PalaceBrother
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This is so great. I'm impressed with the planning & forethought that is going into this project.
I think it's a wonderful endeavor.
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This is so great. I'm impressed with the planning & forethought that is going into this project.
I think it's a wonderful endeavor.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Finished most of the exterior details of my Sweet Shop modular MOC. I am limited in pieces for making the structure larger, so I had to make a half building. Also short on SNOT pieces, so did what I could.
I need to do the sidewalk still. I don't have anymore dark gray tiles, so trying to figure out how to decoratively do the sidewalk. I also have yet to do any interior detail to the structure, not even the staircase to the second floor.
I planned it as a candy store, but it wound up looking like a Dairy Queen.
With the Corner Florist and Cafe MOCs
OH NOES! SHELOB ATTACKS!
I need to do the sidewalk still. I don't have anymore dark gray tiles, so trying to figure out how to decoratively do the sidewalk. I also have yet to do any interior detail to the structure, not even the staircase to the second floor.
I planned it as a candy store, but it wound up looking like a Dairy Queen.
With the Corner Florist and Cafe MOCs
OH NOES! SHELOB ATTACKS!
Jables Swan
Member
Another question about where to buy for an Aussie, where is the best place to get mini figs? shopforyou.com.au doesn't seem to have much of a range.
mickcenary
Member
As far as my knowledge goes, I would say that Bricklink is your best bet for minifigs, Jables. I've ordered quite a few through Aussie vendors, with zero problems, so I'd definitely recommend it.
On another note, I caved. I bought the rather mediocre Wolverine's Chopper Showdown for the rather awesome minifigs. I completely forgot that Deadpool was included. SOEXCITE!
parrotbeak
Member
I got a second box of Blue Roadster to rebuild my Blue Pupster but I can't figure out how the body goes together. Actually I forgot how I made the middle face too, lol. I should have taken more pictures as I disassembled it.
I just got 6912 too, so I hope we use that for a contest.
I just got 6912 too, so I hope we use that for a contest.
Don't be like me and completely forget about building the actual chopper.
mickcenary
Member
Ha. Actually, I can do one better than that, leng jai. I reneged on the order. I'd added it to an existing order from a Belgian vendor, thinking that altogether, the weight would still fall within an affordable shipping cost bracket, but alas, it bumped it up 25 euro. Balls. Maybe later if I'm feeling especially frivolous with my cash.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Picked up Star Wars Republic Frigate for $75 tonight. About halfway through, and really cool build so far. Not a fan of prequel/Clone Wars stuff, but this was such a good price for a well regarded set I hate to bite.
Will finish it tomorrow after work, but so far it is rather fun.
Will finish it tomorrow after work, but so far it is rather fun.
mickcenary
Member
Um'd and ah'd over that set for such a long time and eventually opted to not bite. At that price, though, it's definitely worth it, but my lust for it died long ago.
echoshifting
Banned
Well, I successfully justified running out and buying the camper >.>
They had the seaplane, first time I've seen it, and I very nearly bought that one too while I was at it
They had the seaplane, first time I've seen it, and I very nearly bought that one too while I was at it
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I have enough wing type pieces to kill a man, but a lot of the other parts in it were tempting. Especially the quarter cylinder pieces for the engines. You can make some pretty cool things with those.
Have a cool idea for another modular using those, but will have to tear down one of my other buildings to make it eventually.Charmicarmicat
Banned
And so it begins... I'll be picking up my first Lego set since I was a kid tomorrow. Reserved the Monster Fighters hearse at Argos, will be picking it up in the morning. I'll take a photo when its built!
echoshifting
Banned
My MOC isn't nearly as visually appealing as PB's sweetshop, but I've been working pretty damn hard on it!
Went through about half a dozen more expensive/complicated storage options before deciding tupperware and plastic shoe boxes are definitely the best way to go for a large collection.
...yes, we build too
Went through about half a dozen more expensive/complicated storage options before deciding tupperware and plastic shoe boxes are definitely the best way to go for a large collection.
...yes, we build too
Organizing is the 800lb elephant in the room for me. I'm currently breaking down all my sets that are in boxes, shifting them over to zip-loc bags (organized per set) and storing them in large tupperware bins. As I like to save the boxes, I am folding them flat. Eventually I will have to go back and start sorting out all the sets by piece type and buying a lot of sortable containers. Since I'm on my way to 100,000 pieces, this will be no small task.
echoshifting
Banned
It is a daunting task, but just as rewarding as any other Lego project!
Between what I have set up, all the Friends stuff and a few bagged bits I am probably a little under 5,000 pieces away from having a home for everything.
100,000 though, shit, I wouldn't even know where to begin. I don't think I even have half that many.
