Calm Killer
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Yea, its not updated with loose parts at all, just sets.
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LEGO |OT 3| Build Hard. Buy Fast. No Mercy.
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Yea, its not updated with loose parts at all, just sets.
Cool beans. Also have two helm's deep (still in delivery boxes) and a ninjago fire temple. Selling to Lego gaffers would be much preferred
Thanks, but I secured mine in time. I just don't know if I can justify ever building it with this markup. I guess it's nice to know I could.
And please consider me second in line for the Haunted House if Mr Mike doesn't want it.
Also UK based.German Prices for Minecraft sets (available to preorder from TRU):
21113 Cave 19.99
21114 Farm 26.99
21115 First Night 39.99
21116 Creative Box 54.99
21117 Enderdragon 69.99
21118 Mine 99.99
That is ... ambitious. TBH I was expecting ten to fifteen less for each set. The Enderdragon set is the worst, high price for such a boring build. Might be smart to just bricklink the mostly common blocks, add the creative box when it's 20 % off and go from there.
21113 Cave 19.99
21114 Farm 26.99
21115 First Night 39.99
21116 Creative Box 54.99
21117 Enderdragon 69.99
21118 Mine 99.99
That is ... ambitious. TBH I was expecting ten to fifteen less for each set. The Enderdragon set is the worst, high price for such a boring build. Might be smart to just bricklink the mostly common blocks, add the creative box when it's 20 % off and go from there.
Ouch. I wanted the three with the spider, pig and sheep but that'll be nearly 90 euro.
LEGO Batman movie being fast-tracked for a 2017 release, with Will Arnett reprising his role.
http://www.newsarama.com/22378-report-lego-batman-theatrical-film-being-fast-tracked-for-2017.html
2017 could be quite a year for LEGO, since the LEGO Movie sequel is also planned for release then.
http://www.newsarama.com/22378-report-lego-batman-theatrical-film-being-fast-tracked-for-2017.html
2017 could be quite a year for LEGO, since the LEGO Movie sequel is also planned for release then.
I'm wondering if they got some of their facts wrong on this.
Not doubting interest in a LEGO Batman movie. But it seems odd that Chris McKay would direct two LEGO movies set for the same year starring the same character (because, let's be honest, Batman is surely going to have a big part in the sequel).
That or the second LEGO movie has been delayed for whatever reason and they haven't actually announced that yet, with the Batman movie moving up to take its place. I don't know. Just can't see one guy directing two LEGO movies in a year.
Everything is Pricey!
Winnie the Pimp
Member
didn't know about this.. could be potentially awesome if done right... i hope it captures the spirit of the games somehow...
Yup I need a whole room for this stuff.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Off to work in a few, but finished off Mini Cooper.
Fantastic set. Nice and solid, and glorious looking when done. I think I prefer the VW Camper between the two, but this is a very worthy successor to it.
Fantastic set. Nice and solid, and glorious looking when done. I think I prefer the VW Camper between the two, but this is a very worthy successor to it.
BentBricks
Member
Another possible title for the next OT thread.
Oh, thanks. I overlooked that promo info.
Supa Necta
Banned
I found a 12 year old set on the shelf today at Kmart-4726 quidditch practice.
It was 12.99. I now have my 1st chrome gold piece in the golden snitch.
It was 12.99. I now have my 1st chrome gold piece in the golden snitch.
that's pretty insane... i have that set but I got it over two years ago! it sells for a lot these days but so do all the HP sets
Knowing how outdated the old Kmart near me used to be, I'm not surprised. Though it closed down a couple years ago.
BentBricks
Member
This is amazing
That is a nice effect he created.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Every K Mart I go into looks the same as it did back when I used to go there with my mom as a kid in the mid 90's
I'm surprised it took them that long, and they didn't go after him when he leaked the Slave I pics.
Regardless, he had leaked pretty much everything he had already.
Jables Swan
Member
Picked up some of the new CMF last night. They only just came to stores here in Aus. These are the only ones that really jumped out at me. Lucky to find them all.
My son got the Junior Batman set for doing a great job with his toilet training. He took this photo too.
My son got the Junior Batman set for doing a great job with his toilet training. He took this photo too.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Which of the Friends jungle sets do you guys recommend?
PalaceBrother
Member
Did you manage to find a gig you're comfortable with in KY? Are you working for a company which will regularly furnish you with B&N coupons and copious Nook boxes?
