PhoncipleBone
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Aaaaaand, bought! That looks like so much fun and is very unique.
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LEGO |OT 3| Build Hard. Buy Fast. No Mercy.
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El Pescado
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I was hoping for Mini-Modulars round 2... 
oneknightr
Member
Just watched the video. So bought!! Very creative. I love the way how everything arrives in trucks just like a real carnival does.
Now I regret selling my Grand Carousel last year.
Now I regret selling my Grand Carousel last year.
I was hoping for Mini-Modulars round 2...
That's surely happening when they release the 10th modular, right?
SillyEskimo
Member
That's a 10/10 set IMO. It has everything and will really be a conversation starter when set up with the modulars.
I'll be getting it asap.
I'll be getting it asap.
SiegfriedFM
Member
Really. What's the deal with Silver Mine Shootout? I pick up the box and I see a wall of BURPs and random slopes, with a building made from pillars. What's so amazing about it? I see the greatness of other beloved sets like Bug Obliterator and Quinjet, but this?
I'm liking this new carnival set. So different from the rest of the stuff out. Now that this is due out, next year I'd like to see them use one of their city sub themes as more carnival rides and attractions to add to this to make one huge display if you wanted. The big $100 set could be like a Ferris wheel or small roller coaster or something.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Well, he's on my list now.
The burp doesn't do much in the set. The wall mainly comes together with a really chaotic build that I liked. But the interactive touches in the set are what really set it apart.
I was cold on it at first too, but the build and play function when it is done was so great. It is one that looks lame upon first glance but the experience as it comes together is why I loved it so much. I blame Ghostmind.
Because burps.
Actually a lot more part-based building than BURPs in this set - if anything the BURPs are just the base foundation for a lot of detail. This set was one of the most fun builds I did in 2013. Believe the hype.
fredrancour
Member
If I wind up filthy rich that carnival is getting combined with the joker's funhouse ...
I went to Legoland Windsor today. What a disappointment that was. I'd read people saying that the Miniland was needing some TLC, but it didn't prepare me for how run down it looks. Everything is worn and discoloured, and just looks like it's been forgotten about (which doesn't seem far from the truth).
On top of that three major rides were having issues, the food was (predicably) lousy and I had to face the disappointing reality of being in the largest dedicated Lego store I've ever been in and know that I can't use my VIP card there. Not a surprise, but it still sucks. On the plus side, the more recent Star Wars Miniland was actually very good.
On another happier note, I bricklinked the last two Simpsons minifigures I needed rather than faff about with another trip into town to feel out blind bags, and they arrived super-quick today. So now I have a complete set of Simpsons CMFs.
On top of that three major rides were having issues, the food was (predicably) lousy and I had to face the disappointing reality of being in the largest dedicated Lego store I've ever been in and know that I can't use my VIP card there. Not a surprise, but it still sucks. On the plus side, the more recent Star Wars Miniland was actually very good.
On another happier note, I bricklinked the last two Simpsons minifigures I needed rather than faff about with another trip into town to feel out blind bags, and they arrived super-quick today. So now I have a complete set of Simpsons CMFs.
SillyEskimo
Member
The Simpson minfigs are only $3 at Meijers in the states. Just an FYI.
Winnie the Pimp
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wat? how'd you get Revan already?
Also: Why is there no Ebon Hawk yet what with all the Old Republic love Lego dishes out lately? That'd be the only OR set i'd be interested in actually buying hmmm (complete with Bastilla and that Droid-forget-his-name)
I'm loving the fair ground set. Seeing the truck with the mobile that expands and then spins after the fact - I'm sure there's going to be some great build techniques in the set.
I bought 2 of them a while back when they were on discount and everyone was clearing the Lone Ranger stuff out. Having the burps for landscape building is super great.
I bought 2 of them a while back when they were on discount and everyone was clearing the Lone Ranger stuff out. Having the burps for landscape building is super great.
We don't have the May 4th promos here, but my local store got it somehow and put it on sale for an absurd price... that I paid.
My love for KOTOR is too great. I couldn't resist.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
now i'm dying to know that price lol...
is it bad that i don't actually remember just who exactly Revan was in the game? I mean i DO know that somehow
your main character ends up recovering from his amnesia but... wasn't HE actually Revan himself or just following Revan? Do you EVER get to see him in the game?
