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LEGO |OT 3| Build Hard. Buy Fast. No Mercy.
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MiniBossman
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Happy Father's Day Dads!
My kiddos surprised me with Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP!
Anyone else have a surprise?
My kiddos surprised me with Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP!
Anyone else have a surprise?
Seems like a good idea to me, why not.
These are my brown and blue entries into the Bricket Mixels (Series 2) competition. Made an orange one as well, but I don't think it's very good at all, so I'm going to start again there.
Supa Necta
Banned
I got the game of thrones pop up book just in time for the Season finale tonight. No lego as my wife thinks I have enough.
When the little one goes done for a nap I'm starting the VW t1 van.
LEGO-GAF, what is your opinion on custom-printed tiles? My thoughts are that if they are using authentic LEGO bricks as their medium, this is totally legit.
Copyright problems aside, I'd really like to get those Nintendo consoles. Looking great. And the Metallica poster too, but if it they had chosen "And Justice For All" for the print. But that's just me
I can see how a lot of those can come in handy for MOCers anyway
PhoncipleBone
Banned
LOL! The sword and shield are so awesome. I was not expecting that.
Thanks! I re-did my orange mixel MAX just now and am much much happier with the result this time. Introducing Old Father Flex...
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 is awesome. Really glad I got to see this. I was just waiting for Brent to say "just put it on NeoGAF and it'll reach 10k.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
LOL. That is even better.
Ah ah this is awesome
You should enter it in the second Brickset Mixels competition with that entry.
That's the plan! Because my FLICKR account is new, the images apparently take a day or two to show up in groups, but I have submitted them.
BentBricks
Member
LEGO is a great hobby for relaxing. The only stressful part is the cost of wanting so much and where to store it all.
LEGO-GAF, what is your opinion on custom-printed tiles? My thoughts are that if they are using authentic LEGO bricks as their medium, this is totally legit.
I'm 100% fine with custom printed tiles. They are perfectly legal as long as they don't print any copyrighted material. These I think are legal as they don't use the actual names.
I don't consider it 100% LEGO when making MOCs so from a purist standpoint, they don't count. I'm not a 100% purist though. I try to make stuff pure, but I dabble in 3rd party stuff all the time.
EDIT: Just looked at the site and there are a few that do seem like copyright infringement if they weren't licensed.
Another update to my Helms Deep:
Getting to the point where I will need to wait for my bricklink orders to come in. I will have enough to do the wall along the left flank though as well as a few other things. Some of the spots I just want to wait on so I don't have to go back and do them. Eventually the mountainside will go up above the arches that lead to the mountain fortress entrance and the side of the wall so it will look totally like its built into the mountainside.
Getting to the point where I will need to wait for my bricklink orders to come in. I will have enough to do the wall along the left flank though as well as a few other things. Some of the spots I just want to wait on so I don't have to go back and do them. Eventually the mountainside will go up above the arches that lead to the mountain fortress entrance and the side of the wall so it will look totally like its built into the mountainside.
Ok, here he is all finished today.
"Grimlock not Mixel, Grimlock King!"
He is just awesome, really. I've been getting the Transformers Kreo from the beginning because being a big Transformers fan it was a no brainer for me. I will be the first to admit the Kreo line feels cheap compared to Lego. Mostly because the sets are very uninspired and bland. I still like the big Optimus and Starscream sets but this is like a whole new Kreo right here.
All 300 some pieces are for Grimmy here. He is solid and hefty with the majority of the build going into his midsection. Despite all that weight he is incredibly poseable between his legs and tail section.
Lots of ball joint pieces ala Mixels. Of special note is that autobot symbol there. It's not a sticker nor a printed brick but a raised molded autobot symbol on a tile piece, really cool. If I had one complaint its that you build like skeletal structure for him then build the sections as sort of SNOT then attach them to the skeletal structure. They aren't very secured so when you try to pose him sometimes you may squeeze to hard and a section may fall off. It's not a biggie and if you are just going to display him it certainly wont be an issue but if you wanted i'm sure some modding could fix it.
Puny King.
