Here it is with Bucket Truck:
It was good to build it too. Made me want to get more of Technic sets again.
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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
- Thread starter PhoncipleBone
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Picked up that Pirates minifig set earlier (at the Liverpool, UK store). They guys at the desk said they were new in - not even on S@H yet.
Really has given me a hankering for a new LEGO ship. I've got the Black Barracuda, but it's all packed away and with the original figs, etc. I am very, very tempted to Bricklink the Imperial Flagship. I've already got the hull spares, and could probably fudge the insides, and I'm not too fussed about the minifigs (especially if my new pirate crew are going to steal this new boat...)
Really has given me a hankering for a new LEGO ship. I've got the Black Barracuda, but it's all packed away and with the original figs, etc. I am very, very tempted to Bricklink the Imperial Flagship. I've already got the hull spares, and could probably fudge the insides, and I'm not too fussed about the minifigs (especially if my new pirate crew are going to steal this new boat...)
PhoncipleBone
Banned
The new LOTR Pirate Ship Ambush is a pretty solid set if you have a hankering for a ship. That or Dolphin Cruiser if you want something very different.
BentBricks
Member
Not sure what country you are in, but KMart makes me think the U.S. Many of the series 10 (Mr. Gold wave) figs are priced close to MSRP or lower on BrickLink (not the ones that only had 2 per box though). I bought a few of the 6 per box ones (mechanic and skydiver) for $2 each. Many bought boxes or a lot trying to get Mr. Gold so there was a over supply I think.
Is the gold bar in the set actually chrome-plated? Lego has had sets in the past with shiny gold bars on the packaging, but the parts inside aren't.
Yep, nice and shiny.
TRU has Kraangs Turtle Target Practice (30270) for purchase. This is the first time it's been available.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=24191326
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=24191326
tiggerkiddo
Member
Can the Dolphin Cruiser not ever be recommended enough? Best build to me since the Sith starship and I've built quite a few sets.
Thts cool thanks. I pretty much got the ones i wanted. Set 11 though will be rough, i want about half of them. Definitely looking for Yeti, elf and Gingerbread Man for christmas layout.
Yeah, that's what I thought. I may have to look into that Joust set, I've seen it a few times at a local collector's store. Thanks for the tip.
Couple bits of information and joy to share today.
The joy is, I went to The Lego Store today and finally purchased The "Best" Star. Been waffling on buying that one for years. Finally decided to go in on it so I don't miss out like when I waffled on Grand Carousel and UCS Millennium Falcon. Man, that box is really heavy. They gave it to me in the original shipping/factory packing box as well so it was super protected
I also got a cup full of 1x2 purple tiles from the brick wall, hell yeah for more offbeat colors.
The information I received was, I asked the manager (who knows me really well from all my shopping) if they had the haunted house as you guys really made me want to get it. He told me they wouldn't be getting new shipments into the store anymore as it is going OOP at the end of the year. I'm sure you guys already knew this, it's just more confirmation. So, looks like I'll be ordering that off amazon.
The joy is, I went to The Lego Store today and finally purchased The "Best" Star. Been waffling on buying that one for years. Finally decided to go in on it so I don't miss out like when I waffled on Grand Carousel and UCS Millennium Falcon. Man, that box is really heavy. They gave it to me in the original shipping/factory packing box as well so it was super protected
I also got a cup full of 1x2 purple tiles from the brick wall, hell yeah for more offbeat colors.
The information I received was, I asked the manager (who knows me really well from all my shopping) if they had the haunted house as you guys really made me want to get it. He told me they wouldn't be getting new shipments into the store anymore as it is going OOP at the end of the year. I'm sure you guys already knew this, it's just more confirmation. So, looks like I'll be ordering that off amazon.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Couple bits of information and joy to share today.
The joy is, I went to The Lego Store today and finally purchased The "Best" Star. Been waffling on buying that one for years. Finally decided to go in on it so I don't miss out like when I waffled on Grand Carousel and UCS Millennium Falcon. Man, that box is really heavy. They gave it to me in the original shipping/factory packing box as well so it was super protected
I also got a cup full of 1x2 purple tiles from the brick wall, hell yeah for more offbeat colors.
