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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
- Thread starter PhoncipleBone
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BentBricks
Member
Thanks for the heads up. Closest one had Colby City Showdown one for 40% off. I called 2 other stores and they were all sold out. I really want the train set for 30% or more off.
I bought the City Showdown for that much of a discount, but that was the one I cared least about.
SiegfriedFM
Member
I'm fairly new to Technic. Is there a simple guide somewhere that shows how to set up steering and acceleration with standard motors and IR controllers? I want to take the powered pieces from the Excavator and make a remote controlled car.
BentBricks
Member
I've been trying to ride the coat tails of the Back to the Future buzz and commenting for people to vote for Ghostbusters wherever I find news on LEGO BttF. Spread the word.
Only about 20 more votes to get it onto the top 6 most supported projects where the other Ghostbuster project is. Once both are up, users can vote for both or which they like best. Being on the main page, the other Ghostbuster project is getting some momentum. Hope for Wetwired's version, but in the end we all win if a Ghostbuster set is made.
http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/36088
Seems like FTL made 10k.
Only about 20 more votes to get it onto the top 6 most supported projects where the other Ghostbuster project is. Once both are up, users can vote for both or which they like best. Being on the main page, the other Ghostbuster project is getting some momentum. Hope for Wetwired's version, but in the end we all win if a Ghostbuster set is made.
http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/36088
Seems like FTL made 10k.
Is there a tweet of Brent's that we can retweet to our followers?
BentBricks
Member
BentBricks
Member
Sweet!
Both Ghostbuster projects are now on Cuusoo main page as top 6 supported.
May the best project win (my vote is for Wetwired's, but will be good if either win).
Both Ghostbuster projects are now on Cuusoo main page as top 6 supported.
May the best project win (my vote is for Wetwired's, but will be good if either win).
I meant like a tweet of his we can retweet. Did he ever post one recently?
BentBricks
Member
Haha, sorry...I don't tweet. Bit clueless. I have an account and just checked. He does, but I don't know how to reference it here. He only has a few tweets so it's easy to find searching for "ghostbusters".
EDIT:
https://twitter.com/BrentOnInternet/statuses/307618820107935745
I've commented on every non-LEGO site that comes up when googling, "LEGO Back to the Future" except for mashable and huffington post. Had issues.
Tim Courtney, Director of CUUSOO, and Kevin Hinkle, Community Coordinator for TLG North America, will be at BrickFair tomorrow.
I have not heard of any official reveals for the event however. Of course, I will share if I do.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I LOVE Technic. I wish I could just acquire a huge lot of Technic pieces and go to town.
But as for Technic "stuff", check the Eurobricks forum. This book has RAVE reviews in terms of learning how to build cool stuff with Technic.
If at first I don't succeed...
Very nice!! I cant wait to get the new Sail Barge but am waiting for a good deal on Amazon down the road before getting it.
"Arrr, I be th' dread Pirate Captain Mia, an' we be relieving ye of yer vessel. Yarrr har harrr!"
BattleMonkey
Member
Damn I want the Republic Gunship, that AT TE, and the Old Republic cruiser... fuck expensive month
mickcenary
Member
Sorry for the daft question, but yesterday's order was my first through the actual Lego storefront:
If I ordered the Crawler and Delorean prior to any listings of shipping dates (e.g. "expected ship date 22 Aug 2013" for the Crawler), does that mean I've nabbed one that's actually in stock and can expect it to be shipped ASAP?
Cheers, guys.
If I ordered the Crawler and Delorean prior to any listings of shipping dates (e.g. "expected ship date 22 Aug 2013" for the Crawler), does that mean I've nabbed one that's actually in stock and can expect it to be shipped ASAP?
Cheers, guys.
PalaceBrother
Member
I like your style.
