BentBricks
Member
I wipe down my sets with wool before I empty my bagless vacuum canister in a nearby garbage can.
I hope there is a future of separate Ent sets. Just make a few adjustments and boom, Orthanc Ent is unique to that set.
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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
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I wipe down my sets with wool before I empty my bagless vacuum canister in a nearby garbage can.
I hope there is a future of separate Ent sets. Just make a few adjustments and boom, Orthanc Ent is unique to that set.
It's probably one of the few perks employees get. I'm sure they do it with all the rare toys.
NathanMcMahon
Banned
so who's up for buying four Orthanc and doing some comboing?
Is he remote controlling the frog?
MotherF'ing ORTHANC!!!
And DONE! 
Photos:
before
and after
and some others, more in my minus folder
and some interesting use of pieces
and the cockpit
Truly fantastic build. The model is solid and very, very well designed. The crank action for the wings is pretty good and no rubber bands in this model at all. This has taken the spot of my favorite Lego build. Took about 7-9ish hours.
If anyone wants any specific pictures or any questions let me know. I have it for another week.
Photos:
before
and after
and some others, more in my minus folder
and some interesting use of pieces
and the cockpit
Truly fantastic build. The model is solid and very, very well designed. The crank action for the wings is pretty good and no rubber bands in this model at all. This has taken the spot of my favorite Lego build. Took about 7-9ish hours.
If anyone wants any specific pictures or any questions let me know. I have it for another week.
Buubut GRIMA! And a big F'ing EAGLE! (is it just me or is that bigger than the one in Black Gates?) A Sloth from the Goonies looking M'FING ENT! I'm so high on this right now I bought a Mines of Moria Like New set that had suddenly popped on Amazon for $57 like some divine omen.
ORTHANC!
fredrancour
Member
NO NO NO NO NO I have been checking warehouse deals with goddamn psychotic frequency hoping to find this or helm's deep. Was this from warehouse deals? You may have saved me 60 dollars you bastard.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Seeing it next to the Imperial Shuttle sells the size well. Any chance of seeing both on their stands near each other? Trying to plot display space.And DONE!
Photos:
before
and after
and some others, more in my minus folder
and some interesting use of pieces
and the cockpit
Truly fantastic build. The model is solid and very, very well designed. The crank action for the wings is pretty good and no rubber bands in this model at all. This has taken the spot of my favorite Lego build. Took about 7-9ish hours.
If anyone wants any specific pictures or any questions let me know. I have it for another week.
Yes, like new AWD. I've been debating that set forever and i just happened to click over there after blowing 34 loads on the Orthanc video and had zero willpower at this point. My phone will get shut off next week but screw it.
And DONE!
Photos:
before
and after
and some others, more in my minus folder
and some interesting use of pieces
and the cockpit
Truly fantastic build. The model is solid and very, very well designed. The crank action for the wings is pretty good and no rubber bands in this model at all. This has taken the spot of my favorite Lego build. Took about 7-9ish hours.
If anyone wants any specific pictures or any questions let me know. I have it for another week.
Awesome, thanks for posting.
Why just a week?
It looks like it has a targeting computer - any print on that? Does it have teh targeting visual like the original xwing had (if I recall)?
Hulk for Scale.Seeing it next to the Imperial Shuttle sells the size well. Any chance of seeing both on their stands near each other? Trying to plot display space.
It's the display model for our Lego Store.
sticker
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Thank you. Was thinking of housing it under my Shuttle. Looks like it might just fit.
But of course, I still need to figure out B Wing display space.
BomberMouse
Member
Where are you located? How much did they cost you?
Looking at ebay, it seems 2 sets are almost the same price as a full box.
Harry Potter
Banned
I had no idea the Imperial Shuttle was that big. What a great display piece.
I'm in Canada. It's going to run me about 78Euro or $103CDN with shipping.
EDIT: I thought about ordering a case, but I never have luck ordering larger items. Seems I always get nailed with Import/Broker fees and taxes. A small package like this just slips through unnoticed.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
That is what I tried warning you all about around Christmas. So massive. So magnificent. So out of print.
PalaceBrother
Member
Seems reasonable-you're saving about $9 + tax, plus the amount of "feelin' time" you'd have to waste.
Yes, not a huge saving and by no means a deal, but I can't see myself standing in a store feeling up everyone else's left overs hoping to find all 16 in one shot.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I think the Ent is what sent me over the top. Totally unexpected touch.
Yep! And it's such a cool model. LOVE the throwing action!
It really is just the right size for a display piece.. catches the eye but it fits on alot of things.
NathanMcMahon
Banned
I don't know... they look kind of blah in this post-Orthanc-reveal world we line in.
