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[wetwired]

So my original idea for the dark knight rises scene was to use the town hall. Last night for some reason I'd see if I had enough parts to do a unique building in white. Turns out it was a bad idea anyway as the results didn't really work, the sense of scale is just off completely and I was running short of bricks anyway. I thought I'd share my reject building though, but I think I'll stick with the town hall set as it is, perhaps make it tan instead of brown.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

So my original idea for the dark knight rises scene was to use the town hall. Last night for some reason I'd see if I had enough parts to do a unique building in white. Turns out it was a bad idea anyway as the results didn't really work, the sense of scale is just off completely and I was running short of bricks anyway. I thought I'd share my reject building though, but I think I'll stick with the town hall set as it is, perhaps make it tan instead of brown.

Columns look great, but I see what you mean by the sense of scale. It almost has to be double that size.

 

[BentBricks]

Some of the comments seem to suggest either she or her fans were making multiple accounts to vote for her stuff

Also, saw this on Brothers Brick, so good


Iridescent Flight by Siercon and Coral, on Flickr

The builds that come out of Iron Builder are amazing. Siercon and Coral (husband and wife team) have some amazing builds in previous competitions. Check them out.

Competitions are usually hosted on V&A Steamworks flickr photostream.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32482342@N05/9511765587/

So my original idea for the dark knight rises scene was to use the town hall. Last night for some reason I'd see if I had enough parts to do a unique building in white. Turns out it was a bad idea anyway as the results didn't really work, the sense of scale is just off completely and I was running short of bricks anyway. I thought I'd share my reject building though, but I think I'll stick with the town hall set as it is, perhaps make it tan instead of brown.

Looks nice, but I do see you point of size. Maybe do a chibi version.

 

[ghostmind]

And what of what Ghostmind said about her possibly lifting ideas from others and passing them off as her own?

Never in my life did I think I would see drama like this over LEGO.

Lifting ideas wouldn't get her banned, unless it was a completely original idea (and not a pre-existing property) that was obviously copied - so says the LEGO TOS.

The lifting ideas thing comes from some MOCs she has previously presented on her channel as wholly her own creations, but has had some MOC'ers react in that she had copied their work, to the point of duplicating it almost entirely. However, I have not seen any definitive proof of this yet, nor am i seeking it out.

 

[ghostmind]

Some of the comments seem to suggest either she or her fans were making multiple accounts to vote for her stuff

Also, saw this on Brothers Brick, so good


Iridescent Flight by Siercon and Coral, on Flickr

That's insane... absolutely brilliant... and way out of my league.

Brothers Brick is such a great site for MOC works of art (literally in this case).

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Lifting ideas wouldn't get her banned, unless it was a completely original idea (and not a pre-existing property) that was obviously copied - so says the LEGO TOS.

The lifting ideas thing comes from some MOCs she has previously presented on her channel as wholly her own creations, but has had some MOC'ers react in that she had copied their work, to the point of duplicating it almost entirely. However, I have not seen any definitive proof of this yet, nor am i seeking it out.

How I am with many things like this. Just let it go, and enjoy the hobby.

 

[neonglow]

Found the new Lawn Mower polybag at my Toys R Us today. The nifty thing about the set is that the gears in front spin as the mower moves.



Here's a short video of the mower in action:

http://youtu.be/81C2u_Td42k

My TRU has a couple more. If anyone in the US is interested in trading polybags, I can go back and try to get some more.

 

[Dr Zhivago]

Dr. Doom's Doom Ray of Doom! Bwahahaha.

Soooo many minifigs that could be. Where are they?!? Take my money!!!!


I hunger. I will consume your money!

I hope they release Galactus as a giant minifig - they could do him as one of the clocks, maybe with a panel to hide the clock face.

 

[Calm Killer]

Winter Village Market will be available on September 16th from LEGO stores and S@H for VIP members.

Christmas Present in October, Double VIP Points.

 

[Calm Killer]

Some of the comments seem to suggest either she or her fans were making multiple accounts to vote for her stuff

Also, saw this on Brothers Brick, so good


Iridescent Flight by Siercon and Coral, on Flickr

This is amazing. I love it. It really boggles my mind that people can come up with this stuff in their mind and then relay that into an amazing build. I am sure it also helps that they have a lot more brick options than I currently own.

