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DrForester said:
Fun set. Good for the minifigs (only way to get Gollum).
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And the only way to get Sam as well.

But yes, the set is really fun. The legs are repetitive, but it is the one LOTR set I will keep together. The posability of Shelob is amazing, and a lot of fun. The fact that she has a retractable web and you can hang her up is icing on the cake.
 
I will say that Shelob may break the proverbial camel's back with my girlfriend. She hates spiders. But yeah the minifigs make it worth it.

ALso, while that lot I got yesterday was a blessing, fuck this sorting. I always get so excited when I pick a good used lot up, but fuck me if it doesn't set in the daunting task after the fun.
 
moop2000 said:
I will say that Shelob may break the proverbial camel's back with my girlfriend. She hates spiders. But yeah the minifigs make it worth it.

ALso, while that lot I got yesterday was a blessing, fuck this sorting. I always get so excited when I pick a good used lot up, but fuck me if it doesn't set in the daunting task after the fun.
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Ah, but think of all the incredibly useful pieces you will have for MOCing after sorting. Sorting takes a bit of time, but it is worth it when all is said and done.

Anyways, I started on the Monster Fighter's Siege Tower idea that was presented in here before. I had an idea for one part of the tower, and the mechanics of it are working well, but the look of it is leaving much to be desired. I am being vague. Let's just say that I built a working double gatling gun for the siege tower. :)
 
PhoncipleBone said:
Ah, but think of all the incredibly useful pieces you will have for MOCing after sorting. Sorting takes a bit of time, but it is worth it when all is said and done.

Anyways, I started on the Monster Fighter's Siege Tower idea that was presented in here before. I had an idea for one part of the tower, and the mechanics of it are working well, but the look of it is leaving much to be desired. I am being vague. Let's just say that I built a working double gatling gun for the siege tower. :)
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Wonderful. I look forward to seeing it.
 
Just scored a new Fantasy-Era Castle 7097, Trolls Mountain Fortress set brand new for a little over its MSRP ... Back when it was still in print. That just leaves the Troll Warship, Dwarf Mine, and Dwarf's Mine Defender sets for me to pick up from FEC. And I'm really not dying to get the latter two. The Warship is my most wanted set, next to the Imperial Flagship, but people are spending insanely ridiculous prices for it. :(

I seriously love the Classic Castle stuff from the past five or six years. Easily the best LEGO stuff I've ever owned, and it just drives my desire to MOC. I've been picking up brick lots in between large set purchases. I'd love to get a couple more Tower Raid and Troll Battle Wheel sets, for the siege engines and extra minifigures, but the prices are so high right now. I understand why, given the quality of the LEGO, but damn... Wish I would've come out of my dark ages just a couple years earlier.
 
That Troll Warship looks great!

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Love the fantasy-era Castle sets - hoping that LotR might bring us a Dead Men of Dunharrow ship at some point.
 
Christian said:
Just scored a new Fantasy-Era Castle 7097, Trolls Mountain Fortress set brand new for a little over its MSRP ... Back when it was still in print. That just leaves the Troll Warship, Dwarf Mine, and Dwarf's Mine Defender sets for me to pick up from FEC. And I'm really not dying to get the latter two. The Warship is my most wanted set, next to the Imperial Flagship, but people are spending insanely ridiculous prices for it. :(

I seriously love the Classic Castle stuff from the past five or six years. Easily the best LEGO stuff I've ever owned, and it just drives my desire to MOC. I've been picking up brick lots in between large set purchases. I'd love to get a couple more Tower Raid and Troll Battle Wheel sets, for the siege engines and extra minifigures, but the prices are so high right now. I understand why, given the quality of the LEGO, but damn... Wish I would've come out of my dark ages just a couple years earlier.
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If you liked the classic castle stuff, I would suggest looking into the LOTR stuff. It is the closest thing to it, and fun builds to boot. Also, great source for MOC stuff. :)

Anyways, this is just a proof of concept. I was trying to figure out how to make a rotating gatling gun barrel. Then I doubled it. The size of it is a bit unwieldy, but on top of a siege tower it could be quite cool.