Dr Zhivago
Member
Revan is
I'd love an Ebon Hawk, but since KOTOR has apparently been nuked from canon along with the rest of the EU, I doubt it'll happen.
the player character, the Jedi erase his memory as part of their cunning plan.
I'd love an Ebon Hawk, but since KOTOR has apparently been nuked from canon along with the rest of the EU, I doubt it'll happen.
Winnie the Pimp
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Revan isthe player character, the Jedi erase his memory as part of their cunning plan.
I'd love an Ebon Hawk, but since KOTOR has apparently been nuked from canon along with the rest of the EU, I doubt it'll happen.
yeah but you don't actually
get to SEE him like that in that outfit that the minifig has or do you?? can't remember that at ALL actually
You do see him in that outfit in numerous flashbacks and the reveal sequence... the mask hides your face and the cloak keeps it looking gender neutral in case you played as a female Revan
BentBricks
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I think sometimes the mould shape also requires the pieces to be a bit flexible to remove it. I have not examined those heads closely to see if that's the case for those.
Shrike Alvaron
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Wasn't that captured by the Mixer at first, but after seeing it more and more I'm really getting interested. It's so neat how everything fits together.
Why do there have to be so many things I want to buy! Hoping there's no good deals on May 4th just so I can avoid having to spend then <_<
Why do there have to be so many things I want to buy! Hoping there's no good deals on May 4th just so I can avoid having to spend then <_<
BentBricks
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So much for the modular rumor...LOL.
We should see a press release, and a designer vid, in about 36 minutes (from the time of the original post)...
It's nice looking, but the wow factor can only be seen in a video. The design factor is brilliant. Jaimie said this was something he wanted to do since he joined LEGO. It shows that it has his usual attention to details and a lot of passion thrown into it.
Oh...My....God.
I must have that Carnival in my life. I will watch the vid later but did they mention if they intend on making this an ongoing theme? There is just a dozen things I could see added on to this.
House of Mirrors/Funhouse
Petting Zoo
Ferris Wheel
Gravitron
Concert Stage with the No Name Lego Country Band
Food area with porto-johns
Demon Drop
Bearded Lady/Crazy sideshow booths
Oh my, the ultimate would be a full on Roller Coaster. Oh i'm so giddy for this, Can't wait to integrate the Winter Market into this. I now need a huge display area for this. The scene could easily be updated for seasons too, Creepy Carnival for Halloween, Winter Carnival for Christmas.
I must have that Carnival in my life. I will watch the vid later but did they mention if they intend on making this an ongoing theme? There is just a dozen things I could see added on to this.
House of Mirrors/Funhouse
Petting Zoo
Ferris Wheel
Gravitron
Concert Stage with the No Name Lego Country Band
Food area with porto-johns
Demon Drop
Bearded Lady/Crazy sideshow booths
Oh my, the ultimate would be a full on Roller Coaster. Oh i'm so giddy for this, Can't wait to integrate the Winter Market into this. I now need a huge display area for this. The scene could easily be updated for seasons too, Creepy Carnival for Halloween, Winter Carnival for Christmas.
So much for the modular rumor...LOL.
We should see a press release, and a designer vid, in about 36 minutes (from the time of the original post)...
Meh, I'm not feeling it
BomberMouse
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Got twelve unique simpson minifigs, not bad at all. Ralph and milhouse are the only similar ones. Love itchy and scratchy.
Love jaime but I'm not feeling that set. I guess playing sets are not my thing.
Love jaime but I'm not feeling that set. I guess playing sets are not my thing.
Seems like a solid set. Pity carnivals aren't my thing.
I can't even begin to imagine how much that would cost.
I can't even begin to imagine how much that would cost.
oneknightr
Member
Have you seen the video yet? =) I wasn't feeling it when I saw the pictures, but watching the video totally changed my mind. The way the mixer arrives on the truck and then unfolds out to become the ride is pretty creative.
Baron von Loathsome
Member
Maybe it could be a Wild Mouse-style coaster.
Probably be mostly those large strut pieces and railroad tracks, but those things would drive the cost right up.
