Oftentimes I go to the LEGO store and I have more upcoming information than many that work there do. When it comes to stuff going OOP they are ahead of me on that. Usually I can find out which ones of those I need to buy from them a few months before the news shows up on the internet.
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LEGO |OT 3| Build Hard. Buy Fast. No Mercy.
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Oftentimes I go to the LEGO store and I have more upcoming information than many that work there do. When it comes to stuff going OOP they are ahead of me on that. Usually I can find out which ones of those I need to buy from them a few months before the news shows up on the internet.
Yeah I had 2 customers call in about a VIP event in our store that we knew nothing about. They had gotten something in the mail, and nothing was filtered down to the brick specialists about it, so I learned about that from our customers. Sad really
BentBricks
Member
I heard some of the LEGO Movie sets would be available Dec 29th from a LEGO store person. This will be a good gauge on how good of a source that person is.
All the boxes say Jan 1st on them, but I was told the 29th by a supervisor as well for the movie stuff specifically.
PalaceBrother
Member
I didn't know this was the designation. I love it. It's like a Brick Sommelier.
I know what my first LEGO purchase of the year will be; Parisian Restaurant of course. The question is what set should I get with it. I am debating between horizon express, 2nd orthanc before it gets discontinued as rumored, or UC "seX" Wing. Kind of amazing how caught up I got on exclusives this year that those are the only "old" sets left that I don't have that I do want . I may put out a list of my purchases this year minus cmf, pab, and polybag purchases just to horrify myself.
So you already have a Tower of Orthanc set, and are planning on getting another? If that is the case, I would go with the Horizon Express, as direct train set shelf lives can be unpredictable. If you don't already have Orthanc, then get it first.
blast it... I ordered hundreds of those 1x1 rounds and 2x1 tiles and I don't have enough to go for a third level on my castle tower. I place BrinkLink orders thinking, I couldn't possibly need more than X amount. And then I always run out once I'm in to my building.
Edit: Thanks for all the feedback on the MOC. I thought I'd be finished the other day, but I cannot decide how I want to finish the top of the tower or the door at the base.
Edit: Thanks for all the feedback on the MOC. I thought I'd be finished the other day, but I cannot decide how I want to finish the top of the tower or the door at the base.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
In laws sent me Dol Guldur Ambush for Christmas. Very generous gift, but I am meh on the set. They did send a gift receipt so I can take it back if I wanted. It would pay for half of Parisian Restaurant...
However, it is a good looking parts pack. And I would get Azog, Radagast, and parts for a weeping angel statue.
Decisions...
However, it is a good looking parts pack. And I would get Azog, Radagast, and parts for a weeping angel statue.
Decisions...
I...wait...what?! YOU, return a set? It's not like you won't get Parisian Restaurant anyways.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Ah, yes. I am getting the modular anyways. But with this it is less out of pocket.
I did return a Y Wing last year, but I already had it before.
Screw it. I wanna build. Opening it now.
RelentlessRolento
Member
As dumb as it sounds, I'd kill for that set for azog.
I got the red house 3-in-1 for my girlfriends daughter. She seems to like it but is waiting to open it when she gets back from my folks. I look forward to seeing what she makes since she's old enough to make functional stuff that is still crazy.
I got the red house 3-in-1 for my girlfriends daughter. She seems to like it but is waiting to open it when she gets back from my folks. I look forward to seeing what she makes since she's old enough to make functional stuff that is still crazy.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Azog and Radagast swayed me. But the real clincher was the statue mini figure. I just need grey wings and can make some Weeping Angels from Doctor Who.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
My apartment complex is having a gingerbread house contest. Nothing in the rules says it has to actually be gingerbread. Tempted to take my LEGO gingerbread house MOC down there and submit it for voting.
Only problem is the display is wide open and unguarded for days. Dont want to chance anyone stealing or breaking the set, but it would be a fun troll to put it down there.
Only problem is the display is wide open and unguarded for days. Dont want to chance anyone stealing or breaking the set, but it would be a fun troll to put it down there.
PalaceBrother
Member
Dol Guldur Battle, right? Ambush is the smaller set I think.
You'll need four of those figures to adequately recreate the finale of Blink
Don't do it. I have a friend who's neighbor put a ton of toys out for a local charity pick up a couple of weeks ago. Included in the pile of toys were several 2007/2008 LEGO sets. My friend went over after seeing it out there for 2 days to ask if he could buy some of the sets or donate to the charity on the giver's behalf and realized that they'd all been stolen. People are gross.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Battle, yes. My fault. And yes, I need more Angels for Blink. But one Angel is better than none.Dol Guldur Battle, right? Ambush is the smaller set I think.
You'll need four of those figures to adequately recreate the finale of Blink
That is my fear. If they had things locked up, I would do it without hesitation. I think it would throw people for a loop. And I am proud of my moc.
Edit: building Dol Guldur now. New brick: 2x2 round tile with hole in center. Very cool.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Fo sho
Yep - another new game-changing part!
BentBricks
Member
Can you have too much bley for castle and rocks? Bley is good for metal too.
Yep - another new game-changing part!
LEGO has really been churning out the new moulds. I wonder if this is due to the competition or that they are selling so many sets it offsets the cost of making more moulds.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Since I opened Dol Guldur (only did bag 1 tonight. Will finish tomorrow), now I debate if I keep that Visa giftcard my mother sent me to help pay off Parisian Restaurant, or use it to buy that Friday the 13th blu ray box set tomorrow that I have been eyeing for months.
