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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
- Thread starter PhoncipleBone
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PhoncipleBone
Banned
Shitty cell phone photos of a very very work-in-progress build.
Hoping to build a small bike shop with a flat/apartment upstairs all with interiors. Smaller than the usual 32x32 modular standard but bigger than the 16. Still going to make it functional with the other sets though!
Got really thrown off by the light blue windows on the front there. Took me a second to recognize the piece and how they were connected. Very cool.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
That is really nice. Good to finally see clear pics of it and not the grainy leaked pics. Like I said at the leaked pic: DAT SNOT!
Number one thing I wanted in the build- since getting Hulk Helicarrier Breakout i've been really itching to use the trans blue panels somehow! I'm not sure how well or what colour the upper building is going to be but so far im pleased with the bottom
Yep, it was the chrome TC-14.
Rumors this year point towards a
Han Solo
And for superheroes, I am hoping for an Iron Patriot minifig sometime this spring.
PalaceBrother
Member
This is really nice! One of my favorite aspects of the Modulars, and modular MOCs is how they look so simple but that aesthetic is being driven by complex techniques. The integrated mailbox looks really nice-not sure if that's your own idea but it's a great one!
I only have a few SW sets so I'd be ok with that-as long as it's "special" enough. I had to look up TC 14 to see who he/she was when I got it last year.
As for Superheroes, I'd love to see something tongue in cheek. Like Captain Britain or Calendar Man.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Integrated mailbox is used in Pet Shop and some Creator houses. It is always awesome to see.
PalaceBrother
Member
Figures! Don't think I can hold out until the end of March for this set.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
PhoncipleBone
Banned
POS system, soda fountain, and ICEE machine for the snack bar at the theater.
parrotbeak
Member
Is that the jarred heart from HH?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Just clear red and pink 1x1 studs in the jar.
Green Grocer is done. Some great ideas and techniques for the top floor and roof push this kit back up to the top.
Final rating:
Pet Shop=Green Grocer>Fire Brigade>Grand Emporium>Palace Cinema>Town Hall
You can really tell the difference when you are putting together a Jamie set. So many unconventional and surprising uses of elements. Adam (the designer of the Haunted House, Queen Anne's Revenge, and the UCS Imperial Shuttle) is the only one who I think could challenge Jamie on this level. However, the new designer, Marcos Bessa (who created the new Arkham Asylum and the Quinjet) could potentially be another designer at that level.
On to rebuilding the Fire Brigade next!
Final rating:
Pet Shop=Green Grocer>Fire Brigade>Grand Emporium>Palace Cinema>Town Hall
You can really tell the difference when you are putting together a Jamie set. So many unconventional and surprising uses of elements. Adam (the designer of the Haunted House, Queen Anne's Revenge, and the UCS Imperial Shuttle) is the only one who I think could challenge Jamie on this level. However, the new designer, Marcos Bessa (who created the new Arkham Asylum and the Quinjet) could potentially be another designer at that level.
On to rebuilding the Fire Brigade next!
fredrancour
Member
Ugh don't talk about green grocer and QAR. hurts so bad to have missed them.....And the temptation of arkham and HH....
What was the last Jaime-made set? That plane?edit: the sopwith camel! just remembered the name."
fredrancour
Member
Right. I'll credit that memory gap to my subconscious protecting me from the despair of not being able to buy every cool set.
40052 Springtime Scene is now available from S@H (and presumably the LEGO store).
http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Springtime-Scene-40052
http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Springtime-Scene-40052
fredrancour
Member
I've been building my amazon warehouse deals-purchased weathertop off and on between homework assignments. I've been shocked that the set is actually FUN to build. What the heck? Makes me more willing to buy the other lotr sets I'm iffy on- mainly the moria set and goblin king hobbit set. Anyone have those 2? They both inspire similar reluctance the way weathertop did til i saw the $20 off sale...
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Besides Town Hall and Palace Cinema, what else did Astrid design? Curious as to her pedigree.
I do agree that Adam could challenge Jamie. Haunted House was nuts. And had no idea he did Imperial Shuttle. That explains why the set kicked ass.
And as for Marcos, I need Arkham Asylum bad, because Quinjet was so good. Really curious to see him tackle a monster set.
They really should show credit for the main designers on the boxes or instructions. The Architecture line does, why can't the other lines do that?
Weathertop was cool to assemble, and is a nice desk piece. Moria is cool and interactive, but TONS of stickers. And jump on Helms Deep if you can. That is a very cool set.
