BentBricks
Member
Talk about timing. This is a brown one though. I assume you prefer the olive green ones as I do.
http://toysnbricks.com/crugs-swamp-jet-polybag-30252-now-available-in-united-states/
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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
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Talk about timing. This is a brown one though. I assume you prefer the olive green ones as I do.
http://toysnbricks.com/crugs-swamp-jet-polybag-30252-now-available-in-united-states/
RelentlessRolento
Member
Yeah. I want both versions though. Anyone know when n maybe where they hit retail that's not TRU? Or is it just TRU?
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Are you looking to sell the unopened one later?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
TigerKiddo, the coupon arrived today. Thank you. Now the long wait for Orthanc. I would drive to the store this weekend if only they had the Titan. 
I would pass. You can probably still find deals on Helm's Deep for $100 new. Might be different at end of the year though.
fredrancour
Member
How would I find such a deal?
I will keep my Palantir close at hand searching for the first good sales on Orthanc. Cause I think I will be waiting too, I'll let you know as soon as I spot one!
You could keep checking Amazon Warehouse Deals for one. I got mine on there about a month ago and paid just under $100 for it. Box had slight damage but was still factory sealed.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Do you guys search for specific sets on there or just LEGO in general.
I just do a general search by Lego and then click on the Lego brand link on the left to further refine the search. Usually there is about 100-120 items on there at any time. When I think to and have time I try to search a few times throughout the day to see if anything new has popped up.
Here's a link to Amazon Warehouse Deals of LEGO sets sorted from highest to lowest:
http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=...:1267878011,n:2478062011,p_4:LEGO&sort=-price
I would check it daily especially in the morning.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Did that Eiffel Tower ever sell? Or did they just remove it because LOLOL dat price.
fredrancour
Member
I want to kill you with my jealousy. I check it daily but apparently at bad times.
RelentlessRolento
Member
Yeah, sorry about that. I guess I got lucky that day as a lot of times the deals go quickly for certain sets. I've missed out on getting a Vampyre Castle on AWD several times until I finally just bought it from the regular site to get it over with.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I picked up Ghost Train tonight to complete my Monster Fighters collection.
It is also raining like hell here and I have the weekend off. I hate knowing that I have boxes of unbuilt sets waiting for Halloween to be built. They have been calling to me from the other room for months.
Screw it. I am building Monster Fighters stuff this weekend. Starting Vampyre Castle now. I am bored and need something fun to do on a rainy weekend and don't have the brain capacity for MOCing.
I can also justify it by saying that if I know what the sets are like before hand I can more easily visualize a MOC landscape to house them all on when Halloween comes.
It is also raining like hell here and I have the weekend off. I hate knowing that I have boxes of unbuilt sets waiting for Halloween to be built. They have been calling to me from the other room for months.
Screw it. I am building Monster Fighters stuff this weekend. Starting Vampyre Castle now. I am bored and need something fun to do on a rainy weekend and don't have the brain capacity for MOCing.
I can also justify it by saying that if I know what the sets are like before hand I can more easily visualize a MOC landscape to house them all on when Halloween comes.
That's a maybe. If I change my mind and keep it, then I have double the pieces to make a Mini Grand Helms Deep, and I could bricklink the Minifigs to recoup some of the cost: Dat Theoden!
Excellent link!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Finished first book of Vampyre Castle. Yeah, this thing is awesome. Not only does it have perches for the Manbats to hang upside down from, but it has a witch's cauldron, exploding wall, and trap door to a spike pit for anyone foolish enough to find the treasure map; but it has a torture chamber to string up prisoners? How could a sick mind like me not love this set? Peeking at the second book, it seems the cool stuff hasn't even been built yet.
Also, this set doesn't have flick missiles. It has a flick spider.
Also, this set doesn't have flick missiles. It has a flick spider.
anonymous_abc
Member
So what do you all think, did the move to the wastelands (aka community) harm our little merry band?
I almost feel like it had little influence as we were a self contained group living of the same subscribed members for a while now. never the less I am 100% sure it will make getting fresh blood in here much more difficult...
I almost feel like it had little influence as we were a self contained group living of the same subscribed members for a while now. never the less I am 100% sure it will make getting fresh blood in here much more difficult...
So what do you all think, did the move to the wastelands (aka community) harm our little merry band?
I almost feel like it had little influence as we were a self contained group living of the same subscribed members for a while now. never the less I am 100% sure it will make getting fresh blood in here much more difficult...
I think it may be more difficult. But you know the rules are: New News, New Thread. So like when Ewok Village was released, we should have posted a new thread; perhaps titled: New Star Wars Ewok Village Set announced! 249.99 1990 Pieces!
Then the opening post would have all the pictures and the YouTube announce video embedded, and then the specs for the set in list form and of course a beautiful link to this here glorious thread with an invite to those who may not have noticed us before; and I remember seeing at least 3 people in the last year that I've been participating say something along the lines of "I never noticed this thread before!", blah blah etc...
I think doing that no more than once per major announcement will help us scoop up a few more good folks like Jimbro along the way. Plus even if we don't get new people to join and participate in this thread, at least we get to pop in, post a bit in the OT and see the "light for the trees". I think it would be exciting!
