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LEGO |OT 3| Build Hard. Buy Fast. No Mercy.
- Thread starter PhoncipleBone
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Lovin' it. Happy to have em all. Course, my GL is bootleg (for now) but it's better than nothing
Really happy with how they are fleshing out the DC characters roster.
I'll never take for granted what a phenomenal era this is for LEGO... Marvel, DC, TMNT, Simpsons, on and on, so many fantastic brands all under one umbrella
The Lamonster
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DrForester
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SillyEskimo
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I set up my own Justice League for the first time ever yesterday and not only did I use that exact Batman, which is no small coincidence in it's own right, but I had them lined up in that exact order too.
Weird!
The Lamonster
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MIX THE BAGS
That would be so annoyingly great!
Jables Swan
Member
I need a Green Lantern fig now. I have all the others. Though not sure if I have that Batman. What set is he from?
Doesn't it actually start on the 3rd this year?
Can anyone tell me what the fine print on the Darth Revan fig says?
Guess I have a reason to buy plenty of Star Wars sets while I'm down there.
Grievous <3
It says offer valid May 3-5 while supplies last. Can't read the rest of it.
Grievous <3
It says offer valid May 3-5 while supplies last. Can't read the rest of it.
PalaceBrother
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Thanks! I totally missed this. If I ever end up regaining control of my hand then I am in.
Please let this be true! Otherwise I am adjusting my 5/4 flight to accommodate the promo.
Ne-ver!!
MrPressStart
Member
I would love to know (somebody with the calendar), what the back says about the find all the droids promotion. Says you win a set??? But then says see back of flyer for details.
"Offer valid May 3-5, 2014 or while supplies last. Offer valid on item #5002123. See a Brick Specialist for details"
I think it's find all the droids and then fill out a card for a drawing...
Featured on the front of Slashfilm's Page 2 today! http://www.slashfilm.com/page-2-851/
Congrats! hope it boosts your votes!
The Lamonster
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Jables Swan
Member
Thanks guys. I'm crossing fingers that this applies for Australia too.
anonymous_abc
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While surely brick hungry, that looks fantastic!
Anyone remember having an unusually high amount of extra pieces after finishing Fire Brigade?
I thought I might have skipped a huge section but everything on the finished model seems to be in place.
Did they all come from the same bag? Sometimes LEGO accidentally puts in an extra bag when they have factory issues.
21st century cowboy
Member
It's from The Bat vs Bane Tumbler set.
Anyone remember having an unusually high amount of extra pieces after finishing Fire Brigade?
I thought I might have skipped a huge section but everything on the finished model seems to be in place.
I have just finished the first floor and there were only 1x1 pieces left over. There is definitely only 1 gold plate though, so I do think you may have missed a section I'm afraid.
Jables Swan
Member
Thanks mate. I need that Batman.
Isn't the gold plate for the bell on top? If the bell is built maybe you got an extra bag of pieces.
BentBricks
Member
Just call a LEGO store and ask. I believe it does start on the 3rd since it falls on a Saturday. Last year the 4th fell on a Saturday. The special was May 4-5 (Sat+Sun).
https://www.flickr.com/photos/legohero/8605337673/
WordAssassin
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Watching the Avengers and building the Quinjet. This thing is MASSIVE. Like, I knew from the size of the box it would be big but holy shit. I just put on the first wing, about to open Bag 4. This set is incredible.
Plus, now I have all but one of the Iron Man armies. Just gotta get the one from that baby Mandarin set. Gonna modify Stark's Malibu Mansion to have space for all of them.
Plus, now I have all but one of the Iron Man armies. Just gotta get the one from that baby Mandarin set. Gonna modify Stark's Malibu Mansion to have space for all of them.
