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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
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Reluctant-Hero
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Oh... Oh my. All of those sets are amazing.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
They look awesome. I am not into the whole space set and I will not be getting these, but they do like nice. Grats
Funny I did almost the same thing. Did the Mini Modulars and the Winter Village Bakery, and used VIP points to take $55 off my total.
Now I just need the Post Office and the Cottage so I can build an awesome holiday display.
This is what i've been looking for ages
now if only i could remove all the hair....
oh and for lazygaf, i've reassembled all the known minifig so far
Wow, these look to introduce some great new pieces. And that old style clown, awww.
DrForester
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You know you can PM a mod and ask to get your OP and thread title edited.
And you should!
And you should!
You may want to ask them to lock the old one as well, since people are still posting there.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Just the LEGO part right?
It is just because I posted this one early. Jumped the gun. Oh well.
DrForester
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(posted in old thread! oops!)
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Gathering is totally rad! And I say this as someone who (blasphemy, I know) fucking hates the Lord of the Rings.
It's a great build, with awesome pieces, and amazing playability. Highly recommended!
Here's a more authoritative review:
http://www.brothers-brick.com/2012/1...l-time-review/
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Gathering is totally rad! And I say this as someone who (blasphemy, I know) fucking hates the Lord of the Rings.
It's a great build, with awesome pieces, and amazing playability. Highly recommended!
Here's a more authoritative review:
http://www.brothers-brick.com/2012/1...l-time-review/
A couple new interesting elements in the Galaxy Squad sets:
I think this one is completely new, and offers new possibilities for mounting technic pics.
The inverse tile is a new piece for 2013 I believe, but other sets are already confirmed to be using it (ie. Horizon Express). This one is going to be very popular.
I think this one is completely new, and offers new possibilities for mounting technic pics.
The inverse tile is a new piece for 2013 I believe, but other sets are already confirmed to be using it (ie. Horizon Express). This one is going to be very popular.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
New Hobbit poly, in case you somehow never got a Gandalf.
Where do you score all of this stuff? Do you live in Canada?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
So just make it only LEGO GAF OT 2 and nothing else? I know there were a few suggestions in the last thread for things. Honestly never thought of capitalizing all of LEGO before, but it is proper.
PalaceBrother
Member
My wife fell asleep before we could crack the Winter Toy Shop. Canadian football championship game is tomorrow night, so hopefully we can get started Monday.
I love this year's giveaway...I'm really tempted to spend the $20-$30 to get the two Christmas "corner" sets from last year.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
My wife fell asleep before we could crack the Winter Toy Shop. Canadian football championship game is tomorrow night, so hopefully we can get started Monday.
I love this year's giveaway...I'm really tempted to spend the $20-$30 to get the two Christmas "corner" sets from last year.
The free set was quite nice and cute. And hey, free new model horse figure!
It almost tempted me to get the Winter Village stuff, but the more I think about it the more I think it isn't for me.
So, LEGO-GAF, I'm thinking that the kiddo and I need a Lego train this Christmas. I've wanted one since I was just a mini-bagel and my son LOVES trains. The obvious question is...which one?!
The most bad-ass choice is obviously Horizon Express (<3). But we're talking $130, plus...$100 in power function and tracks? That's...a bit much.
So Passenger Train is $130, all inclusive. I like the commuter train theme, but there ain't a lot of track there.
Now Cargo Train is a little pricier, at $180, but you get more track and more assorted bits. But the train doesn't light my world on fire...
Will I have a good time with the passenger train, or will I be kicking myself for not scrimping and saving and getting the glorious Horizon Express? It's just so gorgeous...But if it's just a train I want, I can get a lot of track and extras with the passenger train...
Decisions, decisions...
The most bad-ass choice is obviously Horizon Express (<3). But we're talking $130, plus...$100 in power function and tracks? That's...a bit much.
So Passenger Train is $130, all inclusive. I like the commuter train theme, but there ain't a lot of track there.
Now Cargo Train is a little pricier, at $180, but you get more track and more assorted bits. But the train doesn't light my world on fire...
Will I have a good time with the passenger train, or will I be kicking myself for not scrimping and saving and getting the glorious Horizon Express? It's just so gorgeous...But if it's just a train I want, I can get a lot of track and extras with the passenger train...
Decisions, decisions...
DrForester
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I think you'd love the Winter Cottage set.
The Horizon Express won't be out before Christmas - it is scheduled to be in LEGO stores January 1st.
