SiegfriedFM
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Two errors: Not best ship. Many other costly sailing ships (since they're all out of print).
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Two errors: Not best ship. Many other costly sailing ships (since they're all out of print).
SiegfriedFM
Member
I actually made an Amazon order yesterday for some movies but CCP wasn't that much cheaper than MSRP so I got this from a toy shop today instead rather than having to wait. It's a nice little build, but I'll never find a use for 95% of the pieces. Still, worth it for three main characters and for that one time I'll actually need a lime green tile. It's also nice how most of the new elements have doubles.
I disagree, my previous best ship was imperial flagship. I've posted my reasons before why sea cow is better. I own several other pirate and imperial ships dating to the 90's. I did miss out on the PotC ships but I didn't get them because there were enough things I didn't like about them. The only sailing ship I don't own that I wish I did were the viking ones. When I call it best ship I am only talking about ships that travel on water not spaceships. Anyways unless you have built or at least seen sea cow in person, don't underrate it. If you have, well you are entitled to your opinion as am I to mine. (When I wrote my post build on sea cow I did mention it was not for everyone as not everyone is a fan of steampunk designs which is tragic
)SiegfriedFM
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I disagree, my previous best ship was imperial flagship. I've posted my reasons before why sea cow is better. I own several other pirate and imperial ships dating to the 90's. I did miss out on the PotC ships but I didn't get them because there were enough things I didn't like about them. The only sailing ship I don't own that I wish I did were the viking ones. When I call it best ship I am only talking about ships that travel on water not spaceships. Anyways unless you have built or at least seen sea cow in person, don't underrate it. If you have, well you are entitled to your opinion as am I to mine. (When I wrote my post build on sea cow I did mention it was not for everyone as not everyone is a fan of steampunk designs which is tragic
Well, I'm not too big a fan of steampunk and it's just too misproportioned for me. So Imperial Flagship is still number 1.
BentBricks
Member
Hmmm... I think I should try to build the UCS R2-D2 with what bricks I have. Seems like most are fairly common. That would save me almost $200 to buy another set.
It'll be interesting to see what parts I'm missing. This guy built a whole army of astromechs.
R2-Poop-2 by monsterbrick, on Flickr
It'll be interesting to see what parts I'm missing. This guy built a whole army of astromechs.
R2-Poop-2 by monsterbrick, on Flickr
I finished the Death Star. Wow.
Random thoughts:
- Epic. So epic.
- Most of the way through, it's not a hugely interesting build in terms of techniques. It didn't necessarily matter that much, because the EPIC SCALE of the beast outweighs the moment-to-moment cleverness of something like the X-Wing or the way Orthanc continually changes things up on you. But still, it generally wasn't as interesting or educational as a build...
- ...then you get to the super laser, which totally blew my mind.
- In any case, this is one of the few sets where the "what" deservedly blows away the "how" by far: You're building a collection of iconic scenes from some of the most iconic films in history. It didn't matter how many times I'd stared at pictures before buying it or stared at the box, I'd keep getting to a bit, going OOOOH THIS IS WHERE (etc) HAPPENS and replaying the scene in my mind with a smile.
- Cannot understate the enormity of it. And also that it's divided into bags is totally misleading -- bags 4 and 8 have got to be 1000 pieces on their own.
- Speaking of which, I didn't realise how heavy it was until I picked it up! It's not heavy per se, it's just got a surprising heft to it. Then again, I've never had a set even close to this one before.
- Honestly, I know it's expensive, I know it's big, and I know the minifigs are kinda old, but it doesn't matter: This set is amazing, it's unique, and it is a must-buy.
Conclusion: Death Star is Best Star.
Random thoughts:
- Epic. So epic.
- Most of the way through, it's not a hugely interesting build in terms of techniques. It didn't necessarily matter that much, because the EPIC SCALE of the beast outweighs the moment-to-moment cleverness of something like the X-Wing or the way Orthanc continually changes things up on you. But still, it generally wasn't as interesting or educational as a build...
- ...then you get to the super laser, which totally blew my mind.
- In any case, this is one of the few sets where the "what" deservedly blows away the "how" by far: You're building a collection of iconic scenes from some of the most iconic films in history. It didn't matter how many times I'd stared at pictures before buying it or stared at the box, I'd keep getting to a bit, going OOOOH THIS IS WHERE (etc) HAPPENS and replaying the scene in my mind with a smile.
- Cannot understate the enormity of it. And also that it's divided into bags is totally misleading -- bags 4 and 8 have got to be 1000 pieces on their own.
- Speaking of which, I didn't realise how heavy it was until I picked it up! It's not heavy per se, it's just got a surprising heft to it. Then again, I've never had a set even close to this one before.
