PhoncipleBone
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I got more birthday money than anticipated, and Wednesday is the final day of vacation. Might have to drive to get one of them. My wife WILL kill me.
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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
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I got more birthday money than anticipated, and Wednesday is the final day of vacation. Might have to drive to get one of them. My wife WILL kill me.
Are you actually gonna buy both at the same time!?!
BentBricks
Member
Can I have your LEGO when she does?
Colonel Nasty
Member
Just got Jabbas Palace from Wal-Mart for 60 $. Now gotta grab that rancor pit.
It's $48 on Amazon right now thought that seems pricey when you got Jabba's Palace for just $60.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A850SMM/?tag=neogaf0e-20
PhoncipleBone
Banned
It is still $120 at my wal mart. Will be checking daily for a drop.
Hrmmm...
I've been sizing up my basement as my new LEGO build and display area, and even with all that additional space, I am going to run out quickly unless I change my plans.
I want to display most of my Star Wars sets, and my LotR sets - as a minimum.
It would be nice to be able to show off the Superheo sets and at least some of the other licensed themes (or maybe have one or two spots to rotate licenses in & out).
However, I can't do that and build a LEGO city as well - not in the size I would need. Once I decide on a theme, I buy that entire theme (that is currently available at least) - that's just how I roll.
So I may have to abandon the CITY idea, which may also result in me focussing on mainly getting the licensed sets going forward.
Decisions, decisions...
I've been sizing up my basement as my new LEGO build and display area, and even with all that additional space, I am going to run out quickly unless I change my plans.
I want to display most of my Star Wars sets, and my LotR sets - as a minimum.
It would be nice to be able to show off the Superheo sets and at least some of the other licensed themes (or maybe have one or two spots to rotate licenses in & out).
However, I can't do that and build a LEGO city as well - not in the size I would need. Once I decide on a theme, I buy that entire theme (that is currently available at least) - that's just how I roll.
So I may have to abandon the CITY idea, which may also result in me focussing on mainly getting the licensed sets going forward.
Decisions, decisions...
fredrancour
Member
If you're looking for input, I vote to exile all but the greatest of the star wars stuff to a closet somewhere and display other themes.
Jabba's palace retails for NZ$249 ~ US$200
Fortunately I have one, given to me as a gift!
It's not that great a set, though
And the Rancor pit is hugely expensive for what it is, so hopefully it will go on crazy clearance, because I mean, no-one will buy it at that price. I saw one place selling Rancor pit for NZ$220! Thats ~US$175.
Yep, I am looking for input/opinions.
I've got over 100 Star Wars sets (with only a few "repeats"), and most of them have been sitting in boxes or bags in storage for a while now, so I would like to get them out, build them and display them. Especially with the SW franchise picking up steam soon.
I guess one option would be to only show the most-impressive/well-designed sets from each theme, like Orthanc and Helm's Deep, the two PotC pirate ships, the Silver Mine, The Quinjet, Arkham, etc.
fredrancour
Member
Well damn. Create a rotation of 20 at a time you change out every so often? It's pretty startling that you have room to consider displaying all of those, let alone more themes besides.
Or build cleverer stands for ships so they can be crammed vertically on one surface?
Though, honest truth, I said "display fewer star wars sets" not because I knew your collection was huge, but out of personal theme preference. The death star is pretty much the only star wars set that excites me currently. I find scenes and buildings way more exciting than ships.
That's not a bad option, as to try to display everything, would take an immense amount of room, as I've found out. I do like your idea of having some spots/shelves be on a rotating display schedule. I think I may end up doing that, too, once I clear enough space in my room and figure out things a bit more. As far as the SW stuff goes, you could always just display the newest version (or maybe two, tops) of certain ships. That may help as they continue to rehash vehicles over and over for the time being. Buy the newest, take apart and pack up the older one. As much as I liked seeing the progression of the design, of say, the 3 different versions of the Sith Infiltrator sitting side by side, I don't really need all of them displayed at once when that space can be used for other, newer sets.
True, I don't need to keep multiple versions of the same vehicle, save for maybe the walking AT-AT.