FUBAR McDangles
Member
So I'd like to expand my collection of lego stuff so I can build some non-playset stuff. I have a few sets now and they're all great, but I'd like to design/create my own buildings and all that.
Is stuff like this or this actually worthwhile?
Or would my best bet be to just do a pick-a-brick thing next time I go to lego-land in Mall of America? Anyone ever been there? I think they have a pick-a-brick there, I'm not sure. No other lego stores are anywhere near me.
Is stuff like this or this actually worthwhile?
Or would my best bet be to just do a pick-a-brick thing next time I go to lego-land in Mall of America? Anyone ever been there? I think they have a pick-a-brick there, I'm not sure. No other lego stores are anywhere near me.
Astrid came from the Creator line, where she was since 2008. While the Town Hall is all Astrid, save for Jamie's roof additions, I think she only did minor work on the Palace Cinema, and most of it was from that ex-intern that I mentioned a while back.
There appears to be another Astrid video coming up, so I'm curious to see what else she has in the works.
And yes, LEGO should definitely put designer info on at least the Creator Expert and UCS lines. I feel that the designer is just as important as the theme or piece count. If I get motivated, I might create my own list for our group.
fredrancour
Member
Oh, helm's deep is inevitable. It's gonna be a double vip purchase, probably. If either of the nearby lego stores have any of it left, I'll get some friends to accompany me to one.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I would love a list of designers and what they made.
So I've been researching the competition on CUUSOO for my Ghostbusters submission, looks like this one is the one to beat. I think I can handily beat it build wise and presentation (as their are all renders) but it's currently at 3300 votes. I'll have some catching up to do and unfortunately I can't do much yet until I wait for some parts and the lights to arrive.
Harry Potter
Banned
You have my vote, wetwired. And my axe.
I was just at the MoA Lego store. The pick-a-brick was honestly disappointing. There was a nice variety of colors, but mostly in larger piece sizes. I really wanted some tiles and slopes, but they didn't really have either (I would have killed for a cup full of Lego kitties, but a man can dream...). YMMV, of course.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
And my sword.
Once I've got the decals on the side of it do you think I should take some nice photos and get it up on there ASAP?
I want to do a really cool photo shoot with it once the lights arrive with some dry ice (that someone mentioned here) inside the the ghost buster HQ, the fog spilling out the front doors, a bright light inside the building (a big LED flashlight) with lights of the car flashing bright parked in the doorway and the ghostbuster minifigs standing in front.
That's my long term plan, but the lights will probably take a few weeks to arrive. Should I take some decent pics once the decal\logos are on the side of ecto-1 and put it up now to get a start on supporters?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
98% done with the first floor of the BrickMAX Cinema.
Another speaker put in. Ignore the decal from Moria on the tiles. It will be obscured once the second floor goes on.
Railing put into the front row. I had left gaps for handicapped access, but it would leave people nearly against the screen, which would be cruel. So to compensate, this place is NOT ADA compliant.
Front doors, complete with obscene amount of blinking lights to get your attention.
The box office window, and the poster frame for the currently playing film. I will most likely go back and add an awning above the window and some SNOT to put a sign with showtimes on it, because right now it looks incredibly plain.
The refreshment area. You can see the POS system for the box office window in the corner, and then the soda fountain and ICEE machine on the back wall.
Front of the refreshment stand.
Back side of the refreshment stand. Two registers, access to candy, and the giant bin filled with popcorn. I did not have the space to pull off a popcorn machine, but will toy with ideas to maybe pop on there. But I am proud of the glass bin filled with popcorn.
I still need to add the stairs to access the projection room and second floor. That will be later this week, as well as beginning construction on the second floor. I plan on the front of the second floor to be an elaborate and decorative sign with the theater name. I have a few ideas, and need to play around to see what will work.
Another speaker put in. Ignore the decal from Moria on the tiles. It will be obscured once the second floor goes on.
Railing put into the front row. I had left gaps for handicapped access, but it would leave people nearly against the screen, which would be cruel. So to compensate, this place is NOT ADA compliant.
Front doors, complete with obscene amount of blinking lights to get your attention.
The box office window, and the poster frame for the currently playing film. I will most likely go back and add an awning above the window and some SNOT to put a sign with showtimes on it, because right now it looks incredibly plain.
The refreshment area. You can see the POS system for the box office window in the corner, and then the soda fountain and ICEE machine on the back wall.
