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nicoga3000 said:
Time to buy 8070 Supercar!

Just something to be excited about before blackout. :)

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How do you get that?
 
Score! I won the BRICKSET contest for the Chicago Legoland Discovery family pack. I hope they don't expire soon, because I don't know when I can get to Chicago again.

If, and that is a big IF, I am not able to use them, I will let LegoGaf know and figure out something to get the tickets to someone.
 
parrotbeak said:
Lego help line told me the Helm's Deep Orc Army combo doesn't come with double VIP, but the other combos do. Weird, since there's a link on the front page saying double VIP points that goes to that set. But at least my temptation is gone...

Might buy shuttle expedition instead.
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The new LEGO catalog features the Helm's Deep Collection as a double points purchase on page five... Clearly, the S@H people don't know what's going on. The bundle is definitely supposed to be part of the deal.
 
Another cuusoo rejection.

http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/11176

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First and foremost, congratulations to Addam for gaining so many supporters for this very well done concept on LEGO CUUSOO. The work you have put into the concepts for potential LEGO renditions of My Little Pony figures and playsets is outstanding.

We know My Little Pony is very popular, and these concepts would make great products. Our team has done our due diligence. Since the property is owned by Hasbro we've decided it’s neither a brand fit nor a strategic fit for the LEGO Group to pursue a My Little Pony license, and so we will not consider My Little Pony projects on LEGO CUUSOO further. We see how enthusiastic and hopeful MLP fans are at the possibility of a LEGO line and are sorry to be the bearers of this disappointing news.

Since LEGO CUUSOO opens us to new product suggestions, naturally people will suggest concepts that aren’t a strategic fit. We are grateful for the spirit behind projects like the My Little Pony - Friendship is Magic project. It keeps us sharp and looking toward the future of the LEGO brick.
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PhoncipleBone said:
Score! I won the BRICKSET contest for the Chicago Legoland Discovery family pack. I hope they don't expire soon, because I don't know when I can get to Chicago again.

If, and that is a big IF, I am not able to use them, I will let LegoGaf know and figure out something to get the tickets to someone.
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Say WHAAAAA?! Well if you are unfortunately unable to go...I'm in Chicago all the time since my family lives there. ;)

But really, Chicago has a Lego Land?!
 
nicoga3000 said:
Say WHAAAAA?! Well if you are unfortunately unable to go...I'm in Chicago all the time since my family lives there. ;)

But really, Chicago has a Lego Land?!
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I am at work so don't have details. But it is on BRICKSET. My wife's family lives in chicago but we live in ct. And visiting them is a big trip.
 
nicoga3000 said:
Say WHAAAAA?! Well if you are unfortunately unable to go...I'm in Chicago all the time since my family lives there. ;)

But really, Chicago has a Lego Land?!
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http://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/chicago/

I doubt my wife and I will be going to Chicago while the tickets are valid. Still waiting to see what they entail. But, as I said before, IF we are not able to go, I will figure out something to get them to a GAFfer that can use them. Either a drawing, a contest, or trading them for some mini figs or something.

I think a contest would be pretty fun. I shall keep you all informed.
 
DrForester said:
Another cuusoo rejection.

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We know My Little Pony is very popular, and these concepts would make great products. Our team has done our due diligence. Since the property is owned by Hasbro we've decided it’s neither a brand fit nor a strategic fit for the LEGO Group to pursue a My Little Pony license, and so we will not consider My Little Pony projects on LEGO CUUSOO further. We see how enthusiastic and hopeful MLP fans are at the possibility of a LEGO line and are sorry to be the bearers of this disappointing news.

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What were they expecting?

Also just noticed there's no KRE-O topic. Mirage was a fun build!
 
I just finished up through bag 2 in my QAR build. Ending here for the night.

I smiled when I realized I was building the rudder. At first it made no sense why I was putting a random stick back there since, until that step after, either end could have been stern or bow.
 
I'm getting the Fire Brigade when I am in Chicago in 2 weeks. It will be my first modular. I'll pick the others up over timebased on what is going oop first.
 
CUSOO Needs more original ideas (Western Town) and less licensed stuff (Shaun, MLP, etc). Or there will be these rejections, though I'm aware Shaun wasn't rejected due to licensing issues.
 
So...I think I'm going to return the Excavator (even though I'll get a lot of crap for it :laugh: ), but in turn, I'll be picking up the Supercar. The Supercar is going to be a secondary purchase (and an additional 119 VIP points), which gives me another $10 in VIP credit. Here's what I've got to work with.

$175 return credit
$35 in VIP credit (assuming it goes right back on)
10% off coupon

I could even exchange the Excavator for the Unimog, or I could grab a few $60-120 sets.

Does anyone have any opinions? I'm looking at all Technic here, and I'm REALLY keen on vehicles and Supercars right now. The mechanics, design, and functionality are just crazy awesome. My inspiration:

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More [stuff] here: Crowkillers work!

Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm not in it JUST for flagship models (which is why I've decided to return the Excavator and switch it for other stuff). Crowkillers's sets are MINDBLOWING, and while they can be built almost entirely with in production stuff (if you ignore the crazy color difficulties), a lot of his parts have been gathered from the older Supercars they produced.

Any thoughts/input/suggestions would be super boss.
 
nicoga3000 said:
So...I think I'm going to return the Excavator (even though I'll get a lot of crap for it :laugh: ), but in turn, I'll be picking up the Supercar. The Supercar is going to be a secondary purchase (and an additional 119 VIP points), which gives me another $10 in VIP credit. Here's what I've got to work with.