Between what I have set up, all the Friends stuff and a few bagged bits I am probably a little under 5,000 pieces away from having a home for everything.
100,000 though, shit, I wouldn't even know where to begin. I don't think I even have half that many.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I have toyed with the notion of having all my old 80s sets in separate sorting since many of the pieces are discolored and really tight connections (not to mention gray was slightly lighter back then), but realized that it would be much easier in the end to just integrate all my newer sets into my older pieces. Would make MOCing easier. I do need more storage bins and will get a bit more detailed in some sorting. I do know I will have a separate container for all the tan cheese slopes from Tower Bridge. Any other color would get lost in that pile if I ever integrated them. And looking at Brickset, I have an estimated 39000 pieces. I need to remove some sets though, because learning that an old bin of sets went missing means I am missing about one to two thousand pieces or so.
Anyways, I stayed up late and finished the Republic Frigate. Very cool build over all, particularly the body of the ship. But it is rather fragile when you touch the ship almost anywhere. I like that they built in a retractable handle to pick it up and move it, but that does not change the fact that touching it nearly anywhere else makes it feel like it will break apart. Also, the landing feet do not keep it stable enough. It looks fine just sitting there, but god help you if you touch it. So wobbly.
Also, the mini figs suck. Not a fan of Clone Wars, so the two random Jedi and two Clonetroopers do nothing for me. But it does come with a Yoda figure, which is VERY cool to finally have. And I have a few more lightsabers now.
But, for less than $80, this was a steal for all the pieces. Lots of really cool pieces for MOCing in there, which is the main reason I got it. I was thinking of using all the quarter cylinder pieces to use in a Microbrewery Modular eventually. I do not have the bricks to make it and keep my other modular MOCs, so I will have to sacrifice one soon. Or just order another modular for parts and just use a lot of that.
Short version of Republic Frigate: get it only if on sale. While there are some neat building techniques in it, the fragile nature of it and lame (sorry Clone Wars fans) figures put it into the "meh" category. But, it does have a nice variety of neat pieces, including quite a bit in dark red.
The set is on sale for $83 and change at BN stores now, which is where I grabbed it. That price for over 1000 pieces is pretty damn good.
I picked up the Republic Frigate last month when BN first put it on sale for $83. It's a great deal at that price, and the time to get it is now, because the Star Wars cap ships always go up in price once they are OOP.
I do love the big ships, but the version I really want to get is this one from 2007:
Look at all that glorious red!
Also need to get the Venator and am waiting on a new version of the Imperial Star Destroyer.
fredrancour
Member
Oh my god. Another one? One day your house will have no furniture or decorations except for the sprawling modular metroplolis of your own design. Please leave room for a computer so Lego GAF can have pics.
echoshifting
Banned
Is that yours?? It's incredible :O
SillyEskimo
Member
Our local Meijers had a Lego blowout sale. All items were already as much as 50% off and all sets had an additional 25% off the sale price.
Long story short, my wife came home last night with a dozen new sets including Harry Potter (smaller hogwarts and Dobby set), Star Wars (v wing, jedi shuttle, another bounty hunter ship, darth maul's ship, and clone war trooper pack), Alien Defense Force (mother ship for 25$!), PotC (mermaid/lighthouse, escape from somewhere with 2 carriges), a creator set (orange motorcycle), and a couple of others I can't remember off hand. She paid less than 150$ for everything. Just a stupid deal.
I'm on vacation right now and didn't get pics before we left, but the stack of boxes is almost waist high!
Long story short, my wife came home last night with a dozen new sets including Harry Potter (smaller hogwarts and Dobby set), Star Wars (v wing, jedi shuttle, another bounty hunter ship, darth maul's ship, and clone war trooper pack), Alien Defense Force (mother ship for 25$!), PotC (mermaid/lighthouse, escape from somewhere with 2 carriges), a creator set (orange motorcycle), and a couple of others I can't remember off hand. She paid less than 150$ for everything. Just a stupid deal.
I'm on vacation right now and didn't get pics before we left, but the stack of boxes is almost waist high!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I picked up the Republic Frigate last month when BN first put it on sale for $83. It's a great deal at that price, and the time to get it is now, because the Star Wars cap ships always go up in price once they are OOP.
I do love the big ships, but the version I really want to get is this one from 2007:
Look at all that glorious red!
Also need to get the Venator and am waiting on a new version of the Imperial Star Destroyer.
The Venator was a great looking ship, and the ships are what I love most from Star Wars. I too am wanting a new Imperial Star Destroyer. I missed out on that last set from a couple of years ago, and it is one of the greatest ships in the saga...I mean trilogy.
And yes, the red is glorious.