 

[Calm Killer]

Found the new Lawn Mower polybag at my Toys R Us today. The nifty thing about the set is that the gears in front spin as the mower moves.



Here's a short video of the mower in action:

http://youtu.be/81C2u_Td42k

My TRU has a couple more. If anyone in the US is interested in trading polybags, I can go back and try to get some more.

I might.....I will have to check at a Toys R US the next time I am at one. I just don't know when that would be.

 

[aygomyownroad]

Away to Glasgow to go to the Lego Shop...

Really hope they have the modular sets

 

[ruxtpin]

Been combing through previous featured builds on the Brothers-Brick website. Everything I've done with my building seems so insignificant. Some of the stuff on there is bananas!

 

[PalaceBrother]

Winter Village Market will be available on September 16th from LEGO stores and S@H for VIP members.

Fantastic, can't wait. What was the price point on this one again?

 

[Dragoshi1]

What would be a good place to sell Lego sets locally?


My Lego room is packed to the brim, and I want to clear out some sets I no longer desire, and I also desire some cash moniez.

I can't do online sites, however, as I don't have moolah to be shipping things places, so a good local place would be nice. Something in the Tampa florida area, mayhaps?

 

[anonymous_abc]

So my original idea for the dark knight rises scene was to use the town hall. Last night for some reason I'd see if I had enough parts to do a unique building in white. Turns out it was a bad idea anyway as the results didn't really work, the sense of scale is just off completely and I was running short of bricks anyway. I thought I'd share my reject building though, but I think I'll stick with the town hall set as it is, perhaps make it tan instead of brown.

that looks great

Spoiler

yes I am serious

 

[R-User!]

I don't know anything about this woman's channel, her sets or the other JP sets. I feel pretty badly for her though-if she's getting this unabashedly emotional and dramatic about LEGO then she probably has some legitimate social issues.

Is she popular? I know my 7 year old nephew talks about her all the time.

Regardless of whether or not she stole someone's design(s), the misogynistic messages she claims to be receiving need to stop. That shit is not above board.

Edit:
From the comments page:
gavinneo99
Um...... brickqueen fans...... we do not actually noe hu is the guy hu did all the flagging. So it's better to noe hu did it 1st than to just start accusing ppl

I FEAR FOR OUR FUTURE.

Edit #2:
spiderman
This is Madness! I'm Spider man and I demand you to reactivate brickqueen's account!

Phew. Faith in humanity restored.

Edit #3:
willwaldron
Brick queen did nothing wrong and Lego I am deserpoint in you

Why am I reading these comments? I need to stop. I am deserpointed in myself.

Should we be deserpointed in you too?

 

[ghostmind]

Fantastic, can't wait. What was the price point on this one again?

$100USD/$130CDN

 

[ghostmind]

According to GRogall over at EB, the 5001709 Clone Trooper Lieutenant promo will only be for USA & Canada in September. I believe it will then expand to other countries in October.

 

[BentBricks]

Brickset has a decent post on the BrickQueen drama.

Even if you don't care about the drama, it has some nice info on Cuusoo's policies which is useful if you ever plan to submit a project there.

http://www.brickset.com/news/article/?ID=7437

 

[aygomyownroad]

So torn between a modular firestation or technic Unimog...

 

[PhoncipleBone]

So torn between a modular firestation or technic Unimog...

Well, Fire Brigade is cheaper. And somehow miraculously still in print. And it will complement all the other modulars well.

But the Unimog is approaching the end of its life as well, and is motorized.

 

[R-User!]

I don't know what else fits into a Minifigs arm legally, but the ripcord of the speedors does!!!

Time for you to stock up on speedors!!!

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Went to TRU and grabbed the Riding Mower poly. Yay! No series 11 figs. Boo!

But the guy was unwrapping a series 10 box. So I went through to search for Mr. Gold. No luck, but I do have two more Gorgons now.

 

[BentBricks]

I don't know what else fits into a Minifigs arm legally, but the ripcord of the speedors does!!!

Time for you to stock up on speedors!!!

Most excellent! Just need it in blue and we have the makings of Mr. Fantastic of the Fantastic Four.

LEGO, why you torture me so? So many sets you can make with DC and Marvel IP.

 

[ruxtpin]

Brickset has a decent post on the BrickQueen drama.

