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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
- Thread starter PhoncipleBone
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whatsinaname
Member
But for Lego, you get most of your money back if you sell it. If you wait a few months, maybe even more than you originally paid!
Finished building the Grand Prix Racer last night. Great looking model. Although, after having built three Technic race/super cars in under a year they're starting to feel a bit same-y (that engine is fun to build the first time, by the third I was kind of rolling my eyes.) The rear suspension was a lot of fun as well as the shell of the main body, as it looks so different from the regular super car shape. I might remove the gear on the nose that serves to turn the front wheels, considering that the steering wheel itself is functional. As usual, I have some parts left over including two red pegs which I know probably go somewhere. I seem to always wind up not putting in at least two of these somewhere on these kits, there's just so much going on in the diagrams. Didn't apply any of the two sheets worth of stickers (seriously, it's ridiculous) though now I'm considering painting the pattern onto the parts. None of the main "paint-job" stickers are too complex. We'll see. They also give you six clear 1x1 rounded studs that I think the instructions indicate to just place next to the model? I don't know, it's really weird. Overall it's a nice kit, but if you've built a few of the cars you probably know what you're in for as far as the build goes.
PalaceBrother
Member
Just got back from Mall of America LEGO Store! I did something I shouldn't have... (But I wanted to soooo bad!)
I GOT MODULARS!
Pet Shop, Fire Brigade, Grand Emporium, Palace Cinema!
As everybody else has said, amazing haul. I'm definitely jealous.
We must never have a "haul of the month", Ghostmind. There are enough addicts in this thread that we'd all just end up being codependent enablers.
I wish they'd combine technic with regular system a bit more. So have the proper suspension etc, but skin it more like creator expert models. Its like vehicles never get the care and attention that buildings or other themes do - VW Camper honourable exception
Bring back Model Team!
Snkfanatic
Banned
No kidding, I had it once when I bought a car. Now that sucked lol
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
qft. I remember signing off on my first "brand new" car last year. The car before that I had bought from my parents after they'd had it for a year; so while it was new, it wasn't *really* new. When I sat in the dealership last year I was thinking, "oh shit... oh shit... Should I be doing this?"
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Speaking of AT walkers, wasn't there a UCS AT something back when?
reggieandTFE
Member
I recently realized that I'm not a collector. I enjoy building Lego and like having a couple Star Wars ships displayed, but I don't have the space nor the desire to keep modulars or any other Lego out in the open.
What should I do with my blocks? Give to my wife's kindergarden class? Parse them all out and sell online (no boxes, just instructions and all the pieces)?
What should I do with my blocks? Give to my wife's kindergarden class? Parse them all out and sell online (no boxes, just instructions and all the pieces)?
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
There was a UCS AT-ST released in 2006. There has also been a 10000-series AT-AT, but it was not UCS.
Harry Potter
Banned
What's a 10000-series?
PalaceBrother
Member
I think they are just the really large, non-UCS sets (Modulars, Tower Bridge etc.)
Harry Potter
Banned
Ahh ok.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
They are BEST LEGO!
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
That's one way to look at it!
At larger sets like modulars, or spare Star Wars sets you don't need, I'd part out and sell as sets. And if you know that's what you'll be like, keep the boxes on future sets to help with resale value.
You can set up a store on bricklink really easily. Check out comparable prices and if you want to sell quick, price competitively.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Courtesey of our friends over at Eurobricks, I present you with The Lone Ranger sets!
More here
Worth noting is the fact that 79111 includes 16 curved track pieces. That's pretty boss. Again, I wish I could house a train layout...
I'll probably pick up 79110 because I love the way the mountain looks - always great to learn some new techniques!
For Size said:79106 Cavalry Builder Set
79107 Comanche Camp
79108 Stagecoach Escape
79109 Colby City Showdown
79110 Silver Mine Shootout
79111 Constitution Train Chase
More here
Worth noting is the fact that 79111 includes 16 curved track pieces. That's pretty boss. Again, I wish I could house a train layout...
I'll probably pick up 79110 because I love the way the mountain looks - always great to learn some new techniques!
Harry Potter
Banned
That stagecoach will be mine.
I really have zero interest to see this movie.
I really have zero interest to see this movie.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
That is a bit odd...
Yeah, no interest in the movie whatsoever on my end either.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Some of these are amazing, especially the wasps/hornets and i HATE wasps
BentBricks
Member
Just got back from Mall of America LEGO Store! I did something I shouldn't have... (But I wanted to soooo bad!)
Jaw drops to the floor. That's almost $1k worth in one shot and the scary thing is all those modulars are on my list so that means I will eventually spend over $1k.
LEGOGAF help me.
I agree. The stage coach is the best value and looks great as a standalone set.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Jaw drops to the floor. That's almost $1k worth in one shot and the scary thing is all those modulars are on my list so that means I will eventually spend over $1k.
LEGOGAF help me.
