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[R-User!]

I've never done this but supposedly it works. Put some in a pillow case and then tie the pillowcase closed and throw them in the washer with some detergent.

It does work, just use the light agitation mode and soak mode combined and wash with towels to keep bag submersed mostly.

Sidenote: make sure it's a pillow case you're willing to part with because my wash 2 days ago ended up with 10 tiny parts bursting through tiny holes created during the spin cycle: one was a Star Wars battle droids arm!

 

[R-User!]

Yeah, that would be a 10.

Actually, you might just get used to it!

 

[R-User!]

Oh wow... I could spend a LOT of money there.

I wish I could go there just to look around... *snicker*

 

[Vyroxis]

Told my wife how much I spent this morning. I think I may be sleeping on the couch for a few.... Weeks. Oops.

 

[Harry Potter]

Told my wife how much I spent this morning. I think I may be sleeping on the couch for a few.... Weeks. Oops.

More opportunity for building.

 

[R-User!]

Just saw this at MGS FB page

Oh Sweet Dear Jesus Mother of God!

 

[-Deadpool-]

Are the white boxes European ones? They have a ton of SW sets I've not seen before.

Oh my...

What I wouldn't give for a store like that out here. GAWD.

My local shops are lucky to have 3 SW sets at any one time.

 

[wetwired]

From bricklink or lego? From bricklink I'd guess they are expensive as they still aren't in many sets, but they should be reasonable from lego?

Postage to Australia from lego is redonkulous so yeah bricklink
I needed the pearl dark grey ones which average. $0.21 on bricklink. I found one seller who had them for $0.15 so I cleaned him out.

 

[R-User!]

Not as weird as the blonde hair.

Please be preliminary!

White beard, white hair!
White beard, white hair!
White beard, white hair!

Repeat the chant!!

 

[R-User!]

I just ordered some of those new 1 x 1 round tiles for the ghostbusters HQ, they're not cheap

I have some of my earlier stuff on there but I use flickr now.

How much per piece? .10 cents?

 

[wetwired]

How much per piece? .10 cents?

15 cents

 

[R-User!]

I really hope Black Gate is around $50 but I'm sure it will be more like $80.

Well, if it's a new colored beard and hair for Gandalf, a new mold for an eagle, and a new mold for The Mouths Headpiece, than it may yet be 79.99-89.99.

But if they cut corners, or somehow those pieces are not new to fabricate, than if it's 655 pieces, than I could see it being 69.99!!

*crosses fingers*

 

[TangoAlphaLima]

Please be preliminary!

White beard, white hair!
White beard, white hair!
White beard, white hair!

Repeat the chant!!

Picture in the corner of the box shows white beard, white hair. You've got nothing to worry about.

 

[whatsinaname]

I think I finally received what looks like a catalog (It has the Chima cover right?). Where is the 10% discount code?

 

[Fantomex]

Note that this is preliminary, so details such as some final (especially custom) elements, stickers and complete correct minifigs are missing.

Ghostmind, i see that you get sneak peeks way before all of us. Are you a wizard?

 

[ghostmind]

Ghostmind, i see that you get sneak peeks way before all of us. Are you a wizard?

 

[Harry Potter]

lol yes

 

[R-User!]

lol yes

Your avatar and screen name laughing at Gandalf laughing = me laughing!

 

[DinnerRevealer]

Were there going to be Portal-themed sets, or was that just a rumor?

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Were there going to be Portal-themed sets, or was that just a rumor?

It was a Cuusoo project.

http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/18258

 

[PalaceBrother]

Damn. You're making me want to go back there like, right NOW. Must wait another month and use my birthday as an excuse to go hog wild there. I see that they still have the Midi Star Destroyer. I bought one from them during my first visit and it is escorting my Super Star Destroyer on my display shelf. It looks so good that I'm thinking about getting another one or two of them and having a mini-fleet. I don't see it in your pictures, but I'm hoping that they still have the Venator-class ship in stock.

It's in... heaven.

I have a birthday in a few days and I caught my six year old singing, "there ain't no snow at Lasting Toys" over and over on the weekend...something tells me she may have been there recently. I'll check for that Venator class ship next time I am in.

