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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
- Thread starter PhoncipleBone
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I'm still not fixed on which Star Wars set to buy between the X-Wings and the Tie-Fighter.
That is a tough call. I'd suggest The X-Wing. Unless you're referring to Vader's tie-fighter...in which case I'd suggest that.
MisterNoisy
Member
I'm jealous.
I bought the A-Wings (great set, a lot of fun to build) and a Series 9 minifig (got the chickenman). I'm still not fixed on which Star Wars set to buy between the X-Wings and the Tie-Fighter.
The X-Wing is a great build - nifty techniques and it looks great when complete.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
DAT GUN!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Will post pics tomorrow, but a short review of Bug Obliterator:
Awesome.
The dual mode vehicle is great and tons of fun. The wings on the main ship were really cool to see come together. And were much simpler than I anticipated.
Will give more detailed impressions this weekend, but damn do I need the rest of this series now.
Awesome.
The dual mode vehicle is great and tons of fun. The wings on the main ship were really cool to see come together. And were much simpler than I anticipated.
Will give more detailed impressions this weekend, but damn do I need the rest of this series now.
Jables Swan
Member
I've got plenty of the Super Hero sets but mainly Star Wars for me. I can't stand the TMNT sets.
I'm still undecided whether he will be able to play with my Lego when he's older or not. For now he just has Duplo.
I thought I'd share a couple of photos I took while during the ghostbusters video in case anyone was interested how I did it.
I also finally opened all my pending sets, TMNT, Batman etc and took a comparison photo of the Tumblers as well as played around with those custom trench coats I got a while back that someone here posted.
Tumbler Comparison by Brent Waller, on Flickr
Bane Jacket by Brent Waller, on Flickr
TDKR by Brent Waller, on Flickr
Movie Raphael by Brent Waller, on Flickr
I also finally opened all my pending sets, TMNT, Batman etc and took a comparison photo of the Tumblers as well as played around with those custom trench coats I got a while back that someone here posted.
Tumbler Comparison by Brent Waller, on Flickr
Bane Jacket by Brent Waller, on Flickr
TDKR by Brent Waller, on Flickr
Movie Raphael by Brent Waller, on Flickr
Hi guys, I figured I'd ask here as at least maybe you can give me a pointer on where to go.
I recently acquired a LEGO store display for the LEGO Friends collection (Display is approximately 4 foot x 2 foot x 2 foot) it has a manual carousel wheel you rotate as well as a lighting fixture inside. Here's a link to what it looks like assembled (not my picture, but its the same item) - http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6840583839_47dc0f7f6f_z.jpg
I was curious as to if anyone knew what the value on something like this might be? Also, it is new (still in its sealed plastic wrapping) and everything appears intact / in good shape. Looks like its a display that Toys R' Us used in Spring, 2012 but like I said this specific one was unused.
Thanks!
I recently acquired a LEGO store display for the LEGO Friends collection (Display is approximately 4 foot x 2 foot x 2 foot) it has a manual carousel wheel you rotate as well as a lighting fixture inside. Here's a link to what it looks like assembled (not my picture, but its the same item) - http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6840583839_47dc0f7f6f_z.jpg
I was curious as to if anyone knew what the value on something like this might be? Also, it is new (still in its sealed plastic wrapping) and everything appears intact / in good shape. Looks like its a display that Toys R' Us used in Spring, 2012 but like I said this specific one was unused.
Thanks!
Well so much for willpower
Went to the lego store to get horizon express and fill my holiday cup, ended up also buying the A-wing, Y-wing and the lego WiiU game
Still, that's another 400 points towards the new X-Wing - have £70 in VIP points now.
And the guy at the store have me two republic cruisers, so if I build one I have a spare. Starting a bit of a polybag collection now. I have a republic cruiser, bat mobile, Ninjago gold sword and a star destroyer.
Went to the lego store to get horizon express and fill my holiday cup, ended up also buying the A-wing, Y-wing and the lego WiiU game
Still, that's another 400 points towards the new X-Wing - have £70 in VIP points now.
And the guy at the store have me two republic cruisers, so if I build one I have a spare. Starting a bit of a polybag collection now. I have a republic cruiser, bat mobile, Ninjago gold sword and a star destroyer.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Horizon Express. Hell yeah!Well so much for willpower
Went to the lego store to get horizon express and fill my holiday cup, ended up also buying the A-wing, Y-wing and the lego WiiU game
Still, that's another 400 points towards the new X-Wing - have £70 in VIP points now.
And glad to see someone else getting the Y Wing.