One thing I was thinking was setting up vignettes, as I'm going with large tables more than shelves. I could have a section for Endor, one for Tatooine, another for Hoth, etc, etc, and group all the related sets together.
Yeah, I've tried to do that a little bit, mostly just with the hoth sets but it be much easier for you working with tables than confined to shelves, like me. Why not build a second tier of display space on your tables? Cut some plywood down to size, paint it, screw on some legs and then set on the table, virtually doubling your display area.
Mattel came out with a Hot Wheels car that is compatible with LEGO or more likely Mega Bloks. There's 2 studs on the engine, a hole on the bottom of the car and minifigure size handlebars on the side of the car.
http://hotwheels.wikia.com/wiki/Fig_Rig
http://hotwheels.wikia.com/wiki/Fig_Rig
secret rob
Neo Member
Why is the Falcon a mirror image? That looks so many kinds of wrong.
Forget that, no charge for lost pieces.... time to get that dish and engine rigging and lose them.........???
I was digging through their site and they don't even have the UCS Falcon. I wanted to see the price if I "lost" the set.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Wetwired's set is only 48 away from hitting 9k. Should be there by today!!
FUBAR McDangles
Member
Edit: nevermind, I figured it out. Still a bit confusing, but it was my fault.
Well, a couple weeks later than I had originally thought, but my SDCC box of goodies has finally arrived. A bit disappointing to find both seals of the Bag End set broken and the bubble of the Azog figure had a nice dent in it but still glad to have them in the collection now.
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SiegfriedFM
Member
I tweeted Dan Aykroyd with the Cuusoo link. Hey, you never know
I tweeted Dan Aykroyd with the Cuusoo link. Hey, you never know
You've done a good thing sir!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I tweeted Dan Aykroyd with the Cuusoo link. Hey, you never know
Did that a few times myself over the last month or so. Let's hope some reach through.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I really like this LOTR MOC - lots of charm: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disco86/9458670568/
The curved outer wall is excellent - with the rock built around it.
The curved outer wall is excellent - with the rock built around it.
Yeah the brothers brick has so many incredible builds they post. That Elrond one really stuck out to me and sure makes the set one look like poo...
Put Doc Ock Ambush together today. Like the figs, really like doc ock, perfect mini fig. Really wish Iron Fist would have had some kind of attachment between the head and body to make his flap things from his mask on the back.
Stupid vehicle, the parts for the set though are really cool. Just alot of cool pieces that could be used. Baby blue, lots of clear, lots of piping type pieces. I'm actually thinking of using it to combine with the MF Crazy Scientist set to make an expanded set/scene for halloween.
Stupid vehicle, the parts for the set though are really cool. Just alot of cool pieces that could be used. Baby blue, lots of clear, lots of piping type pieces. I'm actually thinking of using it to combine with the MF Crazy Scientist set to make an expanded set/scene for halloween.
When is the lego marvel console game out? If I don't have any particular sets I want to buy, I've sometimes bought my games from the lego store to qualify for a free polybag
I stumbled across this site last night, http://www.minifigures.co.uk/ They do a heap of custom minifigs but with actual printed parts, some a bit dodgy but others are mighty tempting....
They even have some knockoffs of the SDCC exclusive, some look pretty good, some are a bit off (bizarro)
Also I just did the unthinkable, I threw out a heap of empty lego boxes, for some reason I've been hanging on to them but in reality if I was ever to sell any of those sets the box would have a negligible effect on the price. I did however keep the boxes for the modulars\haunted house as I dare say it would in those situations, smaller sets?, not so much
They even have some knockoffs of the SDCC exclusive, some look pretty good, some are a bit off (bizarro)
Also I just did the unthinkable, I threw out a heap of empty lego boxes, for some reason I've been hanging on to them but in reality if I was ever to sell any of those sets the box would have a negligible effect on the price. I did however keep the boxes for the modulars\haunted house as I dare say it would in those situations, smaller sets?, not so much
SiegfriedFM
Member
I've been in a cleaning mood this weekend. I threw out a bunch of old boxes for stuff I no longer have, and managed to fit my modular boxes there, as well as my disassembled Classic Pirates stuff. Also rearranged the Lego shelves a bit, packing off the CMF's I don't really like and focusing on some themes.