Front of the refreshment stand.
Back side of the refreshment stand. Two registers, access to candy, and the giant bin filled with popcorn. I did not have the space to pull off a popcorn machine, but will toy with ideas to maybe pop on there. But I am proud of the glass bin filled with popcorn.
I still need to add the stairs to access the projection room and second floor. That will be later this week, as well as beginning construction on the second floor. I plan on the front of the second floor to be an elaborate and decorative sign with the theater name. I have a few ideas, and need to play around to see what will work.
FUBAR McDangles
Member
So the larger plates to start with? Like the bottom pieces that one would build on? Or what do you mean by tiles?
I am new to this lego stuff. I get confused some times haha. Sorry.
Sorry - I don't really know my terminology, either.
Not really plates, so much. More like beams - the kind of pieces you'd make walls out of.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
You mean "solid gold" to people like me?
I need more beams. I wish PAB would get something other than white for the larger ones.
Harry Potter
Banned
I think you should take some photos once you get your decals and put it up. Your set speaks for itself.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Agreed. I am anxious to see the improved fins and mini figs.
BentBricks
Member
It really depends on what you plan on building. Those are ok for brick built stuff or for filling out walls and stuff. pick-a-brick is one of the cheapest way to get LEGO bricks new, but you are limited to what is there at the time. They almost always have your standard bricks, but in varying colors. Best to have something in mind, or you'll end up like me hoarding pieces I may use in the future. Most stores are nice and if you ask, they will check if they have items that are not out on the floor. You can get around 140 2x4 bricks in a $15 PaB cup if you follow a pattern. About 20-30% less if you just dump them in.
I can post my pattern if anyone is interested. It's a variation of one I found on the intrawebs because the cups may have changed or something. The one I found didn't quite work right.
http://thebrickblogger.com/2010/11/lego-disctionary-basic-term/
http://www.brothers-brick.com/lego-glossary/
http://thebrickblogger.com/2011/01/lego-dictionary-advanced-terms/
Sweet. I like that set. It's very much like the winter set giveaway which captures the season nicely.
Holiday Pick-A-Brick boxes: Part 1.
Approximately 300 pieces here, but I got double that much to fit into one Holiday Box so that I could make two STAR WARS stands: one for the X-Wing and one for either the Millenium Falcon, or the Tie Fighter.
Some of you probably know what it is that is being built in this pic... The Tower to the right is the stand that will hold up the set that's being built in this pic.
Approximately 300 pieces here, but I got double that much to fit into one Holiday Box so that I could make two STAR WARS stands: one for the X-Wing and one for either the Millenium Falcon, or the Tie Fighter.
Some of you probably know what it is that is being built in this pic... The Tower to the right is the stand that will hold up the set that's being built in this pic.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
SEX WING!
Loved everything you've done in your MOC, particularly the restoration area, my daughter thanks you since i used all of your ideas to make a better Friend's Cafè corner.
Jables Swan
Member
Holiday Pick-A-Brick boxes: Part 1.
Approximately 300 pieces here, but I got double that much to fit into one Holiday Box so that I could make two STAR WARS stands: one for the X-Wing and one for either the Millenium Falcon, or the Tie Fighter.
Some of you probably know what it is that is being built in this pic... The Tower to the right is the stand that will hold up the set that's being built in this pic.
Wow, that's a giant stand for the (se)X-Wing.
Well, thank you! I didn't think that you'd notice my Giant Stand!
It's big isn't it?
You like it?
nothing awkward here... ... ... move along. move along.l
Edit: Seriously though, the bricks were "free" so I might as well try out a big stand to see how it looks and dial it back from there if it is TOO big, lol.
Unlike Second Breakfast in The Lord of the Rings, a "Second Edit" is actually not that desirable of a thing...
Edit 2: Just so everyone knows, all of the pieces in my first pic that're laying on the floor unbuilt, make up the body of that stand! So that's like 300 pieces in each stand lol!
WTF! Edit 3!?
I was inspired by your stands Phonciple...
Ominous view of the impending doom...
A link to my Power Mech Creation at the LEGO GAF Custom Model Contest!!!
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=48227774&postcount=167
Go check out my creation! /Shwarzenegger
Jables Swan
Member
Well, thank you! I didn't think that you'd notice my Giant Stand!
It's big isn't it?
