PalaceBrother
Member
I love the figs on that page. So many good ones. I have no idea who Taskmaster is but he looks neat. Kind of like Nova from that Daily Bugle set...I'm assuming it's a significant character but they definitely look cool.
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I love the figs on that page. So many good ones. I have no idea who Taskmaster is but he looks neat. Kind of like Nova from that Daily Bugle set...I'm assuming it's a significant character but they definitely look cool.
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Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
This is a good start to the 2014 LEGO Seasonal line! It should go well with the other Creator animal sets.
Looks cute, but using those gray pieces as claws implies that something sinister lurks within this innocent bear...
Judgement Day.
BentBricks
Member
This is a good start to the 2014 LEGO Seasonal line! It should go well with the other Creator animal sets.
Definitely doing well with their seasonal stuff. Those are dark tan pieces right? I'm a big fan of the dark colors. Dark, tan, dark blue, dark red...
It will cut your heart out with a spoon.
tiggerkiddo
Member
That bear is a pretty cool looking set, I'll pick it up when it's available.
More reports coming in that the Disney Princess sets have started showing up at LEGO stores.
I saw these sets in my local LEGO Store today, as well as most of the new police sets. Hobbit game was 50% off. Lone Ranger sets were all 20% off clearance stickered. Looks like that line is going away by the time Christmas rolls around.
antiquegamer
Member
I love the seasonal stuffs.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Damn good haul if you ask me. Nothing wrong with just a big bucket of parts to use later. I bought this set at a steep discount just to get tons of pieces.
Wound up paying $20 for that set. Not as good a deal as your haul, but still awesome if you need just basic bricks. A MOC contest with just basic brick sets like that would be VERY interesting.
Damn good haul if you ask me. Nothing wrong with just a big bucket of parts to use later. I bought this set at a steep discount just to get tons of pieces.
Wound up paying $20 for that set. Not as good a deal as your haul, but still awesome if you need just basic bricks. A MOC contest with just basic brick sets like that would be VERY interesting.
Yeah, definitely not complaining about bricks. Great way to get a lot of variety!
Agree with your MOC contest
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Yeah, definitely not complaining about bricks. Great way to get a lot of variety!
Agree with your MOC contest
After the new year. And gotta find a readily available set that is cheap. It has been some time since there was one. I never put together the thematic one I wanted to try either. Just been so bogged down with work and exhaustion most of the year.
Also, where is Ghostmind's top sets of the year list? Everything 2013 is out now, so it should be coming up soon.
Working on it. Some tough decisions, and a bit of research, is making this year's list take a bit. I should have it out in the next day or two though.
RelentlessRolento
Member
Either that or collectors have more disposable income? I'd be curious to know what it is.
PolyphonicBoy
Neo Member
Has there been any official confirmation / update on when the Parisian Restaurant will be available to VIPs? I read the 13th (this Friday) a while ago, but haven't heard any more since.
Really hoping so, as I'm wanting it for Christmas.
Really hoping so, as I'm wanting it for Christmas.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Resellers gone mad?
:Motorbass
Member
OK wow, I knew that there are dozens of LEGO ripoffs, but bloody hell. There's a firm called "lele" putting LEGO Star Wars Characters on Chima chariots and calling that "STAR WART"
Watch Ashen's video for more. TORTLES on Ninjago spinners... LEGO stuff starts at 2:40)
Watch Ashen's video for more. TORTLES on Ninjago spinners... LEGO stuff starts at 2:40)
BentBricks
Member
Don't forget the insane sale prices. Some were better than past xmas clearance prices I saw.
oneknightr
Member
I agree. I bought more sets this xmas than I have over the past two combined. Crazy sales from Amazon and Target. My wallet is hurting.
antiquegamer
Member
LEGO Santa Sleigh by antiquegamer, on Flickr
My daughter insisted that the nose need to be replaced with clear red.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
LEGO Santa Sleigh by antiquegamer, on Flickr
My daughter insisted that the nose need to be replaced with clear red.
That's because your daughter is awesome.
OK wow, I knew that there are dozens of LEGO ripoffs, but bloody hell. There's a firm called "lele" putting LEGO Star Wars Characters on Chima chariots and calling that "STAR WART"
Watch Ashen's video for more. TORTLES on Ninjago spinners... LEGO stuff starts at 2:40)
These are great! ADMLRAL ACKBAR
Winnie the Pimp
Member
What the hell is wrong with the Dolphin Cruiser? It's out of stock on several EU amazons!!
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
YES PLEASE!!!!!!
First review of the new Star Wars Kashyyyk Troopers battle pack. The review is in French, but the important part happens at the 45 second mark, when the reviewer shows off the firing capability of the new stud blasters.
http://youtu.be/R8HG0wUUQpI
http://youtu.be/R8HG0wUUQpI
What the hell is wrong with the Dolphin Cruiser? It's out of stock on several EU amazons!!
