tiggerkiddo
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I'm sure others in this thread would trade you for what you're looking for.
RelentlessRolento
Member
I got the girl and am actually on the hunt to eventually get the guy >_<
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Okay good. I had the something happen to me and I started to freak out. My password was 1147 days old....so it has expired. I was like....ooooookay?
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
I hope it is a UCS Slave I so I can actually skip a LEGO Star Wars UCS. I have zero interest in the Slave I. I look for a $400 Cloud City to replace the Death Star. Seems legit.
Here's a MOC of one would cost much more than that. It's 6200 pieces.
Size comparison:
THIS IS AMAZING. I NEED AN AT-AT NOW. RIGHT NOW!
PalaceBrother
Member
What is all this password business? I haven't been asked to change mine.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Seems there is a Global announcement from Evilore. Admin's or mods account was hacked, so they are resetting everyone.
eww I had the same issue
antiquegamer
Member
I would be happy when they finally move off Return of the Jedi and onto Empire or New Hope. (Also please be done with prequel, LEGO, now that there are no more 3D movies) I have no issue with prequel as I don't mind them but I think there are several New Hope set that could use revisited.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
There is still one Return of the Jedi set that must be done someday:
Home One.
And it first appeared in Empire, but was in Jedi as well:
Medical Frigate
Although, judging by how the B-Wing sold, I don't see either of these becoming reality.
So, did the B-Wing (and if the store clerk was right, the Red Five X-Wing) bomb because of the lack of love for the ship, or the high price? Because they did have a pretty rough mark up compared to other sets.
BentBricks
Member
I sort by colour, then shape
Inconceivable! Do you "Wax off, Wax on" too?
Sort by shape then you can stop or continue to sort by color if you have a lot of one shape. "That is the only logical approach for sorting LEGO" - Spock
There is still one Return of the Jedi set that must be done someday:
Home One.
And it first appeared in Empire, but was in Jedi as well:
Medical Frigate
Although, judging by how the B-Wing sold, I don't see either of these becoming reality.
So, did the B-Wing (and if the store clerk was right, the Red Five X-Wing) bomb because of the lack of love for the ship, or the high price? Because they did have a pretty rough mark up compared to other sets.
Truth. LEGO would only use the most iconic items from Star Wars at the $400 price point. I can only think of Cloud City and AT-AT if it's from OT.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
UCS Landspeeder!
BentBricks
Member
It would be cool, but it would be HUUUUGE at $400. May as well make a UCS light saber.
I forgot about the Millenium Falcon, but $400 would be $100 less than the original UCS Millenium Falcon.
It would be made for small children to sit in. or the UCS R2-D2
BentBricks
Member
There is a lot of talk about UCS and HUGE sets. Let's not forget that "Size matters not". Well, except with it comes to price for LEGO sets.
3 are better than 1 by Miro78, on Flickr
Super clever use of those parts.
3 are better than 1 by Miro78, on Flickr
Super clever use of those parts.
SiegfriedFM
Member
Obviously the $400 set is a huge pirate ship to dwarf the Imperial Flagship
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Obviously the $400 set is a huge pirate ship to dwarf the Imperial Flagship
A mega Sith pirate ship. Instead of cannons it has laser blasters.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
UCS Sandcrawler would appease those that voted on the set from CUUSOO. But I don't see it as being a big success like an AT-AT would.
It may not be a UCS set, but maybe a vehicle/playset combo with the Lars Homestead? Or maybe it is a standalone UCS model. I'm not certain on either scenario, but I am hearing Sandcrawler regardless.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
That would make two predominantly brown Star Wars 10000 series sets in a row. Nice to break up all the grey and white.
And if it comes with Lars Homestead, how long until someone makes a MOC of burning bodies and a destroyed home?
EDIT: Also, one last bag to go before finishing Ewok Village.
Holy shit Sandcrawler??!!
Edit: I hope it can still accommodate the Power Functions... I wanna drive that bad boy around the living room for a while...
