn’t see it but thought maybe I scooped it up. However, after unpacking, still didn’t find it. Hoping no one walked off with it. Not a big deal, I can recreate, but thought I would ask first.

]]> 0 01eeed3df0681c48c0ba87bc1a8967f4 Marcella Spear replied to the topic 2025 Penn Hills Library Swap / Fall Install in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/2025-penn-hills-library-swap-fall-install/#post-65885 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 15:31:05 -0400 Thanks everyone for making our display great. @carlsonf – I have your build from the last display. I also have the tri colored heart, but don’t remember whose that was.

]]> 0 20fa2a605bed2fd7be605e1dda327784 Marcella Spear started the topic LAN Connect - August 2025 in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lan-connect-august-2025/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:04:09 -0400 Good morning,

Here is the latest LAN Connect for August 2025 if you would like to listen.

]]> 0 b0873a6102743c1c56fdd9db6094cd83 Marcella Spear replied to the topic 2025 Penn Hills Library Swap / Fall Install in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/2025-penn-hills-library-swap-fall-install/#post-65803 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 03:45:45 -0400 Thanks Kerri

]]> 0 77ca2b22e46b5321e2fdee272f850c67 Marcella Spear replied to the topic 2025 Penn Hills Library Swap / Fall Install in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/2025-penn-hills-library-swap-fall-install/#post-65686 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:46:42 -0400 Date is set for Aug 29th at lunchtime.

New theme is Spooky Fall – pumpkins, haunted houses, etc.

See you there.

]]> 0 9962a00c9bbb0c70dcd974b84544796f Marcella Spear started the topic 2025 Penn Hills Library Swap / Fall Install in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/2025-penn-hills-library-swap-fall-install/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:21:19 -0400 Hi – Tisa said:

“A Halloween theme or pumpkin theme might be fun! If you would like to come by the 30th of August that would work! If not the first Saturday of September would also work.”

Does that work for everyone?

]]> 0 64445da54d970a9748906e7493645eeb Marcella Spear replied to the topic CMF News in the forum BUY / SELL / TRADE! https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cmf-news/page/8/#post-65457 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:43:22 -0400 I’d like a set please!

]]> 0 60dc9934111d2bc2e57adbbc5484a054 Marcella Spear started the topic LAN Opportunity: Freelancer for Video Game in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lan-opportunity-freelancer-for-video-game/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 21:56:59 -0400 There is a LEGO video game in development and they will be hiring freelancers to support the project with in game builds.

We are coming to the LAN first. Please do not share this publicly.

Please note that there will likely be thousands of fans signing up and they will likely only be hiring a few. Due to this, the sign up period will be really…Read more

]]> 0 51d0bcf78a4a14ea91e3474c0b2bd094 Marcella Spear replied to the topic Lego Masters in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lego-masters-2/page/5/#post-65228 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 21:26:44 -0400 I would love to go back for the finale – they would love to have us back

]]> 0 83925cd3ff7d5b6152d89962fef46514 Marcella Spear replied to the topic 2025 Q3 build challenge - graveyard in the forum Build challenges! https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/2025-q3-build-challenge-graveyard/#post-65157 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:08:58 -0400 Are we still doing this?

]]> 0 aa1191dcd795354bff3f055aa9795582 Marcella Spear started the topic AFOL Survey in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/afol-survey/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 15:28:26 -0400 Good morning – there is a convention being planned in LA and they need some AFOL support. We received the below message:

We are collecting data to help make Lego Fan Conventions a better experience for AFOLS. With this data we will be able to find additional support and build better fan experiences for Lego Fan Conventions and…Read more

]]> 0 edbf4052ffd198739d794ddb8ef0fa25 Marcella Spear replied to the topic Lego Masters in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lego-masters-2/page/5/#post-64734 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:54:23 -0400 I’ll be in Toronto this week. I’d go back for the finale.

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