BentBricks
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Looking at the Bike Shop and Cafe again. It's a nice looking "poor man's" Parisian Restaurant.
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Looking at the Bike Shop and Cafe again. It's a nice looking "poor man's" Parisian Restaurant.
Thanks guys! The trip was mostly a success. Two out of three ain't bad (Unexpected Gathering was sold out).
So, here's my Lego quirk. I tend to hoard all the sets in a line until some arbitrary day and time when I decide now is the moment to sit down and build them all. For The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, I wanted to marathon through the movies while building all the sets. I mean, it's silly to build this way, and it makes my backlog INSANE, but I've always thought of them as fun little themed 'events', so to speak. Anybody else do this?
The unveiling is usually held in the afternoon.
I'm a grown man. I cannot wait that long.
Jables Swan
Member
An extra $130 on the RRP on the Simpsons house, just for the pleasure of living in Australia.
SillyEskimo
Member
Thanks guys! The trip was mostly a success. Two out of three ain't bad (Unexpected Gathering was sold out).
So, here's my Lego quirk. I tend to hoard all the sets in a line until some arbitrary day and time when I decide now is the moment to sit down and build them all. For The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, I wanted to marathon through the movies while building all the sets. I mean, it's silly to build this way, and it makes my backlog INSANE, but I've always thought of them as fun little themed 'events', so to speak. Anybody else do this?
I built all the Monster Hunter sets at once. Same with all the Batman and alien defence force sets. It's fun doing it that way.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Something about this link/site keeps crashing both mobile Safari & Atomic Web Browser in iOS 7. Bummer, I want to see these prelims.
Edit: And mobile Chrome!
I tried it on my iPad and had the same issue... worked with iOS6, curiously enough.
peteykirch
Member
It was a real fun build.
Though I wonder how difficult it would be to order the bulk of the pieces in a different color.
Would love to have it in that baby blue to make the VW Dharma vans from LOST
The Omega Man
Member
My son and I are collecting LEGO Marvel minifigures and somehow he really wants to have the cannon fodder guys from Magneto's stage in the video game, the official name for those guys are "Magneto Acolytes". I know it's almost impossible those are going to get an official release let alone this year and my son asks me every day when I come back from work if I was able to find them.
So is there any minifigure from any LEGO line that looks similar to this?
So is there any minifigure from any LEGO line that looks similar to this?
But, but, SANDCRAWLER!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Maybe Simpsons was the set reveal and they had to move it up because of the leak?
That could be - the reveal ended up being rather spontaneous.
We've still got an early-access VIP set for February 17th, so I would think that they will have to reveal that set before the end of this month.
Jables Swan
Member
Maybe I should stop complaining about Australian prices. That's disgusting.
SiegfriedFM
Member
I finished Parisian Restaurant tonight with the help of a friend. Overall it was a GREAT build, and also very suitable for two. Aside from the foundations and some wall sections, there is almost always something for the other one to build, and many of the best parts are done twice.
There's a TON of fantastic details in this, and some crazy builds.
* Dat white detailing on the ground floor front.
* Dat cabinet inside.
* Dat kitchen sink.
* Dat proposal.
* Dat SNOT on second floor windows and ground floor curtains.
* Dat stair railing.
* Dat insane detail on the top floor front (gray and white parts).
* Dat blue textured roof with windows.
I'm taking pictures tomorrow, but if you are (for some reason) having second thoughts, don't! This is pure awesome!
There's a TON of fantastic details in this, and some crazy builds.
* Dat white detailing on the ground floor front.
* Dat cabinet inside.
* Dat kitchen sink.
* Dat proposal.
* Dat SNOT on second floor windows and ground floor curtains.
* Dat stair railing.
* Dat insane detail on the top floor front (gray and white parts).
* Dat blue textured roof with windows.
I'm taking pictures tomorrow, but if you are (for some reason) having second thoughts, don't! This is pure awesome!
antiquegamer
Member
Links works fine for me on Windows 8 tablet.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Bummer that there is no announcement today. Seems okay to me though as I get to keep my money.