RelentlessRolento
Member
Call me slow but I didn't realize Target matches Amazon.com prices. Good to know for errand runs.
http://pressroom.target.com/news/target-announces-new-year-round-price-match-of-online-retailers
http://pressroom.target.com/news/target-announces-new-year-round-price-match-of-online-retailers
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Sweet, It didn't get straight up rejected in Cuscoo so there is a chance! I hope so. This will RUIN my wallet.
antiquegamer
Member
I can see Sandcrawler with similar set up as Death Star where the compartments have scene from the movie, that said, there weren't a lot of stuffs happen in the Sandcrawler. I would prefer AT-AT to be honest.
BentBricks
Member
Wait. How does that work? What was the decision on Cuusoo Sandcrawler?
http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/1786
Not being considered for production?
Does this mean they had plans and they shelve it so they don't tip their hat?
EDIT: nvm "Unfortunately we can’t approve this project in the LEGO Review based on our ongoing relationship and collaboration with Lucasfilm on LEGO Star Wars."
I don't see Sandcrawler by itself happening. Yes, maybe a playset with the bar (Greedo), sandcrawler (jawas), and Lars Homestead. Sandpeople would be nice. Sandcrawler is cool, but I can't see it warranting a $400 price tag as a standalone.
On second thought, multiple scene playsets in one set doesn't seem LEGO's style. They could easily make it into multiple sets like they usually do.
I don't see that happening. AT-AT 1000% since I missed it. Plus it can sell multiples.
Cloud City fits more as a Death Star type build with multiple scenes.PhoncipleBone
Banned
I need time to reflect a bit on it since I just finished it, but Ewok Village might be the winner of the year for me now.
So many great minifigures. So many neat playset features. It looks great when on display. The rotating trunks allow you to actually change the direction you want the main body of the model to face while still making it look great. TONS of awesome parts for MOCs, and so many neat building techniques employed in it. They really pulled out all the stops on this one.
I need to relax a bit and then will probably have TONS of pictures up later from it. There is so much going on in this set.
So many great minifigures. So many neat playset features. It looks great when on display. The rotating trunks allow you to actually change the direction you want the main body of the model to face while still making it look great. TONS of awesome parts for MOCs, and so many neat building techniques employed in it. They really pulled out all the stops on this one.
I need to relax a bit and then will probably have TONS of pictures up later from it. There is so much going on in this set.
BentBricks
Member
No problem. Go have a smoke and maybe a nap. We'll be waiting for the photo review.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Ain't a smoke and nap thing. Wish it was. Got hit with some nasty stomach bug Wednesday afternoon and have not felt well since. Honestly surprised I made it the 4 hours it took to go to the LEGO store and back.
I will upload the only two pics so far. I took them while still building because I had no clue these pieces actually fit together like this before:
Underside of the large octagonal plates. The center is rounded, so it can actually attach to this piece:
And freely rotate. When building, I was expecting to have to put a 4x4 round plate under the octagon plate to make it click on, but you don't need to. How did I not know this before?
Just one of many nice surprises while building the set.
The X-Wing is pretty damn iconic though. I'd only put the Millenium Falcon, Star Destroyer and Death Star above it in terms of iconic Star Wars vehicles.
Another thing to consider: If the UCS X-Wing is indeed bombing, does this reduce the chance we'll see more UCS "re-releases" like that? Does it delay the UCS Falcon re-release we all thought was incoming?
BentBricks
Member
Hobbit pics are up but hard to see. These sets don't look very exciting though it seems you might be able to combine together like Helm's Deep and Urak-Hai Army sets.
Yeah, doesn't look super exciting, but doesn't look bad either. Looks like nice minifigs and good useful parts.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Collection of TONS of (mediocre) pics I took of Ewok Village.
There are too many to post, but I put short descriptions under each photo. This set is wonderful, and worth every single penny.
It may not be to scale or movie accurate, but it delivers tons of character and charm with great callbacks to Return of the Jedi, as well as little flourishes added just for this set. I cannot recommend this set highly enough for Star Wars fans, or anyone else wanting a great build. It comes with tons of great figures, and is a treasure trove of pieces for MOCs.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Those Hobbit sets look super boring, good grief. It almost seems lazy in design...ahhh well, just less money I have to spend.
