parrotbeak
Member
Which Ross did you go to and were there any more LEGO?
The Honolulu LEGO Store just seems overpriced to me and nothing special but curious to hear your impression, as it's the only one I've gone to.
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The Honolulu LEGO Store just seems overpriced to me and nothing special but curious to hear your impression, as it's the only one I've gone to.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Thanks. It's too bad it's not exclusive but an extra minifig is tough to pass by!
SystemShark
Member
Sorry but I don't remember which Ross as it was the fifth one of the day. It was the only LEGO there and I was lucky to have found it as I never see LEGO at Ross. And I have yet to get to the LEGO store and I am disheartened to hear it is overpriced. Shouldn't it be MSRP?
I will update after my visit.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
So you live in Hawaii then? I knew that Fat Magnum avatar wasn't just for show
so jealous On a sidenote: 2 Microfighters down, 2 to still get for me (OT ones anyway)
really like these little guys, i feel like they kinda look like bumpercars in a way lol
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I was just thinking some kind of Mario Kart clone with Microfighters might be a lot of funOn a sidenote: 2 Microfighters down, 2 to still get for me (OT ones anyway)
really like these little guys, i feel like they kinda look like bumpercars in a way lol
Galaxy Explorer is the greatest LEGO set ever. Fact.
I thought Vampire Hearse would look cool parked in front of my Haunted House, so I grabbed it for a decent price on BL (it goes for over 40 here in Europe) and got it in the mail yesterday. Very nice build with some fun techniques, very nice looking final product. I end up liking it even more than I thought I would.
I like the Monster Fighters line very much, in fact I think it's my favorite non-licensed theme. It's a shame it stopped after the first wave. Does anyone know how it performed saleswise ? Did it flop that bad ?
Edit : It seems I graduated from junior status, yeah !!!
I like the Monster Fighters line very much, in fact I think it's my favorite non-licensed theme. It's a shame it stopped after the first wave. Does anyone know how it performed saleswise ? Did it flop that bad ?
Edit : It seems I graduated from junior status, yeah !!!
Winnie the Pimp
Member
like Super Bombad Racing but with the original trilogy and not horrible.
You could make a good merry go round moc with the microfighters, like one of these:
I actually like that idea even more than bumpercars now hmmm, maybe i'll have a go at it some day
))SiegfriedFM
Member
like Super Bombad Racing but with the original trilogy and not horrible.
You could make a good merry go round moc with the microfighters, like one of these:
Simple. Get Grand Carousel. Replace horses with microfighters.
SiegfriedFM
Member
The last Bricklink order arrived so I could go pick it up. However, they tried to deliver the PAB order while I was out for two hours, so I can't get it until tomorrow anyway.
Chuckie
Member
One does not simply get Grand Carousel.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Those things were plastic gold to me as a kid. Still love them.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Another update, he's got a brand new bigger head, I've photoshopped on the bib and face which I'll have to do with stickers or decals. The new head freed up some pieces to do more white on the torso.
Fantastic. Especially the body.
Supa Necta
Banned
Looks awesome. You should do a proton pack damaged version next. Or an angry face that you can rotate.Another update, he's got a brand new bigger head, I've photoshopped on the bib and face which I'll have to do with stickers or decals. The new head freed up some pieces to do more white on the torso.
BentBricks
Member
Another update, he's got a brand new bigger head, I've photoshopped on the bib and face which I'll have to do with stickers or decals. The new head freed up some pieces to do more white on the torso.
Looking better each time. Your feet are missing from the photo.
BentBricks
Member
Ummmm...props for the initiative and entrepreneurship, but is there really a demand for this? Shipping is costly. Neverminding the costs, I'm very OCD about my sorting and bricks to let someone else do it.
http://brick-sort.com/
http://brick-sort.com/
Another update, he's got a brand new bigger head, I've photoshopped on the bib and face which I'll have to do with stickers or decals. The new head freed up some pieces to do more white on the torso.
Your last head was good. This one is better!
Ummmm...props for the initiative and entrepreneurship, but is there really a demand for this? Shipping is costly. Neverminding the costs, I'm very OCD about my sorting and bricks to let someone else do it.
http://brick-sort.com/
The only thing that is attractive about this at all is the cleaning service. Otherwise, isn't part of the fun of LEGO sorting out your collection?
(well, sometimes it doesn't seem fun, but we do that to ourselves)
SiegfriedFM
Member
Ummmm...props for the initiative and entrepreneurship, but is there really a demand for this? Shipping is costly. Neverminding the costs, I'm very OCD about my sorting and bricks to let someone else do it.
http://brick-sort.com/
A fool and his money...
Purple Cheeto
Member
Dunno if its a sale or price drop but the Malibu Mansion Iron Man set is $10 off on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ATX7I9Y/?tag=neogaf0e-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ATX7I9Y/?tag=neogaf0e-20
tiggerkiddo
Member
That sorting service is basically for the uber lazy people. Well I'm uber lazy but I go the easy way when it comes to sorting loose bricks, everything by color!