Even if you don't care about the drama, it has some nice info on Cuusoo's policies which is useful if you ever plan to submit a project there.

http://www.brickset.com/news/article/?ID=7437

lol - from the comments...

LEGO politics are the most vicious form of politics because the stakes are so low

 

[ghostmind]

Another 2014 CREATOR set:

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Another 2014 CREATOR set:

That is awesome. Creator 2014 is looking great so far.

 

[BentBricks]

Walmart is quickly becoming a go to place for me to get LEGO.

Vermin Vaporizer is 27% off. With FREE ship to store option, that's a good deal.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/LEGO-Space-Vermin-Vaporizer-Play-Set/22018284

Also, if you browse around, you'll find a a bunch of the smaller/medium sets ~10-30% off MSRP.

LEGO Super Heroes Spider-Man: Spider-Cycle Chase Play Set $16.99
LEGO Super Heroes Superman: Black Escape Play Set $17.09
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Loki's Cosmic Cube Escape Play Set $18.04
LEGO Star Wars Desert Skiff Play Set $19.77 (21%)

and a bunch more


EDIT: These are Online prices from their website. I believe brick and mortar stores may vary.

 

[rallaren]

I'm almost finished with Flatbed Truck 8109 and it's one heavy piece. I thought there would be some engine feature but apparently not. I still quite like it.

 

[neonglow]

I'm almost finished with Flatbed Truck 8109 and it's one heavy piece. I thought there would be some engine feature but apparently not. I still quite like it.

I think this set went out of print last year or earlier this year. Prices have shoot up since then.

 

[neonglow]

Here's the instructions if anyone wants to build the new Creator Monkey. It doesn't look like you will need any of those new Mixel pieces.

http://brickowl.com/catalog/lego-monkey-and-toucan-set-31019-instructions/viewer

 

[ghostmind]

Speaking of BrickOwl, they are reporting a rumor of a MINI Cooper set next year, hopefully in the style of the VW Beetle and T1 Camper Van.

 

[tiggerkiddo]

Here's the instructions if anyone wants to build the new Creator Monkey. It doesn't look like you will need any of those new Mixel pieces.

http://brickowl.com/catalog/lego-monkey-and-toucan-set-31019-instructions/viewer

Thanks for this, I don't know if I have the parts to build the toucan but I wouldn't mind stocking up on some pieces to build a few.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Brickset has a decent post on the BrickQueen drama.

Even if you don't care about the drama, it has some nice info on Cuusoo's policies which is useful if you ever plan to submit a project there.

http://www.brickset.com/news/article/?ID=7437

Why did I read the comments? Why do I keep going back to read more? Sometimes ignorance is bliss with this stuff. It makes me thankful that this small community here is pretty tame and nice about everything.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Here's the instructions if anyone wants to build the new Creator Monkey. It doesn't look like you will need any of those new Mixel pieces.

http://brickowl.com/catalog/lego-monkey-and-toucan-set-31019-instructions/viewer

That crazed look on the monkey...

 

[wetwired]

Looks like the other ghostbusters set will make it in this review, everyone go vote for it, with 2 submissions and over 20000 votes for a ghostbusters set hopefully Lego can't dismiss the want/need for a Ghostbusters set.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Looks like the other ghostbusters set will make it in this review, everyone go vote for it, with 2 submissions and over 20000 votes for a ghostbusters set hopefully Lego can't dismiss the want/need for a Ghostbusters set.

Already voted for it the other day. I agree that pushing two sets through like that will send a strong message.

 

[Calm Killer]

Looks like the other ghostbusters set will make it in this review, everyone go vote for it, with 2 submissions and over 20000 votes for a ghostbusters set hopefully Lego can't dismiss the want/need for a Ghostbusters set.

Already done. We got this.

 

[wetwired]

Digging through my dropbox I found my old LDD Pet Shop, this was made years ago, around the time the green grocer just came out so well before the actual pet store set. It shows my early fascination with alleyways, it's meant to butt up against the wall of other modulars, I still hope lego do this some day in a modular.

It was also back when I had bugger all pieces hence it all being done in LDD. I could never come up with a decent roof though so it's left unfinished for eternity.

Looking back it's way too noisy, too much detail that makes it just look like a mess of blocks. I still do like the shape of the building as a slight L and the alleyway though.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Found the new Lawn Mower polybag at my Toys R Us today. The nifty thing about the set is that the gears in front spin as the mower moves.