You like it?
nothing awkward here... ... ... move along. move along.l
Edit: Seriously though, the bricks were "free" so I might as well try out a big stand to see how it looks and dial it back from there if it is TOO big, lol.
Unlike Second Breakfast in The Lord of the Rings, a "Second Edit" is actually not that desirable of a thing...
Edit 2: Just so everyone knows, all of the pieces in my first pic that're laying on the floor unbuilt, make up the body of that stand! So that's like 300 pieces in each stand lol!
WTF! Edit 3!?
I was inspired by your stands Phonciple...
Giant compared to the little one I made. Mine spins though
98% done with the first floor of the BrickMAX Cinema.
Another speaker put in. Ignore the decal from Moria on the tiles. It will be obscured once the second floor goes on.
Railing put into the front row. I had left gaps for handicapped access, but it would leave people nearly against the screen, which would be cruel. So to compensate, this place is NOT ADA compliant.
Front doors, complete with obscene amount of blinking lights to get your attention.
The box office window, and the poster frame for the currently playing film. I will most likely go back and add an awning above the window and some SNOT to put a sign with showtimes on it, because right now it looks incredibly plain.
The refreshment area. You can see the POS system for the box office window in the corner, and then the soda fountain and ICEE machine on the back wall.
Front of the refreshment stand.
Back side of the refreshment stand. Two registers, access to candy, and the giant bin filled with popcorn. I did not have the space to pull off a popcorn machine, but will toy with ideas to maybe pop on there. But I am proud of the glass bin filled with popcorn.
I still need to add the stairs to access the projection room and second floor. That will be later this week, as well as beginning construction on the second floor. I plan on the front of the second floor to be an elaborate and decorative sign with the theater name. I have a few ideas, and need to play around to see what will work.
You should put that Lego version of the avengers poster in one of those frames, I love the popcorn in the cabinet
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Love everything about that MOC cinema except dat hair in the last shot (probably a cat hair)
Seriously though, the entrance especially is great, love the doors with the blue correctly facing handles, those awesome blinding lights... i'd go there to watch the next blockbuster
Also: Speaking of those LOTR sets, i also built Weathertop yesterday, it was a decent build, i agree and makes for a pretty good display piece. I have it set up for the Frodo getting stabbed scene!
Also, those Nazgul are pretty mean lookin figures, i dig them!
What's so great about Helm's Deep though? Besides Theoden King, i don't really see the appeal (yet...) plus you can ONLY use those figures for LOTR related stuff which is a shame
(probably a cat hair)Seriously though, the entrance especially is great, love the doors with the blue correctly facing handles, those awesome blinding lights... i'd go there to watch the next blockbuster
Also: Speaking of those LOTR sets, i also built Weathertop yesterday, it was a decent build, i agree and makes for a pretty good display piece. I have it set up for the Frodo getting stabbed scene!
Also, those Nazgul are pretty mean lookin figures, i dig them!
What's so great about Helm's Deep though? Besides Theoden King, i don't really see the appeal (yet...) plus you can ONLY use those figures for LOTR related stuff which is a shame
Love everything about that MOC cinema except dat hair in the last shot
Seriously though, the entrance especially is great, love the doors with the blue correctly facing handles, those awesome blinding lights... i'd go there to watch the next blockbuster
Also: Speaking of those LOTR sets, i also built Weathertop yesterday, it was a decent build, i agree and makes for a pretty good display piece. I have it set up for the Frodo getting stabbed scene!
Also, those Nazgul are pretty mean lookin figures, i dig them!
What's so great about Helm's Deep though? Besides Theoden King, i don't really see the appeal (yet...) plus you can ONLY use those figures for LOTR related stuff which is a shame
I agree - can't see the appeal of Helm's deep. Weathertop and Gandalf's Arrival are the best IMO.
Calm Killer
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Love the Lego Imax Bone. Great work as always. I am jealous of your creativity.
I attempted to create modular out of set 7642 Garage, but it just looks plain and boxy and I have found out that I cannot complete what I want to complete with the small 32x32 baseplate. I think I need to get a bigger plate, or completely remove the sidewalk option from the modular. It doesn't look correct without the sidewalk though so I think I need a bigger baseplate.
I attempted to create modular out of set 7642 Garage, but it just looks plain and boxy and I have found out that I cannot complete what I want to complete with the small 32x32 baseplate. I think I need to get a bigger plate, or completely remove the sidewalk option from the modular. It doesn't look correct without the sidewalk though so I think I need a bigger baseplate.