I have done that already, but I want to redo it because it didn't turned out as planned
I pretty much figured out I can't have anything moving as it looks like shit and makes it really obvious it's just small scale.
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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
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I have done that already, but I want to redo it because it didn't turned out as planned
I pretty much figured out I can't have anything moving as it looks like shit and makes it really obvious it's just small scale.
Calm Killer
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Cereal KiIIer
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I should point out that he's not dead. Just with a new wife and kids. I just haven't spoke to him in 16 years.
Spooky!
What is STAHP an acronym for? Your funny I believe flew right over my head... :/
Shrike Alvaron
Member
So I built the first floor of Grand Emporium last night, at first I thought it was turning out a little plain but then once the canopies and the extremely tedious to build but very cool looking "pillars" are added, it all starts to come together. I also love the revolving door, and the escalator just plain looks cool. While a minifig can't stand on it by themselves they can hold on to the rail and look like they're standing, definitely going to make use of that once I finish and put the figs in.
Will do the second floor today and third tomorrow. Kind of worried they'll be a bit repetitive as they look near identical, but the payoff looks to be worth it.
Will do the second floor today and third tomorrow. Kind of worried they'll be a bit repetitive as they look near identical, but the payoff looks to be worth it.
SiegfriedFM
Member
After doing six hours overtime, I treated myself to a couple of minifigs. On a random selection I got Santa (very welcome - he'll get to pilot one of these space ships), Fortune Teller (who I'm realizing has the perfect hair for a figure I'm building - sorry, Miss) and another crappy space orc.
Was going to buy the Uruk Hai Army as a way to get Eomer, but $76? Hahahahahahahahahahaha no.
Was going to buy the Uruk Hai Army as a way to get Eomer, but $76? Hahahahahahahahahahaha no.
Yeah, I looked up the word on google, and immediately ran into that site... Had'nt ever seen STAHP before.
fredrancour
Member
That set definitely only costs thirty, what den of con-men was trying to sell you it for that much?
SiegfriedFM
Member
Swedish retail.
I'm gonna get Eomer, Ori, Nori and Dori off Bricklink for half that instead.
antiquegamer
Member
Well... that actually makes it more depressing. I might have to go buy more LEGO to cheer me up.
fredrancour
Member
Yes... yes.... I sympathize with this tragedy due to my own past. I think I need helm's deep and arkham to cope. I shall unify them and build Durin's Asylum for the Suicidally Greedy.
I already buy too many legos to cope with stress. I can't afford to do this, there are cheaper ways to evade depression.
maybe just helm's deep....
yesssssssss yesssssssssss. give in to your lust.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
LOL i like your idea... Batman's Deep for the mentally Heroic would be pretty neat as well
Either way, Arkham is on my must buy list too this year, Helm's Deep ehh still lukewarm on that set, maybe on a huge discount, it just doesn't look as great on display than Arkham imo!
BentBricks
Member
Nice! My preference would be the smoke flow from the front to back car or from behind passenger side of car toward camera. Also, not sure how, but would be nicer if the smoke level was more even. in the shot. I understand it was test footage, just adding my two cents. Great work!
fredrancour
Member
LOL i like your idea... Batman's Deep for the mentally Heroic would be pretty neat as well
Either way, Arkham is on my must buy list too this year, Helm's Deep ehh still lukewarm on that set, maybe on a huge discount, it just doesn't look as great on display than Arkham imo!
Oh, I check amazon warehouse deals constantly, hoping to find helm's deep for cheap. I can't bring myself to pay fulll price right now.
SiegfriedFM
Member
And another vintage set since I'm aching to get going on the new stuff once it gets here.
This one actually has a bit of a story to it. I don't remember how I got it, but I distinctly remember my after school activity center having it as well. With me being one of the older kids there at that point, and knowing the set from home, I was tasked with building it. I was rewarded with icecream or something, in a display of raw favoritism. Anyway, at some point I had an argument with another kid and he specifically tore it down just to get at me. Not that I cared much.
Luckily I have most of the parts still around, including the Shell logo that I never took apart. The smaller logos are gone since long, since they spanned several useful bricks. I did have all the other printed pieces, and only three of the minifigs, a car window and a single round brick was missing.
I'm a bit confused though. There must have been a set of random stickers at some point, because I've added doctor stickers to the shop windows, some airport sticker to one of the pillars and police stickers all over. Also, I'm pretty sure I followed the piece count from Bricklink but there's lots of stuff left over...
This one actually has a bit of a story to it. I don't remember how I got it, but I distinctly remember my after school activity center having it as well. With me being one of the older kids there at that point, and knowing the set from home, I was tasked with building it. I was rewarded with icecream or something, in a display of raw favoritism. Anyway, at some point I had an argument with another kid and he specifically tore it down just to get at me. Not that I cared much.
Luckily I have most of the parts still around, including the Shell logo that I never took apart. The smaller logos are gone since long, since they spanned several useful bricks. I did have all the other printed pieces, and only three of the minifigs, a car window and a single round brick was missing.