- Honestly, I know it's expensive, I know it's big, and I know the minifigs are kinda old, but it doesn't matter: This set is amazing, it's unique, and it is a must-buy.
Conclusion: Death Star is Best Star.
Welp I was on the fence about buying it, after reading your post I think I'll be short of 429 by the end of the week... Thank you very much
The Lamonster
Member
Totally agree. This is my favorite LEGO set.
And protip: buy a lazy susan so you can spin it around. Your guests will love it
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WJQGMU/?tag=neogaf0e-20
So I wonder what exactly happened here; did Character Building stopped licensing Doctor Who? Or did LEGO actively go after it? Hmmm.
Totally agree. This is my favorite LEGO set.
And protip: buy a lazy susan so you can spin it around. Your guests will love it
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WJQGMU/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Great idea. Actually, right now it's on the topmost shelf, which seemed like a good idea, but it needs to be closer to the ground so it can be inspected on a semi-regular basis
FUBAR McDangles
Member
Dang I want that police drop ship so bad.
Wow. Looks so nice.
Wow. Looks so nice.
RelentlessRolento
Member
I really want that drop ship to be honest
On a side note, it looks like discounts are starting to hit on some of the later Hobbit sets on amazon. The last figure I want from that series (depending on the later 2014 sets) is Azog so if it hits near $40 I'll bite.
On a side note, it looks like discounts are starting to hit on some of the later Hobbit sets on amazon. The last figure I want from that series (depending on the later 2014 sets) is Azog so if it hits near $40 I'll bite.
Shrike Alvaron
Member
Still no sign of my Sea Cow that was supposedly delivered yesterday and the apartment office doesn't have it. Called FedEx and they'll look into it. If they can't find it, Lego better expedite a replacement... Why can't Lego just use UPS they never mess up for me!
Love his stuff, love Nintendo consoles, but I grew up in Hong Kong so the NES is this weirdly cold grey box to me. I want a LEGO Famicom!
Oh wow! I would LOVE to build that Famicom!
SiegfriedFM
Member
Green Grocer question: I did an inventory and I have some of the parts necessary, but there are a few annoyingly expensive parts, especially the 1x8 sand green bricks. As far as I can tell these are all used for the walls. Can I substitute two 1x4s instead for all 50 of them? That would make it a lot more achievable.
Oh, and Space Wyldstyle will need a spare space helmet to go with her suit.
Oh, and Space Wyldstyle will need a spare space helmet to go with her suit.
Marty Chinn
Member
What's the easiest way to order parts for this and about how much does it run?
anything like that you should be able to swap out for other pieces easily, I did it when I turned my haunted house sand blue instead of sand green
BentBricks
Member
I am there with you on the drop ship. It's so badass. 4 robot cops and Johnny Thunder. My LEGO world will have peace and ORDER with those cops on patrol.
The Constructo-mech set is cool, but I can pass on that. I just want Angry-Kitty.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Best Star strikes again! It is always wonderful to see someone witness the firepower of that fully armed and operational battle station.
Dr Zhivago
Member
Maybe Character Building don't have an exclusive licence?
BentBricks
Member
That's my thought. Contract was probably up for renewal and terms were changed.
Character Building Doctor Who Series 4 looks like it's still coming.
Doctors made from LEGO parts and some custom parts.
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
Official box art for the summer Lego Movie sets:
Emmet's Constructo Mech
and finally Spaceship, SPACESHIP, SPACESHIP!!!!
I WILL be buying all three!
Wish the construction Mech was larger. Might just bricklink mad-kitty.
Spaceship will be mine.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Wish the construction Mech was larger. Might just bricklink mad-kitty.
Spaceship will be mine.
EVERYONE will be buying the spaceship.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Anyone who says otherwise is a dirty, filthy liar.
DrForester
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is the Spaceship the only one of the large movie sets that is 1:1 to what was in the film or is it scaled down a bit?
FUBAR McDangles
Member
I almost want to buy two just so I can modify one to have huge wheels and have my already large police force patrol around in that and fight alongside Batman.
Almost.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
It might be. I know the Constuction Mech and Sea Cow were scaled down considerably. But Spaceship! Spaceship! SPACESHIP! looks damn close.
Maybe they know that old school space fans DEMAND perfection for the glorious return.
Yes, I am stoopidly excited for this set. Tempted to make my own SPACESHIP! this week. I have been packing stuff up, but I feel the urge to make a SPACESHIP!
PalaceBrother
Member
That's my thought. Contract was probably up for renewal and terms were changed.
Character Building Doctor Who Series 4 looks like it's still coming.
I've missed a lot this week due to work travel, but holy crap at the Doctor Who news! There has to be a reason Cuusoo modified their terms. The ferocity with which I would buy a Who set would be scary.
