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LEGO |OT 3| Build Hard. Buy Fast. No Mercy.
- Thread starter PhoncipleBone
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Whoa!!!
Indeed!
antiquegamer
Member
That is one big haul, and 40% discount wow.
Our hot water leaked last week, so there go my LEGO fund for this month. I was going to get something small (like Christmas set) but I noticed that the Christmas bonus set giveaway are gone. Boo.
PS:Shout out to Neonglow, I got Robin poly yesterday. Thanks for the trade.
Our hot water leaked last week, so there go my LEGO fund for this month. I was going to get something small (like Christmas set) but I noticed that the Christmas bonus set giveaway are gone. Boo.
PS:Shout out to Neonglow, I got Robin poly yesterday. Thanks for the trade.
PalaceBrother
Member
Well, this is very frustrating.
I was finishing off Palace Cinema when I noticed that the sign was bowing quite badly. I'm not sure how to get around this. Has anybody else had this problem?
I was finishing off Palace Cinema when I noticed that the sign was bowing quite badly. I'm not sure how to get around this. Has anybody else had this problem?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
That is the 2x16 plate right? I would clear all the jumper bricks off of it, then bend it slowly and carefully until it is bowing just slightly the other direction. Hold it for a few seconds or so, then let go. A couple times of doing this should set it right, then just reattach it to the sign. I have had to do that a few times with old bricks and lately with really long plates.
Yes, the dreaded counter-bend.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
The key to the counter bend is doing it slowly and not going overboard.
PalaceBrother
Member
Good suggestion. I don't think it's the plate though. I swapped it with the plate on the back and it also bowed. The "structure" itself warps slightly whenever I attach it to either plate, resulting in the next plate not attaching properly.
I may need to work on ensuring the "structure" is completely flush and flat. That's the only thing I can think of....?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Yeah, make sure the letter structure is flush and flat. Looking closer at the pic it looks like a slight bend to the other 2x16 on the other side as well. Maybe a counter bend on both and lining up all the pieces for the letters. The bowing looks to start around the A and L in the sign, at least from the pic.
A good way to get all the pieces lined up on the letters is to remove all the side plates and lay the letters down on a table and use the table surface as the flat edge. Just press and squeeze against the flat surface, then rotate and do it on all sides. That is something I do occasionally for parts like that in builds.
Hope that helps.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Amazon has Silver Mine Shootout for 31% off right now, taking it down to $47.98.
This set is wonderful, and to top it off also has tons of great pieces for MOCing. It even comes with some straight rail train tracks!
This set is wonderful, and to top it off also has tons of great pieces for MOCing. It even comes with some straight rail train tracks!
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Beautiful Haul!
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
It appears all of the Lone Ranger sets are on sale.
PalaceBrother
Member
I know I spend a lot of time talking about my local unofficial LEGO store...but boy...they continue to deliver.
Ran across these today:
Ran across these today:
Wait what series is that?
BentBricks
Member
You had me at 40%. I have a Merlin pass (you're talking about Legoland pass right?). How did you get a 40% discount!?!?!?!?!?!
tiggerkiddo
Member
The very first series.
BentBricks
Member
NICE! Did you know they have codes on those so you don't have to grope them?
I would be interested if you found a nurse and would be willing to part with it for much less than the strangely high price they go for now.
I can understand the zombie going for $20, but the nurse is up there with the zombie.BentBricks
Member
Gah! So tempted. I want the train set, but trying to hold out for 30% off. If still on sale for ~20% by this weekend, I will give in.
Tempted on the Mine set too at 30%, but I have soooo much on my list already. LEGOGAF please stop enabling me!
I work for Merlin. It's a staff discount.
Got the Colby City Showdown a few days ago. Had my eyes on it for a while, but it was never high priority. Except that set kept going lower and lower in price until I had to grab it at 28 euros.
Hopefully the Silver Mine Shootout will go even lower than it is right now.
Hopefully the Silver Mine Shootout will go even lower than it is right now.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Silver Mine is the best set in that series, so I would jump at 30%. Train is very good, but not as good as the Mine.