That one isn't the same, it's more movie styled. The one in the justice league picture is different
I think it's this one http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?M=bat001
If you're a big Iron Man fan, you should build Tony Stark's Hall of Armor. It needs some pieces from Malibu Mansion plus a ton more. You might be able to source the grey bricks from your PAB wall.
http://lego.com/r/club/-/media/Club/Markets/US/Club codes/STARK.pdf
Jables Swan
Member
Yeah, you are right. I had a closer look. My Batman will have to do.
I think I got one years ago when they were cheap
I really want this one though, the dark knight returns inspired
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?M=bat022
It goes for an arm and a Leg though.
This reminds me, just should take a photo of all of my batmen, last time I looked I had about 12 different ones
I really want this one though, the dark knight returns inspired
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?M=bat022
It goes for an arm and a Leg though.
This reminds me, just should take a photo of all of my batmen, last time I looked I had about 12 different ones
Jables Swan
Member
I think I got one years ago when they were cheap
I really want this one though, the dark knight returns inspired
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?M=bat022
It goes for an arm and a Leg though.
This reminds me, just should take a photo of all of my batmen, last time I looked I had about 12 different ones
You're not kidding, that price is crazy. I've only got 4 or 5 Batmen but that'll be enough for me.
21st century cowboy
Member
My bad. Sorry.
If you're a big Iron Man fan, you should build Tony Stark's Hall of Armor. It needs some pieces from Malibu Mansion plus a ton more. You might be able to source the grey bricks from your PAB wall.
http://lego.com/r/club/-/media/Club/Markets/US/Club codes/STARK.pdf
Damn I'll have to buy that set and build it now haha at least I have another set to add to my toys r us basket to push it above the £40 mark.
I love that hall of armors! PDF saved
Bay Area (or nearby) LEGO GAF members: Bricks by the Bay is coming soon!
http://www.bricksbythebay.com/
anyone going to attend?
This year in addition to great displays and vendors, there will be a brickfilm film festival and they are taking entries now.
article: http://www.thebrickfan.com/bricks-by-the-bay-2014-convention-announces-brickfilm-festival/
Bay Area (or nearby) LEGO GAF members: Bricks by the Bay is coming soon!
http://www.bricksbythebay.com/
anyone going to attend?
This year in addition to great displays and vendors, there will be a brickfilm film festival and they are taking entries now.
article: http://www.thebrickfan.com/bricks-by-the-bay-2014-convention-announces-brickfilm-festival/
WordAssassin
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Finished the Quinjet. Absolutely outstanding. I only used the big SHIELD stickers on the wings, the little one for the drone, and one of the computer panels inside. This set is SO. COOL. I can't believe I got it for the price I did. @___@
I hope that, like that massive tower set from LOTR, they make an Avengers Mansion set when Age of Ultron comes out. Otherwise I might have to attempt a MOC.
THAT IS AWESOME. If we ever get more Malibu Mansions in I'm gonna totally get a second one to build this.If you're a big Iron Man fan, you should build Tony Stark's Hall of Armor. It needs some pieces from Malibu Mansion plus a ton more. You might be able to source the grey bricks from your PAB wall.
http://lego.com/r/club/-/media/Club/Markets/US/Club codes/STARK.pdf
I hope that, like that massive tower set from LOTR, they make an Avengers Mansion set when Age of Ultron comes out. Otherwise I might have to attempt a MOC.
If you're a big Iron Man fan, you should build Tony Stark's Hall of Armor. It needs some pieces from Malibu Mansion plus a ton more. You might be able to source the grey bricks from your PAB wall.
http://lego.com/r/club/-/media/Club/Markets/US/Club codes/STARK.pdf
Welp, I'm gonna need to build that. I had little intention of buying Malibu Mansion but this has convinced me. Now I'm gonna need to get a War Machine, too. Thanks
Bakkuma371
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Lego Cardiff store has the Simpsons CMFs so I grabbed 8, will grab the rest during May 4th promo.
I got a photo of all the different Batman I have, sans duplicates and Bruce Wayne ( I couldn't find his torso for some reason)
I did order (about a month ago) the newer light blue Juniors Batman to add to the collection, when it decides to show up...
