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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
- Thread starter PhoncipleBone
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anonymous_abc
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cool new moc at rebrickable
http://rebrickable.com/mocs/DanSto/...oc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newmocthresh
did you click the link in my post?
http://rebrickable.com/mocs/DanSto/...oc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newmocthresh
did you click the link in my post?
cool new moc at rebrickable
http://rebrickable.com/mocs/DanSto/...oc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newmocthresh
did you click the link in my post?
I did after getting too excited at doing the math to work out how many pieces at .2 cents per piece you could get into a large pick a brick cup. Then I asked. Then I remembered your link, so I thought that I should check out what you said, and that's when I saw that you wrote that you got like 600+ pieces for that haul.
I've never filled a cup yet, just a holiday box. Until I have some need for the parts at my local pick a brick wall, I probably won't attempt to fill a cup until after March 31 at the earliest... Most likely...
March would be a good time since that's usually when double VIP points happens. I think if it hasn't been EOL by now, the next earliest it'll be EOL is summer.
anonymous_abc
Member
Winnie the Pimp
Member
What makes you so sure though?
Peter Reid's Exo Suit reached 10000 votes on CUUSOO!
I actually didn't vote for it myself as it looks very flimsy, but fingers crossed it's not and that it passes submission.
(It also means my submission is bumped up to number 4! hooray)
I actually didn't vote for it myself as it looks very flimsy, but fingers crossed it's not and that it passes submission.
(It also means my submission is bumped up to number 4! hooray)
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Peter Reid's Exo Suit reached 10000 votes on CUUSOO!
I actually didn't vote for it myself as it looks very flimsy, but fingers crossed it's not and that it passes submission.
(It also means my submission is bumped up to number 4! hooray)
Hmm not sure how i feel about this... I kinda like it but then at the same time it also isn't instantly recognizable as Lego to my eyes somehow (even though when you look closer you can clearly tell the parts) and that's something that always turns me off.
It looks nice, though could use a mix of colors, but I'm mostly worried about posability/stability. All the pics have it in the same pose.
It's just a hunch based on patterns from previous years.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Hmm i might still get it soon to be safe and then get another set in March
By the way, what modular building would go well with the Palace Cinema and the Pet shop as the cinema is a corner building and the Pet shop would go to the left of that so i would need one more corner one to complete a small street illusion?
Hmm i might still get it soon to be safe and then get another set in March
By the way, what modular building would go well with the Palace Cinema and the Pet shop as the cinema is a corner building and the Pet shop would go to the left of that so i would need one more corner one to complete a small street illusion?
Grand Emporium
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Just watched the Brickshow review on that and... i gotta agree with them, the outside looks good but inside things look pretty bland, at least on the second and third floors hmm...
That really the best corner building out there for now then?
That really the best corner building out there for now then?
fredrancour
Member
It's the only other existing corner building, period. Cafe corner costs like 1700 dollars to buy now because it's been out of print for so long. Even if you did buy it, the interior is a worse problem- it did not have interior detail at all. Green grocer was the first building that did.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Alright gotcha, Lego will continue making modular buildings i guess right? That way i can buy the Palace Cinema, i already bought the Pet shop and i can wait on the next corner building which will hopefully satisfy all my needs
Chuckie
Member
While the second and thirdfloor might be a bit bland, the bottomfloor is awesome, and the outside and roof with chandelier is gorgeous.
It's my first modular and I still love it to death.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
See how easily i can be swayed? Damn you!!