Was kind of thinking maybe a coal mine type roller coaster, think tracks running through the Silver Mine Shootout. Then again that just gave me an idea for another set, like a Log Splash Mountain type ride. That's probably MOCable though right now with the Silver Mine set.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Still waiting for Lego to do a set that allows them to pump and shoot water
BentBricks
Member
I recommend seeing the video. I understand the feeling of being underwhelmed. I was underwhelmed, but after watching the video I saw how clever the build is. That doesn't mean I will get the set, but it's much more impressive seeing how the set works.
Yeah I watched it, I'm not huge on play sets like that to be honest, it has to look good on the box to attract me. To be honest I think the whole thing looks like a mess.
As cool as it all is to unload off trucks I would have prefer a more fleshed out scene with a little tent and more stalls and exclude the trucks. I guess that leaves room for people to expand it themselves but as it stands, it's not for me.
parrotbeak
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Inventoried my first Pick a Brick wall cup. Here's what I got out of a large.
Red Brick 1X2 - 8
Red Flat Tile 2x2 -16
Transparent Red Nose Cone Small 1X1 - 29
Transparent Plate 1X1 - 90
Sand Yellow Plate 1X2 - 40
Yellow Green Flat Tile 1X2 - 52
Red Plate 1X4 - 27
White Brick 1x8 - 12
Dark Grey Brick 2X6 -18
Medium Stone Grey Brick 2X6 - 4
Black Brick 2X6 - 3
Black Brick 2x8 -11
White Brick 2X6 - 10
White Brick 2X8 - 6
Red Brick W. Cross - 5
Red Brick 1X2 - 8
Red Flat Tile 2x2 -16
Black Brick 1X1 W. 4 Knobs - 28
Black Bearing Plate 1X4, Double - 6
Black Bearing Element 2X2, Single - 5
White Brick 1X2 With Stick - 7
Brick 1X2 W. Horizontal Holder - 5
Transparent Red Nose Cone Small 1X1 - 29
Transparent Plate 1X1 - 90
Gray Plate 1X2 W/Stub Vertical/End - 13
Sand Yellow Plate 1X2 - 40
Yellow Green Flat Tile 1X2 - 52
Red Plate 1X4 - 27
White Brick 1x8 - 12
Dark Grey Brick 2X6 -18
Medium Stone Grey Brick 2X6 - 4
Black Brick 2X6 - 3
Black Brick 2x8 -11
White Brick 2X6 - 10
White Brick 2X8 - 6
Medium Stone Gray Right Plate 3X6 W. Angle - 7
tiggerkiddo
Member
When did this start and why?
BentBricks
Member
Nice assortment.
Did they not have the Left plate for Medium Stone Gray Right Plate 3X6 W. Angle - 7?
I went gangbusters and got a HUGE amount of those
Black Brick 1X1 W. 4 Knobs - 28
I hope they have 1x1 bricks with 1 knob and 2 knobs someday.
parrotbeak
Member
Nope, nor did they have the connecting part for the
but hopefully they have it eventually.
It was pretty exciting, will do again next time they rotate. I'm not sure how often they do that.
Forgot to add it up earlier, 402 pieces for $16.
PalaceBrother
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You are both right. This set shares the Winter Village problem of simply too many disparate builds. If there was some sort of unifying ground/park space then it would be far more appealing to me. All I see now is a messy set.
Finally built Cad Bane's Speeder with the kids. Awful build (thing falls apart like crazy) but great figs. It's tough building one-handed...latest prognosis may be up to eighteen months before I can move my right hand. The specialists still have no idea what happened...control literally just disappeared as I was sleeping.
That sounds scary, but I'm glad to hear that it isn't permanent.
Auron_Kale
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Picked up the Eiffel Tower today at the LEGO store in Valley Fair.
Can't wait to build it later and it'll probably join Big Ben on my desk at work.
Can't wait to build it later and it'll probably join Big Ben on my desk at work.
Winnie the Pimp
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Exactly my thoughts. In te end just how many times are you gonna use that initial feature of unloading once you've done it to see how it works? Then all that's left will be a set that doesn't look THAT great when set up. nah i'll sit this one out and invest that cash in other sets instead