I know in the end I am buying Parisian Restaurant either way. Just wondering if I should lessen the pain on my wallet. Granted, the Friday the 13th set will be around for quite some time, but the price on it will not. ($53 or so after deals and coupons).
I know in the end I am buying Parisian Restaurant either way. Just wondering if I should lessen the pain on my wallet. Granted, the Friday the 13th set will be around for quite some time, but the price on it will not. ($53 or so after deals and coupons).
BentBricks
Member
Sooo much goodness yesterday I didn't get a chance to respond to.
I think I may want most of the LEGO Movie sets. Will wait for 30% on most of them though.
This makes me want to get more of the turtles from the first series. Not extremely excited about the new turtle prints. Definitely some interesting new minifig moulds (crock and black blob thingy).
Looks nice. I have a similar setup display cases like that except different dimensions. I fit 2 series in each.
I'm liking the insect minifigs with those spider legs. I like how they used the asteroid rock thingy for the spider abdomen.
I really like the minifigs in the Movie sets:
That moustache attaches around the neck, so you can transfer it to almost any minifig.
I think I may want most of the LEGO Movie sets. Will wait for 30% on most of them though.
New TMNT ad shows some new sets: Mutation Chamber Unleashed (79119) & Turtle Sub Undersea Chase (79121)
This makes me want to get more of the turtles from the first series. Not extremely excited about the new turtle prints. Definitely some interesting new minifig moulds (crock and black blob thingy).
Looks nice. I have a similar setup display cases like that except different dimensions. I fit 2 series in each.
New Chima minifigs:
I'm liking the insect minifigs with those spider legs. I like how they used the asteroid rock thingy for the spider abdomen.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
After deliberation, I am going to pass on the Friday the 13th set. Because I am passing on it, I have a 25% off coupon for BN if anyone wants it. It expires 12/24. It will work on LEGO sets and Architecture (but not Studio). Many stores still have the now OOP Robie House in stock, which this coupon will work on. (Translates to roughly $50 off the set)
First one to get a PM to me gets the coupon.
First one to get a PM to me gets the coupon.
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Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
Let's be real, PhonBon. Your avatar is always ready to pounce on an awesome LEGO deal. Search your feelings, you know it to be true!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I searched my feelings about Robie House before. Besides. I have two of those 25% coupons. How do you know the other one isn't for Robie House?
It isn't. Gotta buy one last thing for my wife for Christmas
PhoncipleBone
Banned
From Brickset's review of the new Legend Beast series:
Inverted bow slopes? Whoa. Another game changer.
Inverted bow slopes? Whoa. Another game changer.
Drive-able Lego hot rod. It used an airpowered lego built rotary engine. Wish they had more pics of the internals and how it works.
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1089233_crowdfunded-full-size-lego-hot-rod-runs-on-air-video
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1089233_crowdfunded-full-size-lego-hot-rod-runs-on-air-video
Any Goblin King Hunters?
Amazon Warehouse has a few banged boxes for under $60
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009TCYK2E/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Amazon Warehouse has a few banged boxes for under $60
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009TCYK2E/?tag=neogaf0e-20
PalaceBrother
Member
At 50% off it is hard to ignore the praise. Grabbed a 50% off Cavalry Builder as well.
Where was that at? Walmart?
antiquegamer
Member
That looks like Target clearance tag. Just don't use your credit card there. : P
Lol yeah I was thinking of mentioning that target issue in here but figured you would all know by now. Glad I haven't got anything at target for a while
BentBricks
Member
From Brickset - more new parts from the Chima Legend Beasts:
I expect those Legend Beasts sets to be very popular with AFOLs and TFOLs. What's the price point of those sets? $10-$15? For 30% off I'll get multiples of each.
RelentlessRolento
Member
Those Chima sets I already wanted but want more now
PhoncipleBone
Banned
The teeth man. The teeth. Awesome.From Brickset - more new parts from the Chima Legend Beasts:
I can see myself getting 2 or 3 of these Legend Beasts - I think they are only $10 each, or close to that.
The price on the Mountain Hut is great - $40USD for 550pcs.
Disney sets have Disney-tax on them - Ariel was $3 more than the Lemonade Stand.
nice haul... argh wish I had the energy to go scouring TRU today, but my luck it's probably picked bare. Trying to be patient and wait till after the new year and hope for some amazon discounts.
Great thing about LEGO, they are always in good supply. Can't say that about a lot of other things I collect.
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Mirkwood Elf Army - $25 (29.99 msrp)
http://amzn.com/B00EXJM3R2
Great thing about LEGO, they are always in good supply. Can't say that about a lot of other things I collect.
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Mirkwood Elf Army - $25 (29.99 msrp)
http://amzn.com/B00EXJM3R2
tiggerkiddo
Member
I must have that Mountain Cabin set...but man I have so many unopened sets that haven't been put together...I really should build them before buying other sets.
Riddler Chase (w/ The Flash) and Man Bat set up for pre-order. MSRP. They are adding disney princess and creator stuff too.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GSPFDU8/?tag=neogaf0e-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GSPFDX0/?tag=neogaf0e-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GSPFDU8/?tag=neogaf0e-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GSPFDX0/?tag=neogaf0e-20
