FiveElementNinja
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Man, I played the hell out of Lego Racers when I was in college. I miss that.
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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
- Thread starter PhoncipleBone
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Man, I played the hell out of Lego Racers when I was in college. I miss that.
antiquegamer
Member
Well look like a lot of 'nay' for Atlantis (which probably explain the reason that they are so cheap)...
Pick up this BARC Speeder with Sidecar because I got that free $10.00 gift card at Wal-Mart. I don't think I would ever pick up this set at full price. I thought the Mini-figs were pretty lame before I realize that it's season 4 Rex and Obi-wan from the Clone Wars.
The BARC itself is pretty neat especially they incorporate the swivel sidecar just like on the TV show. BARC is bigger than the old version (mostly longer, and I feel that they over did it a bit). I am still not keen on the intake section, I think they could do a lot better. LEGO added a piece to simulate the turbine head but I think it just ended up looking odd.
I was dismissive of the Separatist Speeder but it actually looks really nice. Nice SNOT work and look very close to the TV show version. The set comes with two Assassin Droids which are pretty much a dime a dozen. (As much as I enjoy the Clone Wars, I think these special Droids they added are pretty stupid).
The real reason for the set is the bad-ass Commander Rex in his Phase 3 armor. Angry (Season 4) Obi-Wan is just a bonus. Every time I look at animated Obi-wan i keep seeing him wearing a horrible fitting toupee.
Pick up this BARC Speeder with Sidecar because I got that free $10.00 gift card at Wal-Mart. I don't think I would ever pick up this set at full price. I thought the Mini-figs were pretty lame before I realize that it's season 4 Rex and Obi-wan from the Clone Wars.
The BARC itself is pretty neat especially they incorporate the swivel sidecar just like on the TV show. BARC is bigger than the old version (mostly longer, and I feel that they over did it a bit). I am still not keen on the intake section, I think they could do a lot better. LEGO added a piece to simulate the turbine head but I think it just ended up looking odd.
I was dismissive of the Separatist Speeder but it actually looks really nice. Nice SNOT work and look very close to the TV show version. The set comes with two Assassin Droids which are pretty much a dime a dozen. (As much as I enjoy the Clone Wars, I think these special Droids they added are pretty stupid).
The real reason for the set is the bad-ass Commander Rex in his Phase 3 armor. Angry (Season 4) Obi-Wan is just a bonus. Every time I look at animated Obi-wan i keep seeing him wearing a horrible fitting toupee.
thanks, LEGOGAF delivers in less than 20 minutes
also the first Mr.Gold minifig is on ebay
http://www.ebay.it/itm/LEGO-71001-Minifigur-Serie-10-Mister-Gold-SUPERSELTEN-NR-865-von-5000-/261200943042?pt=DE_Allesf%C3%BCrdKind_Spielzeug_Lego&hash=item3cd0ca17c2&_uhb=1#ht_1532wt_661
999,99 ZOMG!!!! too bad that soon we will overflooded of overpriced requests....
So good. I remember fully powering up my boost with the white bricks and demolishing everyone by warping around the track
thanks, LEGOGAF delivers in less than 20 minutes
My girlfriend is currently working her way through Hogwarts while I'm on an 8 week work trip so thanks to her regular updates those pieces looked familiar
BentBricks
Member
Apparently, this is Mr. Gold:
Mr. Gold is a Jedi with a gold light saber?! It's obviously supposed to be a pimp cane with a diamond on top.
I don't mind not getting that minifigure, but I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't be feeling for it while I look for the other minifigures.
It has really evolved and matured since I was a kid.
I think he's supposed to hold it by the "saber" part, and the "handle" is some kind of ornamentation on his staff.
That sounds promising. I must have messed around for 15 minutes trying to get everything lined up on the Fire Brigade. Still have to finish the roof, my oldest son made me promise not continue without him. He's got a function tonight at school so we're problably not going to get back to it till tomorrow.
