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LEGO |OT 3| Build Hard. Buy Fast. No Mercy.
- Thread starter PhoncipleBone
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Yes, please.
Just for the information of uk lego gaf:
LEGO® Knowhere Escape Mission - 76020, one of a few sets currently overpriced at £44.99 in the uk, is currently on sale for a much more reasonable £34.99 at argos.
This set has Rocket and Groot so probably worth a look for anyone that enjoyed guardians of the galaxy.
Also current deal at argos is spent £25 on lego and get a £5 voucher.
LEGO® Knowhere Escape Mission - 76020, one of a few sets currently overpriced at £44.99 in the uk, is currently on sale for a much more reasonable £34.99 at argos.
This set has Rocket and Groot so probably worth a look for anyone that enjoyed guardians of the galaxy.
Also current deal at argos is spent £25 on lego and get a £5 voucher.
Baron von Loathsome
Member
It's a great, though flawed, movie and a great set.
I have to pick up Knowhere Escape Mission sometime for Rocket and Groot.
Haloid1177
Banned
So I built the Milano yesterday. And now I want something else to build ugh. Leaning towards the Ghost from Star Wars Rebels. Anyone have that set? Thoughts? I like the uniqueness of it.
MrPressStart
Member
I just called the Lego store to confirm if the VIP early release for Aug. 18th is the UCS tumbler and they said they don't know what set it will be. I am taking that day off from work so I can make sure I get it.. (not missing out)... but it would suck if it is not the tumbler.
Ghostmind... I know you said that it was... are you 100% sure? Hate to waste a day off... lol
Ghostmind... I know you said that it was... are you 100% sure? Hate to waste a day off... lol
Eklipsis
Member
I think it was on the calendar posted a page or two back
Edit: ok it was more than two pages lol...says available sept. 1st but maybe early for VIP members
MrPressStart
Member
So.. it doesnt say early VIP for August... (or does it?) the print is kinda small.
According to the presse release on brickset, that's definitely available on August 18th http://brickset.com/article/11839/the-tumbler-press-release
My wallet is ready
Holy shit this MOC of the cathedral of St Francis of Assisi is amazing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUpeEGeL8vg
It even is to minifig scale.
It even is to minifig scale.
Mine too. It will make an ideal birthday present from me to myself.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Hmmm I really like the Classic Space minifig but I'm not sure if there are any sets that really interest me right now lol
My biggest challenge for September 1st... trying to decide what to buy in order to surpass $99 so I can get both freebies. I'm not sure if the UCS Tumblr is something I want.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
I should be reviving the Ghost today, thanks to Amazon's pre-release discount. I'll check it out tonight and get back to you.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Holy... that is awe-inspiring!!! When the camera went through the inside of the church, i felt like taking off my hat to pay my respects.... the atmosphere inside is unreal (the music does play it's part though)
I sadly have the opposite problem. Too many sets that are quite over the $99 threshold that I still want to get and not sure I am ready to buy any of them that soon.
Orthanc, R2-D2, Sandcrawler, Tumbler...
The one exception is I have debated getting the King's Castle, which is $99.99, so that would cover it, I just don't want it as much as the others.
I will probably cave and choose either Orthanc to complete my LotR collection or R2-D2 since he is the oldest set.
Milano and Knowhere Escape MIGHt be mine...unless Galaxy Squad sales.
Haha yeah the music helps but even without it that is some amazing work. I'd love to know the piece count of it...
SiegfriedFM
Member
The King's Castle is regularly on sale here and there, although it's staying for a bit longer so it won't be clearanced. I'd get one of the others.
Haloid1177
Banned
Okay cool. Saw TRU had a 2-pack and really considered picking it up, but want some build opinions first.
Such as the Tumbler.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Returned one of the two Exo-Suits to the store today. The manager seemed shocked, but he forgot I had bought two. I told him how damn fragile the thing was, and then he understood why it stopped flying out of there after Friday.
They still had tons of Exo-Suit sets on the shelf, but apparently ran out of Research Institute some time over the weekend. I am also seeing a lot of press about Research Institute right now, so I think quite a few non LEGO regulars are snatching it up too.