I dig them for their simplicity. Gives that cozy retro vibe from my old castle sets.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
It is also one that fools nearly everyone because you cannot tell it is LEGO until you right up on it. It also does not look good in an enclosed space like a bookshelf. It needs room to breathe. To spread its wings.
And I am still basking in the glow of Orthanc. Way to diminish my hype for the UCS X-Wing. Now all I am thinking about is July. And listening to the LOTR soundtrack.
EDIT: This is a public service announcement. Amazon has Bug Obliterator on sale for $61.77.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A88EIFM/?tag=neogaf0e-20
This is a magnificent set, and a wonderful throwback to old school space system sets. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
PalaceBrother
Member
I don't know... they look kind of blah in this post-Orthanc-reveal world we live in.
Agreed on the Orthanc context, but I really like the castle. It takes me back to '83/84 era castle designs and that's all you need.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Backside of Mina's Tirith should be a mountain.
Anyways, opened more series 10. Only missing Librarian Girl and Bee Suit. Got extra painters and Sea Captain.
PeteZaTheHutt
Member
I was having mixed feelings waiting to see what LEGO would do with Orthanc considering that I'm currently building my own 31" tall MOC of the tower. I'm really excited about what they've done as it perfectly complements my MOC. This official LEGO set is part architecture build and part playset. It's not structurally accurate, but it still looks freaking awesome! My MOC is basically a display piece that is as structurally accurate as I could make it, but with no playset elements to it at all.
I'll definitely get this and put it right beside my own MOC. It should look pretty imposing considering they're almost the same massive height. Also, colour me surprised at the price! I thought for sure that we'd be looking at a $300+ CDN price tag.
I'll definitely get this and put it right beside my own MOC. It should look pretty imposing considering they're almost the same massive height. Also, colour me surprised at the price! I thought for sure that we'd be looking at a $300+ CDN price tag.
BentBricks
Member
I don't know... they look kind of blah in this post-Orthanc-reveal world we live in.
I think the sets are purposely simplified to target the younger crowd especially since we have the more mature LotR and Hobbit sets to fulfill the older fantasy crowd.
Dragon set is mine! Much cheaper than buying a single dragon for ~$25.
WTF on the fire beard though. Were there older dragons that allowed the fired to actually come from the mouth and not the chin?
As I have heard it, they are saving the $300CDN price tag for the Ewok Village.
And the Opera House is rumored to be closer to $350CDN or more.
FoxMcCloudDS
Member
I have been wanting to share my lego room for a while now. I was running a small bricklink store but I have been too busy so I don't sell much anymore. Now I have a ton of cool bricks for moc . I am more of a fan of sets though. Well, here goes!
I would love to see others collections!!
Living room shelf
Enter the Lego Room-Man-Cave-Funhouse
Backlog (I know, I have to get started on these! I am also getting Bwing may 4th)
Star Wars Sets
You can see more of my lego collection HERE. I don't want to take up too much space on here
I would love to see others collections!!
That one picture of what looks like black 1x1s on the floor, looks like a torture device just waiting to happen.
Awesome pictures!PhoncipleBone
Banned
Hrrm. Basically it will look great when done, but be pretty meh to build then? Unless she makes it more like the Friends stuff and not her Modular work.
anonymous_abc
Member
Dang, I was not really interested in that, but seeing it next to the imperial shuttle really sells it to me....And DONE!
Photos:
before
and after
and some others, more in my minus folder
and some interesting use of pieces
and the cockpit
Truly fantastic build. The model is solid and very, very well designed. The crank action for the wings is pretty good and no rubber bands in this model at all. This has taken the spot of my favorite Lego build. Took about 7-9ish hours.
If anyone wants any specific pictures or any questions let me know. I have it for another week.
frack the stickers though.
SiegfriedFM
Member
The 2007 dragons are the same mold... but, I think there may be some modification to the mouth. Mine only fits a small flame piece, and I can't get a large flame to fit like that. Otherwise it's the same, although with a different black print on the head, wings, tail and lower legs.
antiquegamer
Member
I don't really get the sticker at all, especially in $200.00 set (more if you live out side USA). It really ruins other wise a perfect LEGO X-Wing. Applying sticker on brick is bad enough but having to do it as a frame to windshield required even more precise placement.
I hope it's not a cheap crappy sticker that keep rolling off. The stickers on my Sith's Infiltrator are peeling off.
anonymous_abc
Member
count on it :-/
we should consider petitioning the UN to get them to place sanctions on TLG till they crack down on stickers.
these stickers are like super strong. It's more of a bitch trying to pull them off without leaving some residue.
anonymous_abc
Member
that neither makes them any better or any worse, they are still stickers
- not on ma bricks -