I just got a catalog today, 10% off yay! When do the double points start again?
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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
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I just got a catalog today, 10% off yay! When do the double points start again?
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
That Dad of one of my High school friend's posted this on my facebook today. http://www.geekologie.com/2013/03/lego-spill-shuts-down-highway-lane-in-we.php
My wife said "I wonder if it is like when they spill food on the road. Whatever you find you can take." I looked at her and said....WE NEED TO GO NOW! Her reply sadly was there is a foot of snow on the way.......no....
Also if anyone ever gets a coupon in their catalog and they are not going to use it please send it my way. I live 3 hours from a LEGO store and pretty much will never get a coupon.
My wife said "I wonder if it is like when they spill food on the road. Whatever you find you can take." I looked at her and said....WE NEED TO GO NOW! Her reply sadly was there is a foot of snow on the way.......no....
Also if anyone ever gets a coupon in their catalog and they are not going to use it please send it my way. I live 3 hours from a LEGO store and pretty much will never get a coupon.
BentBricks
Member
I believe if you log onto the LEGO website you have an option to receive catalogs if you don't already.
I am imagining an AFOL crying somewhere and an ex-girlfriend with a huge grin for some reason.
Harry Potter
Banned
March 25th - April 8th.
I'm not sure what it was, but I really didn't have any problems applying the stickers on Palace Cinema. They did seem to be higher quality. Maybe that had something to do with it.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
The stickers were higher quality. Thicker paper, and better adhesive.
-Deadpool-
Member
Arrived yesterday. Can't wait to build it tonight.
I gave up and ordered from germany, came in about $50 cheaper than local RRP too
PhoncipleBone
Banned
A few more quick and dirty picks of the BrickMAX Cinema MOC. I printed up some posters while at work (shhh...dont tell), and know I have to adjust the size a little bit on them. But these give a good idea.
I just did a Google search for "LEGO Movie Posters" and lots of neat examples showed up.
Yeah, that one came out REALLY small. I was rushing to finish while on break, and was guesstimating most of the sizes.
Probably my favorite one of the ones found during the quick search. So simple, yet perfect.
Close up of the box office area. I ran out of dark tan tiles so made the checker pattern for the box office area. At least it makes it stand out.
Quick and dirty stairs to the second floor. I will probably fill that back hall with the popcorn machine and other stuff so it is not so bare.
The full building. I plan to make HVAC units for the roof, and to replace the top of the lamppost with a smaller dish.
Close up of the brick sign. All the arms extended out are actually secured to the main building except for the two angled red ones. Also gives a good idea of how the brick built brick was done.
Size comparisons next to Palace Cinema. The puny lil theater...
I just did a Google search for "LEGO Movie Posters" and lots of neat examples showed up.
Yeah, that one came out REALLY small. I was rushing to finish while on break, and was guesstimating most of the sizes.
Probably my favorite one of the ones found during the quick search. So simple, yet perfect.
Close up of the box office area. I ran out of dark tan tiles so made the checker pattern for the box office area. At least it makes it stand out.
Quick and dirty stairs to the second floor. I will probably fill that back hall with the popcorn machine and other stuff so it is not so bare.
The full building. I plan to make HVAC units for the roof, and to replace the top of the lamppost with a smaller dish.
Close up of the brick sign. All the arms extended out are actually secured to the main building except for the two angled red ones. Also gives a good idea of how the brick built brick was done.
Size comparisons next to Palace Cinema. The puny lil theater...
edotherocket
Member
That looks ridiculously awesome dude.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Found on Reddit, LEGO spill shuts down highway lane in West Virginia:
Yup I posted it a few posts up. About 2 hours from my house.
Arg, sorry. I scanned back over but missed that you posted it as a link. Crazy.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Yea, funny stuff!
If it's only two hours away WHY ARE YOU HERE? Think of the price per brick and the public service you would be doing assisting in the cleanup!
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I love how the Bricking Bad display uses a slew of different red plates to make up the floor. Pretty awesome way of using what you've got!
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
The foot of snow that is falling right now put a kibosh on travel.
Snkfanatic
Banned
Why does Gus have to have a piece of chicken in his hands hahaha
Would love to have that though,
Would love to have that though,
PalaceBrother
Member
To help identify him as the owner of Los Pollos Hermanos of course.
Ding ding ding ding.
The Lamonster
Member
Thanks for the context, his post was severely lacking.
parrotbeak
Member
That brick-built brick is amazing. I wonder if there any pieces that would fit the curvature and size of those studs and could be used to make the bottom side so that it fit together.
Harry Potter
Banned
I'M THE ONE WHO MIXES THE BAGS.
I'm sorry
PalaceBrother
Member
My daughter found this piece in a box of my old LEGO and I can't figure out what it is, or what set it might have been from.
Anybody know the link to this thing on Bricklink?
Anybody know the link to this thing on Bricklink?
PalaceBrother
Member
I think you might be right but I can't figure out which one. I suspect I may have another unbuilt old set in among my boxes and want to rebuild it.
Those new movie posters are aces Phonciple! This theater needs to stay assembled for the long-term.