"Bay get it wrong, Grimlock rides Prime wheeeeeeeeeee"
"Grimlock not Mixel, Grimlock King!"
He is just awesome, really. I've been getting the Transformers Kreo from the beginning because being a big Transformers fan it was a no brainer for me. I will be the first to admit the Kreo line feels cheap compared to Lego. Mostly because the sets are very uninspired and bland. I still like the big Optimus and Starscream sets but this is like a whole new Kreo right here.
All 300 some pieces are for Grimmy here. He is solid and hefty with the majority of the build going into his midsection. Despite all that weight he is incredibly poseable between his legs and tail section.
Lots of ball joint pieces ala Mixels. Of special note is that autobot symbol there. It's not a sticker nor a printed brick but a raised molded autobot symbol on a tile piece, really cool. If I had one complaint its that you build like skeletal structure for him then build the sections as sort of SNOT then attach them to the skeletal structure. They aren't very secured so when you try to pose him sometimes you may squeeze to hard and a section may fall off. It's not a biggie and if you are just going to display him it certainly wont be an issue but if you wanted i'm sure some modding could fix it.
Puny King.
"Bay get it wrong, Grimlock rides Prime wheeeeeeeeeee"
PhoncipleBone
Banned
That is really cool. Always loved classic Grimlock. And from the pics, that looks remarkably doable with regular LEGO too. A few pieces here and there excepted.
WordAssassin
Member
He's got some really funky Kre-o only pieces in him but they're nothing that can't be replicated with regular Lego block IMO. When I was building him I actually thought some of it was kinda cheap, like "Oh, they just combined like 3 bricks into one brick, that's lame" but he does look wicked cool when done. I'd also like to see someone recreate him with actual Lego. I don't think it would be that difficult.
RelentlessRolento
Member
had this done over a week ago, but I am packing up most of my Lego's to move and disasembling most of my stuff.
Pics are not the best, but I'm happy with my build. Lessons learned mostly with planning to be more durable in terms of pieces staying together.
Had fun figuring out the pilot as well, where it's a standard black helmet with the CMF Barbarian head and the Blacktron Evil Robot CMF for body, and SW Deathstar Gunner legs.
Pics are not the best, but I'm happy with my build. Lessons learned mostly with planning to be more durable in terms of pieces staying together.
Had fun figuring out the pilot as well, where it's a standard black helmet with the CMF Barbarian head and the Blacktron Evil Robot CMF for body, and SW Deathstar Gunner legs.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Here's a set I don't think many of you guys own: LEGO City Coin Bank. It's a nice small set that lets me store my loose change. I like that the safe actually locks by turning the wheel in front. The Technic pieces behind it look into the groove of the side wall panels.
Very cool.
WordAssassin
Member
God I love Galaxy Squad. I'm building the front of the Swarm Interceptor and it has so many cool techniques like the little wings that flip out! Can't wait to get to the rest of it... and then on to the other sets!
Damn shame this series gets overlooked. I hope that doesn't deter Lego from doing similar builds in the future.
Edit: ooooooooOOOOOH MY GOD THIS SHIP IS AMAZING!!! The way the cockpit stays in place while the jets and wings twist around?!? I just wooshed it all around my living room and kitchen!! Wow!!
Side note, mine was missing a piece [1x2 brick w/ 2 holes] but it's for the flick fire missiles that I'll never, ever use so I don't think I care. I'll order a replacement but I'm in no rush.
Exterminator Mech next!!
Damn shame this series gets overlooked. I hope that doesn't deter Lego from doing similar builds in the future.
Edit: ooooooooOOOOOH MY GOD THIS SHIP IS AMAZING!!! The way the cockpit stays in place while the jets and wings twist around?!? I just wooshed it all around my living room and kitchen!! Wow!!
Side note, mine was missing a piece [1x2 brick w/ 2 holes] but it's for the flick fire missiles that I'll never, ever use so I don't think I care. I'll order a replacement but I'm in no rush.
Exterminator Mech next!!