They should do a set of the town of Rohan and really go all out.
They should do a set of the town of Rohan and really go all out.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
UCS Golden Hall of Rohan please!
EDIT:
Contents of the two PAB cups from yesterday:
White 2x2x2 slope- 32
White 1x4 arch- 11
Grey 1x2 grooved brick- 51
White 2x4 brick- 20
White 1x8 tile- 58
White 4x6 plate- 33
Dark Grey 6x16 plate- 12
Light green 6x12 plate- 12
Dark green 4x4 plate- 24
253 pieces. Above the $.10 a brick threshold, but TONS of plates, which take up tons of room in the cup. I was stocking up for a winter scene. Thinking I should have ransacked more of the 1x8 tiles while he had them.
BentBricks
Member
UCS Golden Hall of Rohan please!
EDIT:
Contents of the two PAB cups from yesterday:
White 2x2x2 slope- 32
White 1x4 arch- 11
Grey 1x2 grooved brick- 51
White 2x4 brick- 20
White 1x8 tile- 58
White 4x6 plate- 33
Dark Grey 6x16 plate- 12
Light green 6x12 plate- 12
Dark green 4x4 plate- 24
253 pieces. Above the $.10 a brick threshold, but TONS of plates, which take up tons of room in the cup. I was stocking up for a winter scene. Thinking I should have ransacked more of the 1x8 tiles while he had them.
I really like the Dark green, dark blue, and dark red colors. I hope PAB gets a lot more parts in those colors in the future.
SiegfriedFM
Member
Eh... those Hobbit sets look beyond simple. Just a stack of pieces to make a random wall. It doesn't help that the movie doesn't (yet) have an established look so there's nothing to recognize, but... eh.
Interesting that Beorn is blonde and does seem to have the crazy saiyajin hair from the leaked picture.
However, I seem to recall the second round of LotR sets being revealed through unfinished box art with missing pieces and details, so it's not certain these will stay.
Interesting that Beorn is blonde and does seem to have the crazy saiyajin hair from the leaked picture.
However, I seem to recall the second round of LotR sets being revealed through unfinished box art with missing pieces and details, so it's not certain these will stay.
This is why you need Arkham before you decide on your top sets for 2013. Bessa knows his stuff!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Black Friday...hopefully.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Would be nice if that rumor of triple VIP points on Black Friday is true
I have Winter Village Market as my Black Friday purchase. I wonder if they'll discount any of their exclusive sets.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Somehow I doubt it.
They will probably discount the stuff going OOP, like Tower Bridge or something. I am hoping for the global 10% discount when you spend over a certain amount.
EDIT: Lego Coulson!
BentBricks
Member
You can make Coulson now with Lex Luthor minifig and nerd hairpiece. Easily obtain by getting Superman vs Power Armor Lex set at a very reasonable price.
Get it while it's still available. Aftermarket prices will soar if future Superman minifigs are more like movie or current comic.
Green power armor is also perfect for the holidays.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Oh, I champion the Lex Power Armor any chance I get. One of the best sets out there for that price point.
MiniBossman
Member
So my S@H order came today. Two days was pretty quick!
Got the Winter Village Market, the promo Tree Shop, and sorry folks who haven't gotten one, another Lego Store Employee.
The Tree Shop looks like it will be pretty neat when paired with the Black Friday promo delivery truck.
Got the Winter Village Market, the promo Tree Shop, and sorry folks who haven't gotten one, another Lego Store Employee.
The Tree Shop looks like it will be pretty neat when paired with the Black Friday promo delivery truck.
BentBricks
Member
My 2nd order came in today too. I also got a Lego Store Employee. I guess I'm not on their "don't give this guy any free stuff" list. I was getting paranoid after not getting Valentine thing and no Lego store fig last order.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
I got y second S@H order today as well. 3 days after it shipped. Got a second holiday promo and a second LEGO employee minifig.
PalaceBrother
Member
Someone want to trade for one? I have an extra swamp creature set I would be glad to trade for