anonymous_abc
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sucks not to have any room to build LEGO 
so jelly atm...
so jelly atm...
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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
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BentBricks
Member
Makes sense. As a matter of fact, you should reward yourself for saving the money on something that only lasts a day. Spend £20 + reward on something that will last a lifetime or more such as LEGO.
Definitely on my non-license non-CMF fave list.
Classic space minifigs also have a special place on my fave list.
Like this guy mainly for the head. Wish it didn't have the markings on the back of the head.
Galaxy Squad minifigs are high on my list. Not sure if they make my fave list yet.
Loving that Summer set actually... provided it IS cheaper than Spring scene because it's also smaller hmm, when will it be out again?
Also: On May 4th when i take my trip to the Lego store and they have the Friends Yacht available, i am not sure i can resist lol
Someone tell me it's crazy expensive so i have a reason to not get it pls!
It is crazy cool and there has NEVER EVER been a boat piece like that in WHITE. Oh yeah, it's probably crazy expensive, but probably totally worth it. Does this help?
Darn it I didn't get the glowing sticker mummy. Oh well I hope it was bad. Got me some other sets I can mend my luck with.
Also: started playing SWTOR. Would probably not if it weren't for the Sith Fury.
Also: started playing SWTOR. Would probably not if it weren't for the Sith Fury.
Used to love these promo pics.
PalaceBrother
Member
I love this question. I'm going to break out the camera when I get home tonight.
anonymous_abc
Member
this badass
very good choice!
I have that one
but from my childhood I would have to say this badass!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Blacktron. So badass even the visor is opaque. Like a boss.very good choice!
I have that one
but from my childhood I would have to say this badass!
Harry Potter
Banned
Pisa Pisa
biggyfries
Member
Anyone been to the Lego Store at Disneyworld? What's it like? Does it have a good PAB wall?
tiggerkiddo
Member
this badass
I can't hate on this choice whatsoever.
PalaceBrother
Member
The one at Downtown Disney in Orlando?
I go there every time I'm in Florida on business. It's a great store-much bigger than most. There are a couple of exclusive items there such as a mini model of the big Sea Serpent, and the PAB wall is pretty standard. The staff is really friendly.
The rules for the PAB wall are pretty well defined which is why you so often see the same pieces across LEGO stores. They have a limited number of plates & tiles which is why you so rarely see the oft-coveted non decorated 1x2 tiles. The stores are apparently encouraged to order "odd" pieces to encourage creativity and play.
antiquegamer
Member
I went last December. It is a very big store but I honestly didn't pay attention to the PAB wall then because I was still in LEGO dark age. It's when I got back from my vacation that I start digging up my son old LEGO set because of what I saw at the store pique my interest.
SiegfriedFM
Member
Daft Punk: The Lego.
I like the original Captain Redbeard, the first generation Space Police and Blacktron as well as Futuron. Another random favourite is the transparent green stuff, like many early Space canopies. I just love that deep shade of green. Does any newer stuff have that color scheme?
tiggerkiddo
Member
Hydronauts?
BentBricks
Member
The Master Builders
EDIT: I'm going to find them some better outfits.
Is that the original helmet for the left minifig? Where is that helmet from?
The Master Builders get a bunch of different headgear in the various Master Builder Academy sets. The helmet is from one of those, but I can't specifically recall which one.
Sith Trooper
All though if a proper Sith guy/Jedi heavy armor from old republic comes out and is done well, I'd be ecstatic.
Tpthrlldragster
Member
Got this at Walmart today. This is out pretty early right?
Got this at Walmart today. This is out pretty early right?
This is the first report I've seen of these sets being available... where would this Walmart be?
Tpthrlldragster
Member
Long Island, NY.
Showed up on the shelf sometime between Tuesday and today. They didn't have the other two Man of Steel sets out yet.
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 was in Target in Harrisonburg VA Saturday and they had this.
PalaceBrother
Member
Flix knows what's up with that Blacktron fig. No idea where I got mine but I love it too. Sorry for the dark photos.
From the CMF series I'm a really big fan of the gorilla suit man. The fact that his eyes line up perfectly and he is sweating make this a big winner.
This dude's face is killing it.
I have to say I'm a huge fan of this figure. I think he's the highlight of the A-Wing set...even better than Ackbar's coffee cup.