Just fancied getting the main OT ships to display together.
Although I'm going to dismantle the x-wing when the big one comes
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Bug Obliterator.
The two main vehicles. Although I dont know if the big bug is a vehicle or a REALLY big bug.
I love the mini figure for the evil bugs. The little antennae are a nice touch.
Prison cocoon for dealing with those troublesome humans.
Without the cocoon on the back.
The big boy. The main ship. DAT ENGINE!
Now, the coolest thing about the set. Push the lower engine on the back...
And the smaller ground vehicle launches. Ready for combat!
The back end lifts up for an adjustable flick missile launcher.
And if a simple pistol is not enough, the Galaxy Squad can also pull off the BFG off the back. DAT GUN!
The main ship after separation.
The main cockpit then slides down into attack position, and the wings spread. All ready to fly around and destroy the bug menace.
I LOVED this set. It combined elements from all the toys I loved as a child. Spaceships, Transformers, and monsters. All rolled into one badass package. The combining of vehicles and how they transform slightly is just too awesome.
The mini figures are great as well, but DAT GUN! Yeah, I am completed hooked on this series now.
This set is normally $80, but is on sale for $64 at Target through the end of the week. Damn good deal for an awesome set. Now to hold off on the Vermin Vaporizer. But I think I shall run to TRU before work to snag Star Slicer while it is 30% off.
The two main vehicles. Although I dont know if the big bug is a vehicle or a REALLY big bug.
I love the mini figure for the evil bugs. The little antennae are a nice touch.
Prison cocoon for dealing with those troublesome humans.
Without the cocoon on the back.
The big boy. The main ship. DAT ENGINE!
Now, the coolest thing about the set. Push the lower engine on the back...
And the smaller ground vehicle launches. Ready for combat!
The back end lifts up for an adjustable flick missile launcher.
And if a simple pistol is not enough, the Galaxy Squad can also pull off the BFG off the back. DAT GUN!
The main ship after separation.
The main cockpit then slides down into attack position, and the wings spread. All ready to fly around and destroy the bug menace.
I LOVED this set. It combined elements from all the toys I loved as a child. Spaceships, Transformers, and monsters. All rolled into one badass package. The combining of vehicles and how they transform slightly is just too awesome.
The mini figures are great as well, but DAT GUN! Yeah, I am completed hooked on this series now.
This set is normally $80, but is on sale for $64 at Target through the end of the week. Damn good deal for an awesome set. Now to hold off on the Vermin Vaporizer. But I think I shall run to TRU before work to snag Star Slicer while it is 30% off.
Made my first ever trip to a Lego store! Went to the one in Disneyland after a long day at the park. Filled up a couple of PAB cups for parts for the map of Westeros I'm planning to build.
So cool to be able to do that and to see all the sets in one place. Such a fun store. Wish I was in the US for longer!
So cool to be able to do that and to see all the sets in one place. Such a fun store. Wish I was in the US for longer!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Score! Grabbed the last Star Slicer from tru.
Harry Potter
Banned
What is he holding?
PalaceBrother
Member
Ghostmind had you beat by four hours, Ironmask
I'm with Ghostmind....I'm not really sold on this figure either. What's with the basket thing?
Speaking of Han Solo...the non-Solo figure that comes with the A Wing is amazing. Was expecting to pass it off as another rebel pilot but man, it's up there with those desert Storm Troopers in my book.
...hmm....mine isn't a dual face actually. Weird.
A helmet maybe?
Harry Potter
Banned
I think it's his hat (hood).
Ahh ok. I see it now.
Snkfanatic
Banned
Lol and I here I thought the basket was supposed to be a cutaway from the Tauntaun he sliced open...
Great review of the Obliterator... now you understand my passion for this theme. The other kits are also brilliant in their own ways. Cannot wait for the summer wave!
EDIT: Noticed that you didn't apply the DSS - are you going to hold off on those?
TomJoadsGhost
Member
...hmm....mine isn't a dual face actually. Weird.
Am i the only one who is seeing that a-wing pilot as neil patrick harris.
i think i spend too much time looking at minifigs.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
DSS?
Tha a-wing is covered in stickers :/
I put them on though because it'll stay made for a long time
BentBricks
Member
I thought I'd share a couple of photos I took while during the ghostbusters video in case anyone was interested how I did it.
I also finally opened all my pending sets, TMNT, Batman etc and took a comparison photo of the Tumblers as well as played around with those custom trench coats I got a while back that someone here posted.