They have Battle Packs with those Old Republic Sith Troopers! I had no idea that those sets existed...awesome character designs.

 

[Shrike Alvaron]

Need some help, LegoGAF. I've really been thinking about getting into the modulars and have been eying the $120 Fire Brigade on Amazon as my first of them because I hear it's good, it'll be the next go, and hey it's on sale. But, my main concern is how big it is and how much shelf space it (and any other ones I get to go with it) will take up, if I even have good spot to display it. Can someone who has it measure the length and width of its base, and then maybe throw in its total height as well?

 

[ghostmind]

Need some help, LegoGAF. I've really been thinking about getting into the modulars and have been eying the $120 Fire Brigade on Amazon as my first of them because I hear it's good, it'll be the next go, and hey it's on sale. But, my main concern is how big it is and how much shelf space it (and any other ones I get to go with it) will take up, if I even have good spot to display it. Can someone who has it measure the length and width of its base, and then maybe throw in its total height as well?

10in wide x 10in long x 14in tall

The rest have the same base, but can go up to 20in tall (Town Hall).

 

[El Pescado]

Just saw this at MGS FB page

Can we get this up on CUUSOO or some instructions online so I can Bricklink this?

 

[Infinitemadness]

Had Lunch Time Lego Store trip again. Picked up "Artic" Batman vs. Mr. Freeze : Aquaman on Ice set. Its cool to have an Aquaman but I feel they should have used a different head piece for him. I dunno...

Freeze on the other hand is awesome.

Also got Riddles for the Ring.

 

[PalaceBrother]

@PalaceBrother
Good Lord! Where is that store? It looks like heaven!

Missed this question...it is on the border of Oakville/Mississauga. 30 minutes west of Toronto. They do have a Bricklink store but I think it is mostly parts.

 

[NathanMcMahon]

Can we get this up on CUUSOO or some instructions online so I can Bricklink this?

there's instructions....

 

[whatsinaname]

I will be getting the Haunted House but was looking at a review of the Fire Brigade because a modular build looks like it could be fairly different from the construction of the Haunted House.

Is it one of the better Modular Builds or should I be looking at something else? It does look fairly unique and ridiculous value at $120 for 2200+ pieces.

 

[fredrancour]

I will be getting the Haunted House but was looking at a review of the Fire Brigade because a modular build looks like it could be fairly different from the construction of the Haunted House.

Is it one of the better Modular Builds or should I be looking at something else? It does look fairly unique and ridiculous value at $120 for 2200+ pieces.

It's the only modular Ive built and I love it. Based on this thread's comments, it sounds like out of all the modulars it offers the best balance of a pretty exterior, interior detail, and really dang cool building techniques. Grand emporium (sittting right there unbuilt in the corner.....) has a really pretty exterior at least, but the people who own them all seem to love it a little less.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

I will be getting the Haunted House but was looking at a review of the Fire Brigade because a modular build looks like it could be fairly different from the construction of the Haunted House.

Is it one of the better Modular Builds or should I be looking at something else? It does look fairly unique and ridiculous value at $120 for 2200+ pieces.

It's the only modular Ive built and I love it. Based on this thread's comments, it sounds like out of all the modulars it offers the best balance of a pretty exterior, interior detail, and really dang cool building techniques. Grand emporium (sittting right there unbuilt in the corner.....) has a really pretty exterior at least, but the people who own them all seem to love it a little less.

Fire Brigade is really the perfect balance of all of them. Lots of neat techniques (dat brick texture!) and lots of neat interior detail (dat second floor!), and it looks nice once done.

Grand Emporium is the best looking from the exterior (dat everything!), with some neat little details (dat first floor!). But the interior is lacking compared to others.

Pet Shop is more balanced like Fire Brigade is, but is quite different because it is essentially two smaller buildings squashed together. Still fantastic though.

Town Hall is the most bland of them all, but it is still better than many sets out there. It is just that in the company of other Modulars it is less than. However, once it is complete it towers gloriously over the others and looks great (dat dark orange!). Town Hall also has the best roof build of any of them. (Dat skylight!)

Haunted House is a very different build than the modulars because of the hinge design of it, as opposed to the removable floors of the Modular series. It also is more of a three dimensional display than the Modulars because of the hinge design, so you are more conscious of all the sides of it.