Not a minifig...but in retrospect they're so fucked up looking. Keeeeel meeeee.
Still have a bunch of these guys. Loved them as a kid. I think there must have been some figure-focused sets because I sure don't have a lot of castle sets.
....and my choice for the greatest minifig of all, hands down. Classic Blue Space Man owns. Yellow is a close second but it's still second.
Bonus pic! Don't trust him.
From the CMF series I'm a really big fan of the gorilla suit man. The fact that his eyes line up perfectly and he is sweating make this a big winner.
This dude's face is killing it.
I have to say I'm a huge fan of this figure. I think he's the highlight of the A-Wing set...even better than Ackbar's coffee cup.
Not a minifig...but in retrospect they're so fucked up looking. Keeeeel meeeee.
Still have a bunch of these guys. Loved them as a kid. I think there must have been some figure-focused sets because I sure don't have a lot of castle sets.
....and my choice for the greatest minifig of all, hands down. Classic Blue Space Man owns. Yellow is a close second but it's still second.
Bonus pic! Don't trust him.
-Deadpool-
Member
Thanks to both of you, much appreciated.
Going to grab a bunch of them as I've just bought a new glass cabinet and will have plenty of display room for minifigs
biggyfries
Member
Thanks, you two! That helps. Yeah it is the one in Downtown Disney. I don't plan on buying much, as that means I need to pack it up go the flight home, but it's nice to know they have at least one exclusive item.
BentBricks
Member
Your minifig in the green outfit helmet is different. That's the one I'm curious about. It's a cool helmet.
http://www.bricklink.com/browseList.asp?itemType=M&catString=764
The green one also carries a hefty price tag on it. It'd be cool to have those minifigs, but it's not something I'd pay much for.
Finally got around to collecting my friend's Technic sets that he no longer wanted/needed as he's vacating the country and moving to Tokyo. I'm stoked that he took the time to pull the sets apart, but damn if this doesn't look like a lot of fun work coming up (the bags are sorted by set and labelled with the set number, thank god!).
Unimog, Excavator and Super Car, for the price of the Unimog alone. On top of the Helicopter which I'm getting for my birthday and the swing wing jet I assembled earlier in the month, this is truly The Month Of Technic.
Unimog, Excavator and Super Car, for the price of the Unimog alone. On top of the Helicopter which I'm getting for my birthday and the swing wing jet I assembled earlier in the month, this is truly The Month Of Technic.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Those Master Builder torsos are sweet, I need a few for my own.
antiquegamer
Member
Here is my favorite ... Chicken-man
He goes with everything, even that Jedi Shuttle looks like it was custom made for him with giant wings and red and white color scheme.
He goes with everything, even that Jedi Shuttle looks like it was custom made for him with giant wings and red and white color scheme.
PeteZaTheHutt
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Yeah, I've only been to that TRU Express once before, and that was before I seriously got into LEGO again. I've completely forgotten that it's there, which is unusual because my family goes to the Cineplex theatre there all the time. I should check it out every now and then if I'm going to be right there anyway.
Niagara Square Mall is a pretty quiet mall with lots of empty stores in it. People in the region generally frequent the Pen Centre in St.Catharines as their mall of choice. I remember that the TRU Express was sparsely stocked, which probably explains why I had forgotten all about it. And yes, the regular TRU store just off the Lake Street exit is pretty standard and rarely has any great deals on LEGO aside from the usual 20% off sales. If they ever have any good deals, I'll be sure to post it here.
Finally got around to collecting my friend's Technic sets that he no longer wanted/needed as he's vacating the country and moving to Tokyo. I'm stoked that he took the time to pull the sets apart, but damn if this doesn't look like a lot of fun work coming up (the bags are sorted by set and labelled with the set number, thank god!).
Unimog, Excavator and Super Car, for the price of the Unimog alone. On top of the Helicopter which I'm getting for my birthday and the swing wing jet I assembled earlier in the month, this is truly The Month Of Technic.
Nice sets! The latest Supercar is a personal fave. Also goes for an easy two bills used (!!!)
BentBricks
Member
Nice. Finally figured it out. It's the visor for Power Miner theme and MBA Level One - Kit 3, Robot Designer. Helmet in Power Miners is different than the one in MBA kit it seems.
