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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
- Thread starter PhoncipleBone
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My fiance had a nightmare that she maxed-out her debit card buying Lego and it got denied.
She's having Lego stress dreams. GAF, help.
She's having Lego stress dreams. GAF, help.
antiquegamer
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Fred Myers have case and case of them. Though you will be paying full retail price.
hmm awesome. only recently moved up here, so I've never even been inside one. I'll have to check it out.
Also: top post on Reddit right now.
quoted for size
reddit said:
poor girl got schooled
PhoncipleBone
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FUBAR McDangles
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Hey guys, so I randomly remembered earlier today that at one point I had a ninja lego set in my childhood. I remember it was a set that had two red ninjas and like a two or three tier tower. The ninjas had mask/helmet things that on the back also had a slot for the swords they came with.
Just wondering if anyone could help me out as to how old the set is and everything? When I try and look for it all I get is Ninjago stuff. Which is cool, but not the same. I'd like to get a nostalgia blast.
If you can't get me there directly, could you point me toward a site that could help? Thank you!
Just wondering if anyone could help me out as to how old the set is and everything? When I try and look for it all I get is Ninjago stuff. Which is cool, but not the same. I'd like to get a nostalgia blast.
If you can't get me there directly, could you point me toward a site that could help? Thank you!
Maybe this one? http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?S=3052-1
It should be on Brickset somewhere..
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
FUBAR McDangles
Member
That's the one!
Thanks man! Haha that brings back some memories. That actually looks like it could pretty easily be put back together, too. Maybe when I go home from school I can check it out and see if I can scrounge together all of the pieces.
Again, I appreciate it.
Jables Swan
Member
I thought that too. But it could just be talking about the brick-built entrance doors and then just also features posters and cinema screen etc.
Fingers crossed for no stickers.
MiniBossman
Member
Just finished the Arctic Batman vs. Mr Freeze. Was a nice quick build. A few too many stickers though. Really the one on the cockpit glass is totally unnecessary.
Probably gonna head to the Lego store tomorrow and pick up a new $20ish set. And some minifigs if they have them.
Probably gonna head to the Lego store tomorrow and pick up a new $20ish set. And some minifigs if they have them.
Harry Potter
Banned
It amazes me how talented some people are.
Anyone?
Wow. That tree! And roof! And brickwork. Gorgeous.
And I thought I recognized the name. This guy consistently puts out the most stunning MOCs. He's a definite favorite, and very inspiring. His Legoput Lane and Castle collections are not to be missed.
The Palace Cinema designer video is up, but so far it is on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=680484152731&set=vb.207089142656976&type=3&theater
No answers on the sticker question...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=680484152731&set=vb.207089142656976&type=3&theater
No answers on the sticker question...
Man... I hate how as soon as I browsed through that awesomeness... all of my ideas for a MOC just seemed super tacky in comparison. Gosh...
The only time I ever did well on bag feeling was the series with the kimono or geisha girls. The dress is just a large block and a dead giveaway of the minifig.
whatsinaname
Member
Have you tried rebrickable.com? You can add all your sets and find out what other sets/models you can build.
I have almost all of Series 5 and 7. That Rocker Girl is possibly my favourite.
Also, try posting on Craigslist and looking for any people interested in swaps. I had a few replies.
Thank you so much! I just didn't know where to begin!
EDIT: Er uh... apparently rebrickable don't like friends lego sets.
Went to the LEGO store and tried using dot codes again. The lighting in there just isn't good enough to make them out well, and I ended up with 3 Caesars, another Cyclops and another Policeman. I did get 5 more unique figs, so 6 more remaining.
Also watched the Chima show. It feels even more geared to kids than Ninjago did. LEGO also left out the best tribes from this year
, but what I found myself wanting most from the show was
This is LEGO's story on the development of the Chima theme:
Also watched the Chima show. It feels even more geared to kids than Ninjago did. LEGO also left out the best tribes from this year
(Rhino, Bear and Gorilla!)
what they call "Legendary Beasts", in other words animals that chose not to expose themselves to Chi and evolve. This episode had a LEGO moulded version of a lion, and it looked great... made me want that zoo again.
This is LEGO's story on the development of the Chima theme:
I know the feeling. My MOCs haven't been much to shout home about in recent years. Feels like I don't have the time to really detail them out, and my Lego backlog is bad enough as it is. But I do like browsing through MOCs for inspiration just the same. And I always seem to stumble across this particular guy. His sets are so eye-catching and artful, and he uses some really clever techniques too.
And I'm sure your MOCs are great! Everyone has to start somewhere, and as long as they're meaningful to you, I think that counts them as a success.
Thanks! I appreciate that. I DO like looking at sets for collection of ideas. I really like his building wall textures a lot. That's one thing he's successful for besides all that lush green.
But that's the thing, I like building stuff but interior designs appeals to me more for some reason. Probably the lack of in normal sets these days.
But that's the thing, I like building stuff but interior designs appeals to me more for some reason. Probably the lack of in normal sets these days.
PhoncipleBone
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I work somewhere that occasionally gets LEGO sets, but never anything substantial. But today I had a few calls of frantic mothers trying to find anything Chima, which of course we didn't get nor will likely get.
But the calls have started...it begins.
But the calls have started...it begins.
PhoncipleBone
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Printed tiles for the sidewalk. That is answered. But the posters and screen are not. Judging by the fact that the posters are repeated on the inside of the theater I am inclined to think they are printed.