Finally got my office/LEGO room setup today. All the table tops I wanted and things finally organize. See below.
Finally got my office/LEGO room setup today. All the table tops I wanted and things finally organize. See below.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
The Super Star Destroyer just hiding in the background there...
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Yea. It is a lot more space than I have ever had so it is great. I am still sorting out and breaking down some stuff so I should get some more room.
lol, yea it will stay together. Just need to figure out where I am going to display it.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Sorry for the double post.
DrForester
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Ordered 10 Movie minfigs from LEGO store...
First, they sent me 11.
Second, there was only 1 duplicate (2 Emmet).
First, they sent me 11.
Second, there was only 1 duplicate (2 Emmet).
Would you be willing to trade Emmet for my extra scribble face bad cop?
BentBricks
Member
You are quickly easing into the LEGO hobby. Already considering buying individual parts. That's an advanced sign.
More info on customizing here: http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/1432/customizing-the-vw-camper-van-10220
Apparently Maersk blue is the closer color, but that will be a tough one to get the parts.
Here's an article about modified mini VW camper contest held at eurobricks.
http://thebrickblogger.com/2013/09/lego-vw-camper-mini-conversions/
Bummer that there is no announcement today. Seems okay to me though as I get to keep my money.
Finally got my office/LEGO room setup today. All the table tops I wanted and things finally organize. See below.
I'm so jelly of you guys with the dedicate LEGO rooms. I at least have an office where I can put my dedicated LEGO parts on the metal shelving with rollers in a corner.
DrForester
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Sorry, got a bad cop in the bags too.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Everytime I hear Bad Cop, I think of Axe Cop...and then I wonder how crazy those sets would look.
Awesome luck. I've ordered them online before, never got a good spread. From now on I think I'm going to rely on my semi-local LEGO store for feeling packs. Or TRU. I used to be too shy about it and I'd sit there and feel a few out only to end up mostly grabbing random packs. But the more I do it, the more it doesn't bother me. I've had some good convos with the employees at LEGO and TRU too. There's a reason people chose to work at those places... it's not just because "it's a job" -- it's because a lot of them like this stuff too! I've underestimated that potential in the past.
Welp. Looks like I better prepare my wallet. Or not. I can wait till Feb 1st just fine.
RelentlessRolento
Member
Random thought:
I'm about to work with programming some RFID stuff in the coming weeks and was wondering if there has ever been any RFID LEGO stuff people have worked on? It almost makes too much sense in my head somehow especially with mindstorms stuff.
I don't know if I have the right parts, but it wouldn't be that hard to make. Get CMF Policeman + CMF Lumberjack Axe + a mustache glasses face.... hmmm I have all but the face, though I did just get the big mustache from the Lego Movie western set
I'm about to work with programming some RFID stuff in the coming weeks and was wondering if there has ever been any RFID LEGO stuff people have worked on? It almost makes too much sense in my head somehow especially with mindstorms stuff.
I don't know if I have the right parts, but it wouldn't be that hard to make. Get CMF Policeman + CMF Lumberjack Axe + a mustache glasses face.... hmmm I have all but the face, though I did just get the big mustache from the Lego Movie western set
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
Not just a good spread, but all the one's I wanted.
Emmet
Wyldstyle
Lord Business
Shakespeare
Lincoln
Pandaman
Bad Cop
Coffee vendor
Pants Man
Robo-Lady with beehive so.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Not likely. It will be hard to get for the first few weeks because fans will buy a bunch, then speculators will buy even more of them. After a few months it will be pretty easy to find.
I went bag feeling today and managed to get 15 out of 16 LEGO Movie minifigures. My favorite has to be Abe Lincoln.
The hardest minifigure to find was Mrs. Scratchen-Post cause she's rare and somewhat hard to feel for the cat.
I also mistook the Bad Cop's 1x2 tile as Emmet so I'll have to go back and hunt him down tomorrow.
The hardest minifigure to find was Mrs. Scratchen-Post cause she's rare and somewhat hard to feel for the cat.