Here's a short video of the mower in action:

http://youtu.be/81C2u_Td42k

My TRU has a couple more. If anyone in the US is interested in trading polybags, I can go back and try to get some more.

Just built it. Really cool and cute set for the price. The spinning blades are such a nice touch. Tempted to get more now.

 

[R-User!]

Why did I read the comments? Why do I keep going back to read more? Sometimes ignorance is bliss with this stuff. It makes me thankful that this small community here is pretty tame and nice about everything.

Yeah, I love this thread!

 

[ghostmind]

Just built it. Really cool and cute set for the price. The spinning blades are such a nice touch. Tempted to get more now.

I picked up 2 for my future city. It's one of the better polybags this year.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

I picked up 2 for my future city. It's one of the better polybags this year.

One of the better sets overall I think. So simple, yet so effective.

Although, I have to question the safety of this thing with exposed blades. It is like waiting for severed limbs to happen. It could double as a street sweeper though.


On a different note, how the hell did that one site get a hold of instructions for a 2014 set already? Getting images of products is one thing. Full instructions seems extreme. I am not complaining though. I will be building a monkey soon.

 

[tiggerkiddo]

May take someone on a polybag trade, I have a few bags lying around and that mower looks pretty cool.

 

[wetwired]

Finally wrangled a way to make images stop replicating themselves over and over on IMGUR. So, the work in progress Halloween Diorama:

And ignore all the crap on the table. I never cleaned off the party supplies from Saturday.


The foundation for the Haunted House platform.


The foundation and rock walls all built up, but without the top base on.


The full foundation set. The red tiles are just there for the HH to rest on. The wing/angle pieces are to keep the HH in place.





Every angle of the HH on the platform. I did not know exactly how well the HH would line up, so I left where the stairs would go blank. Once I build those up, the colored bricks will not be seen. I also underestimated the front angle jutting out, so the rock formation had to get extended with a wing piece to support it.

Will probably finish this plate tomorrow with some decrepit stairs and whatnot. And then plotting about how to make a Ghost Train fly...

After much experimenting with my haunted house I'm going to have to steal your idea of raising it up on a rocky base. I tried a few things but it just looks ridiculous butted right up against modular style buildings so instead I'm going to raise it up slightly and have 32 studs space on either side with a larger overgrown yard, then I can do a bit old tree and some graveyards, an old fence or something.

I'll probably end up putting the pet shop on the other side of the road at one end or the other to help fill it out a bit as I don't have the road pieces to make it go any longer width ways.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

After much experimenting with my haunted house I'm going to have to steal your idea of raising it up on a rocky base. I tried a few things but it just looks ridiculous butted right up against modular style buildings so instead I'm going to raise it up slightly and have 32 studs space on either side with a larger overgrown yard, then I can do a bit old tree and some graveyards, an old fence or something.

I'll probably end up putting the pet shop on the other side of the road at one end or the other to help fill it out a bit as I don't have the road pieces to make it go any longer width ways.

Steal away. I like the rocky base. I think it adds a lil more character and makes it a tad spookier. I can try to find pics from the base I made last year too if you want.

I still need to work on getting Vampyre Castle and Ghost Train into my scene.

 

[wetwired]

Steal away. I like the rocky base. I think it adds a lil more character and makes it a tad spookier. I can try to find pics from the base I made last year too if you want.

I still need to work on getting Vampyre Castle and Ghost Train into my scene.

I might attempt a more gradual slope back and make the actual base a little shorter, as if the whole thing is on a hill. Then try like a rickety fence running along the rise, help hide the lack of stuff beyond it.

 

[neonglow]

On a different note, how the hell did that one site get a hold of instructions for a 2014 set already? Getting images of products is one thing. Full instructions seems extreme. I am not complaining though. I will be building a monkey soon.

The instructions of the 3 Creator sets were uploaded into LEGO's instructions database, Sites like Brickset have bots that look for changes in the database and report them. After news of the new sets leaked, LEGO removed them from their database but it was too late.

This is how we know of upcoming polybag sets since they're usually in the instructions database long before showing up on store shelves.

 

[rallaren]

Flatbed Truck is finished in all its glory. I like the only two power function features more than I thought I would. There's alot of positive feedback on it and when I found it for a good price I bit.