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LEGO |OT 3| Build Hard. Buy Fast. No Mercy.
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BentBricks
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So awesome! Next up will be the mashups with all the other licenses and themes. I'm waiting for all the Simpsons Ghostbusters photos once ECTO 1 set comes out.
BentBricks
Member
Oh yeah. Time to beef up my robot police force.
antiquegamer
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So I stayed up this morning after working all night and went to Lego store. To my surprise they are sold out of Sandcrawler and ran out of Darth Revan!#$
phazedplasma
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Is the star wars Jek Stealth Starfighter cool?
Was thinking about getting that and the A wing to get the Revan mini fig...
Was thinking about getting that and the A wing to get the Revan mini fig...
you can get it for $9.99 on amazon with free 2-day prime shipping included. sounds pricey but it supposedly retails for 4.99 so it's not a bad price to get it shipped.
not sure why it seems like such a limited item, but they could be rolling them at at other retailers later this year... so you could wait and hope for that.
If I saw it in the wild for 3.99 or 4.99 i'd probably buy it, but it's really not special. the minifig inside isn't even unique, it's the same mikey head and body from the Shellraiser Street Chase set.
You have my condolences... some were saying stores got about 100 bags so I can see how that would go fast given how 'star wars day' is growing in popularity. If you want revan bad enough you should try shop.lego.com, that's where i placed my order and it was included.
People are talking the set up all the time. Frankly it looks like a very slick ship to me. And IMO the 4 included minifigs look great, nice diverse set of different looking characters, none of them look like figs from any other set I've seen, so it has that going for it too. I ordered one to get Revan, but it's on backorder so I may not get it for a 2 or 3 weeks.
Also guys... I've been reading the updated & expanded LEGO SW dictionary... and i'm depressed at just how many sets I will never own
I do know one thing though... i really want them to make a new Yoda's hut and/or Dagobah set, I really love that sequence from the films.MrPressStart
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I enjoyed the Simpsons episode last night. As I watched it I kept wondering if they would throw out sneak peaks of upcoming sets... they have to have upcoming sets right??/ What about Bartman with the Batman outfit.... ???
I hope not, because I'd have to buy those. j/k. Bring it on!
Saw the episode. Visually I loved it. Really wish the script were a little more creative though. They spend so much time making this episode and I feel like they kinda wasted the potential on a fairly uninteresting plot. Oh well.
Finished up the Sandcrawler last night. I enjoyed it. I'll say that the individual bags/section didn't have super remarkable building techniques, but I did think the steps for joining everything together was impressive.
Overall I'm happy with it, but compared to other stuff like the UCS X-Wing, B-Wing, etc... I think it has more appeal from a "play" perspective, which is odd cuz' I don't know how many kids have $300 dollars to drop on a Star Wars set. I'm sure my 12 y/o self would have flipped out over it.
Overall I'm happy with it, but compared to other stuff like the UCS X-Wing, B-Wing, etc... I think it has more appeal from a "play" perspective, which is odd cuz' I don't know how many kids have $300 dollars to drop on a Star Wars set. I'm sure my 12 y/o self would have flipped out over it.
Auron_Kale
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Interesting write-up yet at the same time, I kinda had that feeling when looking at the released pics that it was definitely a "playset" type of thing. It will probably make for a great family build during Christmas holidays I think. I'd guess any kid that gets to play with it will put their own minifigs inside along with any other minifigs.
If LEGO can release Revan for this year, I'd love to see an Ebon Hawk build (either UCS or similar to the build of the current 7965 Falcon) at some point.
^^^
I'm looking forward to that!
My soon to be nephew just reached 5 years old, so now I have someone I can spoil with Lego before kids of my own come along in a few years. He hasn't quite got the pronunciation down, but he opened up a Lego fire truck he got for his birthday and yelled "tiny yegos!"
I'm looking forward to that!
My soon to be nephew just reached 5 years old, so now I have someone I can spoil with Lego before kids of my own come along in a few years. He hasn't quite got the pronunciation down, but he opened up a Lego fire truck he got for his birthday and yelled "tiny yegos!"
With a big set coming out monthly, it seems like this is the year for many sets old sets to go out of print. It's hard to keep up.
2014 Release
January - Parisian Restaurant
January - Maersk Line Triple-E
February - Simpsons House
March - Sea Cow
May - Sandcrawler
June - Fairground Mixer
?? - Mini Cooper
?? - UCS Slave 1
Out of print
SSD
Grand Emporium
Soon to be out of print?