I also mistook the Bad Cop's 1x2 tile as Emmet so I'll have to go back and hunt him down tomorrow.
*edit* gone now, hope someone in this thread managed to get it.
That's the only way to get it at retail in North America, however the minifig was only packaged with the initial run of the game, so you would need to check your local walmarts to see if they still have one that has not been bought up by speculators.
The other option is eBay or Bricklink, for which you are looking at around $30 currently for the minifig.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Yeah, but that's only if they're still available in stores or online. I think the minifig was only packed in with 360 and PS3 copies of the game.
antiquegamer
Member
I went back to Fred for you yesterday but look like may be Bricks and Minifigs might have gone through all 4 boxes, I can only feel Emmett, Cop and Wildstyle left in there. Are you still looking for Scratchen Post and the secretary robot? I might hit another Fred in a day or two.
Thanks guys! My local Wal Mart has them in stock with the 3DS version. My son's favorite Super Hero right now is Iron Patriot. So I'm thinking of getting that for him with his birthday next month.
Very kind of you to to have me in mind! I made a post Thursday in this thread about finding those figs on my third pillaging attempt though, so I'm all done. Got a LEGO employee to give me a second opinion on the pack I suspected cat lady to be inside, hehe. I have all 16 + doubles of some of my favorites (except for bad cop and lord business, who I have 3 of due to pack feeling errors
)I really appreciate it though. Those two figs, being somewhat uncommon compared to the others (or so it seems based on the case breakdown thread on eurobricks), should come in handy for you regardless if you do pick them up.
For others who may need these two figures: while I agree feeling for her cat lady's hair is a good method, if you think you feel the cat but aren't sure, feel carefully for its tail. it makes a "c" shape at its tip, it should not be mistaken for anything else in the set. if still not sure, just keep feeling the piece and see if you can make out the head and legs (there are only two "legs").
If you are searching for the secretary robot, it has a 2x2 square plate as an accessory. The only other figs in the set with a similar piece are abe Lincoln and Shakespeare. if you feel the plate, but don't feel the Lincoln hat (pretty obvious), or the Shakespeare neck-piece, you're golden. don't mistake the Shakespeare bald head piece for her hair though, because they are both round on top. bad cop and emmet have 1x2 plate accessories, don't mistake a 1x2 for a 2x2.
feeling packs iz gud fun.
antiquegamer
Member
LEGO CITY Police by antiquegamer, on Flickr
Police ATV polybag from January promotion. I generally don't care for CITY stuffs but I was bored at work and it was in my backpack. He looks more like mall cop to me than an actual policeman.
lol! I agree. Total mall cop.
I actually have two of those now... have a feeling i may have 3 before the month is over... especially if that Simpsons House hits early like ghostmind indicated.
I ordered a few older Atlantis sets I found at a good price. Really love the minifigs in them.
Also snagged a gold dragon for $19 and change... not a huge Ninjago fan but I'm trying to diversify
I pose yet another question to LEGO GAF... what are your experiences with LEGO games? Not the video games, I mean the board and other table games. However, this includes any game that utilizes in some way physical LEGO bricks, including Life of George (which is an ios/android game that requires taking photos of LEGO bricks.) I have been curious about many of them, including Creationary, Life of George and Heroica to name a few.
I actually have two of those now... have a feeling i may have 3 before the month is over... especially if that Simpsons House hits early like ghostmind indicated.
I ordered a few older Atlantis sets I found at a good price. Really love the minifigs in them.
Also snagged a gold dragon for $19 and change... not a huge Ninjago fan but I'm trying to diversify
I pose yet another question to LEGO GAF... what are your experiences with LEGO games? Not the video games, I mean the board and other table games. However, this includes any game that utilizes in some way physical LEGO bricks, including Life of George (which is an ios/android game that requires taking photos of LEGO bricks.) I have been curious about many of them, including Creationary, Life of George and Heroica to name a few.
Easiest way to tell it's the secretary is her hair. The back of it flips up so it's a dead giveaway.