Also since the official Ghostbusters minifigs don't have arm patches, NACM Customs (Not Another Custom Minifigs) sent me some of their printed ghostbuster arm patch pieces so I thought I'd share, here's one of my CUUSOO Egon (not the official Egon)
NACM Custom Printed Ghostbusters Arm Patch by Brent Waller, on Flickr
I did order (about a month ago) the newer light blue Juniors Batman to add to the collection, when it decides to show up...
Also since the official Ghostbusters minifigs don't have arm patches, NACM Customs (Not Another Custom Minifigs) sent me some of their printed ghostbuster arm patch pieces so I thought I'd share, here's one of my CUUSOO Egon (not the official Egon)
NACM Custom Printed Ghostbusters Arm Patch by Brent Waller, on Flickr
Looks great. How hard is it to switch arms on a minifig ?Also since the official Ghostbusters minifigs don't have arm patches, NACM Customs (Not Another Custom Minifigs) sent me some of their printed ghostbuster arm patch pieces so I thought I'd share, here's one of my CUUSOO Egon (not the official Egon)
NACM Custom Printed Ghostbusters Arm Patch by Brent Waller, on Flickr
Seeing them all together looks awesome. I'd kill for the Green Arrow fig to be more readily available too though!
I do like the idea of the roadplates, I just havent got any! Going to need one or two just to experiment with.
I think the benefit of it being SNOT brick built is that you can add lots of stuff to it, like markings/drains etc, maybe even have some builder guys digging up cables- this is easier done because of the depth, but it is fairly brick-intensive, which is a pain in the ass.
Minifig hunting!
Target (at mission and fourth for my SF bros)... Found a big Simpsons display at the LEGO isle! Now... Imagine my dismay as there are only FIVE packs. Now... Imagine my further dismay that they are not 3.99 but marked up. How much of a markup, you ask?
4.79
No shit.
Those packs stayed where they were found.
Next... Found one pack at Walgreen's (mission at ummm 1st or near there)... 3.99
Got an Itchy inside. Note this same store had none on Monday.
Target (at mission and fourth for my SF bros)... Found a big Simpsons display at the LEGO isle! Now... Imagine my dismay as there are only FIVE packs. Now... Imagine my further dismay that they are not 3.99 but marked up. How much of a markup, you ask?
4.79
No shit.
Those packs stayed where they were found.
Next... Found one pack at Walgreen's (mission at ummm 1st or near there)... 3.99
Got an Itchy inside. Note this same store had none on Monday.
MrPressStart
Member
I found 2 boxes of Simpsons minifigs yesterday. I got 5 packs and plan to go back today and buy anouther 5 packs.
The Lamonster
Member
I would love to see how sales of the Simpsons CMFs compare to other CMF series. Seems like there is a ton of love for these.
BentBricks
Member
If you're a big Iron Man fan, you should build Tony Stark's Hall of Armor. It needs some pieces from Malibu Mansion plus a ton more. You might be able to source the grey bricks from your PAB wall.
http://lego.com/r/club/-/media/Club/Markets/US/Club codes/STARK.pdf
LEGO needs to monopolize on Iron Man more. He has even more possibilities than Batman in terms of different suits.
Bootleg minifig makers are definitely filling in that gap.
I think I got one years ago when they were cheap
I really want this one though, the dark knight returns inspired
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?M=bat022
It goes for an arm and a Leg though.
This reminds me, just should take a photo of all of my batmen, last time I looked I had about 12 different ones
Oh snap! I never knew about those sets or that Batman. I can see why it's so expensive. The demand for that must be high and the supply low.
Oh man, how could I forget Green Arrow. Green Arrow, Atom, and Hawkman were not original Silver Age Justice League, but they were added on shortly afterwards.