Any reason they don't use a single baseplate? I found it strange they used 2 smaller ones for the base.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Because it is two smaller buildings instead of one big one.
Allows you to mix and match when you line all your buildings up.
Apparently, this is Mr. Gold:
Welcome to Scratch City!
Edit: What's amazing about that Minifig is what people will pay for him due to his rareness. His look is cool enough I guess, but imagine if YOU got him.... ....wouldn't you think about how much real gold that you could buy after selling him!?
PalaceBrother
Member
Apparently, this is Mr. Gold:
Ugh.
The collector in me is losing my mind with the knowledge that I probably won't get him.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Apparently, this is Mr. Gold:
Yup. Gives a good idea on making your own lil brownstones as well.
Anyways, I am feeling better tonight, so time to actually build Dino Defense and not just play with the dinos.
tiggerkiddo
Member
I fear the prices, I fear them...=(
From a user on Bricklink - the Millennium Falcon family portrait:
(Mini, Midi, "Normal", and UCS)
I own the Midi one, I thought it was huge and it took forever to put together. Seeing it next to the others just astonishes me.
I think its worth it.. some people complain that it isnt the most accurate of models, but it does come with a crazy technic build and motor inside to get it walking. I would be very surprised if the next version they make of it would be motorized again and I also can't see it coming before remakes of more popular UCS Star Wars vehicles like the Tie or MF (since they seem to be starting again with the X-Wing).
The photo doesn't make it justice, the collector inside me is sure that irl it radiates good karma, scents like freshly cut roses and the voices of a choir of angles is audible if you're close enough
I would wait until 2014. It's due for a refresh next year.
Yep, that's the first time i realised the full scale of the UCS. Does make me wonder if they did a new UCS whether they'd make it slightly smaller - 5000 bricks is almost unheard of these days
Makes me relieved to not be a minifig collector
PhoncipleBone
Banned
for those who missed it,
the awesome Vampyre Castle is down at 59.97 gbp with free delivery!!!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007455OI2/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=li0140-21&camp=2902&creative=19466&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B007455OI2&adid=0TRS3REDS41GSB0EZXD2&
edit: free delivery only for UK :/
the awesome Vampyre Castle is down at 59.97 gbp with free delivery!!!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007455OI2/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=li0140-21&camp=2902&creative=19466&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B007455OI2&adid=0TRS3REDS41GSB0EZXD2&
edit: free delivery only for UK :/
PalaceBrother
Member
How early do we usually find out what the the sales will be for the Star Wars promotion?
Last year I foolishly didn't pay attention to the sale items at all & went straight for the X Wing.
Last year I foolishly didn't pay attention to the sale items at all & went straight for the X Wing.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Am i the only one that thinks Mr "Gold" looks kinda silver in that pic?
Harry Potter
Banned
Ya, I thought the same thing. I had to take a really close look to see any gold.
it's definitely not the best (or even right) background to show him on.
EDIT:
better image in 3... 2.... 1....
OHHH FUCK IS THAT YOURS.
yet another ebay post (this guy asks for 2.000 ahahahahah) (but i'll make a loan to get it)
PhoncipleBone
Banned
better image in 3... 2.... 1....
So feel for the bag within the bag?
yay and it better be a sealed bag
Speaking of the Minifigures, I picked up my first ever today. Was hanging around the toy department of the local department store eyeing up the Extremis Sea Port Battle set for the minifigs, and decided that rather than spending the £20 on that right now when really all I want is Iron Man/War Machine I thought I'd have a go at feeling the bags and see if I could identify any.
What do I find on my third felt bag? This guy:
Had to buy it! Left the Iron Man set for another day when I have weaker wills. The woman at the counter gave me a loyalty card, if I buy five minifigs I get the sixth free, apparently. She was telling me that there's a lot of "grown ups" coming into the store and feeling the bags, haha. Will make a nice addition to my desk at work!
