Wouldn't now at that price be the best time to get that second set?
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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
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Wouldn't now at that price be the best time to get that second set?
Little Old Man
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Most probably yes, but I don't have money to throw around!
PalaceBrother
Member
I mentioned this earlier but it's been bugging me. Have I done something wrong or do the Grand Emporium's 3rd floor & roof slide around a little bit? The only other modular I've built is Fire Brigade and those floors are all firmly attached.
Was hoping to get the SSD from Amazon, as I have a few gift cards. Opinions on whether they'll get more, or is the set on its way out? They're still in stock on LEGO and Toys R Us but I was hoping to save some cash.
Edit: Random/Semi-related: Don't know if this has been mentioned but Fire Brigade is on sale for $119.00 at the moment.
Edit: Random/Semi-related: Don't know if this has been mentioned but Fire Brigade is on sale for $119.00 at the moment.
Winnie the Pimp
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I wonder about this oftentimes as well... The one thing i guess is sure is that when it's only resellers selling a set on Amazon, then Amazon itself is out of stock, and when it doesn't say anything special i guess they won't get em back?
Marty Chinn
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Oh ya, forgot to mention Grand Emporium is in the new catalog. So it's not going away yet?
Heh, sorry, I want it, it just made me need to purchase something on my list sooner than expected. =)
Heh, sorry, I want it, it just made me need to purchase something on my list sooner than expected. =)
Yeah, I can never tell. It seems to be hit or miss. I've seen stuff disappear and then come back in stock but wasn't sure about LEGO sets. Guess I'll just have to save my pennies for a little bit longer.
For all of those missing a LEGO Chima music video in their lives, your prayers have been answered:
http://youtu.be/pg2AIHhFW2E
http://youtu.be/pg2AIHhFW2E
Winnie the Pimp
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oh god... made it 54 seconds in then i had to cut it off
SillyEskimo
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No issues at all here. All floors are firmly in place in my GE and other modulars.
Mine sort-of does the same thing. It doesn't slide off, but there's just a slight bit of wiggle room.
PalaceBrother
Member
No wiggle room at all?
That's what mine does. It doesn't slide right off because there are two 1x2 tiles on each level that will stop it, but you definitely have 1-2mm of wiggle room.
I wish I had a better way to display the modulars. There's some really cool detail inside but unless I backlight the things it's all in the exterior.
The Lamonster
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I just completed the UCS Jedi Starfighter (10215) this afternoon. I gotta say, this is one of my favorite starships I've built. The thing is sexy from every angle, the build was unique and well paced, and the bricks themselves are very classy - some great greens and reds to use for MOCs. Will make a great display piece. Highly recommended.
Winnie the Pimp
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I just completed the UCS Jedi Starfighter (10215) this afternoon. I gotta say, this is one of my favorite starships I've built. The thing is sexy from every angle, the build was unique and well paced, and the bricks themselves are very classy - some great greens and reds to use for MOCs. Will make a great display piece. Highly recommended.
yup i've seen this one before and thought about it... sadly it's not Original trilogy and ya gotta draw the line SOMEWHERE right? *shrugs*
SillyEskimo
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(Unless you find them super duper cheap on sale)
anonymous_abc
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The Lamonster
Member
I also drew that line. And made one exception
I also don't buy non-minifig scale sets, but again, this was the exception
Anyone who still wants/needs an Iron Man minifig on the cheap - upcoming polybag 30167 Iron Man vs. Fighting Drone:
Cool!
Oh yeah!!!! I forgot!
The Walmart near me didn't tag their three Star Wars holiday polybags clearance a few days ago, and when I price scanned them they were going for, wait for it...
US $1.50!!! Go Go Go!!!
I snagged three of each!
MTT appx 51pieces
Tie Fighter appx 44pieces
Star Destroyer appx 37pieces
This is great! Shame it's the triangular light on the chest rather than the circular one - surely this is outdated now? Will grab it when I find it here in the UK though, for sure.Anyone who still wants/needs an Iron Man minifig on the cheap - upcoming polybag 30167 Iron Man vs. Fighting Drone:
Winnie the Pimp
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Anyone who still wants/needs an Iron Man minifig on the cheap - upcoming polybag 30167 Iron Man vs. Fighting Drone:
Well i pretty much never see these in stores here but i will look out for it online... how much are these generally speaking? I do not have an IronMan minifig yet but would want one, i was eying the upcoming IM3 sets for that though as well...
fredrancour
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I never saw the hawkeye or thor polybags in stores so I doubt I'll see iron man... Where the hell do these things get sold?
SiegfriedFM
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Dammit! I'm eyeing the Medieval Market Village but it will definitely cost me $100 plus international shipping (and it's rather big). However, I think it will make for the perfect backdrop for my characters, which by themselves will cost quite a bit to put together. I can use the tree to improve Bag End.
Then there's the Bag End set, which I intended to use with Frodo and Gandalf instead. But now I feel tempted to buy all of the dwarves separately. Problem is, they'll cost at least $60 to finish, loose without weapons. In either case, this will be a separate display.