Haunted House
Orthanc Tower
Tower Bridge
Town Hall
2014 Release
January - Parisian Restaurant
January - Maersk Line Triple-E
February - Simpsons House
March - Sea Cow
May - Sandcrawler
June - Fairground Mixer
?? - Mini Cooper
?? - UCS Slave 1
Out of print
SSD
Grand Emporium
Soon to be out of print?
Haunted House
Orthanc Tower
Tower Bridge
Town Hall
Auron_Kale
Member
My goddaughter whom I gifted the Little Mermaid & Sleeping Beauty DUPLOs is over the moon with them (she just turned 3 a few weeks ago). She was begging me for more when I saw her last week, as was my cousin's daughter (also 3) who strangely didn't have any LEGO of her own since she likes dolls more.
I promised that I'd get them Cinderella ones for Christmas if they were good - that got them plenty excited.
Not sure how my elder goddaughter liked her Rapunzel set (she's more into fashion really), but I hope she did try to build it. I have another goddaughter who will be 1 in August so I've already got my eye on a few sets that hopefully will entertain her.
Baron von Loathsome
Member
Yeah, Haunted House is something I plan to pick up before long. My folks and I agreed on that the last time we went to our store.
MrPressStart
Member
Aside from the carnival thing.... Does anybody have a clue what the future holds for modulars?
MrPressStart
Member
I have:
Lisa, Krusty, Mr.. Burns, Flanders, the mouse/ rat and the kid with the bat. I would like to trade these for any Star Wars mini figs or anything mini fig wise.. Just pm me.
Lisa, Krusty, Mr.. Burns, Flanders, the mouse/ rat and the kid with the bat. I would like to trade these for any Star Wars mini figs or anything mini fig wise.. Just pm me.
genericsuperhero
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I really want a second mini modular collection, there's enough new modulars that they can put one out.
Well the carnival thing isn't really a modular. They have been doing about 1 modular series set a year, and this year's was the Parisian Restaurant. No clue what next years will be.
WordAssassin
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Bought the Sith Interceptor today, plus the remaining figs for the Simpsons collection and the tiny Republic VS Sith Old Republic battle pack. Done for May I think, unless we get more amazing returns.
Don't forget the rumored Santa's Workshop set supposedly scheduled for this year's winter theme. Also, at least two of the items on your last list have been OOP since February and if Lego hasn't stopped sending them to stores yet, they will shortly. I don't know if I'm allowed to specify which sets they are though so that's all I'll say.
Someone suggested that on the facebook page, I haven't got any simpsons minifigs yet though
I've got 4 boxes on the way
Also, this is Batman's 75th Anniversary year..... The Tumbler UCS.... is all i'm saying...
...though I guess if that were a set that would come to fruition, it perhaps could come out as late as March 29th 2015 and still make it during the 364 days following Batman's first comics' release date...
Ughhh..I really want to pick up the Emporium if its being retired. My local lego store has them in, as does the website. I had hoped to get the pet shop next but I may have to re-prioritise. I'm already regretting not getting in to modulars until now...
Also I can't remember if I've asked this here before but do we know if there are going to be any more DC sets this year? Kinda sucks that there are so few of them as is and Marvel is getting a second wave this summer.
Also I can't remember if I've asked this here before but do we know if there are going to be any more DC sets this year? Kinda sucks that there are so few of them as is and Marvel is getting a second wave this summer.
Reluctant-Hero
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I don't get why Town Hall will go OOP before Pet Shop. What is the logic behind this?
SystemShark
Member
So I purchased Jabba's Palace today. Yup.
anonymous_abc
Member
Probably significantly less popular.
WordAssassin
Member
Oh yeah, not only is there the rumored Tumbler UCS but Lego DID post that tease of a 1960's Batmobile too. If that's part of its own wave or just a new exclusive set or even anything at all though remains to be seen I guess.
This. It's the most expensive of the Modulars too. If we don't count the Haunted House it's a good $50 more than any of the others, isn't it?
BentBricks
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I was gonna ask about Pet Shop as I want that, but am holding out until next VIP double points. Is there any danger of Pet Shop going out of stock by then? Is Pet Shop out of print?
