battousai11
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LEGO |OT 3| Build Hard. Buy Fast. No Mercy.
- Thread starter PhoncipleBone
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The Tumbler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riPTENi587w
Welp. No Batpod. Also he said stickers, not printed bricks.
That thing is HUGE though. I don't even have a shelf it could fit on.
I dont't think I've ever felt this hyped for a movie before, not even for the PT back then.
I guess I'm in the minority but I'm really optimistic about this next trilogy and about the Lego renditions to come. Great times ahead indeed
Same here. Back in 1999 I was pretty excited for Episode 1, but after seeing the final product I realized that just because something was Star Wars didn't mean it would be good. Hopes continued to be destroyed during the next two movies, but now the series is in the hands of someone that can write worth a flip - I am super excited; George Lucas can't give us any more classics like "sand is course and rough and it gets everywhere."
Adam is the designer - I called it!
Damn that thing is HUGE!
I thought those tires looked new... they look great!
Shame about the stickers though... I was hopeful, but not convinced by GrooveBricks report on that.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Sexy.
But does it come in the original tan as well?
I like it in black.
I will happily not apply the stickers, as disappointing as that may be. And yeah.... where am I going to fit this in my Lego budget/purchase schedule?
I think the price disparity between the US and Europe in general is quite annoying. Even worse when they not just replace the dollar sign with a Euro sign but also just decide to mark it up for kicks.
Stickers in a set like this is really disappointing IMO.
I also got the Aviation Adventures set today which is another Creator one. Was able to get it for 36.99 instead of 49.99. Pretty good way for me to salvage lots of parts after I have made all three builds.
I don't understand the discrepancies between the -countries. They're neighbors and the taxes are the same.
SiegfriedFM
Member
Too bad about the wear, those are some rather rare pieces. Maybe this is why.
It's the old type of riggings anyway. Imagine if some container full of LBG modern riggings washed ashore. Someone would be rich.
Jang LEGO Ideas 21110 Research Institute
Anyone posted this yet? I know a lot of people were a bit disappointed with the reveal but i'm still game to pick it up. Definitely something that can be improved upon (totes gonna make a bigger lab diorama) and not as awesome as the Exo suit but still cool I think.
Anyone posted this yet? I know a lot of people were a bit disappointed with the reveal but i'm still game to pick it up. Definitely something that can be improved upon (totes gonna make a bigger lab diorama) and not as awesome as the Exo suit but still cool I think.
New to me. Ill pick it up to support thr creator, but geez did LEGO half bake this set.
SillyEskimo
Member
It just shows how "meh" the original design was. Lego did very little to it.
SillyEskimo
Member
I can't believe how close the Chinese bootleg Ledger Joker is to the one in that Tumbler set. Looking at the timing, I think someone on the inside may have leaked it to the bootleggers.
I'm glad I got it!
I'm glad I got it!
Yeah not really into this Ideas set. If at least the minifigs were a little more special...
BomberMouse
Member
I think it's great, love the concept and the execution. I think it's way cooler than the exo suit if only because of that dino.
It also get's a million extra points for the concept instead of being yet another pop reference in lego form.
I know everyone is entitled to their opinion, but cooler than the Exo-Suit? To each their own.
Additionally, im pretty sure with mininal effort and just looking at the picture you could create the skeleton. Yeah, maybe not white, but probably light/dark gray.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Stickers...
*Sigh* Such a bummer. The only flaw in an otherwise amazing looking set. But I still want it.
*Sigh* Such a bummer. The only flaw in an otherwise amazing looking set. But I still want it.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Wal Mart had Dragon Mountain on clearance for the amazing price of $49.99. Wow. Much discounts. And the box was all jacked up too.
Yeah, I see it sitting there a long time.
Yeah, I see it sitting there a long time.
Jables Swan
Member
I dont't think I've ever felt this hyped for a movie before, not even for the PT back then.
I guess I'm in the minority but I'm really optimistic about this next trilogy and about the Lego renditions to come. Great times ahead indeed
I knew I liked you guys for a reason. I am a little Star Wars mad and that video of JJ made me geek out. I am so pumped to see these new movies and Lego sets. The X-Wing looks great.
