anonymous_abc
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Thank you so much (!) SiegfriedFM for helping me strike 9 (!) Series 1 Minifigs from my wanted list!
You are the man!
You are the man!
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LEGO |OT 3| Build Hard. Buy Fast. No Mercy.
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antiquegamer
Member
Six LEGO sets for $100.00, another great thing about these beside the prices is that 5 of the 6 have alternate builds!
WP_20140114_09_45_02_Pro by antiquegamer, on Flickr
I also picked up Chima Eagle ship thing for $16.50. Too bad the clearance items do not stack with buy 2 get 1 free at Fred Myers. The $29.99 set are perfect for this deal because they essentially become $20.00 sets.
WP_20140114_09_45_02_Pro by antiquegamer, on Flickr
I also picked up Chima Eagle ship thing for $16.50. Too bad the clearance items do not stack with buy 2 get 1 free at Fred Myers. The $29.99 set are perfect for this deal because they essentially become $20.00 sets.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Lego Simpsons will probably sell like hotcakes.
For fun you better smash something and make it break up against that Lego ship to see what happens...
Film it; it will be glorious!
antiquegamer
Member
I seems like everyone hating on the set. I personally think it looks fantastic especially for $200.00.
Yes, and what I love about Fred is even though I buy mixture of 3 $29.99 and 3 $19.99 set they give you appropriate discount and you don't have to fight with them about which set get taken out. Only thing is the clearance and red hot items are not part of the deal. (They are clearing out all the toys now at 60% off but LEGO sets are pretty far and few, I only found that Eagle Interceptor and bunch of those Chima speedoz things, man the series really bomb for LEGO). Fred Myers is smarter this year, like other retailers, they seems to do great discount on LEGO during holidays so there were not many sets left for big clearance at the end like in previous years.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Just built the Chibi Falcon here...
Actually, a surprisingly fun build! I think i like this one a tad bit more than then Planet series so far... the model itself would look even more serious without the minifig and the flickfire missiles of course, but alas, that would defeat the whole Chibi concept right?
Some nice details too like the antenna, the 4 engines etc. the general shape of the ship is pretty accurate for such a small model, i also dig the blue engine "fire" in the back! The only thing that is kinda disappointing is that it includes yet another regular Han of which i must have like 3 or 4 by now at least
Actually, a surprisingly fun build! I think i like this one a tad bit more than then Planet series so far... the model itself would look even more serious without the minifig and the flickfire missiles of course, but alas, that would defeat the whole Chibi concept right?
Some nice details too like the antenna, the 4 engines etc. the general shape of the ship is pretty accurate for such a small model, i also dig the blue engine "fire" in the back! The only thing that is kinda disappointing is that it includes yet another regular Han of which i must have like 3 or 4 by now at least
Just built the Chibi Falcon here...
Actually, a surprisingly fun build! I think i like this one a tad bit more than then Planet series so far... the model itself would look even more serious without the minifig and the flickfire missiles of course, but alas, that would defeat the whole Chibi concept right?
Some nice details too like the antenna, the 4 engines etc. the general shape of the ship is pretty accurate for such a small model, i also dig the blue engine "fire" in the back! The only thing that is kinda disappointing is that it includes yet another regular Han of which i must have like 3 or 4 by now at least
Are you from Europe, I thought the Star Wars sets were being released in America until March.
And I want the chibi xwing and star destroyer pretty badly (and the turbo tank as well!).
BentBricks
Member
Nice to see the Brotherhood Workshop work being featured by LEGO. They do high quality LEGO animations.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN63AvoE_IY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN63AvoE_IY
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Bummer, just received an email that my Mars Rover is still on back order. The product page lists January 26th as the estimated restock date.
Is the cockpit piece printed or sticker?
Is the cockpit piece printed or sticker?
Who am I kidding, it must be a sticker.
That's is indeed good animation. Does anyone know a good tutorial on making your own stop animation LEGO movie?
The Omega Man
Member
Just built the Chibi Falcon here...
Actually, a surprisingly fun build! I think i like this one a tad bit more than then Planet series so far... the model itself would look even more serious without the minifig and the flickfire missiles of course, but alas, that would defeat the whole Chibi concept right?