We could take turns creating the announcement threads so that it doesnt put the burden on one person...
anonymous_abc
Member
sounds like a plan.
mind you I find the Endor set to be terribly unappealing and boring
mind you I find the Endor set to be terribly unappealing and boring
anonymous_abc
Member
very cool, so you got it all in a PAB wall, your lucky to find so much stuff you can use, I never find what I need
SiegfriedFM
Member
Mr Gold stopped at $663. Still pretty happy with that, and it went to a UK buyer. Once Paypal finalizes the transaction, this will go to the Lego fund.
SiegfriedFM
Member
I'm thinking of skipping Wizard Battle. It's neat, but do I really get anything there that isn't with Orthanc? From what I can see, the throne and lights are identical, you're just missing out on the Saruman flick switch and the rotating Palantir. Oh, I guess it doesn't have the Eye.
Currently going with one full Council, one loose without figures, and probably one full Black Gate simply because I would have to pay half of the price for just Aragorn and Gandalf.
Currently going with one full Council, one loose without figures, and probably one full Black Gate simply because I would have to pay half of the price for just Aragorn and Gandalf.
Bakkuma371
Member
Like the way you've used different angles for each ship.
Making a stand for the B-Wing currently but local PAB was not so great so a few orders from Bricklink need to come in before it's finished. Will show some pics soon.
I'm happy that your auction is doing good. if i was you i'd still grab that little set. The orthanc is majestic but wastes a lot of space, maybe someday you'll want to make space in your room but still want a little set on that spot
PalaceBrother
Member
I just bought Wizard Battle yesterday...mostly for that amazing eye.
It has arrived....
Some great building ahead there - what are you going to tackle first? Are you saving the holiday sets for their respective holidays?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Why doesn't LEGO put the model designer info in the instructions or on the box? They do with the Architecture series. It would be nice if their designers got a bit more recognition. I am tired of reading about the same designer on the Architecture line. Of course, it also shows that he designs almost all the ones that I love.
nice idea, but it's unfair for them. If a designer gets a bad streak of sets, it'll be cursed for life.
It's best to remember that some sets are restricted in design due to licensing issues, retail price vs cost of production or target's age (like AFOL wanting only star wars sets and kids wanting the cool features like flick missiles, robots, badass characters)
Yep, as tempted as I am to crack open the HH first, I'm going to do what many in here have said and save the holiday sets for later this fall and winter and build all that I have from those themes.
For now, I'm probably going to start with Pet Shop as soon as time allows. That, or Horizon Express if I decide to go with something a little smaller.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I feel the opposite. A good set is a good set. A designer pulling off a great set with limited piece count and price is very impressive. Just as infuriating as it is when you have a huge set with average design. The designer should get credit no matter what. The quality of the set should shine through.
And as far as what AFOL want, there is no pleasing a lot of them. If they can't recognize that the sets are aimed at a broad age range and tastes and not just their whims, that is their problem.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Was this set as awesome as many others on here gushed about? Yes.
Looks so much better sitting in front of you than it does in pics or on display in a store. So many neat little details in the set that you can't really see unless you are building it.
The set just has a lot of personality, and is a great playset for the figures.
Two best features: the organ in the tower and the torture chamber.
I am late to the party on this one, but everyone was correct. This was a fantastic set.
Looks so much better sitting in front of you than it does in pics or on display in a store. So many neat little details in the set that you can't really see unless you are building it.
The set just has a lot of personality, and is a great playset for the figures.
Two best features: the organ in the tower and the torture chamber.
I am late to the party on this one, but everyone was correct. This was a fantastic set.
biggyfries
Member
The organ is awesome.
Monster fighters and Galaxy Squad are my favorite series, so far. The amount of creativity used to build them amazes me. They did a really great job.
From the Steam thread. 4 if you're in Europe (dunno UK price).
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Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
Whew! I didn't realize LEGO-GAF got moved to OT Community! Thought I lost you guys.
Since the thread has slowed down for a bit, I wanted to show off a cool Kre-O creation. I know you Kre-O fans are out there! I remember the original OT.
In anticipation of the new Fall of Cybertron Titan Class Metroplex, I built my own custom Kre-O Metroplex with his little buddy Scamper based on G1 Metroplex and the FoC one.
I'll link it so that I don't spam the LEGO thread with Kre-O stuff.
Custom Kre-O Metroplex with Scamper
I promise it's worth looking at!
Since the thread has slowed down for a bit, I wanted to show off a cool Kre-O creation. I know you Kre-O fans are out there! I remember the original OT.
In anticipation of the new Fall of Cybertron Titan Class Metroplex, I built my own custom Kre-O Metroplex with his little buddy Scamper based on G1 Metroplex and the FoC one.
I'll link it so that I don't spam the LEGO thread with Kre-O stuff.
Custom Kre-O Metroplex with Scamper
I promise it's worth looking at!
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Excellent plan. A LEGO bag log is a very good thing.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Vermin Vaporizer is a great set. Bug Obliterator is better. You know you want dat Orange Team tonight.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Don't think it would crack my top 5 for last year, but definitely top 10. And it looks so odd and creepy on display. Think I will crack open Ghost Train tonight.
I do, and I am about to give in!
I helped my nephew build it, was not too impressed. Some parts repetitive, some just kinda boring. I knew when I first saw the MH theme that I probably wouldn't care for the Train, and aiding in the build, my suspicions were confirmed. But I admit the flapping wings are a highlight. Tis not all bad.
I just used my coupon to get Goblin King Battle for about $43, shipped. I could not pass up the price. My set priority autopilot kicked in and made me ignore the desire for Vampyre Castle yet again.