If you can wait past Christmas, I would get the Horizon, but if you need it before Christmas, I would find a place still selling the Maersk.
Amazon has it for $110
For track, get it from a TRU B1G1 50% or similar. I got 6 packs of track back in October for $84, which would be far more than anything in the Passenger or Cargo trains.
If you can wait past Christmas, I would get the Horizon, but if you need it before Christmas, I would find a place still selling the Maersk.
Amazon has it for $110
For track, get it from a TRU B1G1 50% or similar. I got 6 packs of track back in October for $84, which would be far more than anything in the Passenger or Cargo trains.
PalaceBrother
Member
It doesn't need to be before Christmas. And Maersk doesn't have the motor bits, either! MY kid is going to want a motorized train...
True - then the Cargo train would be your best bet. You can always get the Horizon later and swap out the Power Functions.
Or get the Red Cargo Train 3677 from the LEGO store before the 27th - it is $128 (20% off) plus they may still have the scratch cards for an additional discount. Plus the Holiday 2012 set and a PAB box.
Are you saying that your going to take out the "Building Dreams, Demolishing Wallets" part of the thread title?
Because if so I don't think we should.
I like ghostmind's suggestion:
The LEGO Thread 2: Building Dreams! Demolishing Wallets.
No "|OT 2|" formatting needed, just the number 2 after "The LEGO Thread".
What do you all think?
Was the track that you got the flexible track set with 16 flex and 8 straight? If so, how do you like the flexible track?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Grab the Maersk from amazon or tru while you can. That was my first train, and damn is it sexy. I will post pics and a more thorough review tomorrow. And tomorrow I begin Diagon Alley.So, LEGO-GAF, I'm thinking that the kiddo and I need a Lego train this Christmas. I've wanted one since I was just a mini-bagel and my son LOVES trains. The obvious question is...which one?!
The most bad-ass choice is obviously Horizon Express (<3). But we're talking $130, plus...$100 in power function and tracks? That's...a bit much.
So Passenger Train is $130, all inclusive. I like the commuter train theme, but there ain't a lot of track there.
Now Cargo Train is a little pricier, at $180, but you get more track and more assorted bits. But the train doesn't light my world on fire...
Will I have a good time with the passenger train, or will I be kicking myself for not scrimping and saving and getting the glorious Horizon Express? It's just so gorgeous...But if it's just a train I want, I can get a lot of track and extras with the passenger train...
Decisions, decisions...
It is functional but ugly. I bought that pack for the straight track, but I could see myself using the flex to extend curves, etc.
Marty Chinn
Member
I went to the LEGO store today and was sad to see that Grand Emporium was nowhere to be seen. =( Guess I should hop on that soon.
Have you derailed/stalled much using it?
I have hardly used it. The straight track will be mainly for displaying my (soon to be) 3 trains, and if my son wants to play with them I will lay down a temporary loop or something.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Urgh. I just spent way too much. Urgh.
I just bought Maersk, Diagon Alley, and R2D2. Picking up Queen Anne's Revenge on Monday. I have hurt my wallet enough.
Strangely, they didn't exclude Star Wars or Friends this time. But next sale I might jump on it for the train tracks. Maybe. Not sure if I will set up tracks. Really no space for it.
And it would not shock me for them to give some lame promo with big sets to exclude them from the sale prices.
I'd like to see these straight track displays. Sounds like a neat idea.
All the trains I've seen built are on the full track.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Tru sale is not live yet, but it seems to me sets are marked up more than usual right now. I don't remember them overcharging for VW camper before, but sure enough it is $130 now.
My wife fell asleep before we could crack the Winter Toy Shop. Canadian football championship game is tomorrow night, so hopefully we can get started Monday.
I love this year's giveaway...I'm really tempted to spend the $20-$30 to get the two Christmas "corner" sets from last year.
Cute set. Fits in so nicely with the rest of the winter village. I would love to see Lego expand on the line with 2 or 3 different sets at different price points each year.
And the corner bonus sets from last year are pretty neat. They don't fit in with the village exactly, since they're styled as vignettes, but they look nice on their own. If you like Lego Christmas stuff, I'd say go for it.
So, LEGO-GAF, I'm thinking that the kiddo and I need a Lego train this Christmas. I've wanted one since I was just a mini-bagel and my son LOVES trains. The obvious question is...which one?!
The most bad-ass choice is obviously Horizon Express (<3). But we're talking $130, plus...$100 in power function and tracks? That's...a bit much.
So Passenger Train is $130, all inclusive. I like the commuter train theme, but there ain't a lot of track there.