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=3324c01
Yeah. I recognize it from one of my old Space sets
Here is the link to the piece. It is a hinged plate and was in older space/city/fire sets.
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=3324c01
I wanted to say Hi to all. Been following the LEGO Threads and recently got access to NeoGAF.
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=3324c01
I wanted to say Hi to all. Been following the LEGO Threads and recently got access to NeoGAF.
I'm sure I had this set... let me look it up...
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemIn.asp?P=3324c01&in=S
This is the set I remember having as a kid:
PalaceBrother
Member
Welcome, and thank you both for the link!
Ghostmind triggered my memory and I think it was this set:
This explains the extra light grey tails I have kicking around as well. I think there are a couple other small sets in my boxes. I'll have to do some digging.
Edit:
Good call Tuffy. Lego GAF comes through in record time.
I think I had that one as well.
Classic space was such a great theme - I purchased a couple of those lunar plates last month and it triggered a massive wave of nostalgia for these old kits.
My first, and best, LEGO set:
SiegfriedFM
Member
I got Lego Lord of the Rings (the game) and I've just reached Moria. It's really fun, and ridiculously inspiring. I feel like I want to build every single prop. Good thing the world itself isn't modelled.
Notes so far:
Bag End door matches the set, although the walls are game graphics.
Gloin, at the council, seems to use a white version of his custom beard/hair pieces. They specifically added him there, no other non-famous NPCs in the scene.
Bilbo likewise has a white hobbit hair (that's not available yet, right?).
The Watcher in the Water seems possible to build, but very complex and probably in non-official colours.
Sauron is also brick built, and huge, but without the special helmet and armor pieces you can't build him right now.
The tomb of Balin seems to match the Moria Lego set, but not the other pieces of scenery around there.
Great MOC signs, lamps and other props. Very inspiring, especially in Rivendell.
Notes so far:
Bag End door matches the set, although the walls are game graphics.
Gloin, at the council, seems to use a white version of his custom beard/hair pieces. They specifically added him there, no other non-famous NPCs in the scene.
Bilbo likewise has a white hobbit hair (that's not available yet, right?).
The Watcher in the Water seems possible to build, but very complex and probably in non-official colours.
Sauron is also brick built, and huge, but without the special helmet and armor pieces you can't build him right now.
The tomb of Balin seems to match the Moria Lego set, but not the other pieces of scenery around there.
Great MOC signs, lamps and other props. Very inspiring, especially in Rivendell.
Welcome to the club, STPBMW!
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I just noticed that Rebrickable is advertised in the LEGO magazine I get. That's really awesome...Is it affiliated with TLG, or is it a fan site? It's even advertised in the magazine as being aimed at older builders, which is fantastic.
DJ_Lae
Member
YES.
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/Another+brick+mall+Lego+comes+Southgate/8052315/story.html
Lego store opening up in Southgate Mall in Edmonton this summer.
I would prefer West Edmonton Mall (it's way closer to me) but still, better than driving to Calgary and better than paying Lego's inflated shipping costs to Canada.
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/Another+brick+mall+Lego+comes+Southgate/8052315/story.html
Lego store opening up in Southgate Mall in Edmonton this summer.
I would prefer West Edmonton Mall (it's way closer to me) but still, better than driving to Calgary and better than paying Lego's inflated shipping costs to Canada.
PalaceBrother
Member
I think I had that one as well.
Classic space was such a great theme - I purchased a couple of those lunar plates last month and it triggered a massive wave of nostalgia for these old kits.
My first, and best, LEGO set:
I'm so jealous. That was always my dream set to get when I was a kid.
I'm with you on the lunar base plates in terms of nostalgia. This was easily my most played with toy when I was young, hands down:
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Lunar plate is best plate. Would love to see it return.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
I really wish LEGO had not abandoned those awesome base plates from the early Space and Castle theme days.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Agreed, i used to have a big BlackTron set back then, which was awesome as well, but yeah i had a couple smaller classic ones for sure too since i still have those red and white minifigs (also a couple yellow ones) i just LOVE that retro Sci-Fi look on them with their oxygen tanks
scientific maps
Neo Member
FYI Amazon Warehouse Deals has the Eiffel Tower (1) - $1,136. I check them daily, and this just went up today.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
tiggerkiddo
Member
Also loved the variation they did for Aquazone (I have it and it's so nice looking) but I need some of those bloody plates. I need more classic Space sets to be honest...maybe this upcoming paycheck...
BentBricks
Member
I think I had that one as well.
Classic space was such a great theme - I purchased a couple of those lunar plates last month and it triggered a massive wave of nostalgia for these old kits.
My first, and best, LEGO set:
Not my first set, but my favorite set then the "technic" car was next.
I just rebuilt the Galaxy Explorer recently for the first time in over 30 years and it's as glorious as I remember. Not enough pieces to build the little lunar base. I used some trans yellow bricks to make big firecrackers out of small firecrackers.
Definitely shows it's age in the way it was designed, but it holds up pretty well in terms of looks (I'm biased off course).