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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
- Thread starter PhoncipleBone
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SiegfriedFM
Member
Only at the Swedish edition apparently. I mailed them.
SiegfriedFM
Member
Works now.
And holy freaking fuck! I know that I'm a broken record on this issue, but Ewok Village is $429 in Sweden! And Opera House is $490. I wasn't planning on getting them but I weep for any Swedes who do.
And holy freaking fuck! I know that I'm a broken record on this issue, but Ewok Village is $429 in Sweden! And Opera House is $490. I wasn't planning on getting them but I weep for any Swedes who do.
Had a few spare hours tonight so I've started on the "abandoned new york building" to go next to the Ghostbusters HQ, which is starting to look more like it'll be occupied.
The beginnings of the alleyway on the right, and the start of the facade at the bottom. it's built right on the edge of the board so I can use a road baseplate in front with the sidewalk on it instead of the main plate. Everything above the ground floor on the front/street facing side will have a fire escape going up it.
The alleyway down the right will have a wall running across connecting up with the Ghostbusters HQ. I'm thinking maybe a garage door above a loading dock thing.
I'm also considering making the bottom level shop a pizza shop or even a chinese takeaway or a dojo of some kind, something to tie in with TMNT a bit more. I've ordered a few of these off bricklink and some red frames to put them in which could work well...
The beginnings of the alleyway on the right, and the start of the facade at the bottom. it's built right on the edge of the board so I can use a road baseplate in front with the sidewalk on it instead of the main plate. Everything above the ground floor on the front/street facing side will have a fire escape going up it.
The alleyway down the right will have a wall running across connecting up with the Ghostbusters HQ. I'm thinking maybe a garage door above a loading dock thing.
I'm also considering making the bottom level shop a pizza shop or even a chinese takeaway or a dojo of some kind, something to tie in with TMNT a bit more. I've ordered a few of these off bricklink and some red frames to put them in which could work well...
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Had a few spare hours tonight so I've started on the "abandoned new york building" to go next to the Ghostbusters HQ, which is starting to look more like it'll be occupied.
The beginnings of the alleyway on the right, and the start of the facade at the bottom. it's built right on the edge of the board so I can use a road baseplate in front with the sidewalk on it instead of the main plate. Everything above the ground floor on the front/street facing side will have a fire escape going up it.
The alleyway down the right will have a wall running across connecting up with the Ghostbusters HQ. I'm thinking maybe a garage door above a loading dock thing.
I'm also considering making the bottom level shop a pizza shop or even a chinese takeaway or a dojo of some kind, something to tie in with TMNT a bit more. I've ordered a few of these off bricklink and some red frames to put them in which could work well...
Love the look of the building there, but it does look pretty nice for being abandoned. Looks like that could be a bank or nice apartment building.
Maybe some random different colored "brick" bricks on the side for the alley, or some of those 2x1 with curved dimple (I think you know what I mean. Like they use for most of the front of Grand Emporium) here and there to look like the building is run down a bit.
But love those pillars on the front.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Sounds awesome. Maybe a dumpster for a hobo to live near too.
Also, what set did all those dark orange "brick" bricks come from?
Sounds awesome. Maybe a dumpster for a hobo to live near too.
Also, what set did all those dark orange "brick" bricks come from?
there'll be too many ninja turtles and foot clan down there to fit a hobo
I wanted to try a dumpster too if I have the space for it, with some garbage bins and boxes/planks of wood all piled up.
They all came from my LUGbrick order. You have to be a member of a local Lego Users Group that holds shows/expos regularly, most major cities have one.
PalaceBrother
Member
Thanks! I guess I will have to buy the game to get it then. Rats. Was hoping to preorder and cancel.
oneknightr
Member
I'm going against the grain here by saying that the Ewok Village is doing nothing for me. Maybe I'll change my mind when I see it in person the next time I'm near a Lego store. I'm more of a SW ships/vehicles kind of guy.
heh - I was just looking at it and thinking I could see myself buying 2. There are so many good pieces in there!
Had a few spare hours tonight so I've started on the "abandoned new york building" to go next to the Ghostbusters HQ, which is starting to look more like it'll be occupied.
Absolutely love the look of this. To me, this is what City should be, you actually build a City. This rehashing of Fire/Police is very disappointing. I'd love to have multiple modulars released a year and buildings like yours.
Marty Chinn
Member
A friend showed this to me today so I thought I'd pass it along.
More pics here: http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-Nintendo-64-Transformers/
More pics here: http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-Nintendo-64-Transformers/
BentBricks
Member
Had a few spare hours tonight so I've started on the "abandoned new york building" to go next to the Ghostbusters HQ, which is starting to look more like it'll be occupied.
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The beginnings of the alleyway on the right, and the start of the facade at the bottom. it's built right on the edge of the board so I can use a road baseplate in front with the sidewalk on it instead of the main plate. Everything above the ground floor on the front/street facing side will have a fire escape going up it.
The alleyway down the right will have a wall running across connecting up with the Ghostbusters HQ. I'm thinking maybe a garage door above a loading dock thing.
I'm also considering making the bottom level shop a pizza shop or even a chinese takeaway or a dojo of some kind, something to tie in with TMNT a bit more. I've ordered a few of these off bricklink and some red frames to put them in which could work well...
I like the idea of a dojo. Ninjago characters could make a cameo appearance in there. Kids would love that. TMNT and Ninjago mashup FTW!
Reluctant-Hero
Member
A friend showed this to me today so I thought I'd pass it along.
More pics here: http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-Nintendo-64-Transformers/
Amazing.
Katana_Strikes
Member
Oh my, why didn't anyone tell me about Sydney Opera House!!!