I agree. The stage coach is the best value and looks great as a standalone set.
And he didn't even get Town Hall, so add that to the receipt too.
PalaceBrother
Member
Every time someone posts a haul you point out the sets they didn't get.
You're a bad influence, sir!!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Mainly with that one because of the sheer magnitude of the haul. I would have waited on Arkham and gotten Town Hall just to have all modulars in one fell swoop.
And yes, I am jealous of the haul. lol.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets.
PalaceBrother
Member
I would have done the same thing, but that's just the completion-obsessed side of me talking. I know if I get Arkham (which is an awesome set) I'd get sucked into more superhero sets.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Don't you own most of those anyway though?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Yes, accumulated over the course of a year. It is just the sheer magnitude of a single day haul that is awe inspiring.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Those sets remind me of the short lived Indians subtheme from the Western theme...some of those sets were pretty cool looking but darn is it tough to find them for a reasonable price haha.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
I can relate to this. The ability to purchase 1k worth of LEGO in one purchase is inspiring.
This was my most insane haul to-date. I don't think I will be able to replicate it.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=35324505&postcount=3365
Actually that one is cheating a bit, since it isn't a single haul...
Here's a single one:
http://neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=39883532&postcount=13628
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=35324505&postcount=3365
Actually that one is cheating a bit, since it isn't a single haul...
Here's a single one:
http://neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=39883532&postcount=13628
Yofaycesux
Neo Member
Would it be inappropriate to ask if someone would be willing to sell some pieces bricklink style? Just wondering, if so, my apologies and I will delete this.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
What pieces are you trying to find out of curiosity?
BentBricks
Member
I recall them being close to if not at MSRP.
The Pick-A-Brick is a rip-off though. They charge by weight, but last time I was there, there is a mixed bin of some technic stuff which you can't get at a LEGO store (Legoland is not owned by LEGO anymore so the stores in there are not LEGO owned stores).
What is great though is they have some old inventory items that are hard to find sometimes. They had some knight battle packs from a couple years ago. They usually have some small clearance items, especially old keychains at the main LEGO store there.
FUBAR McDangles
Member
I will probably be going to Moa this week on spring break, and I will likely go to the lego store there.
They have a PAB there, so are there any techniques or strategies I should try to get the best bang for my buck?
They have a PAB there, so are there any techniques or strategies I should try to get the best bang for my buck?
A haul is one thing.
The next logical step is to open them ALL at once and mix the bags before construction!
BentBricks
Member
http://www.bensbricks.ca/pick_a_brick.php
http://news.lugnet.com/general/?n=44302&t=f&v=a
I had to modify the pattern from the first link. Not sure if the cups changed or something, but it didn't quite fit for me.
I changed mine to
2 4 5 6 6 5 5 4 2 39
2 4 5 5 5 5 5 4 2 37
2 4 5 5 5 4 3 2 30
3 4 4 5 4 4 3 27
3 4 4 4 4 3 22
TOTAL 155
Number represents how many 2x4 bricks each row. I kept 1x2s for the bottom if I don't fill it with 1x1 plates. I don't put 1x2 bricks in any of my layers. like in the first link.
You should ask what you can get away with as the top layer won't let you snap the lid on.
I use this pattern for 2x4s, 1x4s, and 1x2s bricks.
Plates, snap them together, but don't do that for anything wider than 2 studs wide. It's not easy to separate. You can stagger those bigger than 2 studs wide so 1 stud is over hanging.
Fill gaps with the usual 1x1 plates they almost always have.
It's time vs money. It takes a long time just to get 20-30% more in a cup. For small pieces it's not worth the time to assemble them. I usually do a layer, then drop some filler pieces, then another layer, then some filler (1x1s and 1x2s plates/tiles).
Sometimes I feel like my time is worth more, but it's kinda fun sometimes to see how much you can fit in.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I had almost posted that. Lol.
I tried doing four modulars at once with mixed pieces, but they were mostly sorted. It was still incredibly hard and time consuming. I gave up after a bit and just went individually.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Everytime I see the BrickShow reviewing Kreo sets in my YouTube feed I have to shake head with disappointment.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I didn't know they reviewed non-LEGO stuff. I'll have to check them out, if for no other reason than to smh.
Aww cmon. Most of them are poor design, but there are a couple cool transformers sets for their vehicles. The big optimus set is huge awesome display for truck and trailer. The Starscream set is also a really awesome display jet. I was disapponted by the missing pieces from just about every Kreo set i bought. Ive never had missing pieces from lego sets and always extra pieces.
antiquegamer
Member
My recent polybags pick-up. I love the Hobbit set and pleasantly surprise that the map is printed and not sticker!
I went to LEGO store yesterday and bought $52.00 worth of LEGO to get that Star Wars polybag but the clerk told me that the promotion only apply to Star Wars stuff. Duh! (I bought the new Iron Man set). He then pack up my stuff and throw in the polybag for me anyway. I love LEGO store people.