And then we have the Black Seas Barracuda, which I'm planning to make into a diorama with the imperial ship. It should be possible to build some tilted display stands/sea foam to make it more dynamic. At least it shouldn't cost me much.
Not to mention that it would be nice with a display of my Space stuff. But I think I'll pass on that for the forseeable future.
It's a good thing I resisted buying the Pet Shop. Both for the sake of my wallet and my display space.
Hmmm... speaking of dioramas... I think it would be nice to build this stuff on generic baseplates with a black bevel outline and the entire thing raised one brick, both for portability and a more professional look. So it's not just random Lego sets on a shelf...
Then there's the Bag End set, which I intended to use with Frodo and Gandalf instead. But now I feel tempted to buy all of the dwarves separately. Problem is, they'll cost at least $60 to finish, loose without weapons. In either case, this will be a separate display.
And then we have the Black Seas Barracuda, which I'm planning to make into a diorama with the imperial ship. It should be possible to build some tilted display stands/sea foam to make it more dynamic. At least it shouldn't cost me much.
Not to mention that it would be nice with a display of my Space stuff. But I think I'll pass on that for the forseeable future.
It's a good thing I resisted buying the Pet Shop. Both for the sake of my wallet and my display space.
Hmmm... speaking of dioramas... I think it would be nice to build this stuff on generic baseplates with a black bevel outline and the entire thing raised one brick, both for portability and a more professional look. So it's not just random Lego sets on a shelf...
Keep an eye out for argos 3 for 2 deals. That's where I got a second helms deep (first one was heavily discounted on amazon UK too)
SillyEskimo
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I keep mine in several 3 ring 3" binders seperated by theme.
Winnie the Pimp
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Preservability is indeed a word although the spellchecker marks it as incorrect.
As for manuals, for now i just keep them inside the boxes they came in (i haven't gotten into folding those yet so...)
Harry Potter
Banned
You hole punch them? Also, do you guys save the boxes? I have a stack just sitting in my garage right now.
SillyEskimo
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PhoncipleBone
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Sorry for lack of info, but on my phone. This is from Danica McKellar's twitter:
http://ow.ly/gurIU
http://ow.ly/gurIU
Harry Potter
Banned
Ah ok. So I just started getting into LEGO last year. Do your sets lose much value if you toss the boxes? Or is much of the value already lost the second you open the box?
Yes, it would be good to do this!
Free pick a brick box lets you maximize the procurement of baseplates due to the square box and the rectangular and square nature of the basic base plates!
I extended Bag Ends interior this way as well as supremely secured the base of it with: Baseplates!; green and white; though you can't see them, and that's the point!
Edit: And base plates make for great minifig display/set pieces when combined with spare tiles, bricks, or parts in general. Helps to keep them from falling over mainly but helps to set a scene better than ten standing on yor desk or display areas base color
I know, like poly sleeves for comic books?
Edit: for now I store them in the boxes they came in and I use a sandwich bag for the spare parts and store that too in the box.
I intend to nest the boxes by theme and write in marker the name of the spare parts and store those in a clear plastic shoebox sized bin with a lid; perhaps by theme or a few themes too; then put masking tape on the side and write what the themes are.
They sell them at home depot for $1.19 periodically so you can stock up there.
You guys have a pic anywhere of what you mean?
Jables Swan
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Anyone who still wants/needs an Iron Man minifig on the cheap - upcoming polybag 30167 Iron Man vs. Fighting Drone:
Never see these types of things in Australia where I am. Disappointing because I would love an Iron Man.
MisterNoisy
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They finally got the Chima stuff in at the local retailers, and I gotta say this is the first line that I've been completely uninterested in. Even Ninjago had some stuff I thought was cool, but this isn't doing anything for me.
Halp, is there a list somewhere as to which modular set i should buy first before they go oop? I want to get all of them that are currently for sale. My plan is
1.Fire Brigade
2.Grand Emporium
3.Pet Shop
4.Town Hall
5. Remortgage the house and buy out of production sets (Green Grocer etc.)
Am I good with this plan?
1.Fire Brigade
2.Grand Emporium
3.Pet Shop
4.Town Hall
5. Remortgage the house and buy out of production sets (Green Grocer etc.)
Am I good with this plan?
fredrancour
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That list is the order of oldest to newest of the in print ones. It's about as safe a bet as there is. We can't really pretend to have any clue what lego plans long term.
Harry Potter
Banned
Anyone?
If you plan on reselling, keep the boxes if you can find the space, because a "Complete" set with box and instructions is always going to go for more than one without.
Thanks going to jump on fire brigade right now on sale on amazon.
Harry Potter
Banned
Right on. Thank you!
whatsinaname
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Check the bottom of the www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox page in the "Your Quick Picks" section.
Amazon usually offers a further small discount depending on your wishlist, items you have had in your cart previously or items whose pages you visit frequently. I have had many Lego sets show up there intermittently. FB was at $113 yesterday for me.
Thanks!