I got a photo of all the different Batman I have, sans duplicates and Bruce Wayne ( I couldn't find his torso for some reason)
I did order (about a month ago) the newer light blue Juniors Batman to add to the collection, when it decides to show up...
Also since the official Ghostbusters minifigs don't have arm patches, NACM Customs (Not Another Custom Minifigs) sent me some of their printed ghostbuster arm patch pieces so I thought I'd share, here's one of my CUUSOO Egon (not the official Egon)
NACM Custom Printed Ghostbusters Arm Patch by Brent Waller, on Flickr
NACM has awesome custom minifigs. The prints are very well designed. They are sooo expensive though. More pricey than Cristo's who also makes great customs with high quality print. I really want their "Kick-Ass" and Wasp custom minifigs.
Minifigs continued!
Target again, in a cheaper area. Found some but the employee said they weren't supposed to go out till the 24th and hovered over me while I looked at the figs after I got him to fetch them from the back.. I had time to feel out a krusty then relented, didn't want to get him in trouble. Rung up fine though. Could have asked for a manager I guess... Oh well. I'll just come back Thurs. Sigh
Target again, in a cheaper area
. Found some but the employee said they weren't supposed to go out till the 24th and hovered over me while I looked at the figs after I got him to fetch them from the back.. I had time to feel out a krusty then relented, didn't want to get him in trouble. Rung up fine though. Could have asked for a manager I guess... Oh well. I'll just come back Thurs. Sigh
The Lamonster
Member
Minifigs continued!
Target again, in a cheaper area
What a saga! Too bad they are blind bags and we can't just click "place order" on Amazon or something.
gah
The Lamonster
Member
When do the Star Wars summer sets come out?
I'm talking about the B-Wing, Cantina, AT-AT, Star Destroyer etc.
Brickset used to have release dates but not since the site redesign. Anyone know why? It's really made planning purchases inconvenient.
Also, I've never bought from the LEGO store before - how do they lookup my VIP account? I don't have the card anymore...
I'm talking about the B-Wing, Cantina, AT-AT, Star Destroyer etc.
Brickset used to have release dates but not since the site redesign. Anyone know why? It's really made planning purchases inconvenient.
Also, I've never bought from the LEGO store before - how do they lookup my VIP account? I don't have the card anymore...
So irritating when I read random people say "found two boxes and felt up a set at my leisure!" meanwhile I've tried over 20 stores in a week and had very spotty results
I put myself through it though. I could just wait but how is that fun?
Anyway today's total haul:
2x krusty
2x grandpa
2x itchy
1x homer
1x apu
1x flanders
so... I still need scratchy and ralph to complete one set. Then I'll try to complete a second set, then i'm good. Though I'll probaly try to get a few more barts and homers... those should remain very valuable trading tokens for the duration of the LEGO brand I'd wager
All of them, really, but especially those two.I'm not even going to get into the clusterfuck I experienced at one store today... man, some of the people they got working at these places...
All-in-all though, if you take anything away from my travels today, know this: Target has LEGO Simpsons, so go get 'em. HERE is a picture of the bar code, just show them that and they can pull em from back, I promise you. Unless they haven't arrived that is...
The Lamonster
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Get more Marges too! Dat head is gigantic and quite unique.So irritating when I read random people say "found two boxes and felt up a set at my leisure!" meanwhile I've tried over 20 stores in a week and had very spotty results
I put myself through it though. I could just wait but how is that fun?
Anyway today's total haul:
2x krusty
2x grandpa
2x itchy
1x homer
1x apu
1x flanders
so... I still need scratchy and ralph to complete one set. Then I'll try to complete a second set, then i'm good. Though I'll probaly try to get a few more barts and homers... those should remain very valuable trading tokens for the duration of the LEGO brand I'd wager
I'm not even going to get into the clusterfuck I experienced at one store today... man, some of the people they got working at these places...
All-in-all though, if you take anything away from my travels today, know this: Target has LEGO Simpsons, so go get 'em.