Unless a set is TRULY horrible, i can pretty much be convinced easily of it's supposed assets
Now i am reconsidering it... the outside DOES look good, if i saw it on sale somewhere i'd probably get it but full price on something i am not 100% convinced off is tough these days hmmm... Especially since nobody knows what the next modular will be, or are there rumors out yet?
fredrancour
Member
Alright gotcha, Lego will continue making modular buildings i guess right? That way i can buy the Palace Cinema, i already bought the Pet shop and i can wait on the next corner building which will hopefully satisfy all my needs
It might be a few years til the next corner building but as long as psychos like us can afford our oversized toys then they'll keep making them.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
I suppose it could also read as psychos that can BUY them, not necessarily afford them lol ;P
You were European, right? In that case you can always try this one. It is out of stock at the moment, but I ordered an out of stock one at the same price at the French amazon a while back, and they shipped it to me relatively fast.See how easily i can be swayed? Damn you!!
Unless a set is TRULY horrible, i can pretty much be convinced easily of it's supposed assets
Now i am reconsidering it... the outside DOES look good, if i saw it on sale somewhere i'd probably get it but full price on something i am not 100% convinced off is tough these days hmmm... Especially since nobody knows what the next modular will be, or are there rumors out yet?
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Hmmm that price is not bad indeed... So it is guaranteed that they WILL get stock again if i order it right?
It's not guaranteed, I guess, but it is likely. And, obviously, even if they get it at a higher price you'll get it for this one. Since they don't charge your credit card untill it ships I tried it a couple of weeks back, and it paid of.
By the way, it also pays to check this website every day. It can save you a lot of money. (Actually, it won't, you'll just buy a lot more)
You just saved me a lot of time checking for deals daily. Bookmarked!
Peter Reid's Exo Suit reached 10000 votes on CUUSOO!
I actually didn't vote for it myself as it looks very flimsy, but fingers crossed it's not and that it passes submission.
(It also means my submission is bumped up to number 4! hooray)
You had the Tumbler right? I voted for it as I'd like to actually have that set!
And I'll take 1/10,000th of your profit plz k thx bye!
PalaceBrother
Member
I know I only said it on the last page, but it bears repeating: GE is an awesome set.
The exterior is gorgeously designed and the main floor has some interesting elements. The second and third floors are not the draw here-it's the sidewalk and the exterior. Totally worth it at MSRP in my opinion.
Using pieces from my five year old son's LEGO bin I have created my own little LEGO Star Wars Droideka 'mini-fig'. I found some pics online of the official ones and wasn't really impressed with them. Since it is one of my favorite robots from the series, I figured I would try something myself.
PalaceBrother
Member
That's excellent, Womp!
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Sigh... alright you guys, sold!
I already know about brickset amazon checker though... handy indeed but fatal as you said
edit: just noticed, Amazon.es adds SHIPPING to your total bill wtf? all other EU amazons do not if you're over a certain amount (usually 20 euro or so) still a good deal just not an amazing one anymore.
Some do, some don't. France did as well, 6, which is why I ordered a cheap Star Wars battle pack to get more of my money's worth. The problem with the Grand Emporium is that it's getting more and more difficult to find at a decent price. Maybe they'll stop producing the Emporium and Fire Brigade at the same time. It makes sense to have 3 modulars at the same time and with the cinema on its way this might be it for one or two of the older modulars.Sigh... alright you guys, sold!
I already know about brickset amazon checker though... handy indeed but fatal as you said
edit: just noticed, Amazon.es adds SHIPPING to your total bill wtf? all other EU amazons do not if you're over a certain amount (usually 20 euro or so) still a good deal just not an amazing one anymore.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
nuh uh, France limit is like 15 euro, above which you pay no shipping, i ordered my Tie Fighter + X-Wing sets from there last week, 0 shipping!
Maybe it has to do with the size of the package as well? Though it really shouldnt hmm...
PalaceBrother
Member
You won't regret it.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
I think it has to do with the country you're in. I'm Dutch and for me UK and DE have free shipping, don't know about Italy, but France and Spain don't. Or it does have to do with what you order, Amazon is kind of strange like that.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Maybe so... anyway, Amazon just got competition with the Lego store now offering free shipping
still not up to par with prices and sales but it's become a good alternative now!!As far as I know, Amazon Germany and Italy have free shipping for orders over 19€, France for over 15€, UK for over 25 pounds and Spain doesn't have it at all. One interesting fact is that it doesn't force you to completely reach the limit, I've had orders with Amazon UK offering me free shipping at 23 or 24 pounds so it's always good checking before blindly adding more stuff to the cart.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Damn you Amazon Spain!!