Though to be fair, I forgot about this thread since in moved into community
But £250... eeek, it's nice... it's very nice. I don't know if I can justify spending that much though
Though to be fair, I forgot about this thread since in moved into community
But £250... eeek, it's nice... it's very nice. I don't know if I can justify spending that much though
Oh my, why didn't anyone tell me about Sydney Opera House!!!
Though to be fair, I forgot about this thread since in moved into community
But £250... eeek, it's nice... it's very nice. I don't know if I can justify spending that much though
We even had a dedicated thread about it.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=590841
Katana_Strikes
Member
Wow, I don't know how I missed that.
aygomyownroad
Member
Had a few spare hours tonight so I've started on the "abandoned new york building" to go next to the Ghostbusters HQ, which is starting to look more like it'll be occupied.
Quick question, how do you get the bricks for the build? How much money do you think you will spend on that building
love the idea of building a modular building but would like my own rather than follow the Lego model
Tons of 1x1 blocks and rounds?
I suppose, but even still 6000 seems like a crazy number
oneknightr
Member
Yep, a ton of them! I know the Taj Mahal is the biggest Lego set ever produced but I wasn't too impressed with it after I finished building it. I was more impressed with my 10030 UCS Star Destroyer.
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
It looks like a terribly dull build. Scaffolding inside might prove interesting,b ut the exterior just doesn't look very engaging for a build.
SiegfriedFM
Member
Hmmm... damn Jang made me interested in the Ewok Village. The thing is, I wouldn't have it built, not as a village. But it's a very solid foundation for a MOC I wanted to do. The question is: is it worth the cost?
Are any of the ewoks unique to the set? Maybe, just maybe I could sell off a few to offset the cost, or I could wait for a set stripped of the figures. It would be nice to have a few iconic Star Wars figures but those I could get anywhere.
Re: Taj Mahal, there seems to be 160 1x1 rounds on the outer railings alone. Won't even begin to count the turntable bases. Some really cool part usage in that thing.
Are any of the ewoks unique to the set? Maybe, just maybe I could sell off a few to offset the cost, or I could wait for a set stripped of the figures. It would be nice to have a few iconic Star Wars figures but those I could get anywhere.
Re: Taj Mahal, there seems to be 160 1x1 rounds on the outer railings alone. Won't even begin to count the turntable bases. Some really cool part usage in that thing.
Awesome, any room for an air hockey table?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Went to Wal mart about 11pm last night. Lego aisle is normal. Clearance still hasn't gone down more.
I go back today at 7pm, and the entire aisle is redone and tons of empty slots for all the new sets. The mountain of sets that had been red tagged for the last two weeks are gone and nowhere to be found. Jabbas Palace is still $120 and no longer red tagged.
Either they have the tons of sets in the back and are putting individual tags for clearance in them, or someone came and bought EVERYTHING in one afternoon. I think the first is more likely. Will check back tomorrow.
I go back today at 7pm, and the entire aisle is redone and tons of empty slots for all the new sets. The mountain of sets that had been red tagged for the last two weeks are gone and nowhere to be found. Jabbas Palace is still $120 and no longer red tagged.
Either they have the tons of sets in the back and are putting individual tags for clearance in them, or someone came and bought EVERYTHING in one afternoon. I think the first is more likely. Will check back tomorrow.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Does anyone know of a LUG in West Virginia or Virginia? I have been doing some searching but can't really find anything.
Is doing a group buy from a LUG cheaper than going to Bricklink?
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Thanks Wet. Washington DC is the nearest to me. Found one in Pittsburgh PA called Steel City Lug. Wish I wasn't 3 hours from everything.
From my understanding it is.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
How do we make GAF a LUG?
This. I'd be interested in joining. I just checked out the "Dixie LUG" website available on the LUG website. It took me to a site - all in Japanese - about dragons and their religious meanings.
Something tells me the links on that site probably haven't been updated since 1998.
We could but the qualify for Lugbulk you need to have examples of public displays/expos your LUG has hosted.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I think you meant to type "If you want to feel really bad about whatever shred of talent you thought you had making MOCs, visit The Brothers Brick."
Dat companion cube! And so awesome that it does not use any illegal connections either.
Just wanted to give you guys a heads up. Was in a local Wal-Mart tonight and they have done their toy reset for the holidays. Got this set:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007Q0OF1W/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Marked down to $60. Lots of other sets available as well at clearance prices.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007Q0OF1W/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Marked down to $60. Lots of other sets available as well at clearance prices.
Sneaky Gato
Member
So Lego Gaf I have decided I want to collect every Hoth set. I already have the trenches and the hoth base one but what other ones are there?
Also does any one remember the name of a pyramid set that had lots of traps in it? late 90's sort of an indiana jones ripoff.
Also does any one remember the name of a pyramid set that had lots of traps in it? late 90's sort of an indiana jones ripoff.
Christina Mackenzie
Member
Do you have the AT-AT, Snowspeeders and the Wampa Cave?
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=44824841&postcount=482
Plus the various AT-AT sets - here are the two most recent:
antiquegamer
Member
Just Battle of Hoth and Echo Base that are currently available. I was able to find Wampa Cave when I start collecting again. We need new AT-AT.
Christina Mackenzie
Member
So soon? The last set came out in August 2010. The first half of 2014 looks bare for OT Star Wars. I'm hoping to see a TIE Interceptor or maybe Vader's TIE Advanced.
As to the pyramid set... Temple of Anubis?
LEGO needs to come out with more balloon and blimp sets.
Sneaky Gato
Member
As to the pyramid set... Temple of Anubis?
Yes that's it! God I loved that balloon model and pyramid. I probably still have it somewhere.
Loved the Adventurers theme