Just the tables. The problem is that I dont ever want to disassemble the modular buildings, but I tear down nearly everything else. Making the buildings is fun I think, but I keep trying to think of ideas for another one that are not in the official line. I got the microbrewery idea when I was staring at the Republic Frigate box, debating whether or not to buy it when it was on sale. Just thinking of what I could use those massive cylinders for, and giant containers of beer seemed like the logical thing.
Or maybe I was just really wanting a beer and it sounded good.
SillyEskimo
Member
Wife took a pic before we left. That's a lot of Lego!
echoshifting
Banned
That is an insane haul for $150.
That is amazing.
Wife took a pic before we left. That's a lot of Lego!
You got all that for under $150? Wow!
The set on the bottom is the Ghost Train, isn't it? That set is barely a few months old!
echoshifting
Banned
Yeah, Ghost Train alone is worth $80.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Debating about going out to get the Quinjet finally. I should not spend the money. Must save money for bigger set in a few weeks. MUST SAVE MONEY!
echoshifting
Banned
Spotted the Friends Summer Riding Camp at Toys R Us today! Took me (and my daughter) completely by surprise, as it still isn't available at the Lego store or even the online shop. Looks like you can get it on Amazon but not for anything close to MSRP.
Gorgeous set, but that one's gonna have to wait 'til Christmas. ; ;
Gorgeous set, but that one's gonna have to wait 'til Christmas. ; ;
Sent Tedesco! some minifigs this week and I realized I have a few extras that I don't need. Ideally, I'd like some Castle or Kingdoms-era dudes. Especially trolls and crownies. I'm willing to go one-to-one, as long as they're in really nice condition with weapons and armor, etc.
I have:
Series 3:
Baseball Player
Mummy
Series 7:
Jungle Boy...
Not the most exciting stuff, but I'm looking for some cannon fodder for my fantasy MOCs, so I'm not asking for too much. PM if you have interest. I'll also swap for some bricks!! I'm looking for a brown 2 x 2 plate, some 1 x 1 light blue gray or dark blue gray tiles, dark blue gray slopes, or light blue gray or dark blue gray modified bricks with a stud on one side. I can also use some blue transparent bricks, 1 x 2s, some clear transparent plates, or plants. Anything but flower stems. I got a ton of those on pick-a-brick. Gracias!
I have:
Series 3:
Baseball Player
Mummy
Series 7:
Jungle Boy...
Not the most exciting stuff, but I'm looking for some cannon fodder for my fantasy MOCs, so I'm not asking for too much. PM if you have interest. I'll also swap for some bricks!! I'm looking for a brown 2 x 2 plate, some 1 x 1 light blue gray or dark blue gray tiles, dark blue gray slopes, or light blue gray or dark blue gray modified bricks with a stud on one side. I can also use some blue transparent bricks, 1 x 2s, some clear transparent plates, or plants. Anything but flower stems. I got a ton of those on pick-a-brick. Gracias!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Grabbed the Quinjet tonight:
The minifigs. A great assortment, including the exclusive Black Widow and Iron Man Mark VII armor. Thor is available as a polybag (which I got last week), and Loki comes in a few other sets. The Loki figure is very cool though.
Loki's chariot. Meh. Who cares. This is not why I bought this set! I did not place any stickers on the set, so it looks a bit plain.
THIS is why I bought this set.
There are a few cool interior details, but nothing too amazing. Just a few seats, storage area, and a fire extinguisher. There is also a drop down module with a drone to shoot out.
Major props for "Swooshability." Anyone on here that gets ships for their swooshability, this is my new favorite. The Star Wars ships are swooshable, but make fantastic display pieces. This set though, all I want to do is swoosh it around and play with it. This set has swooshability set to 11.
The build is fun. There are a lot of nice pieces in here. The set feels incredible solid (except the wing tips).
OVERALL: VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Great, and exclusive, mini figs. Nice pieces for MOCing later (if I actually do take it apart), and swooshability off the charts. This was a fun set to build, but VERY fun to play with after.
And as for that Republic Frigate I posted about earlier, I added pics to the short review if anyone is interested. Not good pics, but pics all the same.
The minifigs. A great assortment, including the exclusive Black Widow and Iron Man Mark VII armor. Thor is available as a polybag (which I got last week), and Loki comes in a few other sets. The Loki figure is very cool though.
Loki's chariot. Meh. Who cares. This is not why I bought this set! I did not place any stickers on the set, so it looks a bit plain.
THIS is why I bought this set.
There are a few cool interior details, but nothing too amazing. Just a few seats, storage area, and a fire extinguisher. There is also a drop down module with a drone to shoot out.
Major props for "Swooshability." Anyone on here that gets ships for their swooshability, this is my new favorite. The Star Wars ships are swooshable, but make fantastic display pieces. This set though, all I want to do is swoosh it around and play with it. This set has swooshability set to 11.