Short version: BUY THEM ALL! But get Fire Brigade first, as it is going to disappear first. Even if the rumor was Grand Emporium, Fire Brigade has been missing from the last few LEGO catalogs.

 

[Shrike Alvaron]

10in wide x 10in long x 14in tall

The rest have the same base, but can go up to 20in tall (Town Hall).

Ah okay, thank you. Hmm, I have two sets of bookshelves set up and I think they're each deep enough for the modulars then. I really shouldn't buy it but... Sale! Who can resist saving $30 on a set that within the year will probably cost much, much more!

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Ah okay, thank you. Hmm, I have two sets of bookshelves set up and I think they're each deep enough for the modulars then. I really shouldn't buy it but... Sale! Who can resist saving $30 on a set that within the year will probably cost much, much more!

My bookshelves are only about 9 inches deep. The edges of the base plates hang a bit over the edge, but no weight from the sets is on that part so it is fine.

 

[whatsinaname]

Fire Brigade is really the perfect balance of all of them. Lots of neat techniques (dat brick texture!) and lots of neat interior detail (dat second floor!), and it looks nice once done.

Grand Emporium is the best looking from the exterior (dat everything!), with some neat little details (dat first floor!). But the interior is lacking compared to others.

Pet Shop is more balanced like Fire Brigade is, but is quite different because it is essentially two smaller buildings squashed together. Still fantastic though.

Town Hall is the most bland of them all, but it is still better than many sets out there. It is just that in the company of other Modulars it is less than. However, once it is complete it towers gloriously over the others and looks great (dat dark orange!). Town Hall also has the best roof build of any of them. (Dat skylight!)

Haunted House is a very different build than the modulars because of the hinge design of it, as opposed to the removable floors of the Modular series. It also is more of a three dimensional display than the Modulars because of the hinge design, so you are more conscious of all the sides of it.


Short version: BUY THEM ALL! But get Fire Brigade first, as it is going to disappear first. Even if the rumor was Grand Emporium, Fire Brigade has been missing from the last few LEGO catalogs.

Thanks for the pointers. Buying all is definitely going to be a problem. Space is an issue. Town Hall and Grand Emporium do seem a bit sparse on the inside. The Pet Shop looks nice as well, but maybe a bit too busy for me as a stand alone. When is that expected to go EOL?

Edit: Wow. The windows on the Pet Shop (the one built using the hinged pieces) look really nice.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Thanks for the pointers. Buying all is definitely going to be a problem. Space is an issue. Town Hall and Grand Emporium do seem a bit sparse on the inside. The Pet Shop looks nice as well, but maybe a bit too busy for me as a stand alone. When is that expected to go EOL?

Order of release: Fire Brigade, Grand Emporium, Pet Shop, Town Hall.

And the interior of Town Hall is really busy when you actually build it. It is just that it lacks the neat little techniques and touches that were in the other buildings.
And Pet Shop has one of my favorite interior details. It is on the second floor of the town house part, and it is done with one plain brick and a mini figure, but adds so much charm to the set. Those that have built it will know what I mean.

 

[whatsinaname]

Order of release: Fire Brigade, Grand Emporium, Pet Shop, Town Hall.

And the interior of Town Hall is really busy when you actually build it. It is just that it lacks the neat little techniques and touches that were in the other buildings.
And Pet Shop has one of my favorite interior details. It is on the second floor of the town house part, and it is done with one plain brick and a mini figure, but adds so much charm to the set. Those that have built it will know what I mean.

I think I might have to get the Fire Brigade and the Pet Shop. (I have been losing interest in the R2D2 so that should ease the pinch a bit.)

 

[PhoncipleBone]

I think I might have to get the Fire Brigade and the Pet Shop. (I have been losing interest in the R2D2 so that should ease the pinch a bit.)

Get Fire Brigade first, but do not pass up R2. That set is fantastic, and one of the best sets put out last year.

 

[whatsinaname]

Get Fire Brigade first, but do not pass up R2. That set is fantastic, and one of the best sets put out last year.