Heads up anyone interested. Amazon has the Joker Steamroller up for preorder for March 1st at $46. Might be worth it to some (like ME!)
They also have the Lego Movie up for preorder, no date, DVD, Bluray + DVD and Bluray, DVD and 3D versions. Will hold off, i'm 99.9 percent sure someone will offer a mini fig preorder/pack in bonus (oh please please please be a Green Lantern fig!)
They also have the Lego Movie up for preorder, no date, DVD, Bluray + DVD and Bluray, DVD and 3D versions. Will hold off, i'm 99.9 percent sure someone will offer a mini fig preorder/pack in bonus (oh please please please be a Green Lantern fig!)
Built a lego display tower out of lego for my CMF stuff:
no olympic minfigs?
They weren't released stateside afaik. I am also missing the musketeer from series 4 and just found out today i'm missing the space trooper from series 7. I opened all the bags for series 7 thru 11 today that I had blind felt and never opened due to the move I was planning all the way back then.
That's my thought. Contract was probably up for renewal and terms were changed.
Character Building Doctor Who Series 4 looks like it's still coming.
Doctors made from LEGO parts and some custom parts.
Has anyone bought any of the Character Building toys? I'm curious how the quality and price compare to LEGO.
RelentlessRolento
Member
I built up my mech from the torso up but might have trouble building legs next time I get to it. I'm trying to make it a point to use techniques I've learned from official Lego sets.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I just hope it delivers. Remember, we were both very excited for Galactic Titan, and left underwhelmed. My favorite sets are the surprises. Sets that I get just for parts or figures, but wind up loving so much. For 2012 it was Quinjet. 2013 was Hive Crawler.
anyone with a lot of experience using S@H... what time do the next month promos show up on the site? Looks like it will be raining for days, and I may just do an order online instead of weathering it since I go by train.
Midnight PST on March 1st would be perfect
Midnight EST on the 1st is usually when the site updates with the new promos/sets.
I'm heading out to the LEGO Store on the morning of to get my first Martian Manhunter.
BentBricks
Member
Built a lego display tower out of lego for my CMF stuff:
* DROOL *
I'm so glad I "kicked" most of my collecting habit a long time ago. If I got into those vinyl or whatever anime statues...
I have. It's rubbish mate (not that bad, but I just wanted to use some Queen's English). Plastic looks and feels like most plastic toys. I'd say around Mega Bloks quality. Maybe a bit better. Printing is good.
I got the TARDIS set and a bunch of the minifigs. TARDIS isn't too bad, but you can see some areas that won't connect all the way. Lots of specific mould. Looks decent, but I wouldn't dare try the other sets as I only care about the TARDIS and minifigs.
The heads are interchangeable with LEGO, but the styles are so different. LEGO head on CB (Character Building) body is amusing. A bit like a real person wearing a LEGO head. CB head on LEGO body looks awful due to style differences. Torsos and legs aren't compatible. CB uses the 1 stud connection like KRE-O.
CB minifig design isn't too bad. I think the part I dislike most about their design are the legs. I don't know how to explain it. They just seem off when you bend them. Standing straight they look OK.
Now that I'm done trashing CB, some good stuff. Due to the unique head moulds, they are able to capture a lot more subtle details for each Doctor. If you are a Doctor Who fan, I recommend getting the Doctor Who collection set with 11 Doctors (comes with a few different sonic screwdrivers). You'll have to get the War Doctor and the latest incarnation separately for now unless they reissue the set with 13 Doctors.
Bollocks. Let me just take a quick photo and upload. Quickie with bad lighting.
BentBricks
Member
Hehe. Yeah, that was my shout out to the Artic Batman misprint on the set. They have a whole theme on it now.
I'm really excited for OT Star Wars sets this year. Tons of iconic sets I missed during my dark ages. All I need now is announcement for UCS Millenium Falcon.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
That Manhunter promo, it's US only isn't it?
Chuckie
Member
Really? That would suck.
Midnight EST... even better. Rain, rain... please go away. If not... S@H please restock those new sets asap
I sure hope it's not !
I disagree, my previous best ship was imperial flagship. I've posted my reasons before why sea cow is better. I own several other pirate and imperial ships dating to the 90's. I did miss out on the PotC ships but I didn't get them because there were enough things I didn't like about them. The only sailing ship I don't own that I wish I did were the viking ones. When I call it best ship I am only talking about ships that travel on water not spaceships. Anyways unless you have built or at least seen sea cow in person, don't underrate it. If you have, well you are entitled to your opinion as am I to mine. (When I wrote my post build on sea cow I did mention it was not for everyone as not everyone is a fan of steampunk designs which is tragic
Disagree, no way that the Sea Cow is better than the Imperial Flagship unless you have a specific affinity to steam punk.
My vote goes to the Parisian Cafe by a mile - the best modular yet.