BentBricks
Member
Looks like there may be some additional parts needed for the legs, but this is amazing.
tiggerkiddo
Member
PSA: Buy the Milano Spaceship NOW. Not next week, or the week after but right now. This set has lots and lots of swoosh and it's a really unique build for a spaceship. So glad I bought it up...=D
walmart.com and bestbuy.com are selling the Everything Is Awesome edition for 34.99 ($1 cheaper than Target's ad )
So if you plan on heading into Target Tues and getting the deal there ($35.99 -or- $25.99 if you buy it with an advertised $25 lego set) you can price match it down to 34.99 before doing so and save a dollar...
Why not?
Sadly target is not offering in store pickup for this great deal. It's early bird catches the worm this time.
)So if you plan on heading into Target Tues and getting the deal there ($35.99 -or- $25.99 if you buy it with an advertised $25 lego set) you can price match it down to 34.99 before doing so and save a dollar...
Why not?
Sadly target is not offering in store pickup for this great deal. It's early bird catches the worm this time.
chesspieceface
Member
walmart.com and bestbuy.com are selling the Everything Is Awesome edition for 34.99 ($1 cheaper than Target's ad
Just bought it at 29.97$ CAN on Amazon.ca!
Nice.
I wonder if amazon.com would be offering a similar price for Americans if not for all this supply chain bickering that is going on right now.chesspieceface
Member
Nice.
Pretty sure last time I checked it was something like 36$ on Amazon.ca, so nice surprise today when I realized I had forgotten to order it and went for it. I won't complain
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Marcos Bessa strikes again!
Was hoping for a worthy successor to Quinjet. Seems like this is it.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Regular edition (Blu+DVD=Ultraviolet)
Everything is Awesome Edition (3D Blu+Blu+DVD+Ultraviolet). Also comes with one unique special feature, custom packaging, a 3D cover of Emmett, and an exclusive Vitruvius mini figure.
EDIT: Also, it seems Target is getting exclusive packaging for the regular blu ray edition. But it is more expensive than the regular version from other places. Not worth the premium in my opinion. The EIA edition is close to the same price everywhere it seems.
I got my shipping notice this morning from Amazon for mine. Should have it tomorrow!
BentBricks
Member
You just did!
I wonder if there's some way someone will figure out all the next series of CMFs that will be in the game.
Typical of so many Betas anymore. Usually you are lucky to get more than a weekends worth of time.
LOL - as per the NDA, I'm not supposed to talk about the closed beta experience. The fact that it has ended I think is fair game.
That's a very good question you have there...
Just doing a little research before tomorrow's release of the blu-ray...
my closest target told me they are only getting 9 of the Everything is Awesome Edition. They open at 7am, earliest i can be in store is maybe 8:15am... so, crossing my fingers.
Worst case, I'll order online later tomorrow. But trying to get in on the $10 off deal, so...
*edit* okay, called a second (and bigger) Target... they are only getting 6!
Plan ahead if you are going the Target route tomorrow.
my closest target told me they are only getting 9 of the Everything is Awesome Edition. They open at 7am, earliest i can be in store is maybe 8:15am... so, crossing my fingers.
Worst case, I'll order online later tomorrow. But trying to get in on the $10 off deal, so...
*edit* okay, called a second (and bigger) Target... they are only getting 6!
Plan ahead if you are going the Target route tomorrow.
HammerOfThor
Member
Wait what is the deal at Target???
My order shipped from Amazon, should I return it and go to Target instead?
My order shipped from Amazon, should I return it and go to Target instead?
Extra $10 off these sets that are on sale for $25: Bad Cop’s Pursuit (70802), Ice Cream Machine (70804), Trash Chomper (70805) if purchased with The LEGO Movie
Basically, if you buy the movie, you get a 50% discount on one of those sets.
BentBricks
Member
Well, that's pretty lame. That's a low number to get in.
Supa Necta
Banned
I can grab some extras at target tomorrow in case anyone in here needs the EIA edition.
BentBricks
Member
Glue is fine for models that are intended for long term display and no plans to reuse the bricks.
Supa Necta
Banned
If you place a qualifying order, the freebie is automatically added to your order despite when it ships.
I was at legoland earlier and came back with one of these and bilbo's house lol