Who says flick missile pieces are useless?

Rotate the wheel on the back, it turns the gear that makes both barrels spin. Cutting it down to one barrel will make it smaller, but it looks more intimidating with two. The pieces on the side are meant to connect to a plate that will be attached to a spinning plate. That way the gun can rotate and move up and down as well.

Cutting it down to one barrel will give it a smaller footprint, and also cut down on the vertical height since I wont need the larger gear in the middle. I did a rough build of having a seat and controls on top of the gun, but it was too bulky, so now it is to a remote controlled turret. The rough texture on top is just for show, but we don't want zombies or other ghouls jumping on it, do we? Either way, I am aiming for the gun to be the top of the siege tower. Or perhaps a ridiculously large vehicle meant to maim and destroy monsters. Something with lots of spears and spikes and big wheels on it.


ghostmind said:
That Troll Warship looks great!

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Love the fantasy-era Castle sets - hoping that LotR might bring us a Dead Men of Dunharrow ship at some point.
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That set is so awesome looking. Wow. I wants something like that. Perhaps a LOTR set with the Corsairs and an invading Dead Men of Dunharrow army that glows in the dark? Please?
 
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I finally got around to completing MOCer Zeto Vince's Tumbler. I think that it's quite the looker and the ingenuity of the build is off the charts, so it's a worthy investment.

However - withstanding that I've built it correctly from the 6 or so pictures of instructions - I do have one gripe: it is extremely fragile. The core is one stud wide and the majority of components attach in unorthodox ways (i.e. a weighty one-stud attachment to the mini circle studs on the UNDERSIDE of plates). It also can't house a minifig, but that doesn't really phase me.

In the end, me rikey.

EDIT: Apologies for the "hipstergram" lighting, y'all. My lamp is one trendy bastard.
 
Fire Temple less than half price on amazon UK. I've nearly pulled the trigger a few times, but really trying to hold off for the Haunted House. But the dragon looks so cool and there are lots of pieces that would be good for MOCs.

edit: and the prehistoric creatures (T-rex) is half price. Do I gamble that its the next MOC challenge? Any hints FliXFantatier?
 
I'm sure I saw it somewhere here, but I can't find it now...

Can anyone point me in the direction of a storage supplier in the UK who makes cabinets with plastic drawers? There was one I found who made them in a wide range of different sizes for really reasonable prices, and as my daughter is quickly outgrowing her current Lego box - an old emergency box from my GP father! - and her birthday is coming up, I'd planned to get her that and some new kits to play with.
 
Seriously considering getting the Gandalf Arrives set. Haven't bought any LEGO for years, and I can in no way afford to start collecting the LotR sets, as much as I'd like to, but I just think it would look damn cool on my desk.
 
Cosmonaut X said:
Ah, just found what I was looking for again - Raaco Storage cabinets: http://www.tradesystems.co.uk/acatalog/raaco-storage-cabinets.html

Based on the size of the units and the drawer dimensions, these look reasonable - any opinions from LEGO-Gaf?
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check out really useful boxes too. I recently bought a couple of drawer towers from them and they're - well, useful :P

I looked at raaco but the trays looked a little small, and they aren't sealable. With younger kids especially its useful to have boxes with lids on just in case.

here's what I have currently (also have a larger set of wooden drawers, individually divided for basic blocks)

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Lastly for small common pieces I use small plastic tubs with lids on (to avoid accidents with kids around). These are translucent so I haven't bothered with labels. These hold things like 1x1 studs, 1x1 cylinder bricks, 1x1 snot bricks etc.
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mrklaw said:
check out really useful boxes too. I recently bought a couple of drawer towers from them and they're - well, useful :P

I looked at raaco but the trays looked a little small, and they aren't sealable. With younger kids especially its useful to have boxes with lids on just in case.

here's what I have currently (also have a larger set of wooden drawers, individually divided for basic blocks)

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Lastly for small common pieces I use small plastic tubs with lids on (to avoid accidents with kids around). These are translucent so I haven't bothered with labels. These hold things like 1x1 studs, 1x1 cylinder bricks, 1x1 snot bricks etc.

