{"id":2657,"date":"2013-12-18T12:14:29","date_gmt":"2013-12-18T17:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/?p=2657"},"modified":"2013-12-18T12:27:33","modified_gmt":"2013-12-18T17:27:33","slug":"lego-advent-calendar-day-18-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/?p=2657","title":{"rendered":"Lego Advent Calendar: Day 18"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1104.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1104-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_1104\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1104-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1104-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a>By this time next week, the Lego Calendar will be empty. That\u2019s sad. I am genuinely sad about it.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m surprised at how fantastic this year\u2019s calendar has been. From Mickey \u201cTwo Mugs\u201d to the Omega Trophy, nearly everything has been great. If I got a Mrs. Claus at this point, I might just burst into pure Christmas energy. <\/p>\n<p>But before I send a flowery letter of thanks to the Lego Headquarters, let\u2019s see what the remainder of the calendar offers. Today\u2019s item is\u2026<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1109.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1109-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_1109\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1109-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1109-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>A kid! With things!<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1111.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1111-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_1111\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1111-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1111-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m naming him Levi Hasslefrassle. <\/p>\n<p>I think his bonus accessory is a remote control. Or maybe it\u2019s the detonator. I\u2019m not sure.<\/p>\n<p>What I do know is that Levi is a huge fan of astronauts. Just look at Levi\u2019s shirt! He loves space-explorers! <\/p>\n<p>You can imagine how exited he was to meet Arthur Tiptop! He practically cried! <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1112.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1112-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_1112\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1112-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1112-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tiptop loves meeting his fans, and even let Levi try on his helmet and jetpack. And Levi let Tiptop try on his red hat!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1113.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1113-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_1113\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1113-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1113-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I have a great respect for jetpack technology, and as such I know you should never, ever let a child play with one. Because this is what happens. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1116.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1116-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_1116\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1116-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1116-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Levi shot off into the unknown. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1118.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1118-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_1118\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1118-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1118-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Zeus and Super Snowman stopped by to see what the new Lego item is today. Tiptop stared up into the sky and said, \u201cUm&#8230;it was this hat. Yeah. This hat is what came today. Just a hat. This calendar totally sucks, am I right?\u201d <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1121.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1121-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_1121\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1121-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1121-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>They were about to believe him when Mickey, who has been drinking, wandered by and said, \u201cYou guys see that bird up in the sky? That bird looks like a kid! A crying kid. Stupid birds.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>I, sadly, know what Mickey is talking about. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1122.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1122-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_1122\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1122-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1122-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 18 Rating: <\/strong>3.9 out of 5 (Points added because Levi was a nice kid.) <\/p>\n<p>See you tomorrow. And if you spot a child flying by your house, get a ladder and help him. Quick!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1123.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1123-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_1123\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1123-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.laserfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_1123-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.laserfarm.com%2F%3Fp%3D2657&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=true&amp;width=450&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;height=80\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;\" allowTransparency=\"true\"><\/iframe>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By this time next week, the Lego Calendar will be empty. 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