Tumbler Comparison by Brent Waller, on Flickr
Movie Raphael by Brent Waller, on Flickr
I like seeing how people setup their photos. Always interesting when the photos look so nice and it's done in a kitchen or something.
What did you use to paint the tumbler?
Great Raphael shot.
Bug Obliterator.
The two main vehicles. Although I dont know if the big bug is a vehicle or a REALLY big bug.
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I LOVED this set. It combined elements from all the toys I loved as a child. Spaceships, Transformers, and monsters. All rolled into one badass package. The combining of vehicles and how they transform slightly is just too awesome.
The mini figures are great as well, but DAT GUN! Yeah, I am completed hooked on this series now.
This set is normally $80, but is on sale for $64 at Target through the end of the week. Damn good deal for an awesome set. Now to hold off on the Vermin Vaporizer. But I think I shall run to TRU before work to snag Star Slicer while it is 30% off.
No love for the Warp Stinger? It is on sale at Target too, but only 20%.
Bug Obliterator and the pricier Galaxy Squad are low on my list only because something had to go. Will get them if I can find them on a good clearance sale or something. Bug Obliterator is the only set that has Ashlee Starstrider. I may have to bricklink her head only as the minifig is pretty pricey. Summer wave doesn't have her.
BentBricks
Member
Or looking at Neil Patrick Harris.
Jables Swan
Member
Possible "May the 4th" promo minifig:
How do you go about getting him?
Winnie the Pimp
Member
That's what i wanna know...
Jables Swan
Member
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Set looks great without stickers, so I didn't use them. X-Wing will be getting all stickers applied since it will always be displayed.
Warp Stinger is on the list, but can wait on that one. It is much easier to find.No love for the Warp Stinger? It is on sale at Target too, but only 20%.
Bug Obliterator and the pricier Galaxy Squad are low on my list only because something had to go. Will get them if I can find them on a good clearance sale or something. Bug Obliterator is the only set that has Ashlee Starstrider. I may have to bricklink her head only as the minifig is pretty pricey. Summer wave doesn't have her.
Also, no takers for the 20% bn coupon? Add it into the bogo sale this weekend and it is a nice discount.
Can I have the coupon? I'll stop by one on my way home from work.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
It is yours. Keep in mind it is a member only one. Pm me your email and I will send it.
PM sent. Thanks!
The green light came from a green plastic cup over the top of a flashlight torch
I used vinyl dye to paint the tumbler.
The only problem with making raph like that is his hat is only balanced on, it falls off with the slightest of touch.
I really like it though and I may even put raph like that in the ikea frame when I put the TMNT one together
PhoncipleBone
Banned
LOVE the Raph pic. Sad about the hat though.The green light came from a green plastic cup over the top of a flashlight torch
I used vinyl dye to paint the tumbler.
The only problem with making raph like that is his hat is only balanced on, it falls off with the slightest of touch.
I really like it though and I may even put raph like that in the ikea frame when I put the TMNT one together
Last year, in order to get TC-14, you had to spend $75 on Star Wars theme sets. It was only available May 4th and 5th originally, but they brought it back again with the debut of the UCS B-wing (you got a TC-14 if you bought the B-wing).
Rumor has it that this Hoth Han will also require $75 in SW sets, so at this point I would assume that it would only be available on May 4th and 5th again.
Also, if you recall, last May we also got the Hulk minifig promo with a $50 purchase (of any theme) for the last two weeks of the month. I am wondering if this year will bring something similar... we'll find out in the next week or so, once the May calendar is released.
It does look great without them, and your photos have me second-guessing my choice to apply them to the Bug Obliterator and Vermin Vaporizer. Hmm...
BentBricks
Member
TC-14 was worth it. Hoth Han not so much. Nice fig, but not making me go out of my way to get it.
Hulk was totally worth it. The entertainment value and enjoyment I've had with it was tremendous. Really hoping for an Iron Man or Superman related promo minifig. Iron Patriot!
You can always build without stickers and add later after you compare with the box photos.
EDIT:
Photos of Warp Stinger without stickers.
Stickers definitely add to overall look, but I'm fine without them as I like to reuse pieces and stickers aren't good for reuse. Not too many on Warp Stinger. Mostly on the tail fins and by the stinger.
Poor classic spaceman didn't stand a chance.
I dunno if it's called the same thing overseas but some Blu Tack would hold it on pretty well
Sucks, I'm leaving mid-April. Buying the new X-Wing would have given me the Han minifig!
antiquegamer
Member
For 13.99 at TRU this week, this set is great for getting into Galaxy Squad.
Harry Potter
Banned
Thanks whatsinaname!
