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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
- Thread starter PhoncipleBone
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mickcenary
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Awesome to hear, dude. I absolutely dig its aesthetic. Ended up paying 112AUD with shipping from a seller located in Australia, which is actually not bad for a 2008 set that goes for around 110 on Bricklink and only available overseas. There are a few going for around 200 on eBay, which is pretty crazy.
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
I was just at a lego shop and i found these amazing human size lego figures
This is a wall size lego made village
Harry Potter
Banned
No way. That's $200 I could put towards the Opera House.
Oh, I don't disagree at all. Way too much newly released stuff coming out between this month and Sept. With the open back design, I was just curious if there was someone who was thinking about adding a second to close it off, or at least have it open up like the Haunted House does. I know I'm not but you just know someone, somewhere, is buying two to make a super sized Orthanc.
I just want one. *kicks dirt*
Harry Potter
Banned
Ya, I'm sure we'll see some mods of it soon enough. I haven't had chance to dig into mine yet but just from pictures I've seen I feel like two of them together would look odd. Too much girth. Opening up like the Haunted House would be really cool though.
Edit: You got me thinking about how godly the Haunted House is. I need to break that down soon for a Halloween rebuild.
Yeah, I don't think you could directly combine two into one and have it look good due to the very odd shape. You'd just have to use a lot of pieces from a second one to make it more round, maybe with a hinged back.
And to keep hearing about how good the HH is is making that wait for fall all the more difficult to hold off and build mine. But I need to spend more time dismantling to make room to display stuff before I can start building again. Some progress has been made but much to still break down.
I was browsing my Facebook wall and this popped up:
http://m.today.com/news/buyer-beware-major-stores-may-mislead-sales-6C10367331
I wonder if Toys R Us' sales practices regarding LEGO could be targeted for something like this?
http://m.today.com/news/buyer-beware-major-stores-may-mislead-sales-6C10367331
I wonder if Toys R Us' sales practices regarding LEGO could be targeted for something like this?
I don't see why not unless there is some legal loophole that lets them get away with it. I see TRU always listing their "sale" price as what the normal retail price for it should be at any other retailer but it's a sale price to them because of their usual 10-20% markup. It's why I rarely ever buy Lego at TRU due to their ridiculous pricing.
Nah, I might buy a second to combine into a MOC of the Tower of Barad-Dûr!
$Sacrifice Orthanc in honor of Barad-Dûr!
Edit: if this pic works, wow
It makes me re-think wether I should even bother...
http://m.flickr.com/photos/41823416@N08/8652310285/
Edit 5: well at least I got the link for you guys to see...
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Congrats. Welcome to the build.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Snagged a small PAB cup (they had tree leaves!), Orthanc, and Sopwith Camel. Good day ahead.
And the guy at the store said the reason for the Titan delay was the treads. Apparently there was a recall on sets with treads because they were breaking easily.
And the guy at the store said the reason for the Titan delay was the treads. Apparently there was a recall on sets with treads because they were breaking easily.
Don't forget that they price-match now!
BentBricks
Member
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credit to Dare_Wreck on Brickset
Those Academy sets look great, but I just can't bring myself to pay the additional costs of the "training" aspect as there is so much available online. Granted these are most likely highly structured and good quality instructions. There also is online access or something you get with it. I'm too used to buying most of my LEGO below MSRP with coupons, sales, and clearances.
Harry Potter
Banned
Nah, I might buy a second to combine into a MOC of the Tower of Barad-Dûr!
Sacrifice Orthanc in honor of Barad-Dûr!
Edit: if this pic works, wow
It makes me re-think wether I should even bother...
http://m.flickr.com/photos/41823416@N08/8652310285/
Edit 5: well at least I got the link for you guys to see...
Merlin's beard, the eye is AMAZING. I wonder how delicate it is.
roodiculous
Member
In need of some LEGO suggestions! So I started a LEGO Club at my library back in January and it's been a big hit. We currently have 10 or so bins of the Deluxe 5508's and a couple Creator sets so we're pretty good on brick counts but I was looking into expanding into playsets and unique pieces (ala Hero Factory).
I'm currently looking at Kingdom's Joust, Vampyre Castle, and Pirate Ship Ambush. Do you have any other suggestions for playsets or themes with cool brick pieces? I have about $350 to spend, thx!
