The LEGO Thread
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PhoncipleBone
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Exactly. They say they are compatible, but the quality between them is so great. I wish that Lego had gotten the Halo rights. Could have been so incredible.
PjotrStroganov
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Those are awesome. I also love the small lego technics stuff that, despite size, have a bucketload of moving parts.
herzogzwei1989
Banned
Classic LEGO Space Layout at the Toronto Toy Show 2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFtAT-7Xm9o
absolutely a must-see!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFtAT-7Xm9o
absolutely a must-see!!!!
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
While I do like Technic my problem is that they don't look aesthetically pleasing.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Yeah, this is pretty much my issue, too. I LOVE the functionality of Technic, but the fact that the final models all look a bit janky turn me off (compared to the System builds).
I've spent a ton on technic, but now might be the time to cull some of the sets to help fund other sets. I think I'd get an ok amount for a couple of them (RC bulldozer and 8421 mobile crane). I have a couple of buckets full of technics beams and I don't need nearly that many.
echoshifting
Banned
Hmmm, in my experience most MOCs are entirely made of stock pieces, or nearly so. They wouldn't look right if you tried to paint them.
DrForester
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That's why I loved Model Team, was the best of both worlds.
herzogzwei1989
Banned
front and rear do not separate IIRC. Only the container in the rear does that.
You might be thinking of another similar set. I'll try to find it. FX Star Patroller perhaps.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Just came back from the Lego Store and ended up buying Mindstorm NXT 2.0 and U400 Unimog. Just occurred to me that I should buy some containers for them.
Mindstorm stuff is also very intriguing to me, but it lies in the same realm as Technic terms of the look. But the stuff you can create is mind blowing. Enjoy that set!
I haven't decide what I am going to do with both set yet, there are so many options. The Unimog set comes with pneumatic parts which as far as I can tell can't be purchase directly from Lego Stores.
This might be the one you're thinking of. The back separates and opens up to a mobile Health Centre. Awesome lego set. I still have mine, I just need to find out where it is.
GroteSmurf
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So i got the lego bug again.
Friday i bought these:
and
So today i couldn't resist and bought:
and
And I wanted one slightly bigger one so i bought:
What a wonderful weekend
Friday i bought these:
and
So today i couldn't resist and bought:
and
And I wanted one slightly bigger one so i bought:
What a wonderful weekend
Chuckie
Member
So i got the lego bug again.
What a wonderful weekend
It's a incurable disease bro. The symptoms might go away for years... but it always comes back
herzogzwei1989
Banned
Galaxy Commander, yeah that's another possibility.
So did anything ever come of the idea of a GAF MOC build? Everyone buying a cheap creator set and trying to build something out of the pieces?
I had a look online at the currently available creator sets and it's hard to pick a suitable set, it needs to be cheap enough that the barrier to entry for everyone is affordable but have enough pieces to allow for some variety in possible custom creations.
I had a look online at the currently available creator sets and it's hard to pick a suitable set, it needs to be cheap enough that the barrier to entry for everyone is affordable but have enough pieces to allow for some variety in possible custom creations.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I think we should get an idea of who would want in and what said participants are willing to spend. The $20-30 range is probably safe as it would buy a set of 250-350 pieces or so. I'd be willing to try and "organize" it if interest is indeed there.
Yeah, I'd be in. One thing to keep in mind is availability of sets in different countries. Here in Australia we're generally a bit behind on set releases, though I'm pretty sure I've seen all the 2012 creator sets on the shelves here. Some other countries may not have access to them yet though.
There's always bricklink though
There's always bricklink though
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
That's a good point that I didn't consider. Also, isn't a set that runs $20 here in the states significantly more expensive than the AUS equivalent of 20 USD? I thought I remember hearing about some ridiculous import fees on toys/games/etc from some friends who play Warhammer 40k.
Yeah, despite our dollar being stronger than the US one, we get pretty slogged - for example, the US$20 creator sets are AU$30, the US$120 VW Kombi Van is AU$170, etc, etc.
Case and point: the Super Star Destroyer is US$400 (about AU$375), but retails for a ridiculous AU$700 on the online site here.
Just like everything else, we get slogged.
PjotrStroganov
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front and rear do not separate IIRC. Only the container in the rear does that.
You might be thinking of another similar set. I'll try to find it. FX Star Patroller perhaps.
That's the one! Though we also had the other one I think. We got that stuff in one huge box from someone who wanted to get rid of it. All the building instructions were there but we had to rummage through the huge pile. Good times!
Dr Zhivago
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Tempted again by Lego after browsing this thread... I want that space shuttle! Here's a few MOCs I did when I used to have more free time...
Love the Nostromo.
John Lewis have the 'T6 Jedi Shuttle' for £25 at the moment. Not the most interesting ship, but a lot of parts for the money.
Gary Whitta
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Aargh Lucas, get that fucking Darth Maul shit off my OT Star Wars LEGO packaging!
