tiggerkiddo
Member
I hate double VIP points, it always mean my wallet will be extra lighter and there is nothing I can do about it.
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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
- Thread starter PhoncipleBone
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PalaceBrother
Member
WHAT DO YOU MEAN, "IT'S ONLY AUGUST?!"
I love that there is such a heavy Christmas slant to the series 11 figs.
118 days left.
I love that there is such a heavy Christmas slant to the series 11 figs.
118 days left.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
This thread needs a different kinda holiday "cheer."
I have not built much at all this past week since I started learning a new program and am trying to get back into drawing. But I did polish up my graveyard.
BEFORE
AFTER
No illegal connections. Nothing simply resting. Everything is connected and can be swapped around if I want. I took the advice of others on here and moved the hand clawing out of the dirt to the front. And I figured that a zombie at every grave would be a bit busy, so a few are just unkempt instead of bursting with zombies.
Right now trying to get a rocky facade for part of Vampyre Castle to rest on so I can add it to the scene. I still have a month or so to slowly polish this thing off.
I have not built much at all this past week since I started learning a new program and am trying to get back into drawing. But I did polish up my graveyard.
BEFORE
AFTER
No illegal connections. Nothing simply resting. Everything is connected and can be swapped around if I want. I took the advice of others on here and moved the hand clawing out of the dirt to the front. And I figured that a zombie at every grave would be a bit busy, so a few are just unkempt instead of bursting with zombies.
Right now trying to get a rocky facade for part of Vampyre Castle to rest on so I can add it to the scene. I still have a month or so to slowly polish this thing off.
antiquegamer
Member
The actual model doesn't look as good but it's still very nice. Too bad for sticker instead of printed part but I guess that is to be expected for something like this.
-Deadpool-
Member
Added this to my expanding collection yesterday;
Build was interesting.. Seemed really flimsy/awkward to start with but it pieces together quite well.
Pretty much decided I'm going to have all the 2013 SW kits. The fiance is getting me Jabba's Sail Barge for Christmas too, so that eases the pain a little haha..
Build was interesting.. Seemed really flimsy/awkward to start with but it pieces together quite well.
Pretty much decided I'm going to have all the 2013 SW kits. The fiance is getting me Jabba's Sail Barge for Christmas too, so that eases the pain a little haha..
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Nobody answered you.
I love mine. I love Technic, though.
As a set, it's similar enough to the Crawler that, if you're in it SIMPLY for functionality, it's not as great. But, it's SUPER rare and, yes, going for crazy prices online. They only printed 20,000 of the set. If you have the money, the investment is definitely worth it.
Previously they were used in the Cars theme, and in Arkham Asylum.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Gotcha. Only Cars set I had was the race team set. Not sure if that had any. And that reminds me I need Arkham like yesterday.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I have been getting an itch for a huge Technic set. But that is something I can't really sneak in. The limited Crawler is tempting, but that means delaying Ewok Village. Eventually I will get some huge technic set, just for something extremely different. It has been over 20 years since I built a dedicated technic.My pickups for this week.
My LEGO store restocked the 4x4 Crawler and I was lucky enough to get the last one.
Target had both LOTR sets for 30% off. Pirate Ship Ambush was $70 and the Black Gate was $42.
Edit: and fear my persuasiveness if I go nuts with Technic. Lol
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Do not toy with me like that. Do not.
The Mobile Crane MK II would be a good place to start. I would have gotten it if I didn't get the 4x4 Crawler LE.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
The Mobile Crane MK II would be a good place to start. I would have gotten it if I didn't get the 4x4 Crawler LE.
The regular 4x4 Crawler is calling stronger than anything. The fact that it is essentially a remote controlled car is what is selling me. But damn is $200 hard to swallow for something I probably wont display or be a good parts pack. Of course, it would be a good display piece to show crazy shit off with.
But yeah, I am itching for Technic now for some reason. Just something different and challenging, and it will teach me new building techniques.
EDIT: Looking closer at the Crane, it is tempting as well. I am trying to resist much of anything except for one more set for the rest of the year. October will be tough with double VIP, and will probably cave on either Ewok Village or Sydney Opera House. Leaning more to Ewok Village.
BentBricks
Member
My pickups for this week.
My LEGO store restocked the 4x4 Crawler and I was lucky enough to get the last one.
Target had both LOTR sets for 30% off. Pirate Ship Ambush was $70 and the Black Gate was $42.
Congrats! All Targets around me sold out of those great prices or some didn't have the price cut.
Was there only one Black Gate left on the shelf? I only ask because I see ONLY ONE Black Gate set.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Wait, so Constitution Train Chase was a Marcos Bessa set? According to the Brickset review of Ewok Village, it was.
There was 2 but I felt I already spent enough money. I'll pick up another down the line.
I am interested...
Something I otherwise think is missing in the creator lineup is ships as a main build. (I just want pirate lego)
With how much it's already gone up on the resale market I'm afraid to open mine up. Plus dat backlog.