Interesting feedback on the Tumbler & the Cooper. Sounds like you marathoned them....think you might have a different opinion of you had spread them out? I'm sitting on the Camper right now waiting to build it. Even having the box makes me want to buy the Cooper too. Love the look of the latter.
I'm partial to the Jungle Falls Rescue or the Jungle Tree Sanctuary myself. I think JANG has reviewed them all, so maybe check out his reviews to help you out.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
It had been too long since I had a huge set. And when I build I usually marathon them. Doing some so close together does help judge them though. If it had been too long between I would probably feel different.Did you manage to find a gig you're comfortable with in KY? Are you working for a company which will regularly furnish you with B&N coupons and copious Nook boxes?
Interesting feedback on the Tumbler & the Cooper. Sounds like you marathoned them....think you might have a different opinion of you had spread them out? I'm sitting on the Camper right now waiting to build it. Even having the box makes me want to buy the Cooper too. Love the look of the latter.
The Tumbler is epic as hell, but the way those last parts of armor go on are very fragile. That is in sharp contrast to the main body, which is solid as hell and feels like you could kill someone with it. It is so awesome how the interior and framework of the car go together. The set is also intimidating as hell when on display. It just looks dangerous. And those tires! Oh, those glorious, beastly tires on the back. There are a lot of stickers in the set, but none are particularly troublesome or worrying to out on. And, just like with the Ecto-1 set, I love having a display stand for the figures. I think all major display sets should do that from now on.
As for the Mini Cooper, that felt solid all the way through. I could nitpick and say he interior is more cramped than it should be, but there is so much style and character to it you really don't care. The only reason I would put it slightly below the VW Camper is that there was so much more going on inside the camper than the mini. But I like the exterior look of the mini more than the VW. Both are really tip top sets though. While the Mini had a few stickers that were nerve racking, nothing compares to the terror of putting on the VW sticker on a circular piece on the camper. The terror of knowing that they wont replace the sticker if you mess it up, and that the set just wont look right without it, cannot be understated. If there is one thing I would knock the VW for, it is that sticker alone. In contrast, the Mini would look awesome without any stickers.
I did really like the fact that they gave you a bunch of different license plate stickers to choose from on the mini. Many European ones, and then CT ones for USA plates. A nice little touch.
Built the Halloween bat tonight though. Cute lil fella. And better in person than the pics. Once I go through all the animals I will rank them. Right now I think the valentine bear is my favorite so far.
Now for tomorrow, I am debating between Sea Cow or Sydney Opera House.
SiegfriedFM
Member
Visiting the cool Lego shop again. They had 10% off everything today to celebrate the Lego/Shell thing, which suited me fine. Got two minifigs, a Professor Lupin at a decent price, fridge magnets, the remaining two purple Mixels so I can build a parrot (damn you, LegoGAF!) and finally the Quinjet which was already cheaper than MSRP here. Only problem is that I will probably want Hawkeye, Hulk and Cap now...
;D If you need any pointers on how to make it, I'm happy to help.
PalaceBrother
Member
This isn't helping my nerves.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Just got myself a couple series 12 CMFs fresh out of the Lego store and look what the Swashbuckler's pants turned out to be:
what the hell Lego?? first i've seen a part this messed up, looks like molten off evenly across both stumps.. (needless to say it doesn't fit the torso)
Now i gotta return all the way there next week or so to get my refund for that one measly figure ;(
what the hell Lego?? first i've seen a part this messed up, looks like molten off evenly across both stumps.. (needless to say it doesn't fit the torso)
Now i gotta return all the way there next week or so to get my refund for that one measly figure ;(
PalaceBrother
Member
That's really weird. You should contact customer service on the s@h site to avoid the drive.
Definitely bizarre. Hope we don't start seeing a lot of these popping up. I want LEGO to retain its reputation for quality, which admittedly is already tarnished due to increased reliance on Chinese plastic... but they need to get things under control before it becomes a worse situation. And with the premium prices LEGO charges (3.99 for a minifig, seriously) there is NO excuse.
Cool! There is a B&N near my main TRU but I usually only go in there like once a month. I'll stop in today and look around for it.
BUIIILD THE SEA COWWWW, best model this year imo.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Yup i totally agree, and now with that Shell announcement, i wonder what the future will hold for Lego quality wise...
Winnie the Pimp said:
This sucks, even in another group i follow everyone laments the poor quality of the cmf. Personally i've found that every yellow hand was of a washed yellow quality. Days later the situation got better (maybe sun rays do the trick?) But the difference is still visible...
Also the musketteer as an orangish torso WTH?!?