Once I get started on a Council of Elrond MOC, I'll also disassemble Weathertop, Black Gate and Wizard Battle but right now I just don't have room in my sorting solution
Hmmm... I just realized I still haven't done anything with the Motorized Excavator. Maybe I should take it apart completely and do the alt build of it.
Once I get started on a Council of Elrond MOC, I'll also disassemble Weathertop, Black Gate and Wizard Battle but right now I just don't have room in my sorting solution
Hmmm... I just realized I still haven't done anything with the Motorized Excavator. Maybe I should take it apart completely and do the alt build of it.
SiegfriedFM
Member
Less than 900 supports to go in 20 days! Go go go!
That Green Arrow is brilliant!
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Just came here to post this. 796 to go!!
antiquegamer
Member
I am visiting my in-law they have several Walmart and Target here. One Walmart have a stack of Weather Top on clearance. Also found Unexpected Gathering for $49. Strangely none of them put any Super heroes on clearances.
Also TRU are having 50% off on four LEGO set and 15% off coupon if you want to pick up stuff from TRU but dreaded the TRU tax.
I love the new Target display for mini-figs.
Also TRU are having 50% off on four LEGO set and 15% off coupon if you want to pick up stuff from TRU but dreaded the TRU tax.
I love the new Target display for mini-figs.
RelentlessRolento
Member
I am visiting my in-law they have several Walmart and Target here. One Walmart have a stack of Weather Top on clearance. Also found Unexpected Gathering for $49. Strangely none of them put any Super heroes on clearances.
Also TRU are having 50% off on four LEGO set and 15% off coupon if you want to pick up stuff from TRU but dreaded the TRU tax.
I love the new Target display for mini-figs.
I went to a super wal-mart yesterday and the same thing... most of the sets I saw on sale at another wal-mart (mostly hobbit, a few city, and DC super hero ones) were not on sale at thi one but they had weathertop and the ones you mention only on sale... weird.
Jables Swan
Member
Damn it looks good but I still can't justify $70 for that set.
But it's three sets in one!...
bodine1231
Member
Looking to get back into the Lego game,any Star Wars or Modular sets I should pick up first? Anything going oop soon? Sorry havent been keeping track of things since I stopped collecting.
mickcenary
Member
Awesome. I really wish Lego had gone all out just that tiny bit more and given us the white trim on the red wheels
.-Deadpool-
Member
My weekend impulse buy;
The new SW sets have finally started appearing here in AU. These three are fantastic! Loved the builds and they look great displayed on my shelf. The Tank Droid is gorgeous - first time I've had experience with the "tank tread" pieces. They look great. As a grown man, I'm not afraid to admit, I drove the crap outta that Tank Droid all over the floor before it went up on the shelf lol
Noticed that Toys 'R Us have the Republic Dropship on "sale" too, so I'll probably try to grab that this week.
Oh woooooooow.
Do want! I'd love something like this for my cabinet at home. Still trying to figure out a way of having all my SW minifigs on show (properly - and dust free).
The new SW sets have finally started appearing here in AU. These three are fantastic! Loved the builds and they look great displayed on my shelf. The Tank Droid is gorgeous - first time I've had experience with the "tank tread" pieces. They look great. As a grown man, I'm not afraid to admit, I drove the crap outta that Tank Droid all over the floor before it went up on the shelf lol
Noticed that Toys 'R Us have the Republic Dropship on "sale" too, so I'll probably try to grab that this week.
I love the new Target display for mini-figs.
Oh woooooooow.
Do want! I'd love something like this for my cabinet at home. Still trying to figure out a way of having all my SW minifigs on show (properly - and dust free).
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
675 to go! At this rate he is getting about 100 votes every 6 hours so he could basically hit 10k by Tuesday.
When did you stop collecting? What do you currently have, in terms of modulars, UCS sets, exclusives?