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Ah, I'd wondered about Really Useful - I've got their bigger boxes for my Warhammer and modelling bits and bobs, and for our three younger girls' toys. You're right about the lids, and they're nice, sturdy little boxes too.

What are you using to store the small boxes? Is that something you made yourself, or can you buy a rack like that somewhere?

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Like this? http://www.tradesystems.co.uk/acatalog/rub16c03.html
 
yep. picked them up from staples, holder and boxes come as a set. Started with one but have two now - its the odd little bits that don't really fit in other categories that screw with you, so the more common ones I put in those boxes.

for the labels I just used lego digital designer, put a few pieces down and took a screenshot.

my main bulk of bricks are in a wooden drawer (but those Really useful boxes would work well too)



(sorry for repeating pics from earlier but thought it might be useful). Sorted by type then size. similar sizes together are easy enough to distinguish apart.


Normal bricks are in a wooden set of drawers that my father made for my son. Bricks in one drawer, smaller plates in another, large plates and roof bricks in the third, and bits&bobs in the top. I stuck pictures to the drawer fronts to help.
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Inside, each drawer is divided by size. I don't have one section per size, they're teamed up with other sizes. So for example the bricks have sections on the left for 1x1&1x2; 1x3&1x4; longer than 1x4. On the right I have 2x2 & 2x3; 2x4; longer than 2x4.
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The other drawers are similarly sectioned - roof bricks I separate by type not size, so 45 degree; 33 degree; inverse etc. the top drawer has minifig accessories and bits and bobs that don't quite fit anywhere else - things like droid legs or spanners. Those go in the sections of an old Lego advent calendar. I cut one up and put the cups into another one, so I can remove them individually as needed.
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Cool. I'm wondering if I have time to put together a nice little plywood unit that could store the Really Useful boxes vertically, with a couple of their bigger 18 litre boxes on the bottom, some smaller ones above and then a bundle of their mini boxes at the top.

I'm hoping to get her Dino Defense HQ too - her first kit, as she's just got loose Lego so far - so a bit of organised storage is necessary, I think.

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I like the drawers! Perhaps I could track down a good-quality set of drawers on a buy & sell site locally and fit them with dividers? Will have a think.
 
I love seeing everyone's sorting methods. It always gives me ideas on how to refine mine, haha.

E: Holy shit, SSD is $327 on Warehouse today (damaged packaging). I'm so sad I spent $400 on mine, but someone is going to strike it rich on that one!
 
Cosmonaut X said:
Cool. I'm wondering if I have time to put together a nice little plywood unit that could store the Really Useful boxes vertically, with a couple of their bigger 18 litre boxes on the bottom, some smaller ones above and then a bundle of their mini boxes at the top.

I'm hoping to get her Dino Defense HQ too - her first kit, as she's just got loose Lego so far - so a bit of organised storage is necessary, I think.

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I like the drawers! Perhaps I could track down a good-quality set of drawers on a buy & sell site locally and fit them with dividers? Will have a think.
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really useful's website lets you buy the components separately to make any size set of drawers/boxes - http://www.reallyusefulproducts.co.uk/uk/html/onlineshop/rub_storage.php

I find the 4 litre a good size though - my 9 litre boxes ended up as dumping grounds for old models that need breaking up and sorting. They're too deep for general storage.
 
What stores sell the series minifigures? I live in Chicago, near downtown. The Magnificent Mile Lego Store did not have any when I went and neither of the Targets near me ever do, either.
 