Some nice details too like the antenna, the 4 engines etc. the general shape of the ship is pretty accurate for such a small model, i also dig the blue engine "fire" in the back! The only thing that is kinda disappointing is that it includes yet another regular Han of which i must have like 3 or 4 by now at least
That's amazing! Are those out in Canada?
peteykirch
Member
The Garbage Chomper was a fun build, has maybe 5-6 stickers though.
I did the alternate build instead of the regular garbage truck. I really enjoy the action mechanism that allows it to chomp up and down.
I thought LEGO GAF might like what Popuptee had for sale today:
http://popuptee.com/collections/future/products/shut-up-take-my-money
http://popuptee.com/collections/future/products/shut-up-take-my-money
BentBricks
Member
I thought LEGO GAF might like what Popuptee had for sale today:
http://popuptee.com/collections/future/products/shut-up-take-my-money
I will wear buy and wear that shirt if by some miracle, LEGO makes Futurama minifigs.
RelentlessRolento
Member
Where in Florida? I always have a hard time finding stuff too :-/
Oh cool. I think I'll be picking this up for the weekend then. I wouldn't say I'm an enormous Simpsons fan, but that build looks way fun.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
It is a large set designed by Marcos Bessa. A great build is guaranteed.
I know Ghostmind and I gush about him a lot, but these are some sets he designed that we love:
Quinjet
Lex Luthor Power Armor
Constitution Train Chase
Arkham Asylum Breakout
Ewok Village
tiggerkiddo
Member
I just need them to set a release date for the Spaceship, SPACESHIP. Getting that as soon as it comes out.
Nice! That's an impressive resume! I concur on Quinjet and Constitution Train being great sets, although I hadn't realized they could be credited to the same guy. Another designer to watch then, for sure.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Ewok Village is his best yet.
It's funny; I've been collecting Lego since the 90s, but I don't have a single Star Wars set. I've thought of picking up the real iconic sets though, before they're gone -- Millennium Falcon, Death Star, and possibly Ewok Village. Knowing EW is a great build certainly helps push that decision along, haha.
Pics are posted from Brickfair Alabama! The most impressive build out there has to be the battleship leading into the jungle (I forgot to take a pic of the name, so I cannot remember what it was!
Album here: https://www.facebook.com/judhudson/...0571.1073741849.1221104035&type=3&uploaded=59
Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP!
Album here: https://www.facebook.com/judhudson/...0571.1073741849.1221104035&type=3&uploaded=59
Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Best Star first. Then R2-D2. Then Ewok Village.
BentBricks
Member
Pics are posted from Brickfair Alabama! The most impressive build out there has to be the battleship leading into the jungle (I forgot to take a pic of the name, so I cannot remember what it was!
Album here: https://www.facebook.com/judhudson/...0571.1073741849.1221104035&type=3&uploaded=59
That ship is impressive in scale indeed. That has to be over 50 PAB cups of 1x1 round trans tiles!
Thanks for sharing the photos!
That space biodome!
That Q-Bert arcade cabinet!
That city!
That classic LEGO display!
That Iron Giant!
Those really small vignettes are easily overlooked with all the HUGE builds. They need to put all the small vignette builds all together.
RelentlessRolento
Member
A new interesting part for 2014 has made its debut with the new Chima sets:
This new "gun" is highly-configurable, with studs covering most of its surface.
yeah been watching all of Jang's new chima videos and I want those badly... pretty awesome.
anonymous_abc
Member
Bummer, just received an email that my Mars Rover is still on back order. The product page lists January 26th as the estimated restock date.
Is the cockpit piece printed or sticker?
Who am I kidding, it must be a sticker.
looks printed, and all the planet sets come with printed pieces, so there is hope.
Stickers on LEGO should die a horribly painfull death.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Bummer, just received an email that my Mars Rover is still on back order. The product page lists January 26th as the estimated restock date.
Is the cockpit piece printed or sticker?
Who am I kidding, it must be a sticker.
amazingly enough, there are NO stickers in this set
So yeah, the cockpit is a printed (and unique?) piece!
The Chibis are indeed out in Europe here.
BentBricks
Member
A new interesting part for 2014 has made its debut with the new Chima sets:
This new "gun" is highly-configurable, with studs covering most of its surface.
Ooooh. That looks very useful! I can't wait to see the "New Elementary" blog cover that piece. He usually shows a few techniques he thinks of with the new pieces.
amazingly enough, there are NO stickers in this set
So yeah, the cockpit is a printed (and unique?) piece!