How much is the X-Wing? I want it.
How much is the X-Wing? I want it.
DrForester
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Gary Whitta
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Same price on Amazon with free Prime shipping! Thanks! BOUGHT. Will do this after I'm done with my two Architecture projects.
They are quite nicely designed - 3 different models in each pack and only a fiver a time.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Honestly, I like this idea. I know I'd buy a few sets off people!
DrForester
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On this note, anyone know why Amazon prices vary so much? Was looking at the Space Shuttle, and it's $44 more than the LEGO Store, other prices are the same, and some are lower than the LEGO Store (like the Imperial Shuttle).
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I think it has to do with the fact that people buy the sets from somewhere like a LEGO store and put it up for the price they paid + tax + commission fees. Why the warehouse prices are higher is beyond me, though...
At least he was the best character from the prequels. I attribute that to his sparse dialogue.
NihonTiger90
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Man, this si going to get me building Legos again.
I'm back on the Lego buzz and today was a good day:
Holy shit yes! I've been looking at this thread for ages wanting to buy some LEGO, but being a poor as fuck student I can't pick up any big sets. THIS is what I need. Gonna see if I can find these tomorrow.
sixteen-bit
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I feel the same way
Picked up the new X-Wing on the weekend after finding a store with 20% off of LEGO
The mechanism to make the wings move between normal and attack positions is ingenious!
Where did you get it for 20% off? I've been looking forward to this set for a while now!
this is what I've got spare-ish, not sure what I should try and sell. Don't necessarily need the money, just that these might be a good way to get me other sets that I'd enjoy more:
8275 - Technic Bulldozer with RC controls. Box and instructions. Pretty sure this will get sold.
10178 - motorised AT-AT. Instructions but no box. Don't really feel like I'll build it anytime soon, but the pieces are pretty useful. Wouldn't miss it too much I don't think.
8421 - Technic mobile crane. Instructions but no box. This was probably 2nd on my list to sell, as its discontinued now. But the instructions aren't mint, and the lack of box probably affects the price a lot..
8043 - Technic RC excavator. Instructions and box. My latest technic and I'd like to keep it to have some caterpillar tracks and its just a cool set. but if the Mobile crane or AT-AT aren't saleable at a decent price this might have to be sacrificed instead.
8275 - Technic Bulldozer with RC controls. Box and instructions. Pretty sure this will get sold.
10178 - motorised AT-AT. Instructions but no box. Don't really feel like I'll build it anytime soon, but the pieces are pretty useful. Wouldn't miss it too much I don't think.
8421 - Technic mobile crane. Instructions but no box. This was probably 2nd on my list to sell, as its discontinued now. But the instructions aren't mint, and the lack of box probably affects the price a lot..
8043 - Technic RC excavator. Instructions and box. My latest technic and I'd like to keep it to have some caterpillar tracks and its just a cool set. but if the Mobile crane or AT-AT aren't saleable at a decent price this might have to be sacrificed instead.
10220 VW camper is bang on that price and an amazing set, very intricate and looks great.
10193 medieval market village for a bit less.
10231 Shuttle expedition for £81.99
If you like any other themes like Star Wars or buildings, let us know. I'd be tempted to try the Fire Brigade modular which is £100 so a stretch, but a lovely set too. Or one of the 3-in-1 creator sets.
10193 medieval market village for a bit less.
10231 Shuttle expedition for £81.99
If you like any other themes like Star Wars or buildings, let us know. I'd be tempted to try the Fire Brigade modular which is £100 so a stretch, but a lovely set too. Or one of the 3-in-1 creator sets.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Medieval Market Village or perhaps one of the Pirates of the Carribean pirate ships (I think the Black Pearl is the cheaper one)
echoshifting
Banned
Went into the Lego store not intending to buy anything...thought my daughter might buy one of the Friends sets.
Left with Whitecap Bay.
Aaaand now I'm really glad I picked it up. Great set, gonna look pretty nice in our little medieval town.
Hopefully they bring in generic pirates if they are phasing out PotC. I'd really like to get a big ol' pirate ship but not anytime soon.
I'd highly, highly recommend the Medieval Market Village to anyone who wants to start a medieval collection. Really makes for a great "foundation" set to build around.
Left with Whitecap Bay.
Aaaand now I'm really glad I picked it up. Great set, gonna look pretty nice in our little medieval town.
Hopefully they bring in generic pirates if they are phasing out PotC. I'd really like to get a big ol' pirate ship but not anytime soon.
I'd highly, highly recommend the Medieval Market Village to anyone who wants to start a medieval collection. Really makes for a great "foundation" set to build around.
rohlfinator
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I'm probably going to pick those up too. They're really nice-looking sets -- the look is very iconic Lego, but they make clever use of some of the less standard pieces to give a lot of personality and visual complexity despite being so small.
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