PalaceBrother
Member
Wait a minute-I missed this post. Are there rumors of a second modular in 2013?? The restaurant might come out early?
The Parisian Restaurant coming out at the beginning of January (like the Horizon Express did this year) with a mid-December early release for VIPs.
PalaceBrother
Member
That's great news. Something to build over the holidays!
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
That's exciting, but sucks for me. Ill have all of my Christmas presents purchased during double VIP in October. I can wait until the next double VIP to pick it up. Maybe with the xwing from this year I haven't gotten yet.... Or maybe town hall. I still don't have it either.
Still a rumor though, but it sounds plausible.
You can pick up the Constitution Train Chase for $54 at yoyo.com. It's $89.99 on their site, but use both codes: NEXM4193 and 20LABORDAY to get an additional 40% off. It'll drop the set to $54!
http://www.yoyo.com/p/lego-lone-ranger-constitution-train-chase-79111-807734
You can pick up the Constitution Train Chase for $72 at yoyo.com. It's $89.99 on their site, but use either code: NEXM4193 or 20LABORDAY to get an additional 20% off. If you're able to apply both codes, it'll drop the set to $54!
http://www.yoyo.com/p/lego-lone-ranger-constitution-train-chase-79111-807734
Holy crap, what a steal! Got mine for $54...this will go perfect with the Delorean!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
It is a great set. Grabbed it for $70 the other month when Target put it on clearance.You can pick up the Constitution Train Chase for $54 at yoyo.com. It's $89.99 on their site, but use both codes: NEXM4193 and 20LABORDAY to get an additional 40% off. It'll drop the set to $54!
http://www.yoyo.com/p/lego-lone-ranger-constitution-train-chase-79111-807734
You can pick up the Constitution Train Chase for $54 at yoyo.com. It's $89.99 on their site, but use both codes: NEXM4193 and 20LABORDAY to get an additional 40% off. It'll drop the set to $54!
http://www.yoyo.com/p/lego-lone-ranger-constitution-train-chase-79111-807734
Absolutely cannot pass that up at that price. Ordered! Hopefully it goes through.
Edit: Should be noted that you can only use NEXM4193 once and you must be a new customer. The 20LABORDAY code can only be applied to a single item in 1 order. Not sure if it can be used again on another single item order.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Darnit, I want to resist because of the offer for the Lego store next month, ugggggggh
You can pick up the Constitution Train Chase for $54 at yoyo.com. It's $89.99 on their site, but use both codes: NEXM4193 and 20LABORDAY to get an additional 40% off. It'll drop the set to $54!
http://www.yoyo.com/p/lego-lone-ranger-constitution-train-chase-79111-807734
Holy crap! Half tempted to order a second one but I see one of those codes are for new customers only, which I am not. I think I may pick up something using the 20% off code, though. Just gotta figure out what.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Ohhhh man. Do I want to buy a second for this price? I got mine earlier this month for 84.99. That is really tempting.....
Checking out a target on the way to a Mumford and sons concert. Only series 9 minifigs. No 10 or 11. I did see helms deep on sale for 85. Not at all interested, but some of you might want to check your local targets.
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Deleted member 10571
Unconfirmed Member
Stupid yoyo, why won't u ship internationally :/
tiggerkiddo
Member
Bloody hell, Yoyo even has free quick shipping for stuff over a certain amount? Darn you neonglow, you devil
Anything to help you guys out. Yoyo.com is a subsidiary of Amazon and that's why their shipping is like Prime.
http://www.examiner.com/article/amazon-owned-quidsi-toys-with-new-yoyo-com-site
Funcom is developing a LEGO Minifigures online game.
http://www.funcom.com/games/lego
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YUf9H6lLlU
http://www.funcom.com/games/lego
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YUf9H6lLlU
-Deadpool-
Member
Oooooo I like the look of that online game!
RelentlessRolento
Member
As effed up as it would be to my wallet, I would be really glad if the Minifigure game tied into buying the figures... like buying a figure and then unlocking him online
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Funcom is developing a LEGO Minifigures online game.
http://www.funcom.com/games/lego
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YUf9H6lLlU
I NEED those figures.
PalaceBrother
Member
I was just thinking the same thing. I assumed they were from some pre-2012 theme I'd missed.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
LEGO Mythology theme. It is a goldmine of awesome just waiting to be tapped. Even if they just focused on Greek and Roman mythology.
Give me a Mount Olympus set with the pantheon of gods. A labyrinth with a minotaur in the middle. A brick built kraken too. Yeah, this thing would be kick ass from here to right over there.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Limitations force creativity. I love having no restrictions for some things, but I am a firm believer in restrictions because it forces you to devise new ways to pull off what you want to do. It is also strangely liberating.Heh, Duplo is so basic, the restriction can be fun:
Hulk and Spider-Man:
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Read more details about the minifigure MMO. Might be the first MMO I get into.
I shall be Chicken Man and slay you all!
I shall be Chicken Man and slay you all!