It's a burden, but sometimes it can be therapeutic- there is a certain happiness to turning over and digging through piles of bricks. I usually find pieces i'd forgotten about too
Other than the cleaning- no interest in the model.
Supa Necta
Banned
Can't you just toss a bunch of bricks in a pillowcase or a mesh bag and run a quick dishwasher cycle?It's a burden, but sometimes it can be therapeutic- there is a certain happiness to turning over and digging through piles of bricks. I usually find pieces i'd forgotten about too
Other than the cleaning- no interest in the model.
RelentlessRolento
Member
Picked up some Mixels and the hobbit 2 movie with Legoland today
Michaels has some nice scrapbook plastic cases for $3 that are great for storing baseplates or anything really. Might go back n grab more if I like em
Michaels has some nice scrapbook plastic cases for $3 that are great for storing baseplates or anything really. Might go back n grab more if I like em
I've done that for bulk buys and second hand collections ive bought.
I dont think ive ever washed my own collection. I probably should though at some point.
BentBricks
Member
I did tons of research when I decided to try buying used bulk bricks. I just soaked them in soapy water overnight and it worked great. I could see and feel the difference. I also used a sanitizing solution afterwards. Some put it in a pillow case and in the washing machine. I wouldn't do it as I would worry about scuff and scratch marks.
I'm OCD and after buying used bulk bricks once, I haven't again. Nothing wrong with the bricks, but it just bothers my OCD that there are some scratched and scuff marks on used bricks. I only buy used now if it's for a OOP complete set.
Bakkuma371
Member
A couple of Bricklink orders came in so can get building soon I hope. Annoyingly my order with the baseplates has been delayed.
The bag on top is my first "big" order from Pick a Brick online, 643 parts. I thought they would be better sorted......
The bag on top is my first "big" order from Pick a Brick online, 643 parts. I thought they would be better sorted......
Yeah I did the pillow case thing, I wouldn't recommend it, the bricks came out cleaner but more scratched.
RelentlessRolento
Member
I wanna clean my old Legos when I move back to Miami this year. I was going to pillow case it but some detailed pics I've seen of before and after make me only want to soak em.
Any recipes that work best? For painted pieces too?
I was going to revise my thesis paper (I passed my defense yesterday!) starting today but in so burnt out I am taking today and tomorrow off. The paper is not due for another two weeks but I would love to finish it... But not crash and burn in the process... instead Mixels and some Hobbit tonight
Any recipes that work best? For painted pieces too?
I was going to revise my thesis paper (I passed my defense yesterday!) starting today but in so burnt out I am taking today and tomorrow off. The paper is not due for another two weeks but I would love to finish it... But not crash and burn in the process... instead Mixels and some Hobbit tonight
BentBricks
Member
I wanna clean my old Legos when I move back to Miami this year. I was going to pillow case it but some detailed pics I've seen of before and after make me only want to soak em.
Any recipes that work best? For painted pieces too?
I was going to revise my thesis paper (I passed my defense yesterday!) starting today but in so burnt out I am taking today and tomorrow off. The paper is not due for another two weeks but I would love to finish it... But not crash and burn in the process... instead Mixels and some Hobbit tonight
I highly recommend the soaking method. Hmm...looks like I didn't save the links I used.
These are the key points I remember:
- Just use a small amount of mild soap or detergent in water and soak (I did it overnight)
- Use soft toothbrush to remove any grime between the studs or crevices.
- Rinse and let dry. (I used a cheap plastic strainer)
- Do NOT put sticker pieces (I think you wouldn't want to put painted pieces either)
- Use soft toothbrush to remove any grime between the studs or crevices.
- Rinse and let dry. (I used a cheap plastic strainer)
I placed in a towel to remove as much water as possible.
I then placed them spread out on a towel and used a fan to blow on the pieces
- Do NOT let dry in the SUN as it can discolor the bricks.- Do NOT put sticker pieces (I think you wouldn't want to put painted pieces either)
WordAssassin
Member
Another soapy soak cleaner chiming in. I had a couple non-Lego army sets out at my parent's house a while ago that somehow got not just filthy dusty, but also like...grimy and moldy too. I got a big dish and filled it with warm, soapy water and just dropped the whole thing in there and let it soak, then about an hour later rinsed it off and sat it on some paper towels. Every once in a while I'd come back and rotate it so all the water leaked out but it looks good as new now.
parrotbeak
Member
What's special about visiting Ross? I like them but don't think I'd make a point of going if I were on vacation. Nordstrom Rack has more consistent quality clothes. They have aloha wear and board shorts if you're looking for specifically Hawaii items.
I haven't gone to LEGO in a while but when I've gone everything I looked at was a bit over MSRP, I assume because it's so expensive to do business at Ala Moana.
It's pretty great if you like the outdoors, although expensive and traffic is bad.So you live in Hawaii then? I knew that Fat Magnum avatar wasn't just for show
RelentlessRolento
Member
Thx for the cleaning input will definitely use it in a few months to clean my old sets.
I just put an amazon order in for all the dol Guldor hobbit sets since I want Azog and more gundabad orcs (best orcs IMHO in lego so far). I don't look forward to all the grey but I know I'll thank myself later.
