LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
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From the Chima game "Laval's Journey", the fox, skunk and peacock are all part of a group called the Nomads, which seems to be a collection of all the one-off characters.
First image of the upcoming "Architecture Studio" set:
This will likely tie-in to the events of the same name, happening at Barnes and Noble locations in July.
(better pic when I can get it)
What exactly is this Architecture Studio set about? Kind of hard to tell from the pic exactly what it is. Looks like a whole lot of white bricks.
So it is a 1,200 piece parts-pack, all in white, along with a 250pg book, which I would assume contains theory, history, lessons and examples. Kind of like the Master Builder Academy, but for an older/adult age group.
If you have a local B&N, I would inquire if they are hosting one of these events if you are interested in taking a look. The events seem to be happening nationwide, though not at all B&N locations, and all around the 26th to 28th of July.
BentBricks
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Congrats! More fuel for the addiction or money saved on stuff you would have bought anyway. Amazon is killing brick and mortar retail stores and I'm ashamed I support them buy buying stuff off them all the time. They just have so many good deals. At least it's more fair now that they started to tax orders, sucks for consumers in short run though.
First image of the upcoming "Architecture Studio" set:
This will likely tie-in to the events of the same name, happening at Barnes and Noble locations in July.
(better pic when I can get it)
Interesting. I may be interested if they have a lot of unique pieces and show a lot of techniques. I'm just scared the price will be like the master builders sets.
Expect to see 2014 theme and set rumors/info start to surface at the end of July. For now, a Chima tidbit.
It was looking like LEGO was adding Rhino and Bear tribes next year, but also Peacock?
Oh my. Peacock if the theme makes it that far. Nothing scientific, but seems like sets are selling just OK and the Speedorz are not selling well at all.
That would be a very creepy minifig which is ironic since the peacock is a great looking bird.
BentBricks
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Was a little slow yesterday so spamming a bit with my photos. Old man walker got a good response on my Instagram account so thought I'd share.
July should be a good month for LEGO news:
Winter Village Market reveal should be happening around the first week of August.
- Series 11 reveal should be within the next 2 weeks
- SDCC exclusives and reveals by/on July 18th (Hobbit? Thor? 2014 Super Heroes?)
- 2014 set info leaks probably by end of July
Winter Village Market reveal should be happening around the first week of August.
Was a little slow yesterday so spamming a bit with my photos. Old man walker got a good response on my Instagram account so thought I'd share.
Nice design on the walker! I wouldn't call this spam, so post away!
PhoncipleBone
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Interesting. First I have heard of this. And the set is for sale 3 days only?
I'm unsure on that. I want to believe that it is only exclusive to B&N (and S@H) for those 3 days.
Otherwise that is one hell of an availability period.
I'm going to be away on vacation that week, so I won't be close to any B&N's to take part.
Harry Potter
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Hoping for some Hobbit sets. Please let there be a Smaug.
Was a little slow yesterday so spamming a bit with my photos. Old man walker got a good response on my Instagram account so thought I'd share.
Very cool.
PalaceBrother
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Was a little slow yesterday so spamming a bit with my photos. Old man walker got a good response on my Instagram account so thought I'd share.
This is terrific! Never be ashamed of posting stuff like this. I love it.
PalaceBrother
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I haven't bought anything from the architecture line, but a 3 day exclusive is enough to get me interested. That can't be a healthy response.
Speaking of unhealthy...there are some polybags I just never want to open. The one you sent me was included in that list, until today. Having kids is a good way of breaking bad habits:
Cannot wait for this. The prospect of rebuilding Toy Shop along with 4 other full sets is almost too much to handle.
Harry Potter
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PalaceBrother
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Ha! I didn't even notice that was in the picture too. We'll open that one this weekend in your honor.
Building the Lex one was timed well actually, as we watched that LEGO Batman movie right after and the gun is prominently featured throughout.
PalaceBrother
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They're both awesome, too. My kids love them.
Edit: Ugh. I am a double posting machine. Sorry.
Harry Potter
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It's nothing spectacular, I was just happy to get a Harry school uniform minifig. Your kids might like that you hide a spider away under the potions.
So i see Batman Batwing set is retiring/disappearing. Ive so far only got Lex Armor and Arctic Batman, was holding off on Asylum and either Two face/Batmobile or Bane vs Bat set but im wondering if i should rearrange priorities in light of some of these sets disappearing. With Haunted House, Orthanc, Winter sets, Metroplex, christmas gifts and eithernew PS3 or PS 4 my budget will be tight for rest of year. I guess im not to worried about the smaller sets, i like the Batmobile but hate the Two Face fig and extra car. I guess im just concerned if Asylum will be available into next year or should i prioritize that over Orthanc expecting Orthanc to be available well into next year. Oh Orthanc, you are my unicorn.
First image of the upcoming "Architecture Studio" set:
This will likely tie-in to the events of the same name, happening at Barnes and Noble locations in July.
(better pic when I can get it)
This is probably the contents of the box (give or take a couple hundred thousand pieces)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvarmGbMlWI
Neat, but needs more clear pieces and tiles!
PhoncipleBone
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Looks like the store near my apartment is doing the event, but none of the others in the area are. Hopefully I can get some time to go over there to see the event and snag the set. I hope it is not crazy limited.