$175 return credit
$35 in VIP credit (assuming it goes right back on)
10% off coupon

I could even exchange the Excavator for the Unimog, or I could grab a few $60-120 sets.

Does anyone have any opinions? I'm looking at all Technic here, and I'm REALLY keen on vehicles and Supercars right now. The mechanics, design, and functionality are just crazy awesome. My inspiration:

Vampire504.jpg


More [stuff] here: Crowkillers work!

Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm not in it JUST for flagship models (which is why I've decided to return the Excavator and switch it for other stuff). Crowkillers's sets are MINDBLOWING, and while they can be built almost entirely with in production stuff (if you ignore the crazy color difficulties), a lot of his parts have been gathered from the older Supercars they produced.

Any thoughts/input/suggestions would be super boss.
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this model is in cuusoo? I'd like to vote for it
 
Damn you, LEGO-GAF.

The Fire Brigade box now sits in my loft, ready to be assembled.

I have no idea where I'm gonna put this damn thing, but I'm excited anyway.
 
Lucky! Apparently my LEGO was at a neighbours. Just build the Alien Tripod and now I'm building the Flying Saucer.
 
parrotbeak said:
Supported. That is a bad ass car. When nico posted the pic I thought it was already a Technic product and he was thinking of trading the Excavator in for it.
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Haha - nope, I wish!

I AM trading the Excavator for:

8070 Supercar
8109 Flatbed Truck
9395 Pick-up Tow Truck

I think this will give me a better array of pieces and ideas for cars and such. :) It will end up costing me just over $100 since I'll do an even exchange for the Excavator that I paid $175 for. I might sub out 9395 for 8071 depending on parts list, though. Unsure there.
 
My alternative big Ben, made from two big Ben sets. I'd like to extend the building out to the mini tower, but I'd need some more bricks. Had to make it taller too, to compensate for the extra width

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mrklaw said:
My alternative big Ben, made from two big Ben sets. I'd like to extend the building out to the mini tower, but I'd need some more bricks. Had to make it taller too, to compensate for the extra width

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Very nice alternate! One of your bricks is crooked, though (2nd section from the top, the tan grated plate). ;)

But really, THAT looks more like what they should have released for sale.
 
Surprised you guys aren't talking about the Lego Wii U game. The ending has the main character building a Mario pipe and it makes the noise when he goes down. Potential for a relationship between Nintendo and Lego.
 
zoner said:
Surprised you guys aren't talking about the Lego Wii U game. The ending has the main character building a Mario pipe and it makes the noise when he goes down. Potential for a relationship between Nintendo and Lego.
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the game looked interesting, i loved how the city looks. Too bad it's on a console I don't see myself buying.
 
Any impressions from other Sopwith Camel builders here? I really think it's my favorite new model, it's right up there with the Millennium Falcon and VW van for me.
 
there is no official thread for this yet so i'll just mention:

The spiketv/gametrailers stream showed some lego lord of the rings gameplay but can't find a recording of it yet

highlights:

* demo took place in moria starting with the collapse of the cave due to the watcher, following the fellowship into the tomb and showed the switching between characters and some puzzle solving
* had full voices direct from the film, just like the trailer
* each character has their own speciality; legolas can aim and shoot with his bow, sam has a tinderbox to start fires
* typical comedic moments, for example the watcher taps a character on the shoulder right before it collapses the entrance
* graphics look really great, every bit as good as LEGO batman 2 or city stories, as expected
 
mrklaw said:
My alternative big Ben, made from two big Ben sets. I'd like to extend the building out to the mini tower, but I'd need some more bricks. Had to make it taller too, to compensate for the extra width
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Nice to see two Big Bens gives enough bricks to try out my design. May go for it now.
 
Zulithe said:
there is no official thread for this yet so i'll just mention:

The spiketv/gametrailers stream showed some lego lord of the rings gameplay but can't find a recording of it yet

highlights:

* demo took place in moria starting with the collapse of the cave due to the watcher, following the fellowship into the tomb and showed the switching between characters and some puzzle solving
* had full voices direct from the film, just like the trailer
* each character has their own speciality; legolas can aim and shoot with his bow, sam has a tinderbox to start fires
* typical comedic moments, for example the watcher taps a character on the shoulder right before it collapses the entrance
* graphics look really great, every bit as good as LEGO batman 2 or city stories, as expected
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What is a watcher?
 
Gary Whitta said:
Any impressions from other Sopwith Camel builders here? I really think it's my favorite new model, it's right up there with the Millennium Falcon and VW van for me.
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Great build and fantastic end result. Overall a must for any LEGO fan. Much larger in build form than expected so it makes quite a nice display piece.
 
Zulithe said:
there is no official thread for this yet so i'll just mention:

The spiketv/gametrailers stream showed some lego lord of the rings gameplay but can't find a recording of it yet

highlights:

* demo took place in moria starting with the collapse of the cave due to the watcher, following the fellowship into the tomb and showed the switching between characters and some puzzle solving
* had full voices direct from the film, just like the trailer
* each character has their own speciality; legolas can aim and shoot with his bow, sam has a tinderbox to start fires
* typical comedic moments, for example the watcher taps a character on the shoulder right before it collapses the entrance
* graphics look really great, every bit as good as LEGO batman 2 or city stories, as expected
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Just go here
http://www.gametrailers.com/netstorage/e3/live.html
and go to 3:14:00 it's all rewindable
 
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