My daughter finished Summer Riding Camp yesterday. Dolphin Cruiser will happen but it will have to wait.
mickcenary
Member
Still customer servicin'!
tiggerkiddo
Member
The BttF set has me fiending for a real life DeLorean. It's a shame they are pretty pathetic cars though.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
So I struck out on the BttF set today. I went to 2 Lego stores which all said they would get another shipment next week, but I won't be around any of those then I am out of luck there. I went to a toys r us closer to home (1 hour and 15 minutes) is close to home for me. They didn't have the Delorean in stock "yet" I'll check there again Saturday. Hopefully they get it in. I did have them price match the Lone Ranger train set and stage coach with amazon. Save about 30 bucks. Wanted the mine shoot out, but they didn't have it in stock that I could find. Pretty happy with the haul but I really want a Delorean.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Was tired and bored tonight and wanted to build something. Problem is, I had moved the collective (my collection of pieces) into the spare bedroom and it was all clean because we had company last night. I was too lazy to drag stuff out and make a MOC, and I am attempting to be strong until Sydney Opera House (that is rough.)
All I had in the backlog (besides Winter Village) was a few Monster Fighters sets. I had Swamp Creature, Mummy, and Vampyre Hearse left. I was saving them for October to build along with my Haunted House rebuild, but I am impatient. Besides, I need to know the size of the sets so that I can properly plan out a MOC diorama to show off the horror show.
Perhaps I will rebuild Haunted House this weekend just for kicks, and then spend the next few weeks plotting the diorama, then a week or so building it. That will give it a nice month and a half to two months on display before it goes away.
Also, I am trying to figure out in my head how to modify Town Hall for when my DeLorean arrives. I am thinking of ideas to make it look like a wire coming down from the clock tower and attached to a lamp post for the DeLorean to drive past. The issue is that I want to make the wire look electrified. I was thinking of threading some trans blue 1x1 round bricks through some string, with the occasional odd piece hanging off to look electric. I fear I won't pull this one off that well.
EDIT:
LEGO inspired slippers from Think Geek
All I had in the backlog (besides Winter Village) was a few Monster Fighters sets. I had Swamp Creature, Mummy, and Vampyre Hearse left. I was saving them for October to build along with my Haunted House rebuild, but I am impatient. Besides, I need to know the size of the sets so that I can properly plan out a MOC diorama to show off the horror show.
Perhaps I will rebuild Haunted House this weekend just for kicks, and then spend the next few weeks plotting the diorama, then a week or so building it. That will give it a nice month and a half to two months on display before it goes away.
Also, I am trying to figure out in my head how to modify Town Hall for when my DeLorean arrives. I am thinking of ideas to make it look like a wire coming down from the clock tower and attached to a lamp post for the DeLorean to drive past. The issue is that I want to make the wire look electrified.
I was thinking of threading some trans blue 1x1 round bricks through some string, with the occasional odd piece hanging off to look electric. I fear I won't pull this one off that well.EDIT:
LEGO inspired slippers from Think Geek
BentBricks
Member
I don't know much about the topic etiquette, but it seems some new threads can be created such as the Syndey Opera House and the LEGO Movie.
Do we have a Cuusoo thread? Not sure if it's worth it, but seeing as Back to the Future is getting a lot of non-LEGO press and possible Portal set it may be worthwhile breaking one out. Just some thoughts...also an excuse to pimp out Wetwired's project. Both Ghostbusters have gotten a bit of momentum.
Do we have a Cuusoo thread? Not sure if it's worth it, but seeing as Back to the Future is getting a lot of non-LEGO press and possible Portal set it may be worthwhile breaking one out. Just some thoughts...also an excuse to pimp out Wetwired's project. Both Ghostbusters have gotten a bit of momentum.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Didnt see it in store today. Didn't think they would actually have it. Makes me wish I checked before ordering off Lego.
The Broken Ska Record
Member
BttF set...BOUGHT!
I'll have to hold on to it until I move. Bought the R2 kit and haven't even opened the box.
I'll have to hold on to it until I move. Bought the R2 kit and haven't even opened the box.
I'm back!
Been searching for office spaces all day, moving stuff out our Sega office and talking to lawyers, finally got home, kids asleep, Lego thread.
I didn't realise my ghostbuster cuusoo had jumped so high? has it been posted somewhere I don't know about?