I'm a bit confused though. There must have been a set of random stickers at some point, because I've added doctor stickers to the shop windows, some airport sticker to one of the pillars and police stickers all over. Also, I'm pretty sure I followed the piece count from Bricklink but there's lots of stuff left over...
anonymous_abc
Member
its fascinating how much LEGO has changed/evolved and progressed in all these years, yet the basic bricks are still the same.
with lots of new ones since of course.
with lots of new ones since of course.
SiegfriedFM
Member
I found it rather interesting how this set has some SNOT going on for many of the signs. There's also some detailing that is a bit more than necessary, like the washing station to the back left.
Of course, I didn't care about the blatant corporate marketing at that time. When did Lego change from using Shell to their own madeup brand?
Of course, I didn't care about the blatant corporate marketing at that time. When did Lego change from using Shell to their own madeup brand?
That's way out of my price range, I think I 'll get the X-wing.
I was at Renaud Bray (a bit like B&N in the US) today and saw some old Lego Atlantis and Toy Story 3 sets. I almost bought the TS3 one.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Take the money you would spend on Ghost Train and put it towards buying Haunted House.
Thank me later.
My least favorite of the Monster Fighters kits. Put the money toward the HH, or if you want a train, put it towards the Horizon Express or the upcoming Lone Ranger train.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
From God's mouth to our ears. I never bought Ghost Train, but will wholeheartedly recommend Horizon Express. So awesome.
But still. Smart thing is put it towards Haunted House. A godly set. Well, ungodly technically.
parrotbeak
Member
The train itself is lacking but you get some cool pieces, lots of decoration pieces like bones and spikes, plus a bunch of glow in the dark ghost minifigs. The plane is pretty cool.
Hoping Pet Shop is exponentially more fun than Grand Emporium. GE was so mind numbing besides for the small things like the toy house, chandelier, and the clear roof to name the ones I can think of. Getting to those parts of the build were so rewarding. Loved the first floor pillars though but they were crazy repetitive with small parts.
Now... I need to find a place to put it without worrying too much about dust.
Now... I need to find a place to put it without worrying too much about dust.
ugh...I know I shouldn't get it. I get a couple ghosts with HH which I plan on getting. There's just something about that train that keeps me coming back to it. It just looks cool to me. I guess I have these ideas for a halloween scene that even have me considering the Crazy Scientist set.
Has anyone here tried using a LED light set with the castle or HH yet? Is a blacklight preferable, I saw one at walmart for like $20 I could just set behind the sets once setup. I'm also considering getting some tealights or something similar that would give a flickering effect.
Has anyone here tried using a LED light set with the castle or HH yet? Is a blacklight preferable, I saw one at walmart for like $20 I could just set behind the sets once setup. I'm also considering getting some tealights or something similar that would give a flickering effect.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Pet Shop is probably the best balanced of the in print modulars. It looks cool, is hella fun to build, and has neat techniques.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
That is what made Pet Shop so nice.
It isn't the showiest of the buildings, but just a perfect balance of cool technique and good looks.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Yup. Been tempted to take down my Mocs and make another townhouse or two.
Harry Potter
Banned
That explains a lot...
Ok I've finished my promo video for the Ghostbusters Cuusoo submission, here's the link I recommend watching at least 720p (I can't seem to link in HD anymore?)
Here's some of the better pics I took during the session
ghostbusters1 by Brent Waller, on Flickr
ecto-1 by Brent Waller, on Flickr
Here's some of the better pics I took during the session
ghostbusters1 by Brent Waller, on Flickr
ecto-1 by Brent Waller, on Flickr
Winnie the Pimp
Member
freaking awesome!!!
Though i loved your video, i must say, i really would have preferred the actual Ghostbusters theme song but this is so great overall, i already told a couple of my friends to vote for it as well, hope it goes through!!
Though i loved your video, i must say, i really would have preferred the actual Ghostbusters theme song
but this is so great overall, i already told a couple of my friends to vote for it as well, hope it goes through!!freaking awesome!!!
Though i loved your video, i must say, i really would have preferred the actual Ghostbusters theme song
Yeah I was torn between using the whole Ghostbusters song or the Cleanin up the town song, I ended up going with the later because I wanted to kinda replicate the original scene with ecto-1 being revealed in the movie.
This scene
tiggerkiddo
Member
Seeing all those old sets makes me want to put together one of my prized possessions...hope it has all the parts still.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I had to take a screenshot of this
HAHAHA. Nice.
And love the shot of the figures in the mist, except for the fact that Winston seems to lose all features in the dark there.
Kinky John
Member
I don't see why they couldn't have thrown in Han and Chewbacca with the Skiff.
anonymous_abc
Member
awesome stuff wetwired
SiegfriedFM
Member
Signed up to Cuusoo to vote for the Ghostbusters. Awesome stuff, but too complex for me to replicate on my own.