SiegfriedFM
Member
Grats! It feels like a treasure find every time you find anything pre-series 5. I'm done with S1 but I'd like to grab a few more S2-4. S1 is mostly interesting for the few valuable figures.
You can get the train at Target.com for $77. Use code TGCDNTUZ to save $5 off any LEGO set $29 or more (Excludes Mindstorms, Architecture and Hard to Find items)
http://www.target.com/p/lego-the-lone-ranger-constitution-train-chase-79111/-/A-14506548
It'll go even lower if you have a Target Red Card with it's 5% discount. With the Red Card discount, it'd be about $73.
I had a similar experience http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=48750789&highlight=#post48750789
The next steps fix it, I think - like I said back then, designing something that automatically bows and then rigging the following steps to fix it seems like the least elegant solution.
BentBricks
Member
Frick. Talk about enabling. Thanks!
EDIT:
Code expires 11/27. At least that's what one site states. Target site says does not meet criteria. Phew. Wallet is thankful. Not that I clicked on link and tried the code or anything.
All you need to do is ask...muhahaha
Did you enter it at the checkout screen with payment options? I got the same message about not meeting criteria but it still took the discount off.
I ended up getting the Coast Guard Helicopter for $26 after tax and codes.
http://www.target.com/p/lego-city-coast-guard-helicopter-60013/-/A-14547586
PalaceBrother
Member
NICE! Did you know they have codes on those so you don't have to grope them?
I would be interested if you found a nurse and would be willing to part with it for much less than the strangely high price they go for now.
So it's interesting. Up until a few months ago (when I finished collecting all of series 2-current), all of the figs were $3.50 (MSRP). Apparently people were really taking advantage of this and scooping up tons of series 2, 3 and 4 figs that were valuable on the aftermarket. As such Lasting Toys has decided to price the figures according to distribution and volume...so that means that they are feeling them out in advance. The series 1 figs are priced higher than $3.50. I got the diver & crash test dummy for $5 a piece, and the zombie was $22. The nurse was actually $16, which surprised me.
More current series can still be felt by customers, but I suspect that they won't allow non-regulars to work their magic on older sets anymore. I totally understand where they're coming from.
Long story short, Bentbricks; I would totally buy you a nurse but only if $16+ shipping is a good price for you!
I will confirm with the store as to which series are affected by the new sliding scale of pricing. If many of them aren't I wouldn't mind spending a half hour feeling bags for some gaffers.
You are completely correct, thank you!
I wish I had noticed that the next step actually locks the structure in place. I did actually do some counter-bending so that coupled with the 1x6 plates in the following step have cemented the structure quite nicely.
Yeah, it was a first for me too.
I think the store has had to raise prices a bit because a lot of people have been taking advantage. They have a ton of the WV bakery and Post Office @ $95 and $90 respectively....significantly higher than they were priced last year.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Do they have the toy shop? If so what price? I want one, for less than 150 if possible.
BentBricks
Member
Nice perk. I do enjoy 10% off at the LEGO store with the Merlin card which is nice, but it's no 40%!
Ah, I thought they were sold closer to MSRP for some reason, not closer to after-market prices. Nurse is shockingly pricey as I don't see anything special about that minifig. I just need it to complete my series 1, but for anything over $10, I can live without it.
BentBricks
Member
Man-Bat, from 76011.
If set isn't great and on pricey side, I can skip Man-Bat and just put some blue pants on the Monster Fighter version.
Man-Bat, from 76011.
Minifigure gets a meh out of me. Looks like a generic villian after seeing that mold so many times.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Finished the second floor of Haunted house last night. Plan on finishing the build tonight. So far it is an okay build, but I am not overly impressed. The windows are so repetitive and just boring. There isn't really anything new or exciting in the building technique. Also I am not crazy about how flimsy the walls were during the building process. The windows going in separately reduced the strength of the walls. this was fixed once you put the windows in and put a larger 1x6 over the top. The best part so far would be the wood beams you build at the end of the second floor. It gives some strength to the walls and is a cool way to attach the floor for the third floor. I like the way they have done the hinges, but with that said I don't like the fact that it uses hinges and opens. I think it would be much better served as a modular type building. This might be because the Modular line is my favorite and I currently build for display. No play involved at all.