I also looked at the price of the BTTF set in Australia, $70!?! I could buy 2 in the US for that!
If anyone can get ahold of some at US prices I'd buy at least 3 and I know someone else from Sega AU who would too
Been searching for office spaces all day, moving stuff out our Sega office and talking to lawyers, finally got home, kids asleep, Lego thread.
I didn't realise my ghostbuster cuusoo had jumped so high? has it been posted somewhere I don't know about?
I also looked at the price of the BTTF set in Australia, $70!?! I could buy 2 in the US for that!
If anyone can get ahold of some at US prices I'd buy at least 3 and I know someone else from Sega AU who would too
Jables Swan
Member
Yeah I wanted the set but $70 is too much for me.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I wonder if I place an order for 41999 now if I'll still get one? I'm sad I missed the original run.
Went to TRU yesterday to see if they had gotten Jek-14's Starfighter in yet. They did and I almost shat myself when i saw the pricetag of $84.99!
I know for the most part Lego sets are overpriced but this is ridiculous. The X-wing has 560 pieces and has a tag of $74.99 and Jek-14s Starfighter has 550 pieces and is $10 more. I guess I'll have to wait for BOGO coupons or something :/
I know for the most part Lego sets are overpriced but this is ridiculous. The X-wing has 560 pieces and has a tag of $74.99 and Jek-14s Starfighter has 550 pieces and is $10 more. I guess I'll have to wait for BOGO coupons or something :/
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Welcome back!
PalaceBrother
Member
$89.99 at Chapters in Canada. The Star Wars tax has been getting insane lately with Jabba, the Rancor Palace and now this. It's really turning me off the theme.
But the figs in that Jek set are so nice.
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 bought the BttF set from Toys R Us online. I also picked up the Lone Ranger Mine Shootout set. I could have gotten it $10 cheaper but they didn't have it in stock at the store so i just bought it for retail. It worked out anyway since I bought them both I saved 10 on shipping. Now to wait by the mailbox....
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I can't remember which site linked to your set, but it was one with a good non LEGO readership.
Your project is climbing, but it looks like people jumped on the other (inferior) Ghostbusters project in the top 6 as well. You are still about 200 votes behind. WE NEED MORE!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Earth Defense HQ is aces. Especially the Viper ship on the back.
BentBricks
Member
Wetwired,
See above first quote. Since then, fellow LEGO GAFfers have done their best to support your project and get the word out. The biggest issue was to get yours on top 6 as the other project was already there and getting good exposure from that IMO. Now that they are both there both projects are on even competing terms.
EDIT:
PhoncipleBone, the gap is closing though. It was around 400 difference before Wetwired's made it to top 6.
Harry Potter
Banned
Wetwired's is moving so much faster than the other one. I'd be really surprised if his didn't hit 10,000 first. Just a matter of time.
MisterNoisy
Member
I know I said I was done with City for now, but the Town Square came up on S@H and I had a fair bit of VIP points to use, so it's on the way. I really like this latest wave of City sets (Town Square, Grand Prix Truck and Cargo Truck) and hope we see more like them later this year.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Man, that is a sweet looking set. But that price seems a bit high for the piece count on a City set. That almost feels like a Star Wars tax.
The gap is closing! 149 separating votes for Ghostbusters!
http://lego.cuusoo.com/
wetwired! What do you think of this turn of events? I know, don't count your chickens... But you've been catching up quick!
http://lego.cuusoo.com/
wetwired! What do you think of this turn of events? I know, don't count your chickens... But you've been catching up quick!
PalaceBrother
Member
I agree that the ship is awesome, but something about the rest of the build seems somewhat inaccessible. There are a lot of very cool sci-fi elements within the base itself but the design feels amateurish in that you simply can't get to them without removing plates.
I managed to snag a BttF set at my LEGO shop just now. Love the packaging on these Cuusoo sets.
It looks like the LEGO Delorean is still available at toysrus.com but now it's marked up $10 to $45. It was too good to last.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=23263666&prodFindSrc=search
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=23263666&prodFindSrc=search