Now Cargo Train is a little pricier, at $180, but you get more track and more assorted bits. But the train doesn't light my world on fire...
Will I have a good time with the passenger train, or will I be kicking myself for not scrimping and saving and getting the glorious Horizon Express? It's just so gorgeous...But if it's just a train I want, I can get a lot of track and extras with the passenger train...
Decisions, decisions...
I'd go horizon express, but that's mainly because I had a model train of that train when I was a kid
it does have a lot of orange pieces though which is less common.I used a couple of pieces of straight track with one curved piece at the front. Gives a slightly more dynamic feel to the trains.
Thinking of putting up a dedicated thin shelf just for the trains. maersk and Emerald Night definitely feel like permanent display models. And it'd free up a normal shelf for more stuff!
Motorised train wheels 88002 - $13.99
IR speed control 8879 - $12.99
IR receiver 8884 - $14.99
Battery box (basic one) 88000 - $12.99
Total of $54.96 at MSRP. Might be able to shave a bit off that on bricklink/eBay but prices aren't much different.
Optionally replace the battery box with a rechargeable one and AC charger for a fair bit more money (8878 & 8887 - $49.99 + $24.99)
bodine1231
Member
I know TRU is overpriced but are there any good combinations you guys can think of to take advantage of the B1G1 50% off deal? (maybe smash the piggie bank for Death Star and SSD? or Town Hall/Pet Shop?)
My will power is not going to stand up to this. Horizon Express is so gorgeous and I can see my son and I spending many a happy Saturday morning running the train through his Lego town. Maybe swapping out some cars to haul some cargo, picking up passengers,building increasingly elaborate setups with stations and tunnels....
Yeah, I'm not going to hold ot long...
disappeared
Banned
I miss Lego.
And I'm too poor to buy any.
And I'm too poor to buy any.
I miss Lego.
And I'm too poor to buy any.
Give the polybags a try. They're all under $5.
That's where it starts, really.
First it's the polybags, "Ooh, they're cheap and they do look nice.". Then you see the Minifig bags and go "Such an iconic character, they don't cost that much, I'll have a go.". Then you realize that they start coming in pairs, "Can't have one without the other, pip pip and all that.".
Now you have amassed an unreasonable amount of them, "Oh bother, these miniscule men are a joy to peruse. It would be jolly nice if they have a small place to stay at.". Then come the small CREATOR houses. "Smashing! I got some commendable housing set up but what's this? The box states I can have up to 3 alternative dwellings? I've got to remedy that by buying more of the same sets.".
Epilogue...
You are now in your basement, depolymerizing your spare LEGO to make meth. You heat the plastic in a low-oxygen makeshift aquarium. Breaking it down into smaller molecules, which can then be distilled.
The leftover styrene can be converted into phenylacetic acid and from there phenylacetone via a reaction that uses sulfur. Phenylacetone can be reductively aminated with methylamine to form racemic methamphetamine.
You check the quality. Yes, this batch is clean. Walter would be proud. You can get mad dosh with this batch. Yes. You look to your laptop, staring longingly at the LEGO Galaxy Squad sets.
Yes, they shall be yours.
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
Some exerts from Lego´s financial report in 2011 if anyone is interested.
That´s more international than i thought
Lego is really healthy financially. That´s great.
That´s more international than i thought
bodine1231
Member
Well looks like TRU isn't including Star Wars in the B1G1 sale unless they are waiting till later to activate it.
How about a lame promo with the train tracks:
Free Shipping when you use your R'us Card!!!
Instead of listing below the track thumbnail the BOGO50%off text they actually out the R'us Card promo there... I was looking at it in my app. Maybe it actually does qualify for the BOGO, but I don't know.
Edit: and the same Free Shipping with the use of your R'us Card text is below the Modulars as well... -_-
So bodine I don't think that you could "break the piggy bank" even if you wanted to
bodine1231
Member
How about a lame promo with the train tracks:
Free Shipping when you use your R'us Card!!!
Instead of listing below the track thumbnail the BOGO50%off text they actually out the R'us Card promo there... I was looking at it in my app. Maybe it actually does qualify for the BOGO, but I don't know.
Edit: and the same Free Shipping with the use of your R'us Card text is below the Modulars as well... -_-
So bodine I don't think that you could "break the piggy bank" even if you wanted to
I know,I got all excited about dropping $600.00 on LEGO for nothing
DrForester
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All I'm talking about is making it LEGO instead of Lego. There should be something after like you have now, but it's your op, so you decide
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