Jables Swan
Member
Told you guys they looked like stickers. Dammit Lego. I want Lego Ideas quality sets every time.
Edit. Sorry double post.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
The X-Wing in that video looks like McQuarrie's painting. I can't wait to see what else they make.
I'll be very keen to see if they really do release a version of the Lego Movie Batwing - because I'd sure like to know the secret of keeping the wings stable.
As I'd posted back in Feb/March, I was planning to build a brick version using movie stills and the video game for reference. (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=101662994&highlight=#post101662994)
After a flurry of activity I lost momentum, had run out of pieces and had to store it away: https://www.flickr.com/photos/91612206@N04/
In the meantime Brickmasta on Eurobricks sped ahead and built his, but crucially had to put it on a stand, it couldn't be picked up.
This evening, however, I decided to try and bolt it together to try and get that swoosh factor, having realised the various ways I could make it all work...
Yep, it's a gorgeous, huge thing:
But it's not very stable...
The wings are unweildy, even AFTER I've replaced the original design with something stronger.
*If* TLG makes its own version, I'd speculate that it will be more compact (the way the Emmet Construct-O-Mech toy isn't anything like the movie version) rather than a direct copy (a la most of the other TLM sets).
In the meantime I'll have a rethink on how I can get mine to work...
As I'd posted back in Feb/March, I was planning to build a brick version using movie stills and the video game for reference. (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=101662994&highlight=#post101662994)
After a flurry of activity I lost momentum, had run out of pieces and had to store it away: https://www.flickr.com/photos/91612206@N04/
In the meantime Brickmasta on Eurobricks sped ahead and built his, but crucially had to put it on a stand, it couldn't be picked up.
This evening, however, I decided to try and bolt it together to try and get that swoosh factor, having realised the various ways I could make it all work...
Yep, it's a gorgeous, huge thing:
But it's not very stable...
The wings are unweildy, even AFTER I've replaced the original design with something stronger.
*If* TLG makes its own version, I'd speculate that it will be more compact (the way the Emmet Construct-O-Mech toy isn't anything like the movie version) rather than a direct copy (a la most of the other TLM sets).
In the meantime I'll have a rethink on how I can get mine to work...
Doesn't Europe have a crapton of protectionist import taxes?
Fuck that looks awesome
No. That usually shows up at in late January or early February.
Ah, bummer.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I think he meant the reveal. I thought the reveals were usually November, with rumors circulating around September.
Auron_Kale
Member
UCS Tumbler looks nice though it doesn't do much for me.
My MINI shipped and should be here Friday. Can't wait to build though I dunno when I'll be free this weekend.
My MINI shipped and should be here Friday. Can't wait to build though I dunno when I'll be free this weekend.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I am probably wrong on my dates. But I think I remember November being usual reveal time. January/February is the usual time they go on sale.
I don't know, seems to be earlier each year, I mean a few years back they were coming out in May/June then in March, etc then parisian came out january 1st
Auron_Kale
Member
PS3? If you still have it, I'll check it out if you don't mind.
Most likely I'll get the game on PS4 when the bundle drops but I'm still gaming on my PS3 for the time being.
RyanardoDaVinci
Member
I made a nifty little 3-wheel rover. Got the back wheel to turn and the whole thing would actually be stable IRL.
I can't wait for the day I can make that with a personal 3D printer.
I can't wait for the day I can make that with a personal 3D printer.
Sent the code to you by PM. Enjoy!
Auron_Kale
Member
Got the code and thanks again!
I have the Knowhere and giant spaceship sets (forgot the name).
The spaceship is top notch.
comes with a built in boom box!
The Knowhere is not. Only good for the minifigs...thats about it...for $40.
BentBricks
Member
I like the idea of going beyond Series 3, but I wonder how long the interest can last. I know they'll lasso AFOLs in with parts in unique colors, but other than that I think I have enough eyes and new ball-joints to make my own Mixel creations after 3 series.
I don't think high interest will last past a few more series.
LEGO probably assumes that as well. However, theyre probably raking in the money with these mixels, therefore it'd be unwise for them to discontinue them.
I would guess LEGO makes about $2.25 to 2.85 on every Mixel sold. Thats huge.