Same thing here in the US. Last week my mom was asking my help to find one for my niece and it was sold out everywhere. Amazon, TRU, Target, Walmart, several other online retailers that I checked. I lucked out and caught it when it was back in stock at Amazon over the weekend but it didn't stay in stock for long. Seems to be one of the more popular sets this season.
Nice! Can't wait to see how the size of it compares to the old one. For that price, it should be bigger. The question is, how much bigger.
BentBricks
Member
I never worried much about the flick fire missiles, but a kid can take an eye out with those new stud blasters. Sure to be a hit with the kids.
Now I'm waiting to see what the spring-loaded flick fire replacements on the larger Star Wars sets will have for range.
YES. JAWAS ALL OVER MY BODY.
SiegfriedFM
Member
The Brick Show is reviewing the Desolation of Smaug sets... and spoiling the ending of the book in the progress, as well as much of what happens up until that. I mean... the book is 70 years old, but it's a dick move for casual viewers who haven't read it and are just following the movies. Having the highlight (which might not even be in this movie) spoiled in a random Lego review is rather stupid.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Not a 10000 series set, eh? So what will the spring UCS set be then?
Rumors have it that the sand crawler and the at at coming out next year can be combined with a third - yet to be announced - Star Wars set to build something akin to megazord from power rangers.
I just made that all up.
And now nothing they announce will meet expectations, thanks a lot.
Now only a transforming Sand Crawler with Jawa fig toes will do.
Ha, I was thinking the exact same thing. Think it was the Lake Chase set they were going all crazy with the book for the no raisin at all.
2013 was an exciting, and expensive, time to be a LEGO fan. With over 350 new sets released this year, these are the ones that stood above the rest for me...
5. 79110 Silver Mine Shootout
designed by Adam Grabowski
As a member of LEGO-GAF, and someone who deals with rumors and information on upcoming product, most of the time I will know a great deal about a set and its build experience long before I have it in my hands. However, sometimes unexpectedly a set will come out of nowhere to capture your imagination. Silver Mine Shootout, one of the 6 Lone Ranger sets that debuted in the Spring of 2013, has that rare magic. This set was an enjoyable build experience, from start to finish, as you slowly construct the mountain-side, adding little features and bits of flavor along the way. Whether you liked the movie or not, the Silver Mine Shootout is an excellent Western-themed playset, and well worth your time and money.
4. 70704 Vermin Vaporizer
designed by Fred Shamisen
November 22, 2012 - 1:00am. We had just received our first good look at the upcoming Galaxy Squad sets.
Previously we had heard that LEGO was doing a space-marine theme that would be staged on an ice planet (or perhaps multiple planets, with an ice being the first). The "ice planet" idea turned out to be a false lead from an ad that actually was the teaser for Chima. Then we got a GS comic in the November/December LEGO Club magazine, in which we learned about the 'bugoids' being the adversary of this theme.
November 22, 2012 - 8:00am. I walk into my local TRU to see if they had received any of the new 2013 CITY sets, when I spot a bunch of white LEGO boxes on a back shelf that weren't there a few days ago. I couldn't believe it... here were three of the Galaxy Squad sets we had just learned about hours earlier.
My intro to the Galaxy Squad theme was an exciting one, and thankfully these first sets (as well as later ones) delivered on that hype. A combination of stark white, with a bold primary color, the GS sets showcased unique builds and combinable elements. I've had the hardest time picking between my three favorites in this theme, but the Vermin Vaporizer, with its aggressive styling, integrated mech (with torso-twist!) and mini-lab edged out the Bug Obliterator and the Hive Crawler. This set is one great entry in a stellar theme.
3. 10240 Red Five X-wing Starfighter
designed by Kurt Kristiansen
I, like many of LEGO-GAF, didn't come out of my "dark ages" until recently - 2011 to be specific. As such, I missed out on purchasing a lot of great UCS Star Wars sets. The original UCS X-wing came out back in 2000, and had long been out-of-print. As such, I had resigned myself that I would never own it. I was extremely happy then, when rumor came out about a new UCS X-wing, by the designer of sets like R2-D2 and the Super Star Destroyer. The end result is a great showpiece model, that is a study engaging build, with some nice enhancements over the original (no elastic bands!), and only minimail let-downs (that cockpit sticker). I'm very happy to own a great replica of one of the most iconic science fiction vessels of all time.