I'm currently looking at Kingdom's Joust, Vampyre Castle, and Pirate Ship Ambush. Do you have any other suggestions for playsets or themes with cool brick pieces? I have about $350 to spend, thx!
Trailer 1
http://youtu.be/lPnY2NjSjrg
Trailer 2
http://youtu.be/iI8SnQXRA98
There is an active thread in the OT regarding the movie, so please check it out for more info and discussion.
http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=595376
Harry Potter
Banned
The last part in the first trailer got a good laugh out of me.
Good luck with the club! I don't know about Vampyre Castle or Pirate Ship Ambush, but I did order Kingdoms Joust because I was afraid that it would go away before I'd have the chance to get it. As fas as "unique pieces" go, this set doesn't have 'em. It's beautiful as far as Castle sets go, really quite something for display, but it actually has a LOT of small pieces. There are a bunch of the smallest slope piece, and little plates and stuff like that. Good if you're a medieval MOC'er, maybe? But not exactly anything overly different that you can't get in cheaper sets.
I hope this helps a little! I do still really recommend the set!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Wonderful. The AC in the apartment just went to shit, so it is like an oven in here.
First few floors of Orthanc completed. Just put the SNOT work along the outside. Time for a break to go somewhere with AC and cool off.
First few floors of Orthanc completed. Just put the SNOT work along the outside. Time for a break to go somewhere with AC and cool off.
It is your duty to sit through the sweat and heat to deliver us Orthanc.
Harry Potter
Banned
That apartment is nothing but problems lately.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
You did not seriously think that a Hobbit could contend with the will of Sauron? There are few who can.
I think Phon should go all the way and buy some acreage and just build a Lego House. Just think, he could keep adding on to it every year to. Lego Treehouse, Lego pool, etc.
Would getting a train set blow your budget?
The Cargo Train would cost half your budget at $180 MSRP
The Lone Ranger Train is $100 MSRP. It's on sale right now for $87 at Amazon
BentBricks
Member
I truly hope this is available as a polybag for purchase and not part of some TRU sales promotion in the US.
I guess I could buy $30 worth of CMFs.
http://toysnbricks.com/lego-30166-robin-and-redbird-cycle/
I guess I could buy $30 worth of CMFs.
http://toysnbricks.com/lego-30166-robin-and-redbird-cycle/
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Best Star of course.
Retail is $400, but it does get marked down occasionally. TONS of figures. Lots of playability. Lots of standard and good pieces.
You did not seriously think that a Hobbit could contend with the will of Sauron? There are few who can.
I can't help myself...
You did not seriously think that a Hobbit could contend with the will of Sauron?...
There are none who can!
PalaceBrother
Member
Finally got around to watching this while building Unexpected Gathering. Thanks for posting it! I like his style.
Including the aforementioned set, I've recently built the small Spiderman/Venom set and the Toy Story army men one. So much green!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I realized it after posting. I was under the influence of The One Ring. I was not myself.
Anyways, bag 10 of Orthanc time! This sucker is getting tall.
And because I am a sick person, the throwing motion on the Ent is easily mistakable for a masturbation motion if you position the hand right.
I am extremely mature for a 33 year old man.
Amazon UK has a great deal on the 4x4 Crawler. It's only £99.99. After shipping and removing the VAT, it come out to $143 for me.
I've been waiting for this to drop in price at TRU but it was never low enough. I think buying the higher end Technic sets overseas is the way to go.
I've been waiting for this to drop in price at TRU but it was never low enough. I think buying the higher end Technic sets overseas is the way to go.
I really love that Spider-Man set! $20 for three awesome figs and super cool car that features a fun build! Definitely one of my favorite sets thus far!
The Lone Ranger Stagecoach is also a great value. $30 for 5 figures and 3 horses.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Stagecoach is a fantastic set for the price. Fun build, lots of great pieces and figures, and looks great while on display. It is also has extreme playability. One of the best values out of any set this year.
Superhero set that packs the most punch for the value is Lex Luthor Power Armor. You get Lex, Superman, and Wonder Woman in the set, and you also build a totally badass mech complete with Kryptonite laser. And all for $20. It is a set you simply cannot fail with.
EDIT:
At long last, I have a Brad Douriff action figure.
EDIT:
At long last, I have a Brad Douriff action figure.