Just checked for myself and, in case anyone else was wondering, the SSD is back in stock on Amazon.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
yeah, 2 cents discount too, deal of the century
seriously though good news for those that don't have it yet! It will probably see some discounts soon...
Strange, I had to pay for shipping on Amazon France.
Same, I guess it's because the free shipping refers to the price before any discount is appied. I can confirm that the threshold for Italy is 19€ too.
Are you sure you didn't buy from a private seller on amazon? Free shipping doesn't apply to those (except when they expressly choose to).
anonymous_abc
Member
LEGOGAF Europe, I need your help
the 5888 Dino set is ridiculously expensive online.
yet the Dino theme is the first one where I am within reaching distance of having all 7 sets, so I want it
so if you see it locally tell me, and I might ask you to ship it to me)
the 5888 Dino set is ridiculously expensive online.
yet the Dino theme is the first one where I am within reaching distance of having all 7 sets, so I want it
so if you see it locally tell me, and I might ask you to ship it to me
)
Picked up some Series 9 minifigs the other day with my co-workers and here is what I got
I'm not sure if I want to get them all yet or not. I still really want the battle mech though if I don't complete the set.
Nice Pic! Yesterday I got the knight, and man Is he one of the best "bang for your buck" figures. His helmet is 3 pieces his armor is glossy and shiny and he gets a sword and a shield. Probably the sleeper of series 9 figures. My favorites are the Cyclops, Chicken Suit Man and the Knight.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Using pieces from my five year old son's LEGO bin I have created my own little LEGO Star Wars Droideka 'mini-fig'. I found some pics online of the official ones and wasn't really impressed with them. Since it is one of my favorite robots from the series, I figured I would try something myself.
Love it. The head especially. For the arms I cant unsee it just holding two guns like it is sticking up a bank.
Grand Emporium does have the best exterior of all the buildings, and the first floor is a lot of fun.
It may not be as balanced a build as Pet Shop, nor have the interior detail of Fire Brigade, but the exterior is the best of the bunch. Town Hall wins the prize for best roof.
anonymous_abc
Member
yup, cannot unsee thanks
LEGOGAF Europe, I need your help
the 5888 Dino set is ridiculously expensive online.
yet the Dino theme is the first one where I am within reaching distance of having all 7 sets, so I want it
so if you see it locally tell me, and I might ask you to ship it to me
That one may be difficult in NorthAm, as it is a TRU exclusive, and they were clearing them out a while back. Everyone keep an eye out if you are at TRU!
EDIT: Just noticed that you were specifying Europe... darn these tired eyes!
Walked into target and thought I'd test out their new price matching policy. For those that may not have heard, they will now price match amazon, toys r us, wal mart and best buy all year round.
Price matched the Bane Tumbler Chase set no problem. Just flashed it on my phone and they punched it in. Took all of maybe 8 seconds. Then got my Target Card 5% off on top of that
Might be worth shopping at target more often guys!
Price matched the Bane Tumbler Chase set no problem. Just flashed it on my phone and they punched it in. Took all of maybe 8 seconds. Then got my Target Card 5% off on top of that
Might be worth shopping at target more often guys!
Walked into target and thought I'd test out their new price matching policy. For those that may not have heard, they will now price match amazon, toys r us, wal mart and best buy all year round.
Price matched the Bane Tumbler Chase set no problem. Just flashed it on my phone and they punched it in. Took all of maybe 8 seconds. Then got my Target Card 5% off on top of that
Might be worth shopping at target more often guys!
Did you do it at the Customer Service desk?