:O

I usually have to visit an Amazon product page for a few days (and have it in my wishlist) before it shows in my 'Quick Picks' in the Gold Box.

I checked today and Fire Brigade was already there! Placed the order - $113.05.

 

[neonglow]

Amazon marked down Cragger's Command Ship even further to $57.25!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A850VO2/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Target's price match policy and their Red Card for another 5% means a lot of sets for me. Here's my late 2012/2013 haul so far:

 

[Fantomex]

Hey Guys, I hit up the flea market today. Find a beat up box of legos, a power miner set, and a ninjago set. My kid really likes Ninjago so I ask how much? $10 bucks. Not bad at all! The only downside is that as it tends to happen in second hand purchases, people just take the minifigs and then get rid of the actual build. Still for 10 bucks, seemed like a steal. The build is a mix between bionicles and lego but man is it a great show piece. My son loved it and we did too.

Just out of curiosity I check amazon and ebay and see that the set is going for up to $100 dollars without minifigures. It's amazing to me how lego sets can just go up in value.

 

[neonglow]

Just out of curiosity I check amazon and ebay and see that the set is going for up to $100 dollars without minifigures. It's amazing to me how lego sets can just go up in value.

All the dragons from the Ninjago line go for a lot of money now. The only ones readily available now is the Golden Dragon in my haul picture above and the Fire Dragon in the Fire Temple set.

 

[Fantomex]

All the dragons from the Ninjago line go for a lot of money now. The only ones readily available now is the Golden Dragon in my haul picture above and the Fire Dragon in the Fire Temple set.

It's crazy. Were gonna keep it. I'm gonna hit up some flea markets this weekend!

 

[ghostmind]

Hot damn, the $20 Ice Dragon is now going for $100.

 

[RobbieNick]

I saw the Dark Knight Rises set at my local Target for $40 and couldn't resist. I will say that $40 seems steep for two vehicles and 3 mini figs. I mean, there's an Ultimate spider-Man set with one vehicle, a motorcycle and 3 figs for $20, so $30 seems reasonable, but $40's a bit too much. At least you get a Steam code for the Lego Batman video game as well.

 

[The Broken Ska Record]

At least you get a Steam code for the Lego Batman video game as well.

Huh? Really? I may grab it if that's the case.

 

[neonglow]

I saw the Dark Knight Rises set at my local Target for $40 and couldn't resist. I will say that $40 seems steep for two vehicles and 3 mini figs. I mean, there's an Ultimate spider-Man set with one vehicle, a motorcycle and 3 figs for $20, so $30 seems reasonable, but $40's a bit too much. At least you get a Steam code for the Lego Batman video game as well.

I thought it was just for DLC? You actually get the game?!?! It totally feels like the set was made by Lego's B team since the vehicles look nothing like the movies.

 

[RobbieNick]

I thought it was just for DLC? You actually get the game?!?! It totally feels like the set was made by Lego's B team since the vehicles look nothing like the movies.

I downloaded it. It's Lego Batman 1, the full game.

I think the tumbler looks good. The bat could be better, but not bad overall.I mainly got it for Lego Bane. Didn't care for the movie that much, but Bane is unintentionally hilarious mainly due to his voice. Plus, I don't have a Commissioner Gordon yet.

 

[Infinitemadness]

Got my shirtless Maul

 

[Fowler]

I downloaded it. It's Lego Batman 1, the full game.

I think the tumbler looks good. The bat could be better, but not bad overall.I mainly got it for Lego Bane. Didn't care for the movie that much, but Bane is unintentionally hilarious mainly due to his voice. Plus, I don't have a Commissioner Gordon yet.

I'm biased against that Tumbler because I have Wetwired's version, and it is amazing:

http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/8919

If anyone wants my Lego Batman code, happy to give it to you! Don't have a PC, so...

 

[Jables Swan]

I'm biased against that Tumbler because I have Wetwired's version, and it is amazing:

http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/8919

If anyone wants my Lego Batman code, happy to give it to you! Don't have a PC, so...

Is the code to play it on Steam? I'd be interested if it is.

 

[Winnie the Pimp]

I am still floored by the the incredible detail in that Winter lodge MOC there...

Those CURTAINS are awe inspiring, or is that a really common technique to make them?