2. 10237 The Tower of Orthanc
designed by Bjarke Lykke Madsen, Jordan Scott, Hans Henrik
This set and I have a bit of history. This was THE most heavily rumored and requested set on LEGO-GAF from its first mention at the start of January, until its reveal in late April. More of my time was spent scouring the internet for rumors and details for 10237 than for any other set prior, or since. When it finally was revealed, Orthanc didn't disappoint, dwarfing other sets at 2.5 feet in height in monolithic jet-black. The set was a cooperative project between 3 of the main designers on the Middle-Earth themes, with each designer taking on a different section of the tower, creating a diverse, but cohesive model. As somewhat of a surprise, this set also included the first Ent model for the theme. As with the Ewok Village, this set hits the sweet spot between display piece and playset. Now, how about those Minas Tirith rumors, hmmm?
1. 10236 Ewok Village
designed by Marcos Bessa
The Ewok Village had been a set long-rumored, and often requested. With LEGO was giving us such disasters as 7879 Hoth Echo Base in 2011, speculation was rampant on whether TLG could do an Ewok Village justice. Then in early February, we finally got confirmation of the set's existence, but not much more. Rumors were flying again on how many pieces it would be (some reports said over 6,000), how many minifigures would be included (15? 20???), and who was the designer. In somewhat of a surprise, Marcos Bessa - who had been rumored to be the designer for the Orthanc Tower - made his debut on the Star Wars theme with one of its largest playsets ever. Though the piece count was lower than expected, the set did not suffer from it, with Bessa's skills as a designer on full display. The Ewok Village is a wonderful 'show piece' set, with a ton of functionality, and a clever design. While I don't see this set as the true successor to the ultimate playset that is the Death Star, it is a great addition to the OT Star Wars theme, and my #1 set of 2013.
Runners-Up:
Theme of the Year
Polybag of the Year
30224 Ride-on Mower
Minifigure of the Year
Chicken Suit Guy, from Series 9 CMF
You can see my Top Sets of 2012 at: http://neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=45927746&postcount=2978
5. 79110 Silver Mine Shootout
designed by Adam Grabowski
As a member of LEGO-GAF, and someone who deals with rumors and information on upcoming product, most of the time I will know a great deal about a set and its build experience long before I have it in my hands. However, sometimes unexpectedly a set will come out of nowhere to capture your imagination. Silver Mine Shootout, one of the 6 Lone Ranger sets that debuted in the Spring of 2013, has that rare magic. This set was an enjoyable build experience, from start to finish, as you slowly construct the mountain-side, adding little features and bits of flavor along the way. Whether you liked the movie or not, the Silver Mine Shootout is an excellent Western-themed playset, and well worth your time and money.
4. 70704 Vermin Vaporizer
designed by Fred Shamisen
November 22, 2012 - 1:00am. We had just received our first good look at the upcoming Galaxy Squad sets.
Previously we had heard that LEGO was doing a space-marine theme that would be staged on an ice planet (or perhaps multiple planets, with an ice being the first). The "ice planet" idea turned out to be a false lead from an ad that actually was the teaser for Chima. Then we got a GS comic in the November/December LEGO Club magazine, in which we learned about the 'bugoids' being the adversary of this theme.
November 22, 2012 - 8:00am. I walk into my local TRU to see if they had received any of the new 2013 CITY sets, when I spot a bunch of white LEGO boxes on a back shelf that weren't there a few days ago. I couldn't believe it... here were three of the Galaxy Squad sets we had just learned about hours earlier.
My intro to the Galaxy Squad theme was an exciting one, and thankfully these first sets (as well as later ones) delivered on that hype. A combination of stark white, with a bold primary color, the GS sets showcased unique builds and combinable elements. I've had the hardest time picking between my three favorites in this theme, but the Vermin Vaporizer, with its aggressive styling, integrated mech (with torso-twist!) and mini-lab edged out the Bug Obliterator and the Hive Crawler. This set is one great entry in a stellar theme.
3. 10240 Red Five X-wing Starfighter
designed by Kurt Kristiansen
I, like many of LEGO-GAF, didn't come out of my "dark ages" until recently - 2011 to be specific. As such, I missed out on purchasing a lot of great UCS Star Wars sets. The original UCS X-wing came out back in 2000, and had long been out-of-print. As such, I had resigned myself that I would never own it. I was extremely happy then, when rumor came out about a new UCS X-wing, by the designer of sets like R2-D2 and the Super Star Destroyer. The end result is a great showpiece model, that is a study engaging build, with some nice enhancements over the original (no elastic bands!), and only minimail let-downs (that cockpit sticker). I'm very happy to own a great replica of one of the most iconic science fiction vessels of all time.