And those tall 1x2xwhatever pieces that are clear? I want more of them!
And knowing it is an Astrid model (and an intern filling in for some parts) explains a lot. She did Town Hall, which looks awesome once done but is meh compared to the other buildings. My expectations are tempered for this now, but it is still a day one purchase.
Hopefully we get Jamie or whomever it was that designed Haunted House to do the next one. But Jamie did Horizon Express (right?), so he is still kicking ass over there.
EDIT:
Press Release said:
Note what is missing: Fire Brigade. All the confirmation needed that if anyone has any interest in it to jump immediately. It is a goner. And the moment they put Fire Brigade on the "Retiring Soon" page, it will sell out and skyrocket in price. You all have been warned.
Jables Swan
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I fear the Aussie price will be above the $250 range.
Harry Potter
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Hear anything from LEGO on the job you applied for?
PhoncipleBone
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Not yet. They usually take weeks to do stuff. Applied for another one last night too. Crossing fingers.
Harry Potter
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Well, good luck. My wife is a nurse (think you said yours was going through nursing school) and even though I don't make as much as her, I enjoy my job. Hope the same for you too.
PhoncipleBone
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Not nursing school. Finishing her phd in chemistry. About another year to go for her.
She is the brains. I am the idiot with an art degree that I never use.
And the VW camper I paid for at the Lego store on Monday has shipped and is scheduled to deliver Saturday. Let's see if those (insert expletive of your choice here) at my local FedEx branch actually deliver tomorrow. If they do, my night tomorrow night and most of Sunday is determined.
parrotbeak
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Fury is $73 on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Q0OV4I/?tag=neogaf0e-20
741 pieces so pretty good for a newer SW. I don't even watch whatever this is from but it looks cool so I'm picking it up.
741 pieces so pretty good for a newer SW. I don't even watch whatever this is from but it looks cool so I'm picking it up.
It's actually from SWTOR the MMO
Shrike Alvaron
Member
Man you guys, you just managed to absolutely kill this month's budget for me. I wasn't planning on buying any more LEGO at all this month after how much the Imperial Shuttle cost, with my plan being to get Fire Brigade next month. But with FB good as dead and that great deal on a ship that I have been eying... Watching a review and seeing how awesome the Darth Malgus minifig is didn't help.
So now I have those two and Minecraft in the mail. My grave is slowly deepening. Grand Emporium is next I imagine, before it can retire...
antiquegamer
Member
hmm awesome. only recently moved up here, so I've never even been inside one. I'll have to check it out.
They are having Buy 2 get 1 Free (so if you buy all 3 similar price it's essentially 30% off) Star Wars, Super Heroes sets. Though stock may vary, my local stores were all restock but yesterday when I went they were all pretty depleted. Plus there's a 10% coupon for all toys on their current flyer (till today 1/19).
Winnie the Pimp
Member
just got back from the Lego store (again)
Got Fire Brigade just in case and 2 large PAB cups!
Oh and also some CMF series 9, i fear i still have like 3 remaining ones but i will bricklink them later or something...
Got Fire Brigade just in case and 2 large PAB cups!
Oh and also some CMF series 9, i fear i still have like 3 remaining ones but i will bricklink them later or something...
PansenHansen
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i´m just geting into the modulad series right now.
whats the best one to get, aka whats the oldest still available model?
should i get the fire brigade or something else?
Bakkuma371
Member
Just got back from the LEGO store.
I'll do pics later but the PAB has trans-orange cheese wedges and 1x1 trans-red tiles which I really like.
Got some CMF, Star Wars and Technic.
All in a good haul except for forgetting the Chrimbo box I could have filled for free.....
I'll do pics later but the PAB has trans-orange cheese wedges and 1x1 trans-red tiles which I really like.
Got some CMF, Star Wars and Technic.
All in a good haul except for forgetting the Chrimbo box I could have filled for free.....
TangoAlphaLima
Member
Yeah... that thing is friggin' amazing.
parrotbeak
Member
As soon as I bought it, I went to watch videos of it to psych myself up about the unexpected $73 impulse buy, and people are saying as great as it is, it's only worth $50. But it's 740+ pieces, so at 10 cents a brick as the standard guide, it seemed like a good deal.
As cool as the Fire Brigade looks, and as good a deal it is right now on amazon, i've just never had an interest in firehouses, and it's big and there will be more sets in the future, so I'm going to pass and forever somewhat regret it.
PhoncipleBone
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Fire Brigade. It is still available, but missing from all promotional materials for some time, so it is a goner sooner or later. After that Grand Emporium is on the way out.
The Omega Man
Member
I live1hour away from the American border, I think I rather drive down there to buy some stuff than get screwed by this canadian premium "just because", I can tolerate 5 to 10$ more but 50$ plus taxes????? C'mon son.
PhoncipleBone
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I had heard rumor that a brand new designer made this, which must have been the intern. Makes me wonder how much Astrid actually did on the set.
Jamie is the manager for Creator Expert (previously LEGO Direct) and I think LEGO Creator as well, so he probably has less time to develop sets himself, but at least we still get things like the Horizon Express from him.
EDIT: And to be clear, I still think that the Palace Cinema is a great set, and I personally think I am going to enjoy building it more than the Town Hall, but I don't think it will be up there with the Pet Shop, Fire Brigade or Green Grocer.