The information I received was, I asked the manager (who knows me really well from all my shopping) if they had the haunted house as you guys really made me want to get it. He told me they wouldn't be getting new shipments into the store anymore as it is going OOP at the end of the year. I'm sure you guys already knew this, it's just more confirmation. So, looks like I'll be ordering that off amazon.
Congrats on the Best Star. And hurry to get Haunted House.
RelentlessRolento
Member
dumb question but it's been bugging me:
what is the thing with the rods point up on the inside right of Weathertop suppose to be (on the interior right of the image)?
still makes no sense to me
what is the thing with the rods point up on the inside right of Weathertop suppose to be (on the interior right of the image)?
still makes no sense to me
I found some at Toys R Us. Didn't have to to feel the bags but i think they were $3.19.
Aren't those flick-fires?
You know, from the part of the movie when Weathertop started shooting out missiles from its rocky base?
antiquegamer
Member
Jedi Defender. So far a lot of technic pieces.
-Deadpool-
Member
Jedi Defender. So far a lot of technic pieces.
Highly jealous.
I'm looking forward to adding this one to my collection.
Just finished building Pet Shop. To my surprise, the set was missing a piece - the 1x4x6 window glass panel for the Pets Store. Luckily, got on the Lego site and requested it. I did find it odd that the part no. in the book is completely different than the one on the site.
RelentlessRolento
Member
not the flick missiles but the circular thing next to it..
Thats for the Hobbit porno.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Ah that... that is the ruins of what used to be a palantir-pedestal, as Weathertop (when it was known as the Watchtower of Amon Sûl) was one of the 7 sites in Middle-Earth that held a palantir.
I've been watching the Vampyre Castle (9468) on shop.lego.com...down to 42 available. No shortage on the UK site, so maybe I'm reading into it too much, as it may just be temporarily unavailable once the current stock is sold. Still, if you're looking to get one, may want to act sooner rather than later.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
If you dig around you can still find Vampyre Castle pretty easily. TRU and BN seem to always have it in stock. At least the ones near me.
It really is one of the best sets out there. I am thankful for everyone here singing its praises and convincing me to get it.
It really is one of the best sets out there. I am thankful for everyone here singing its praises and convincing me to get it.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Lucky bastiches! I have been scouring everything near home and work for the last two weeks. At this point I might as well wait before hitting the LEGO store.
PalaceBrother
Member
Damn. I was at TRU Oakville today and there was nothing. I'm in Boston tomorrow and am hoping to find something to bring back.
RelentlessRolento
Member
ok now it makes sense. totally forgot the fact that a palantir use to be at weathertop. thanks
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SiegfriedFM
Member
Well then... bills paid, including rent and student loan, and I still have enough for both Ewok Village and putting aside money for a PS4...
The thing is, I'm interested in Ewok Village mostly as a part pack. Would it be a good idea to sell off individual figures, or save everything in case I would want to reassemble and sell the entire set one day?
The thing is, I'm interested in Ewok Village mostly as a part pack. Would it be a good idea to sell off individual figures, or save everything in case I would want to reassemble and sell the entire set one day?
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Jedi Defender. So far a lot of technic pieces.
Crossing my fingers for a 10% off coupon in the next catalog. If so, the Defender is mine.
Just seen this at eurobricks. Pretty sick. Some of the technic guys here may like it. More pictures HERE
There is a cool video too.
There is a cool video too.
I would keep the minifigs - there are only a couple that are unique minifigs (Luke & Leia) that would fetch a higher price, but I think being able to keep the set whole (keep the box!) would generate a greater value once this goes OOP.
BentBricks
Member
Sell LEGO sets? I don't understand. You don't keep them forever?
Complete sets carry more value; however, taking a quick look at BrickLink some of those minifigs could carry an initially high value. For example the new scout trooper with the black legs may carry a high value now, but if there are more sets later with the new print it's long term value may decrease significantly.
Not sure why, but on BrickLink some people are selling Han Solo from Ewok Village for $20+. I thought that was identical to the recent A-Wing Han Solo.