What do I find on my third felt bag? This guy:
Had to buy it! Left the Iron Man set for another day when I have weaker wills. The woman at the counter gave me a loyalty card, if I buy five minifigs I get the sixth free, apparently. She was telling me that there's a lot of "grown ups" coming into the store and feeling the bags, haha. Will make a nice addition to my desk at work!
BattleMonkey
Member
The real reason for the set is the bad-ass Commander Rex in his Phase 3 armor. Angry (Season 4) Obi-Wan is just a bonus. Every time I look at animated Obi-wan i keep seeing him wearing a horrible fitting toupee.
Yea I will probably pick this up just for that Rex fig
BentBricks
Member
Speaking of the Minifigures, I picked up my first ever today. Was hanging around the toy department of the local department store eyeing up the Extremis Sea Port Battle set for the minifigs, and decided that rather than spending the £20 on that right now when really all I want is Iron Man/War Machine I thought I'd have a go at feeling the bags and see if I could identify any.
What do I find on my third felt bag? This guy:
Had to buy it! Left the Iron Man set for another day when I have weaker wills. The woman at the counter gave me a loyalty card, if I buy five minifigs I get the sixth free, apparently. She was telling me that there's a lot of "grown ups" coming into the store and feeling the bags, haha. Will make a nice addition to my desk at work!
Sweet! One of my favorite minifigs. You need a bunny man to go with him. Keep following this thread and your will will be taken care of.
BentBricks
Member
It's ridiculous how much it goes for. They should not go for more than the more rare Comicon or Toy Fair super hero exclusives.
Yep, $20ish is around what I would pay. I'd trade a TC-14 for it also, chrome for chrome.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
i wouldn't pay more than 20 either, which is what i paid for the Hulk minifig.
The difference being, that Hulk is actually awesome while Mr Gold is just...well golden
The difference being, that Hulk is actually awesome while Mr Gold is just...well golden
Harry Potter
Banned
Haha, oh boy.
And the Mr. Gold knock-offs start hitting eBay.
How are you suppose to tell the difference? A lot of people are gonna get burned.
And the Mr. Gold knock-offs start hitting eBay.
and yet it's better than the original, might go for this route
PeteZaTheHutt
Member
Haha! << squints and looks veeeeeerrry closely at his monitor >>
BentBricks
Member
I saw that on eBay as well. They clearing state it's "Lego Minifig - Custom Mr. Gold Replica - Series 10 - Limited Run - Will sell out".
- all custom minifigs may contain real LEGO parts, stickers, decals, paint and non-LEGO parts.
non-LEGO parts.
Also, the real one is chrome.
So my wife likes ELVIS, and she really likes building modulars. So I made her an Elvis figure for her birthday. Here is the breakdown if anybody cares what the process was.
So Here is my reference.
The Jacket
And then here are the pieces that gave their life. It also included a astronaut from one of those new city sets. You can see a monster hunter in there, whos hair I needed for that spectacular hair.
Then I had to strip these figures from their paint making them blank. Brasso is awesome for this.
After all the polishing, I't was starting to take shape.
I'm not great at illustrating/painting by hand, but thankfully since I'm a Graphic Designer, I was able to put my vector skills to good use and actually simplify and recreate his jacket in Lego form.
I wasn't sure how much detail would show up on this decal water label, so I had to just do trial and error. These are the eagles on his belt.
Then I had to make sure to get that face of his just right. Especially his curl and crooked smile. It took some time, but I got something I was happy with.
It all started to come together eventually.
But I soon realized, that I forgot the lei (garland). Thanks to some materials that were kinda spongy and some painting, I was able to get the effect I needed.
Got some third party pieces from a website someone here recommended, guitars, microphones etc. And this was the end result. Which thankfully she really loved.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
The outfit is damn perfect. The face...something feels off. I cant quite place it. Maybe the eyes are too far apart? Not sure, but something feels slightly off with the face on Elvis there.
But again, I LOVE the outfit. Perfection.
But again, I LOVE the outfit. Perfection.