Some say, his head has four prints on it, and that he prefers the blank side. All we know is, he's called the..
fredrancour
Member
Welp. No class today for students in the boston area. I have time to build this here backlogged "Orc Forge" set now.........
Welp. No class today for students in the boston area. I have time to build this here backlogged "Orc Forge" set now.........
stay safe man
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Winnie the Pimp
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Inspired by the minifig favorite thing, i shuffled through my old Lego box and found these guys:
Actually pisses me off that not ONE of those is "complete" they all have either a cracked helmet or like the BlackTron crew to the left is missing a visor etc. Tempted to order an opaque visor on BrickLink so i can have at least one complete BlackTron fig
By the way what space sub theme is the front zippered guy from exactly?
Also found this guy:
Is he just some old ass generic Pirate captain or does he have a name as well?
Actually pisses me off that not ONE of those is "complete" they all have either a cracked helmet or like the BlackTron crew to the left is missing a visor etc.
Tempted to order an opaque visor on BrickLink so i can have at least one complete BlackTron fig By the way what space sub theme is the front zippered guy from exactly?
Also found this guy:
Is he just some old ass generic Pirate captain or does he have a name as well?
SiegfriedFM
Member
Zipper guy is Futuron, the first successor to Space. Generally the same as the old ones, but zippers and new helmets with blue visors. It went Space -> Futuron -> Blacktron/Space Police -> M:Tron -> Blacktron/Space Police 2 and then Ice Planet I believe.
Oh, and Futuron guy should have yellow legs and yellow air tanks.
http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/Yellow_Futuron_Astronaut
Pirate guy is Redbeard, although he should have a two-pointed hat with a pirate skull. That hat is for the second-in-command of the soldiers. I think I used to have four of him, but only two are complete now.
http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/Captain_Redbeard
Oh, and Futuron guy should have yellow legs and yellow air tanks.
http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/Yellow_Futuron_Astronaut
Pirate guy is Redbeard, although he should have a two-pointed hat with a pirate skull. That hat is for the second-in-command of the soldiers. I think I used to have four of him, but only two are complete now.
http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/Captain_Redbeard
PeteZaTheHutt
Member
Fuchsia Beard?Also found this guy:
Is he just some old ass generic Pirate captain or does he have a name as well?
Also found this guy:
Is he just some old ass generic Pirate captain or does he have a name as well?
Captain Redbeard, or Captain Roger.
I remember a comic book about him and his crew...
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Zipper guys of all colors replaced the classic space figures. They cam in black, red, blue, yellow, and I think green. I don't have any green ones so not sure. The next year was the black with white helmet and red visor...Space Police!
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Thanks for the infos...
Yeah i never had a Blue Spaceman i think...
So that's who that Pirate Capn was then... well shit, in that case i don't even have HIM complete either with that hat missing(((
The regular spacemen did NOT have visors though correct?
edit: just checked, they do not luckily. Oh and Phon, they make no mention of a green one although i bet he woulda looked awesome! http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/Black_Classic_Spaceman
Yeah i never had a Blue Spaceman i think...
So that's who that Pirate Capn was then... well shit, in that case i don't even have HIM complete either with that hat missing
(((The regular spacemen did NOT have visors though correct?
edit: just checked, they do not luckily. Oh and Phon, they make no mention of a green one although i bet he woulda looked awesome! http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/Black_Classic_Spaceman
SiegfriedFM
Member
I find it a bit strange that the old Space helmets have dimples in them for the visors, even though they weren't designed for Futuron visors (they don't sit tightly on the helmets). Were the helmets used for some Castle set first?
PalaceBrother
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Actually pisses me off that not ONE of those is "complete" they all have either a cracked helmet or like the BlackTron crew to the left is missing a visor etc.
Great pic! It highlights one of the real reasons Classic Blue Space dude is my favorite...probably because I treated him with ridiculous care. Amazing to me that after 27 years he still has his golden emblem!
Got him with this horrid set:
tiggerkiddo
Member
Not that I remember and the castle helmets all had a different mold than the space ones.
I miss those sets...=(
FiveElementNinja
Member
Man, I swear I have one of those blue space men and I know for sure I have the Ice Planet guy from that pic. Looks like I'm gonna have to dig up my childhood Legos this weekend.