WordAssassin
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I don't know 100% so this is conjecture on my part but if I were looking at it logically, I'd say Pet Shop is the safer of those three because 1) it's not as old as Grand Emporium and 2) it's not as expensive as Town Hall. This is honestly just my personal opinion though, I'm still new to the Modular game so I don't know if Lego is like Apple and has a strict release-retire schedule they keep to or if certain set's lives can be extended due to higher sales (like Lex's Power Armor?)
BentBricks
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FWIW, word on the street is Town Hall may not be available in LEGO stores very soon (within this month) and will be gone for good once in-store stock is gone. Not sure if it will be available on S@H for longer.
I don't think Town Hall has the popularity as the Fire Brigade which made a miraculous return to last quite a bit longer.
Town Hall will be the first modular I skip because LEGO comes out with frickin so many $150+ sets I want. I started with Fire Brigade.
edotherocket
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Brisbane finally started getting The Simpsons minifigs in! Unfortunately my wife wasn't with me and she is way better than I am at feeling the bags. So I only bought two to start with.
Winnie the Pimp
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awesome!
freaking Simpsons, i knew they'd be great and go with just bout ANY torso lol)))
freaking Simpsons, i knew they'd be great and go with just bout ANY torso lol
)))Brisbane finally started getting The Simpsons minifigs in! Unfortunately my wife wasn't with me and she is way better than I am at feeling the bags. So I only bought two to start with.
Nice, where in Brisbane are you? I'm in Springwood
MarkMclovin
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I'd love to collect all of the Simpsons mini figs but in the shop near me, they have the box behind the till, so you can't feel them up.
Winnie the Pimp
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That's right kiddo... stick with me, and i'll make you a King!!
always knew there was something creepy about that Firemixel...
always knew there was something creepy about that Firemixel...
This right here is all the evidence and convincing I need to know I need some Simpsons figs! Havent seen any yet though!
Are you sure? Have you asked? If not, that right there is poor customer service and they don't deserve your business.
Toys R Us, Target, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Meijer... you have lots of options thankfully.
All the stores that had some last week are sold out here though. While I have all the Simpsons I need, I still keep an eye out for them. Trying to keep my fingers on the pulse of the demand
It seems very high though, gotta say. Great for LEGO and the future of CMFs.On the topic of Star Wars... I really think TT Games needs to release an updated version of their Star Wars Complete collection (Ep I - VI). SW was their first go at LEGO games and the gameplay and graphics is quite dated compared to the newer games. I would love to see them do a refreshed version, would you all be game for that? Put it on PS4 and XBO, great way to get me to rebuy a classic
edotherocket
Member
I live in the CBD.
My wife is just as big a fan of Lego as I am and when she told me they were releasing Ghostbusters Lego I was pleased to be able to tell her it was designed by someone from Brisbane!
HammerOfThor
Member
Grand Emporium is OOP?
I don't have any modulars yet, trying to decide if I should buy that or not.
But with Spaceship and the Ghostbusters set coming next month I don't know if I should
I don't have any modulars yet, trying to decide if I should buy that or not.
But with Spaceship and the Ghostbusters set coming next month I don't know if I should
Good luck. Did my Marge figure come through OK?
I wish you the best of luck, even though I have no clue where that is
WordAssassin
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Rats, thought I had all of the Simpsons figs, turns out I have everyone except Chief Wiggum. On the plus side I now have 2 of the main family, plus 2 sets of Itchy and Scratchy, and since I only bought 12 figures I still have 4 chances left to get Wiggum. As everyone keeps saying, the production quality is insane and they look REALLY good in person.
MrPressStart
Member
Where is the best place to buy minifigs? (best meaning... cheapest)... Ebay?
Wich kind of minifigs?
If the cmf on store with the tasting technique, otherwise bricklink.com
MrPressStart
Member
Any minifig (Star Wars... or otherwise).... I have seen the create a minifig thing in the store. Do they have Star Wars Mini fig parts in them??? I never even inquired how much they cost to make....
WordAssassin
Member
In-store is called Build A Minifig and it's 3 figures (head, hat/hair, torso, legs, and accessory) for $9.99. There are no Star Wars or any other license theme parts in there though.
MrPressStart
Member
So the best place is bricklink? I took a look at it.. They have everything!
I would get the 4 minifigure battle packs for Star Wars for $13 each. City, Castle and Lone Ranger also have one too.