PhoncipleBone
Banned
Just drove 70 miles to Natick Mall. Get here to find out they don't open until noon today. Now to waste 90 minutes waiting for the store to open. Whoops.
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LEGO |OT 3| Build Hard. Buy Fast. No Mercy.
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BattleMonkey
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Seems like more realistic style for Rebels but who knows, some aspects are exaggerated on the designs, not sure how that would translate to minifigs. So far it doesn't look like there will be giant eyes.
And there was much rejoicing throughout the land.
anonymous_abc
Member
Pic of the Cantina (Dewback), and some other sw minifigs below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUhS2NlSw6s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUhS2NlSw6s
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Still waiting for store here to open. Mad I didn't check the mall hours before driving. I coulda slept in dammit.
Oh, well. Time to be the one creepy adult standing outside the store and waiting.
Oh, well. Time to be the one creepy adult standing outside the store and waiting.
antiquegamer
Member
Just don't be that guy that hog up the entire counter feeling the bags while some poor little kid behind waiting just to grab one or two. That was quite embarrassing to see at LEGO store.
On another note, I don't feel like driving back to LEGO store today so I just place my order on line and I just noticed so many of the DC LEGO are now Sold Out. (the Batman stuff). I haven't pick up Bat-Wing.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I came for Parisian restaurant and to fill the holiday PAB box. I snagged the set as I walked by, then spent twenty minutes at PAB stuffing the box and moving out of everyone's way while doing it. Being at the PAB wall also have the massive line to pay or return stuff to disappear.
Now the long drive home. Curious as to my piece count with the PAB box, because this thing is SOLID.
Finished the first phase of the build. The first floor gets bag sets numbered 1 and numbered 2 so I am counting it as 2 phases. Based on that I still have half the first floor to finish. So far I am very impressed with the colors and details of the interior. There are some great uses combining some of the new Lego pieces with older ones for new ways to do things. I can already see the way I make furniture and lighting expanding greatly. I love the various ways we can use the round 2x2 tile with the hole in it. Two uses have already shown up in phase 1. So far no mind blowing SNOT techniques have shown up but I am expecting them to appear in the next 3 phases. That's all for now, gonna take a break and get something to eat.
Well, no restaurant for me today. putting off my LEGO trip till tomorrow. I hope they still have some, no idea what the demand for stuff like that is.
Also really hoping I can find Steam Roller while I"m there. Did anyone see it today while on their LEGO Store outings?
Also really hoping I can find Steam Roller while I"m there. Did anyone see it today while on their LEGO Store outings?
RelentlessRolento
Member
Dewback! YES YES YES YES!!!
antiquegamer
Member
New Cantina set looks a bit underwhelming, and we get another Luke's Speeder. I was hoping for full bar with Wuher.
My wife think feeling the bags is cheating. I told her I am just increase my odd of success. The Nacho guy was hard to get for some reason, I went through two boxes (it has been picked through) before finding him. I was surprise Abe's top hat and beard is one piece.
My wife think feeling the bags is cheating. I told her I am just increase my odd of success. The Nacho guy was hard to get for some reason, I went through two boxes (it has been picked through) before finding him. I was surprise Abe's top hat and beard is one piece.
Looks like the Ghost is the bottom right of the AT-AT pic; looks kinda sharp.
So want.
Of course. I think im going to have to hold off on some LEGO movie sets till later. I have this feeling they are going to be well stocked due to perceived demand but might not sell through and get a drop in price.
I need my Lego kitty and mouse though.
Same here. And I thought I'll be buying only two newest modulars in 2014. Damn you, LEGO Company!
Yeah, my son's room is full of LEGO already, after 1.5 years of being active AFOL.
I picked it up first thing this morning and have put the first two steps together. So far it's been a pretty fun build and sets the bar high for any following sets.
Some of my favorite parts so far:
The rolling pin. For some reason I find this awesome!
Best new fridge, with a milk carton.
The wood and tile floor is great (if a bit tedious to put together and get lined up.
I loved the tiling in the outside deck.
Best new fridge, with a milk carton.
The wood and tile floor is great (if a bit tedious to put together and get lined up.
I loved the tiling in the outside deck.
I can't wait to see what the rest looks like.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Bag 1 done of Parisian Restaurant. Best hidden touch that never came across in pics: the sidewalk under the tables outside. And once the tables are on it, you can't see it, but you know it is there. Just awesome.
SiegfriedFM
Member
How strange. Mirkwood Elf Army is sold out almost everywhere. Was it really produced in such low numbers or have the MOC guys bought millions of them to build their armies?