The Chibis are indeed out in Europe here.
I believe that piece is the head of the non-dome head astromechs in Star Wars.
Creator set, good value for the money with different builds and good amount of pieces.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Ooooh. That looks very useful! I can't wait to see the "New Elementary" blog cover that piece. He usually shows a few techniques he thinks of with the new pieces.
I believe that piece is the head of the non-dome head astromechs in Star Wars.
hmm could be indeed... i don't have one handy atm but yeah i can see it... with a different print of course!
Just built the Chibi Falcon here...
Actually, a surprisingly fun build! I think i like this one a tad bit more than then Planet series so far... the model itself would look even more serious without the minifig and the flickfire missiles of course, but alas, that would defeat the whole Chibi concept right?
Some nice details too like the antenna, the 4 engines etc. the general shape of the ship is pretty accurate for such a small model, i also dig the blue engine "fire" in the back! The only thing that is kinda disappointing is that it includes yet another regular Han of which i must have like 3 or 4 by now at least
I actually really like the look of that! Will have to keep an eye out here in the UK.
PalaceBrother
Member
A new interesting part for 2014 has made its debut with the new Chima sets:
This new "gun" is highly-configurable, with studs covering most of its surface.
Is that two pieces? A claw and a funky hollow brick?
All one part.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
A new interesting part for 2014 has made its debut with the new Chima sets:
This new "gun" is highly-configurable, with studs covering most of its surface.
So, a smaller, new fashioned version of the good ole bazooka/camera piece? Cool.
oneknightr
Member
Nice to know that there are a couple of people here that are local to me (you and BomberMouse). I live in the Montclair area of Oakland. I've been to the Lego stores at Stoneridge and Hillsdale (Stoneridge is much closer to me). I can spend all day there(!), but my wife usually gives me the look when I'm there more than 10 minutes. =) I don't usually hit up the PAB wall since I don't do any MOC's. I just like building sets.
I do most of my Lego purchases on Craigslist (hate paying retail or close to retail for anything, and I'm pretty patient). Just picked up the Robie House and White House yesterday for $150. Both were sealed but the Robie House box was a bit beat up. Was really happy with that score.
Pics are posted from Brickfair Alabama! The most impressive build out there has to be the battleship leading into the jungle (I forgot to take a pic of the name, so I cannot remember what it was!
Album here: https://www.facebook.com/judhudson/...0571.1073741849.1221104035&type=3&uploaded=59
Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP!
This is actually on display in my store right now. The AFOL who built it is from the area. Brought it straight from the convention to drop it off and put it on display. I LOVE it!
Received and built the Curiosity Mars Rover.
It comes in a nice box (like BttF), and has a 100+ page high-quality instruction booklet with little info snippets peppered through the build instructions (which have an uncommon black background). In all an enjoyable build - with the highlight being the drive suspension. It will make a great display model.
(rock, bush, and alien not included)
It comes in a nice box (like BttF), and has a 100+ page high-quality instruction booklet with little info snippets peppered through the build instructions (which have an uncommon black background). In all an enjoyable build - with the highlight being the drive suspension. It will make a great display model.
(rock, bush, and alien not included)
PalaceBrother
Member
Awesome feedback, thanks Ghostmind! I love the first pic.
Thanks - the second pic was overkill (and over-exposed). Fixed!
Dragoshi1
Member
Tampa, there's never any lego sales around here. I saw some decent stuff on Craigs List, but I'm terrified of meeting people in person and they wind up being a murderer or somethin'. Found some decent Lego Atlantis stuff on there.
tiggerkiddo
Member
How can you not have the Dolphin Cruiser? Best Friends set out there, it's a must have.
PalaceBrother
Member
I think I may have a problem...
The problem being that I don't have the dolphins yet. Must get that Cruiser.
I love it!
My daughter took all of her Friends animals and hid them in my modulars. I'm still finding them.
I kept waiting for a sale. I had it in my Amazon cart in November, and they ran out of stock. Prior to Christmas, it was hard to find that set.
I will definitely get it in the next few months though.
BentBricks
Member
I think I may have a problem...
The problem being that I don't have the dolphins yet. Must get that Cruiser.
I have the same problem! I'm just missing the latest Friends pets wave.
Dolphins will be in one of the smaller 2014 Friends sets, but the Dolphin Cruiser is a must get even without dolphins.