Overall the building looks great as a display piece, but nothing so far has made me go wow, that's cool. I will post my final thoughts on it when I complete the build. Hopefully tonight.
Overall the building looks great as a display piece, but nothing so far has made me go wow, that's cool. I will post my final thoughts on it when I complete the build. Hopefully tonight.
PalaceBrother
Member
They do not.
When I got it late last year ($79) I think it was one of their last copies. Apparently the production run on the Toy Shop was significantly less than the Bakery, which was less than the Post Office. I have no way of validating that claim, but Lasting Toys believes they will continue to have some Post Offices through next year.
Speaking of aftermarket costs, I'm debating pulling the trigger on this:
Does anybody know if there are a lot of rare pieces? I'm contemplating buying a boxed version ($500 - $600) vs Bricklinking it (which I've never done).
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Look up the instructions in Brickset for the train. It is pretty standard stuff except a red train chassis plate.
Edit: also you need a lot of train wheels. If you got the red passenger train you could use those parts and easily piecemeal the rest of the holiday train from the looks of it. But I am not completely sure.
Edit: also you need a lot of train wheels. If you got the red passenger train you could use those parts and easily piecemeal the rest of the holiday train from the looks of it. But I am not completely sure.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
This was discussed a page or two ago I believe. I don't think there was anything major rare. Something about a red train piece maybe. I am not 100% sure. I will see if I can find it.
Edit: What Bone said above. Here is the post he linked to the instructions.
PalaceBrother
Member
D'oh. I must be repeating myself. I like the idea of getting that City Passenger train and re-purposing it.
MOC-ers - what's your best recommended way to sort and store bricks once you've amassed many or torn down loads of sets? What are the broad categories of shape/size/type you go for? Or are there any AFOL-approved categories that is known as the most useful?
I ask as I've now got lots of bricks of all types from ebay bulk buys, PABs, polybag raids, etc. But it's descended into chaos - and I'd say easily fills about 20 of these: http://img.dxcdn.com/productimages/sku_139686_1.jpg
Just wondering if anyone had advice before I begin a big reshuffle
(After I've finished this bricklined/modded version of an Imperial Flagship.
I ask as I've now got lots of bricks of all types from ebay bulk buys, PABs, polybag raids, etc. But it's descended into chaos - and I'd say easily fills about 20 of these: http://img.dxcdn.com/productimages/sku_139686_1.jpg
Just wondering if anyone had advice before I begin a big reshuffle
(After I've finished this bricklined/modded version of an Imperial Flagship.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Op has links to how I sort. Some others will chime in with other methods.
BentBricks
Member
For smaller quantities of a color, I keep them mixed as it's super easy to differentiate colors of same shape in container. If I have a bulk amount of a certain piece, I'll separate by color then.
Here's some storage groups:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/1043272@N22/pool/
http://www.flickr.com/groups/legostorage/pool/
EDIT: There's always this storage solution.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/atkinsar/sets/72157632511440297/
LEGO Room Project by atkinsar, on Flickr
antiquegamer
Member
I got Silver Mine off Amazon since I am broke this month replacing our hot water, thanks Phone for enabling. Speaking of spending money ...What are the freebies next month at LEGO store?
PalaceBrother
Member
The movie trailer (and thread) is up here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=707235
The trailer looks awesome.
The trailer looks awesome.
antiquegamer
Member
At Barnes & Noble, spot this on bargain table, Obi-wan as Jesus. Interesting take on LEGO.
Free PAB box with a $75 purchase - Nov. 1st to Dec. 24th.
Free Holiday 2014 Set 2 with $99 purchase - Nov. 29 to Dec. 2nd
PalaceBrother
Member
So the question is...do we spring for WV Market now, or hope for a discount in the new year?