Rodney McKay
Member
The new Minecraft sets are coming out pretty soon, right?
I think the website said they are coming out September 1st or 2nd.
Any chance they'll show up in stores early like the Back to the Future set?
I think the website said they are coming out September 1st or 2nd.
Any chance they'll show up in stores early like the Back to the Future set?
tiggerkiddo
Member
You can always call your Lego store and ask.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Personally, I dig the Iron Man helmets.
BentBricks
Member
This guy spent a fortune getting all these minifigures. He even has the Iron Patriot minifigure that isn't out yet.
Hoping for some set versions or at least some keychain versions of the exclusive minifigs.
LEGO take my money! Make more super hero minifigs!
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 do as well. Seems more authentic to me.
SiegfriedFM
Member
Speaking of which, a guy here is selling the beginning of a UCS Falcon collection here:
http://www.tradera.com/star-wars-le...-falcon-ej-komplett--auktion_340799_189273184
How far along is that? He says it's 2 kgs of parts, so it's a fair bit but I'd assume that the entire thing is much heavier than that. He was going to Bricklink all of it but stopped along the way.
http://www.tradera.com/star-wars-le...-falcon-ej-komplett--auktion_340799_189273184
How far along is that? He says it's 2 kgs of parts, so it's a fair bit but I'd assume that the entire thing is much heavier than that. He was going to Bricklink all of it but stopped along the way.
antiquegamer
Member
I ended up using the 15% off coupon from Toys R Us since they extended the on-line one and then use in store pick up to get around the shipping cost (and tax, since there's a TRU near my work in Oregon).
I really enjoy the build and the final model looks really good. I did play SWTOR for several months but mostly with the Dark Side so I don't have a clue how accurate is the LEGO version of Jedi Defender-Class Cruiser. From the various pictures I found on-line, the ship seems like a good representation of the original design.
The ship is fairly large and it is one of the few LEGO Star Wars set that I build and didn't feel like I got short changed. (For some reason, TRU did not apply their "tax" to this set, may be because it's a store exclusive and they need to charge what LEGO store is charging, but I am just guessing). I thought the back of the ship feel very sparse from the promo pictures but the actual ship it looks pretty good especially the jet engines section.
I am still not a fan of giant LEGO tires as nozzle, but I love what they did with this particular ship with the blast shield flaps on the nozzles.
There are several removable parts and compartments on Jedi Defender cruiser. I really like the external warp engine section and too bad that it is somewhat obscure. The designer also added really nice details throughout the ship and I am grateful for the limited use of stickers.
Rear cargo bay door, inside there is another cargo container that house weird three layer single stud squares. I think they are suppose to be lightsaber crystals. There also another one of the cargo block in the front of the ship that you can pull out.
The cockpit section of the ship is really clever, I love the use of clear lightsaber rods to accent the nose. There are flick missiles but they are cleverly hidden as part of the turrets. The turrets are mount on gear parts and are adjustable.
The ship also have one area that often get omitted by LEGO designer - the landing gears. The gears are adjustable but they don't seem to fold in completely in the up position (or may be I messed up the build, that section was a bit confusing and it was really late when I was building it).
Here is good close up section of the escape pod ( I am pretty sure this section is a docking port in the game). However, am still not sure what that movable Technic parts in front of the warp engine suppose to be.
The cruiser comes with good selections of mini-figs including Jedi consular (casting class in the game), Jedi Knight (warrior class), Sith Warrior (dark side counterpart to Jedi Knight) and Sith trooper (the sith trooper was not a playable class in TOR). I like that they chose to make the two Jedi the alien species (Zabrak for Knight and Mirialan for Consular).
I really enjoy the build and the final product looks great. The ship is also substantial in size (bigger than the similar price point Sith Fury) and come with many play features. It is one of the few Star Wars LEGO license that really worth the asking price even without the discount. Oh and did I mention that this ship has landing gears! (It however does not have lightsaber storage area but the ship has so many compartments that you can use).
tiggerkiddo
Member
I wasn't even thinking about getting that ship but your indepth review and pretty pictures...plus the fact that the darn thing is a lovely color...I may have to consider it down the line. Thanks for the review!