PhoncipleBone said:
If you liked the classic castle stuff, I would suggest looking into the LOTR stuff. It is the closest thing to it, and fun builds to boot. Also, great source for MOC stuff. :)
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I have all the LotR stuff. I got most of it when the theme debuted, and picked up the other two or three sets long since. I'm looking forward to The Hobbit line. But I really prefer the Classic Castle stuff. I like the Fantasy-Era goblins/trolls so much more than the LotR orcs, and I prefer the yellow minifigs to the fleshies. I like the Lord of the Rings stuff, don't get me wrong, but I'm definitely down in the dumps about the discontinuation of the Kingdoms theme.
 
The LEGO Group concludes the first half of 2012 with another very strong set of interim accounts. Net sales for the period were DKK 9,134m compared with DKK 7,355m for the same period last year – an increase of more than 24%.

Operating profit (profit before financial items and tax) for first half 2012 was DKK 2,877m compared with DKK 2,030m for first half 2011, an increase of 41.7%. At the same time the company’s equity rose from DKK 4,565m at the close of the first half 2011 to DKK 6,031m. Cash flow from operations was DKK 2,230m compared with DKK 1,703m during the first half of 2011.

Commenting on the financial result, LEGO Group CEO Jørgen Vig Knudstorp says:

“Once again the first half of the financial year exceeds our expectations, and the financial result is exceptional - especially in view of general developments in the world toy market. However, it is still too early to provide estimates on the expected result for the full year because the closing months of the year are crucial for our business.”

The LEGO Group’s strong result was achieved at a time when the global toy market is declining – it softened by a further 4% during first half 2012.

Astonishing sales on new products
The year’s big launch – LEGO® Friends, a product line targeted for girls – has done amazingly well since its launch in January. The Group sold twice as many LEGO Friends sets as expected during the first six months of the year. It has therefore increased production to meet the demand for LEGO Friends in the important Christmas period.

Reflecting on the launch of LEGO Friends, Jørgen Vig Knudstorp says:

“LEGO Friends is a result of four years’ development, and it has been amazing to experience the enthusiastic welcome that consumers have given the new range. Sales have been quite astonishing. With LEGO Friends we’ve managed to make creative construction toys more relevant for girls – and we look forward to developing the product line further in the years ahead.”

LEGO Ninjago, launched in 2011, maintained its success in all markets in 2012, with the ninja theme selling significantly better than expected. Classic lines such as LEGO City and LEGO Star Wars™ are still the LEGO Group’s biggest‑selling product lines.

Broad global strength achieved
So far the weakening toy market has not had an effect on the LEGO Group, which enjoyed double‑digit growth rates in consumer sales in virtually all LEGO markets.

The sales increase varies from region to region but is broad based. Sales in European markets rose by an average of just over 10%, while sales in the US increased by 23%. In Asia, sales rose at an even steeper rate, which is a continuation of the picture from 2011. The sharp rise in Asian sales supports the LEGO Group’s long‑term ambition for making the region one of its core markets in line with Europe and the US.

Boosted by this growth, the LEGO Group increased its share of the global toy market to more than 8% – one percentage point higher than in first half 2011.

Increased capacity and bigger workforce
The LEGO Group has been expanding capacity in all areas of its business in order to be able to meet growing demand. This has taken place in several countries and the development continues in 2012, with the LEGO Group likely to hire approx. 1,000 new employees.

The LEGO Group’s factory in Monterrey, Mexico, has expanded its facilities markedly in recent years and has significantly increased its production capacity. In March 2011 work began on a major expansion of the LEGO factory in Kladno, Czech Republic, and will be officially inaugurated in autumn 2012. A brand‑new factory is also planned in Nyíregyháza, Hungary, to replace the existing, rented facility in the same town. And finally, moulding capacity in Billund, Denmark will be increased in autumn 2012.

Activities designed to increase production capacity are expected to continue into 2013, and in addition the LEGO Group will remain focused on making the organization even more adaptable.
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