2. 10237 The Tower of Orthanc
designed by Bjarke Lykke Madsen, Jordan Scott, Hans Henrik
This set and I have a bit of history. This was THE most heavily rumored and requested set on LEGO-GAF from its first mention at the start of January, until its reveal in late April. More of my time was spent scouring the internet for rumors and details for 10237 than for any other set prior, or since. When it finally was revealed, Orthanc didn't disappoint, dwarfing other sets at 2.5 feet in height in monolithic jet-black. The set was a cooperative project between 3 of the main designers on the Middle-Earth themes, with each designer taking on a different section of the tower, creating a diverse, but cohesive model. As somewhat of a surprise, this set also included the first Ent model for the theme. As with the Ewok Village, this set hits the sweet spot between display piece and playset. Now, how about those Minas Tirith rumors, hmmm?
1. 10236 Ewok Village
designed by Marcos Bessa
The Ewok Village had been a set long-rumored, and often requested. With LEGO was giving us such disasters as 7879 Hoth Echo Base in 2011, speculation was rampant on whether TLG could do an Ewok Village justice. Then in early February, we finally got confirmation of the set's existence, but not much more. Rumors were flying again on how many pieces it would be (some reports said over 6,000), how many minifigures would be included (15? 20???), and who was the designer. In somewhat of a surprise, Marcos Bessa - who had been rumored to be the designer for the Orthanc Tower - made his debut on the Star Wars theme with one of its largest playsets ever. Though the piece count was lower than expected, the set did not suffer from it, with Bessa's skills as a designer on full display. The Ewok Village is a wonderful 'show piece' set, with a ton of functionality, and a clever design. While I don't see this set as the true successor to the ultimate playset that is the Death Star, it is a great addition to the OT Star Wars theme, and my #1 set of 2013.
Runners-Up:
Theme of the Year
Polybag of the Year
30224 Ride-on Mower
Minifigure of the Year
Chicken Suit Guy, from Series 9 CMF
You can see my Top Sets of 2012 at: http://neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=45927746&postcount=2978
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Agree about Polybag of the Year. Fantastic lil set.
And I am ashamed I forgot about Chicken Man mini fig by this point. It is a fantastic figure. Especially when paired with super hero heads.
And Vermin Vaporizer over Bug Obliterator? Color me surprised.
Glad our #1s matched up again though.
And I am ashamed I forgot about Chicken Man mini fig by this point. It is a fantastic figure. Especially when paired with super hero heads.
And Vermin Vaporizer over Bug Obliterator? Color me surprised.
Glad our #1s matched up again though.
Agree about Polybag of the Year. Fantastic lil set.
And I am ashamed I forgot about Chicken Man mini fig by this point. It is a fantastic figure. Especially when paired with super hero heads.
And Vermin Vaporizer over Bug Obliterator? Color me surprised.
Glad our #1s matched up again though.
You have no idea how long I deliberated about which Galaxy Squad set to put in my top 5. All other things being equal, probably the Hive Crawler, but the experience and excitement of finding those two other sets as I did added weight to them. In the end, its the Vermin Vaporizer by a nose, because I really like the little mech, and something about that whole "mini-lab in the back" reminded me of Classic Space.
Don't know if there will be one, unless they go crazy and release the UCS AT-AT this year. Fall should see the UCS Slave I.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I agree that expectations and the buying experience played in my rankings this year and last. Last year I only wanted Quinjet for parts and could care less about it as a set. But then I was pleasantly surprised at how much I loved building it.
Same with Hive Crawler this year. I had very low expectations for it, but obviously loved it. The sheer childlike glee I had when the legs moved the first time sealed it in my faves for this year.
Then there are sets that you are super hyped for, yet somehow still surpass expectations. Ewok Village was that set for me.
And I agree about Vermin Vaporizer. The mech part and lab were fantastic.
Edit: and I blame...err...thank you for turning me onto Silver Mine.
The Driver
Member
Damn yo, haven't stepped foot into a TRU in a years, but I was in there today with my GF looking for stuff for a toy drive they are doing and dangggggggggggg the Lego's are expensive. My girlfriend has pointed out the little architecture sets a few times, she's really into those designs, so I'm looking to pick her up one. Is there any place that has good deals on them?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Whenever there is a Barnes and Noble coupon, use it and snag them from there. They usually have the entire in print line available, and at MSRP.
Which designs was she interested in?
RelentlessRolento
Member
got Goblin King finally off ebay so I can rest easy now Wasnt as cheap as most got it at but still way under the MSRP.
I'll be back in my hometown in the next week or so and they have a Lego store. I'll finally be able to PAB it up since I've never done it. Besides stacking what are some good tips? Mostly looking to get alot of greens and browns.
Wasnt as cheap as most got it at but still way under the MSRP.I'll be back in my hometown in the next week or so and they have a Lego store. I'll finally be able to PAB it up since I've never done it. Besides stacking what are some good tips? Mostly looking to get alot of greens and browns.