At least it's priced cheaply.
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- Thread starter PhoncipleBone
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At least it's priced cheaply.
tiggerkiddo
Member
That is really disappointing, hopefully it's an isolated case. I don't like it when stuff feels lower quality like some CMF's.
tiggerkiddo
Member
I don't know if I can resist this set...help.
RelentlessRolento
Member
Not a build as such, just something I did:
I permanently glued some 2x8's to my monitor to have some display space for Lego stuff on top of it. Since I removed the shelves I used to have there, I can't put as much stuff there anymore, and I couldn't just balance anything on there. Also, it could be a challenge to build stuff that actually fits on that ledge. Currently it houses my Hobbit good guys.
I finished getting all the dwarves this month so looking at what you did I might want to do the same... nice idea! I might try gluing velcro onto them though.
That mega figure of Venom is a huge want of mine... such a big Venom fan and I like the bigger version more than the small one.
Cafe and Bike Shop set looks very interesting... like a less-detailed 2-story modular.
Heartlake Mall is just a bunch of open-air shops, loosely tied together... meh.
Ultra Agents looks crazy. Hopefully get a look at the larger sets soon.
The Phantom looks rather plain, but rumor has it that it can combine with the larger Ghost ship.
B-Wing looks appropriate for a system-scale set.
Train Station looks "ok"... hopefully will include a length of track and a crossing.
more to come apparently...
Heartlake Mall is just a bunch of open-air shops, loosely tied together... meh.
Ultra Agents looks crazy. Hopefully get a look at the larger sets soon.
The Phantom looks rather plain, but rumor has it that it can combine with the larger Ghost ship.
B-Wing looks appropriate for a system-scale set.
Train Station looks "ok"... hopefully will include a length of track and a crossing.
more to come apparently...
PhoncipleBone
Banned
RE: Simpsons lego piece quality... i got mine today so i will be on the lookout. really sad if that is the case in every box of these 
I guess we are beginning to see just how they got the price to $200 instead of the $250 many predicted. Maybe *all* of these pieces included are china plastic now?
RE: bike shop... really love it, hope this is a new trend for smaller modular buildings. We get 1 huge modular a year, would be nice if they supplement that with 1 or maybe 2 Creator buildings that fit the theme
RE: friends mall... I agree that it feels lacking, however, it is noteworthy for containing a new boy minifigure... this one has light brown hair, or is it red? (the other two are blonde and dark brown)
I guess we are beginning to see just how they got the price to $200 instead of the $250 many predicted. Maybe *all* of these pieces included are china plastic now?RE: bike shop... really love it, hope this is a new trend for smaller modular buildings. We get 1 huge modular a year, would be nice if they supplement that with 1 or maybe 2 Creator buildings that fit the theme
RE: friends mall... I agree that it feels lacking, however, it is noteworthy for containing a new boy minifigure... this one has light brown hair, or is it red? (the other two are blonde and dark brown)
DrForester
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Friends Mall reminds me of Diagon Alley
I'm excited for more buildings so I love the bike shop. Agents looks like it's bring back all the neon green pieces from M-tron/Blacktron era which is cool. I'll definitely be buying the B-wing since I missed out on the last model. Disappointed in the mall though.
Looks good but I'm not sure it will be worth $90. I hate the new City markups.
That's why I've only bought one of the 2014 CITY sets so far - I'm waiting for sales or promos (like triple VIP) to pick them up, as they are too expensive otherwise. If I have to wait until next Christmas (or around Black Friday) to get these sets, I'm ok with that.
fredrancour
Member
14 to 15 months after buying the thing, I finally built grand emporium.
So pretty.
Why did my girlfriend have to get us hooked on this expensive hobby.
Wonder how long til I cave on pet shop.
So pretty.
Why did my girlfriend have to get us hooked on this expensive hobby.
Wonder how long til I cave on pet shop.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
March at the latest. Gotta get that double VIP.
RelentlessRolento
Member
those huskies are the main reason why I would want the arctic set, but it's awesome regardless... colors take me back to ice planet.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Chronological release order. That means Grand Emporium next, then Pet Shop, then Town Hall, then Palace Cinema, then Parisian Restaurant.
It's ludicrous... City should be their most affordable line after Creator. It has the advantage of being license-free and it should be priced as such. I don't know why they fuck that up but I buy almost none of them as a result. I do lookout for them in sales though.
As they continue to use more and more Chinese-made parts in their sets I don't think they can continue to justify these kind of prices when so many similar brick toys are way more affordable. The line has to be drawn somewhere.
Passenger train looks very modern/future, but I don't think I need it with the Horizon Express.
http://youtu.be/JEw_PhEMW_4
I am interested in seeing the Cargo train though...
http://youtu.be/JEw_PhEMW_4
I am interested in seeing the Cargo train though...
Not a bad idea at all.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Guess I have to wait until I get home to see the videos, drat!
And yeah, the markup on CITY sets is ridiculous, those sets used to be affordable back when it was Town.