The build is fun. There are a lot of nice pieces in here. The set feels incredible solid (except the wing tips).
OVERALL: VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Great, and exclusive, mini figs. Nice pieces for MOCing later (if I actually do take it apart), and swooshability off the charts. This was a fun set to build, but VERY fun to play with after.
And as for that Republic Frigate I posted about earlier, I added pics to the short review if anyone is interested. Not good pics, but pics all the same.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I didn't realize that the UCS ISD was that large. It's shorter than the SSD, but much "taller". Not sure what the shuttle is... it's not the Imperial Landing Craft... a MOC I guess?
Holy shit, the Death Star looks tiny in that picture. Makes me want the SSD that much more. LOL.
Looking at it more, the ISD looks too large. I don't remember it being that large compared to the other major UCS stuff. Maybe it is the perspective.
RobotMafia
Banned
Wife took a pic before we left. That's a lot of Lego!
Oh man I hate you so much. What an amazing haul!
Anybody here have the Scorpion Pyramid from the Pharaohs Quest set? I have the Sphinx and really like it and thought I might want this one too. Just wondering if it's a good build or not. It looks cool but I wonder if most of the pieces are just plain and/or mostly in the big ass spider it comes with. It seems like I can can get it under what it was at retail on ebay.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Those are the holy grails for me. I remember staring at the UCS Falcon in a store for so long, and debating about maxing out my credit card to secure it all those years ago. Ugh.
And yeah, looking at the pics, I think the SSD will be the next big purchase. I must put off getting much of anything for a while to secure the funds for that. I could get R2D2 UCS and Pet Shop for less than the SSD. But the SSD is so massive once done...so huge and intimidating.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
New Mac will be my tax return gift. I am crossing my fingers to get enough money for my birthday in the next few weeks to put a sizable dent in the SSD. I keep going back and forth between getting Pet Shop, R2D2, and something else (Sopwith, or saving for Haunted House) with whatever money I get. But the sheer size of the SSD makes me want it. I can get more bricks for the money with the other sets, but it is Darth Vader's damn flagship! I MUST HAVE IT AT SOME POINT! My wife will have to live with it when I finally cave and get it.
echoshifting
Banned
I think nicoga has the pyramid but he's banned at the moment. He's had good things to say about it, iirc
edit: Yes, he has
PhoncipleBone
Banned
The BN near my apartment still has a few Pharaoh's Quest stuff and Prince of Persia sets. Not sure if they have the pyramid. I have not looked too closely.
echoshifting
Banned
What was the MSRP on the pyramid? $110 on Amazon, which doesn't seem too bad for a dc'd 792 piece set. I bet it was $100.
I wouldn't mind having that, honestly. I was super-tempted to buy it when I first jumped back in but wasn't sure how it would fit in with other sets. Hmmmm, do I want that or Hogwart's?
edit: looks like many of the Pharaoh's Quest sets are below MSRP. Hmmmm. The scarab looks neat...and the cobra...
I wouldn't mind having that, honestly. I was super-tempted to buy it when I first jumped back in but wasn't sure how it would fit in with other sets. Hmmmm, do I want that or Hogwart's?
edit: looks like many of the Pharaoh's Quest sets are below MSRP. Hmmmm. The scarab looks neat...and the cobra...
Schmo Florez
Member
I'm almost done building my ISS. Thinking of selling it. Anyone interested? Pics to come when I'm done of coarse.
Actually the dark-haired Jedi with the yellow stripe on his face is Quinlan Vos, a very popular Expanded Universe character from the Dark Horse comics. It's the only minifig of the character that exists or is likely to ever exist, so I would hang on to that one. It's exactly the kind of fanservice thing that becomes valuable years later.
I bought that set for my girlfriend when it was new because she loves Egyptian stuff, and I'm pretty sure I paid $100 for it.
RobotMafia
Banned
Yeah, it was $99 MSRP. It seems like you can get it around $80-90 new on ebay. Even less used if you want which seems good. I got the Sphinx set for $35 or so shipped a while back which was a great deal. I really like the series.
SiegfriedFM
Member
Aside from a Technic set I got for parts for a kitbash and a few minifigs, this is my first set in years:
$20 is pretty damn crazy for this, here in Sweden, but it's Lego Gandalf so I don't mind. I would love to have a Lego Boromir as well, but not getting Moria anytime soon. Also, I'd pay ANYTHING for a Eowyn/Witch-King and Gandalf/Balrog set.
$20 is pretty damn crazy for this, here in Sweden, but it's Lego Gandalf so I don't mind. I would love to have a Lego Boromir as well, but not getting Moria anytime soon. Also, I'd pay ANYTHING for a Eowyn/Witch-King and Gandalf/Balrog set.
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