I can't wait to have that Brad Douriff figure!!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Orthanc is finished.
I think I need time to sleep on it, but overall it was a solid build but nothing spectacular. Perhaps it was my lofty expectations for the set, but the actual build was just good enough to make me happy yet not blow me away. There were no "WTF is going on here?" moments like there were in certain modulars or Tower Bridge, which were quickly followed by "Ooooh. That's what was going on." Those are the moments that set a build apart from others.
The interior details are nice, but since about half of it is essentially made up and not recreating scenes from the film, it was missing the spark that made the Death Star my favorite thing ever. However, the parts that were recreations of the film scenes filled me with absolute glee. The Palantir in particular is awesome, although I wish it were actually attached to the base and not just resting on it.
Some of the made up details are cool though, such as the armory and library. I do like that this set gave me a new idea on how to make a bookshelf. Instead of SNOT bricks and attaching the books to the side of it to represent books on a shelf, they use the handlebar pieces and one of the books is actually a clip that snaps onto the bar along the wall. It is incredibly sturdy and looks exactly the same.
As above average as the build was, there is one thing that this set has over many others released this year: its intimidating appearance. The footprint is small. Like, crazy small. But what it lacks in acreage it more than compensates for in height. It dwarfs nearly everything else out there, which makes it an incredibly impressive display piece. I also like that you get the best of both worlds with the set. Awesome display piece, but easily turned around to have a little playset on the back.
Perhaps when I am not so tired and stressed out I will post pics of the set. It brings a lot of power as a display piece, but as a build it is above average and is not mind blowing. The Ent included is pretty cool and has a lot of character, but I wish he were just ever so slightly more posable. I have gotten spoiled with mechs, but the Ent will fit right in.
Overall: A-
I think I need time to sleep on it, but overall it was a solid build but nothing spectacular. Perhaps it was my lofty expectations for the set, but the actual build was just good enough to make me happy yet not blow me away. There were no "WTF is going on here?" moments like there were in certain modulars or Tower Bridge, which were quickly followed by "Ooooh. That's what was going on." Those are the moments that set a build apart from others.
The interior details are nice, but since about half of it is essentially made up and not recreating scenes from the film, it was missing the spark that made the Death Star my favorite thing ever. However, the parts that were recreations of the film scenes filled me with absolute glee. The Palantir in particular is awesome, although I wish it were actually attached to the base and not just resting on it.
Some of the made up details are cool though, such as the armory and library. I do like that this set gave me a new idea on how to make a bookshelf. Instead of SNOT bricks and attaching the books to the side of it to represent books on a shelf, they use the handlebar pieces and one of the books is actually a clip that snaps onto the bar along the wall. It is incredibly sturdy and looks exactly the same.
As above average as the build was, there is one thing that this set has over many others released this year: its intimidating appearance. The footprint is small. Like, crazy small. But what it lacks in acreage it more than compensates for in height. It dwarfs nearly everything else out there, which makes it an incredibly impressive display piece. I also like that you get the best of both worlds with the set. Awesome display piece, but easily turned around to have a little playset on the back.
Perhaps when I am not so tired and stressed out I will post pics of the set. It brings a lot of power as a display piece, but as a build it is above average and is not mind blowing. The Ent included is pretty cool and has a lot of character, but I wish he were just ever so slightly more posable. I have gotten spoiled with mechs, but the Ent will fit right in.
Overall: A-
FoxMcCloudDS
Member
I was curious if anyone on here is interested in purchasing my fire brigade and/or grand emporium?
They are both unopened. I just have not had time to put these together and my backlog is intense. I paid retail for them, and would entertain offers. Let me know if you are interested in these sets! I can do paypal, amazon gift cards, or anything you may have in mind. Just trying to pay off my PS4.
You can see a photo of them at the bottom of my backlog here -
They are both unopened. I just have not had time to put these together and my backlog is intense. I paid retail for them, and would entertain offers. Let me know if you are interested in these sets! I can do paypal, amazon gift cards, or anything you may have in mind. Just trying to pay off my PS4.
You can see a photo of them at the bottom of my backlog here -
tiggerkiddo
Member
Such a puny backlog!
Reluctant-Hero
Member
I'll most likely pick it up on July 5th, when I'm next in Santa Clara to go the LEGO store.
...hmm. How much for both?