As much as I am against it still, I may get the lex luthier set when ur hits $15 or under since I need some more thick joints for a mech I'm building.
will definitely use it in a few months to clean my old sets.I just put an amazon order in for all the dol Guldor hobbit sets since I want Azog and more gundabad orcs (best orcs IMHO in lego so far). I don't look forward to all the grey but I know I'll thank myself later.
As much as I am against it still, I may get the lex luthier set when ur hits $15 or under since I need some more thick joints for a mech I'm building.
Just a heads up, TeeFury has some Lego movie shirts for sale today. I have ordered from them before and the shirts are of good quality and don't disintegrate after being washed.
http://www.teefury.com
http://www.teefury.com
Ummmm...props for the initiative and entrepreneurship, but is there really a demand for this? Shipping is costly. Neverminding the costs, I'm very OCD about my sorting and bricks to let someone else do it.
http://brick-sort.com/
jeez at 8 dollars per pound it would cost me some 1600 dollars to sort my collection. I could more than double my collection with that type of money.
Thanks for the heads up, grabbed a Benny shirt. Less than 11 with shipping, sweet dealJust a heads up, TeeFury has some Lego movie shirts for sale today. I have ordered from them before and the shirts are of good quality and don't disintegrate after being washed.
http://www.teefury.com
SystemShark
Member
We don't have Ross in Canada so my wife loves shopping for clothes there and TJ Maxx stores. I hate it. So you can imagine how happy I was when I stumbled upon the LEGO.
As well, made it to the LEGO shop today. Prices were what I thought they should be. I bought Cloud Cuckoo Land for $21 instead of the $26 I would in Canada. The best part is, the gal helping me pulled two Mini VW polybags out of the back and sold them to me for 3 bucks each. They go for $50 on Amazon.ca. super pleased about that.
I asked if they had any Martian Manhunters left and she said not in store. Bummer.
Great success though. Surprised the only Hawaiian exclusive they carry is a minifig key chain of a dude with an I Love Hawaii shirt on. I did not buy it.
Oh and we hit the Rack today as well. Yay.
Supa Necta
Banned
Lex is about 15 at target this week with cartwheel and redcard discount.Thx for the cleaning input
I just put an amazon order in for all the dol Guldor hobbit sets since I want Azog and more gundabad orcs (best orcs IMHO in lego so far). I don't look forward to all the grey but I know I'll thank myself later.
As much as I am against it still, I may get the lex luthier set when ur hits $15 or under since I need some more thick joints for a mech I'm building.
Parts arrived so he finally has arms!
A few things to tidy up and then it's onto the eye/mouth stickers and bib/tie.
I'm gonna put those ratcheted ball joints on his feet/ankles, he weights about 1.4Kg and needs to be positioned very carefully so he doesn't fall over, his ankles tend to give way and he slips so I'll swap that over too. Apart from that the core is mostly done so if anyone has any suggestions for improvements, now's the time.
A few things to tidy up and then it's onto the eye/mouth stickers and bib/tie.
I'm gonna put those ratcheted ball joints on his feet/ankles, he weights about 1.4Kg and needs to be positioned very carefully so he doesn't fall over, his ankles tend to give way and he slips so I'll swap that over too. Apart from that the core is mostly done so if anyone has any suggestions for improvements, now's the time.
RelentlessRolento
Member
No red card here and I am in no rush but good to know.
Parts arrived so he finally has arms!
A few things to tidy up and then it's onto the eye/mouth stickers and bib/tie.
I'm gonna put those ratcheted ball joints on his feet/ankles, he weights about 1.4Kg and needs to be positioned very carefully so he doesn't fall over, his ankles tend to give way and he slips so I'll swap that over too. Apart from that the core is mostly done so if anyone has any suggestions for improvements, now's the time.
Hotness.
Been wondering how you will do the scarf/neck piece?
SiegfriedFM
Member
Everything is ready. Let's do this.
Market Street?
It was my first modular! Completely overshadowed in subsequent years, but its a nice size. TLG should release some at that cheaper price, id defo buy a few.
BentBricks
Member
Parts arrived so he finally has arms!
A few things to tidy up and then it's onto the eye/mouth stickers and bib/tie.
I'm gonna put those ratcheted ball joints on his feet/ankles, he weights about 1.4Kg and needs to be positioned very carefully so he doesn't fall over, his ankles tend to give way and he slips so I'll swap that over too. Apart from that the core is mostly done so if anyone has any suggestions for improvements, now's the time.
Foot! That's awesome! Can't wait to see final version with the firehouse HQ and ghostbusters.
Parts arrived so he finally has arms!
A few things to tidy up and then it's onto the eye/mouth stickers and bib/tie.
I'm gonna put those ratcheted ball joints on his feet/ankles, he weights about 1.4Kg and needs to be positioned very carefully so he doesn't fall over, his ankles tend to give way and he slips so I'll swap that over too. Apart from that the core is mostly done so if anyone has any suggestions for improvements, now's the time.
That looks great! Can't wait to see it in one of your street environments, or alongside the Ghostbusters firehouse.