And yeah, the markup on CITY sets is ridiculous, those sets used to be affordable back when it was Town.
The Jedi Hunter Frontier (which is a continuation of the Yoda Chronicles) is actually a really sweet looking ship!
http://youtu.be/dPbiWsj0Qlo
http://youtu.be/dPbiWsj0Qlo
LEGO has been experimenting with pricing. You could see it with the City Coast Guard sets that were all marked up. I guess those sold well so they're continuing with the increased pricing.
I'm curious why LEGO priced The LEGO Movie sets as low as Creator sets. They really wanted those sets to be popular.
RelentlessRolento
Member
THe thing I'm most stoaked about the Movie sets is how well they are priced. The prices still blow my mind.
I wonder how much they will cost here. I love cars, trucks vehicles etc, so would be keen to get some of those 2 in 1 sets from the movie.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
None of the movie sets seem to be overpriced. Quite a few are just at or below the magical $.10 a piece mark, but most seem to be well below that.
It is really quite nice.
EDIT: I bought Lord Business's Lair the other night but havent opened it. I just looked at the parts on Brickset and saw this:
What in the? New part for 2014, and looks bonkers. Could be a big game changer for MOCs, much like this part:
It is really quite nice.
EDIT: I bought Lord Business's Lair the other night but havent opened it. I just looked at the parts on Brickset and saw this:
What in the? New part for 2014, and looks bonkers. Could be a big game changer for MOCs, much like this part:
RelentlessRolento
Member
My guess is that the movie sets are gateway drugs essentially. Bring them in with a product they are familiar with ("I just saw movie, now I want the toys") and then hook them for life.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Now let's hope that Benny's Spaceship! Spaceship! SPACESHIP! is the biggest success of all. Then we can get Space System Reborn.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
From EuroBricks. Apparently they found these images on LEGO.com.
That Benny figure better become reality.
Jables Swan
Member
^ OMG need them all.
BentBricks
Member
Ultra agents meltdown: I hope that is a hazmat guy in white!
Bike shop: Poor mans modular, and I don't mean that in a bad way. Nice gateway set to wanting modulars.
Chima ice mamoth: Holy trans pieces Batman!
BentBricks
Member
From EuroBricks. Apparently they found these images on LEGO.com.
That Benny figure better become reality.
Wow. Looks like movie premiere outfits. I'm guessing it's part of a movie promotional. I hope these aren't like trade show exclusives.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Trade show exclusive would be evil.
PalaceBrother
Member
Are these from "The Emmets", the award show? I wonder if they may actually turn into figs.
That one seems particularly interesting!
Would fit in a city quite nicely. Doesn't look like it has an open back, but that can be easily modified. Would like more City sets like these:
(More buildings, less vehicles though)
(Shame this one didn't make throught the cuusoo review)
Polar bear! Huskies! Trans Blue Boulder! Tons of Orange!
The shops seem to suffer from being way too open, but it does seem to be a good enough base to modify. A few more tan or white brick walls would do wonders.
Man, that Chima Mammoth set is a must-have. Lots of minifigures (Mammoth!), and trans-blue parts. Need to scrounge bricklink afterwards to collect more of those trans-blue parts.
The Grey B-Wing looks so boring compared to the nice X-Wing/Y-Wing/A-Wing/TIE Fighter ships, but I guess I need one in minifigure-scale to fit in the series.
The Omega Man
Member
From EuroBricks. Apparently they found these images on LEGO.com.
That Benny figure better become reality.
Man, this was the perfect chance to re-issue the classic helmet, I would have bought them all. Benny's Spaceship is my most wanted set, such a throwback to the classic space line.
Is that the Magician CMF torso, or is it brand new?
I found the movie CMFs in the wild yesterday, bought my first three. Still no sign of the sets but im meant to be saving for my first trip to the Lego Store next month anyway- hoping to pick up a few then
Does that hallway on the right lead to 3 bedrooms and a bathroom? It looks a lot like my friend's house!
Tell your wife you need to give them a higher profile and move them to eye level. That may convince her to let you keep them up there
Very close, 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms. Lego room is in the basement, just not quite ready to go yet. Needs flooring and a ceiling.
LOL, love the way you think.
She won't admit it, but it is growing on her. If only there was a Lego Stargate or Serenity. She'd be all for that. She posted the pic on facebook expecting everyone to laugh, but most said something like, "My husband has C3PO and R2-D2 on a shelf" or "love the ships!"
Bakkuma371
Member
From EuroBricks. Apparently they found these images on LEGO.com.
That Benny figure better become reality.
Will go well with Palace Cinema which I have held out on buying in the hope they do the TLM poster here in the UK next month.
That looks like a buy. I didn't expect it to be a giant big rig.
SW 2014 Advent Calendar looks like the best one yet.
http://youtu.be/Dhqs7Y8-bi4
That Christmas Tree Droid looks amazing!
http://youtu.be/Dhqs7Y8-bi4