I really hope it's under $100 and not some of the other crazy Architecture prices. There's no license involved.
PhoncipleBone
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I am going to guess $100-120.
BentBricks
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This is old from the Gizmodo LEGO videos. I've seen most of the videos, but somehow I never saw the minfig one until now. Crazy how the full torsos are put together by machines. Posting for any newcomers to LEGO.
http://lego.gizmodo.com/5041136/exclusive-video-how-lego-builds-the-minifigs
Link to original article.
http://lego.gizmodo.com/5022769/exclusive-inside-the-lego-factory
http://lego.gizmodo.com/5041136/exclusive-video-how-lego-builds-the-minifigs
Link to original article.
http://lego.gizmodo.com/5022769/exclusive-inside-the-lego-factory
Never seen that before - thanks! Makes me curious how they have revised the process to accommodate the many double-sided face printings that are used these days.
Harry Potter
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Stormtroopers were a good choice for the video.
PalaceBrother
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Bring it on. I am not a big Minecraft fan but the original set is awesome. I would love to see more.
MBA sets now available on S@H:
20200 MBA Space Designer $30 (Level 1: Kit 1 repackage)
20214 MBA Adventure Designer $80 (Level 3: Kits 7-9 repackage)
20215 MBA Invention Designer $80 (Level 4 *NEW*)
20216 MBA Robot & Micro Designer $50 (Level 1: Kits 2-3 repackage)
20217 MBA Action Designer $80 (Level 2: Kits 4-6 repackage)
http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Master-Builder-Academy-ByTheme
20200 MBA Space Designer $30 (Level 1: Kit 1 repackage)
20214 MBA Adventure Designer $80 (Level 3: Kits 7-9 repackage)
20215 MBA Invention Designer $80 (Level 4 *NEW*)
20216 MBA Robot & Micro Designer $50 (Level 1: Kits 2-3 repackage)
20217 MBA Action Designer $80 (Level 2: Kits 4-6 repackage)
http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Master-Builder-Academy-ByTheme
BentBricks
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Hmmm...almost makes me want to get the other set now. My kids love Minecraft, but I seriously don't know if they'd enjoy these sets more than the initial novelty.
PalaceBrother
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I have a question for anybody who has built 9525- Pre Viszla fighter thing....
There are two grey cones on the rear of the ship that attach to two handguns. The cones *barely* stay on for me. Anybody else have this issue?
There are two grey cones on the rear of the ship that attach to two handguns. The cones *barely* stay on for me. Anybody else have this issue?
I'm unsure how big this Hobbit wave will be, especially considering we got the Mirkwood/Barrel sets last year too early.
Hopefully Smaug is a shoe-in and Laketown would be nice. Other than that maybe the secret entrance to Erebor and hopefully a Necromancer set too.. Would love more elf minifigs either way.
Dr Zhivago
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Gandalf poly bag promo is on today in WH Smiths. Unfortunately you have to buy the Daily Fail. Also, Smiths are now selling various other poly bags for 2.99
antiquegamer
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I think that gun barrel is too short for the cone piece, I just reverse mine and call it a day. I don't know may be we are doing it wrong but I don't see any other way for that piece to stay on as shown in the instruction.
PhoncipleBone
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From the Toys N Bricks forum:
Pretty cool lil Enterprise MOC.
Pretty cool lil Enterprise MOC.
I think that gun barrel is too short for the cone piece, I just reverse mine and call it a day. I don't know may be we are doing it wrong but I don't see any other way for that piece to stay on as shown in the instruction.
My son got that for his birthday and we did the exact same thing.
So I was at Target last night, went to the Lego section, and was SHOCKED to find four Series 6 Minifigures on their shelf surrounded buy Series 10. Not sure where they came from, as I had just been there the week before. Of course I bought them, and it turns out all four were different. Wonder where they came from. Also interesting is that, according to my receipt, Target charged more for them than the Series 10 Minifigures.
PalaceBrother
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I think that gun barrel is too short for the cone piece, I just reverse mine and call it a day. I don't know may be we are doing it wrong but I don't see any other way for that piece to stay on as shown in the instruction.
This has been irrationally bothering me all day so I just took another look at it. I don't think any of us had "clicked" the cone into place. Look at it again and there is a tiny (less than one mm) bit of clearance for you to push it down. Do so and it'll click into place, problem solved.
Glad I figured it out. The original impression was very "un LEGO"
They available just loose on the shelf? Is it a standard branch or one of the travel ones?
antiquegamer
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That's what I thought originally and try to push it down but it didn't seems to "click" so we gave up. My daughter hate that thing anyway, she call it the Mass Effect ship. She nominated it to be the next ship to get un-build and put away. I thought the ship was pretty neat.
I will give it a look later and see if I can get it to work. Thanks for the hint.
Standard branch - bunch of different polys just sitting in a box or boxes. Reports that have come in have them placed in different places around the shop - ask for the mini-builds if you go to one.
Harry Potter
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It's official. Building LEGO is more fun than painting your house. :/
Reluctant-Hero
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BOOM!
Galactic Titan has been purchased with my 10% off coupon! But sadly the Santa Clara store was all out of Jor-El minifigs.
Galactic Titan has been purchased with my 10% off coupon! But sadly the Santa Clara store was all out of Jor-El minifigs.