I'm so getting the AT-AT and ISD since I missed out on them the first time. I'll wait on final images of Cantina before I decide on getting it.
I ended up making an order today for the Mars Rover & The Flying Flusher to check out if these 2 in 1 sets are as great as they seem. I'm really liking the price points on the these $30 LEGO Movie sets.
Bag 2 done so the first floor is done and it has taken the #1 position for modular just based on the first floor. The façade around the windows on the first floor is fantastic and I love how the curtains around the windows were done. That new side clip piece adds so much to what we can do, I really want a bunch of them. The set is great for all the foods it provides for the dumpster in back alone 
The detail in the interior is great, its full of objects but is not busy. Another favorite part is how the lattice above the patio is done, it looks really good.
I'll say it now even though I am not finished building it yet that this set is definitely the one to recommend to get someone into modular's. For me it surpasses the Pet Shop which had surpassed the Green Grocer before that.
The detail in the interior is great, its full of objects but is not busy. Another favorite part is how the lattice above the patio is done, it looks really good.I'll say it now even though I am not finished building it yet that this set is definitely the one to recommend to get someone into modular's. For me it surpasses the Pet Shop which had surpassed the Green Grocer before that.
Bag 2 done so the first floor is done and it has taken the #1 position for modular just based on the first floor. The façade around the windows on the first floor is fantastic and I love how the curtains around the windows were done. That new side clip piece adds so much to what we can do, I really want a bunch of them. The set is great for all the foods it provides for the dumpster in back alone
I'll say it now even though I am not finished building it yet that this set is definitely the one to recommend to get someone into modular's. For me it surpasses the Pet Shop which had surpassed the Green Grocer before that.
If you have all the modulars still built, can you take a pic of all of them together once finished?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Bag 2 done so the first floor is done and it has taken the #1 position for modular just based on the first floor. The façade around the windows on the first floor is fantastic and I love how the curtains around the windows were done. That new side clip piece adds so much to what we can do, I really want a bunch of them. The set is great for all the foods it provides for the dumpster in back alone
I'll say it now even though I am not finished building it yet that this set is definitely the one to recommend to get someone into modular's. For me it surpasses the Pet Shop which had surpassed the Green Grocer before that.
Just finished the first floor myself. AWESOME so far. Definitely a return to form for the series. Taking a break for food and maybe go out for a bit before finishing the rest of it tonight.
I will try. I have Fire Brigade onwards, so missing Green Grocer, Market Street, and Cafe Corner.
I just need to find somewhere long enough to actually line them up in a row. Otherwise I can take a picture of my bookcase that has them all in it.
Yeah, that's something I have been planning on doing at some point but probably not until after I move. Right now they are all in a spot in a city design in the corner of the attic where I put all my MOC modulars and official modulars. Really tight space that's hard to get pictures in and bad lighting. I want to share my city layout sometime but not until I can take nice pictures which I will do when I have a dedicated room for them. Plus most of my official modulars have been heavily modified with my own improvements and additions so they only resemble the official sets so it might not be the view your looking for.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
El Pescado
Member
We got the new LEGO catalog in the mail yesterday and my wife took one look at the Parisian Restaurant and decided we had to have it. She's not a fan of huge sets because we don't have a lot of room for LEGO, but I think she's in love with it. LOL
We only did the first bag so far because our daughter woke up from her nap, but she wants to plow through the rest of it as soon as Olivia goes to bed tonight.
My first modular... :'D
We only did the first bag so far because our daughter woke up from her nap, but she wants to plow through the rest of it as soon as Olivia goes to bed tonight.
My first modular... :'D
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Congrats on the first modular. Just a warning: you are all in now. Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny.
Wow congrats and yeah it won't be your last.
And I am on the final floor now. 2nd floor pretty much impressed me just as much as floor one for different reasons. There are just so many new techniques in this set....so AWESOME. Those new parts are game changers when it comes to façade building for modulars as well as for furniture.
El Pescado
Member
Wow congrats and yeah it won't be your last.
Ha ha. I hope not! I've lusted after them for years.
And you are starting with one of the best of the lot - congrats.
Does your daughter have the LEGO Friends house that is owned by her namesake?
Ghostmind, have you started building yours yet?
El Pescado
Member
She's only 18 months old tomorrow.
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It's in the top of her closet for when she's old enough to play with LEGO instead of DUPLO.
Soon. After I got home I passed out for a few hours, and now I need to build my new LEGO tables that I bought this week. Once that is done, I'll get started on the Restaurant.
I guess Mixels are going to continue to be a thing - here's the prelim for "Series 3":
http://imgur.com/7CXjhr2
http://imgur.com/7CXjhr2