They still had tons of Exo-Suit sets on the shelf, but apparently ran out of Research Institute some time over the weekend. I am also seeing a lot of press about Research Institute right now, so I think quite a few non LEGO regulars are snatching it up too.
tiggerkiddo
Member
I must have missed this, why is it so fragile?
Just looked this up again and was bummed to see that you need 6 of these guys and they haven't gotten any cheaper since the last time I looked them up.Did anyone purchase the Arvo Brothers Kaneda Bike Book and would you be willing to sell it to me?
http://www.bricklink.com/search.asp?itemID=47074&colorID=5
Even if you snipe up the complete red X-Pod set from eBay where the sellers aren't aware of the demand I think it ends up being $15 to $25 x 6 for just that one set of parts.
That model looks so good, though...
:Motorbass
Member
Heh, I just looked it up on ebay and the title even said Akira MOC...Even if you snipe up the complete red X-Pod set from eBay where the sellers aren't aware of the demand I think it ends up being $15 to $25 x 6 for just that one set of parts.
That model looks so good, though...
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Does it not display well, though? I would imagine that set is designed with display in mind. Or I would hope that's the case if it's as fragile as you're saying it is. :|
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Don't let my comments of how fragile the Exo Suit is detract you. The set really is damn cool once done and looks fantastic. It displays well, and comes with green space men. The problem is just moving stuff to pose it might knock some little things off or if you grip it too hard. Mainly around the shoulders.
RyanardoDaVinci
Member
The rear of the Rover:
and feet - i have to just display it without the binoculars on the feet. they do not stay on well at all.
Yeah, I've noticed that piece doesn't seem to stick well in any set. Wonder if Lego could adjust the "circle" a few microns or something so it sticks a bit better.
Looks great.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Didn't get to it last night. But I did glance over the instruction booklets and it does look be a great build in the vein of the Sith Fury Interceptor.
Wasn't the original Ideas model full of illegal connections? And the full LEGO remake was delayed too...
Haloid1177
Banned
I'm gonna grab it today. I have to work all weekend which is my birthday so this'll be my little bit of fun for my birthday week I guess.
Eklipsis
Member
ok maybe a dumb question but what are these?
Haloid1177
Banned
Assuming it was a rewards coupon?
Hasbro 6" action figures. Buy the wave, build another figure with the pieces included with each figure.
This is the wave he bought:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23798&mode=retail
MrPressStart
Member
I bought the Star Destroyer at TRU this past weekend with the 20% off coupon. I have yet to build it. My next purchase will be the UCS Tumbler, and if my cash flow works out like I want it to, then I will purchase the VW camper or the Partisan Restaraunt.
My TRU has the Sith Fury Interceptor in stock (1 left)... I want it really bad, so maybe another 20% coupon will come in the mail soon.
My TRU has the Sith Fury Interceptor in stock (1 left)... I want it really bad, so maybe another 20% coupon will come in the mail soon.
20% off coupon that came in a babies r us booklet I got in the mail a few days ago.
And yes, that is them! Stoked cause I've never had a magneto figure.
I got them a lot cheaper than what bbts is charging though
Also... Sadly my local TRU began marking up the LEGO movie sets. Emmett's mech was 69.99!
Don't forget to price match before coupon if you encounter this.
I went to my Lego Store on Friday night, I was able to get 2 Exo Suits and convince my GF we should by Benny's Spaceship! Super stoked to build these guys. The Manager said that they only got 80 exo suits in, and even though it says they'll ship in 30 days on the site, she's not overly confident on it.
Now I gotta figure out what to buy in sept to get the white spaceman!
Now I gotta figure out what to buy in sept to get the white spaceman!
MrPressStart
Member
Guy on Craigs list is selling the Exosuit for 65 bucks... ???????
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Search eBay, haha.
Chezzymann
Member
Just realized that I could type in my order number and see its status. Says the exo suit is gonna get here thursday. Crazy its taking almost a week, I should have just went to a store instead.
Jeff Vader
Member
I have to wait till next Tuesday for mine. Originally said Monday but nope, FedEx added a day to it.
I did online to guarantee it (since I don't live that close to a LEGO store) and I can ship it to work so FREE shipping and NO tax, woo!