FAQ: Where do I get clear stands for LEGO models?

I've identified a recurring viewer question about the "clear stands not included" that I occasionally use when displaying sets in reviews.  For the most part I just use regular LEGO parts that are available in sets.  From Bricklink's color list you can filter by trans-clear, though decorated and old frosted parts also show up, so the real list of good potential candidates is much smaller.  I've put together a quick video showing the easy-to-obtain, regular parts that I use most frequently, including more than shown above.

• Video: Transparent LEGO parts I use for stands (FAQ)

Update: Link fixed.

Custom LEGO alien figure series (unnamed)

Since New JANG City was established, my fledgling Planetary Defense Force has been moving a bit slow, a bit down on motivation I think, because they've had no real enemy.  I recently got around to starting the process of fixing that problem, as some you have already seen on Instagram.  Here's a closer look at what I came up with for figures/units so far, with some explanations.

• Video: Custom LEGO alien figure series (unnamed)

LEGO Star Wars Toys-R-Us Poe Dameron X-Wing mini-build

I saw a post on the LEGO Facebook page advertising this little Star Wars The Force Awakens mini-build coming up mid-November and thought I'd do a miniature preview-review of it because it looks kinda cool and is easy to make :)

• Video: LEGO Star Wars Toys-R-Us Poe Dameron X-Wing mini-build

LEGO Aquanauts Neptune Discovery Lab from 1995! set 6195 review

When it comes to deep sea exploration with LEGO, this is one of the grandest of all time!

• Video: LEGO Aquanauts Neptune Discovery Lab from 1995! set 6195 review

The more I look at this, even after the review, the more I like it.  I will integrate this into my underwater layout, but eventually I might have to take it and some other sets apart to make an even larger, custom deep sea base or scene!

LEGO 2015 Christmas Train promo set set 40138 review!

Happy Holidays for 2015!  It's not even November as of this writing, but the winter commerce season is in full swing, and LEGO is giving it a little push with a giveaway of this nice, decently sizable Christmas-themed giveaway.  In the US, this is being given away with orders over $99 for a limited time.

• Video: LEGO 2015 Christmas Train review! promotional set 40138

Long-rumored Mega Bloks Halo Last Man Standing II review

Well lookey here!  The myth has become reality after all; only a year late to the party and through secondary market channels, though.  The other two sets from this sub-sub-theme hit shelves in July 2014, but exclusive retailer Target never picked this one up.  There was a production run of the set, however, and thankfully they're finally starting to make their way onto the market.

• Video: Mega Bloks Halo Last Man Standing II review! Glow-In-The-Dark figure pack

Mega Bloks Call of Duty Desert Squad & Advanced Warfare Atlas Troopers reviews

I still haven't seen either of these in stores anywhere in my greater metropolitan area, but they're on Amazon and have long been spotted in the wild in patches elsewhere. Hopefully availability will ramp up soon, quite late though it already is.

Videos:

• Mega Bloks Call of Duty Desert Squad set review
• Mega Bloks Call of Duty Advanced Warfare Atlas Troopers review

Edit: Clipped upload fixed for the Atlas Troopers video.

LEGO Alpha Team Command Sub from 2002! set 4794 review

Here's another older yellow submarine from LEGO, but this time from the Mission Deep Sea sub-theme of Alpha Team.  The set far exceeds my expectations.

• Video: LEGO Alpha Team Command Sub from 2002! set 4794 review

LEGO Slizer / Throwbot Spark from 2000! rare set 8522 review

Here it is, the hardest Slizer/Throwbot to find, and the last one I needed to review!

• Video: LEGO Slizer / Throwbot Spark from 2000! rare set 8522 review

I've put all of the sets of this theme into a single Slizer / Throwbots playlist that's now live for hopefully long-term safekeeping & organization.

LEGO Slizer / Throwbot Electro / Energy from 1999! set 8507 review

Purple!  Another one of the more unique Slizers/Throwbots in terms of overall design.  I need to find a custom use for that unprinted visor.

• Video: LEGO Slizer / Throwbot Electro / Energy from 1999! set 8507 review