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LEGO |OT 3| Build Hard. Buy Fast. No Mercy.
- Thread starter PhoncipleBone
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Good to know I am not the only one checking the web page.
My store was being coy about it when I called earlier today. Said they heard of the promotion, but had not received any sets as of my call time.
After the way they botched the BttF launch, I'm not inclined to believe them, so I'll be at the store at opening time tomorrow.
Marty Chinn
Member
What promotion?
Marty Chinn
Member
Ah, I think I'm going to hold out for a 10% coupon from the catalog.
May not work, since it is a direct set, and LEGO made direct sets ineligible for coupons last year.
tiggerkiddo
Member
ETA on Benny's Spaceship Spaceship! ?
Second-half sets usually start showing up in June through August.
We'll have a much better idea once the Toy Fairs start next week.
RelentlessRolento
Member
Just watched Yoda Chronicles... nice short movie 
the designers seem to like billboards alot
the designers seem to like billboards alot 
Chuckie
Member
Lego.nl are assholes. I don't buy there anymore.
Just came back from TRU.
Lego Lone Ranger Mine 40 % off
Lego Lone Ranger Stagecoat Escape 50 % off
Lego Galaxy Squad Hive Crawler 50 % off
two series 4 Star Wars minisets for 50 % off
All for less than 100 , I'm happy. Sadly no new mini figures which was the reason to go there in the first place.
Lego Lone Ranger Mine 40 % off
Lego Lone Ranger Stagecoat Escape 50 % off
Lego Galaxy Squad Hive Crawler 50 % off
two series 4 Star Wars minisets for 50 % off
All for less than 100 , I'm happy. Sadly no new mini figures which was the reason to go there in the first place.
Neoriceisgood
Member
Where's my new lego historic theme... :C
Since I've started reading this thread I've built up a little LEGO collection on my desk at work, all started because of wetwired's Tumbler!
I'm going heavy on minifigs and small pieces as they're easier to keep on my desk, haven't got anything larger than the helicopter from the chopper showdown set and the speedboat from the Iron Man one, but I think when I finally do take the plunge I'm going to go for the non-UCS X-Wing set. I'd love to have the Red Leader one but definitely can't afford it while saving for a house, the smaller one will have to do! A slight bias at the moment towards Super Hero figures, mainly because I know once I start on the Star Wars stuff I'll never stop... Just thought I'd share!
I'm going heavy on minifigs and small pieces as they're easier to keep on my desk, haven't got anything larger than the helicopter from the chopper showdown set and the speedboat from the Iron Man one, but I think when I finally do take the plunge I'm going to go for the non-UCS X-Wing set. I'd love to have the Red Leader one but definitely can't afford it while saving for a house, the smaller one will have to do! A slight bias at the moment towards Super Hero figures, mainly because I know once I start on the Star Wars stuff I'll never stop... Just thought I'd share!
SiegfriedFM
Member
Woot! All hail the Sea Cow!
LEGO's part ordering system is back online and they now sell the riggings that used to be on the Imperial Flagship. And not just that, they also have the medium brown mast pieces in store!
So my ship will be pretty much perfect in just a little while. All thanks to the new pirate monstrosity.
LEGO's part ordering system is back online and they now sell the riggings that used to be on the Imperial Flagship. And not just that, they also have the medium brown mast pieces in store!
So my ship will be pretty much perfect in just a little while. All thanks to the new pirate monstrosity.
The Omega Man
Member
Since I've started reading this thread I've built up a little LEGO collection on my desk at work, all started because of wetwired's Tumbler!
I'm going heavy on minifigs and small pieces as they're easier to keep on my desk, haven't got anything larger than the helicopter from the chopper showdown set and the speedboat from the Iron Man one, but I think when I finally do take the plunge I'm going to go for the non-UCS X-Wing set. I'd love to have the Red Leader one but definitely can't afford it while saving for a house, the smaller one will have to do! A slight bias at the moment towards Super Hero figures, mainly because I know once I start on the Star Wars stuff I'll never stop... Just thought I'd share!
Are you me? I mostly collect minifigures and small sets (I have all the custom minifigures series) and now me and my son are collecting the Marvel LEGO Minifigures. LEGO Hulk's Hellicarrier Breakout is a good starting point for collecting The Marvel Super Heroes minifigures, heck all my Super Heroes Marvel minifigures are posing around that build. I also have the non-USC X-Wing set and I can't not recommend it enough, it's a FANTASTIC build, go for it.
BTW, I also keep all my duplicates at my desk at work! Wanna fight?
Haha, awesome. At one point, inspired by someone here, I was going to get all the Avengers minifigs but after realising that a couple of them were only in pretty big sets I put that on hold. I think my next purchase is definitely going to be the X-Wing or the Delorean. I have a Marty McFly I found in the build-a-fig section of a LEGO store, but I'd love the full set as BTTF is one of my all-time favourite films. But then again, so is Star Wars!
BentBricks
Member
Haha! If you've ever been to a comic convention or a nerd convention, especially with a giant Jabba the Hutt statue, you'll get a LOL out of this. He has a few more shots in his photostream.
Usually there's a lot more "photographers" around the bevy of slave girls.
FANCON ‘13 by Dodge..., on Flickr
Usually there's a lot more "photographers" around the bevy of slave girls.
FANCON ‘13 by Dodge..., on Flickr
Simpsons house ordered online... I need a break from these LEGO store trips. I always end up spending way more than I intended. Looking forward to (hopefully) getting it next week.
In the meantime I have a pile of stuff to build. Gonna do some Movie stuff and the Ariel set I picked up.
Looking forward to (hopefully) getting it next week.In the meantime I have a pile of stuff to build. Gonna do some Movie stuff and the Ariel set I picked up.
Just back from the Lego store. Mine received about 40 sets, and didn't expect to sell out of them for at least a week. Quite a few people were there when they opened though. A week seems generous!
Anyway, glad I picked this up; we're supposed to get another 8 inches of snow over the next day or two! Lego's always a fun project for snow days.
Anyway, glad I picked this up; we're supposed to get another 8 inches of snow over the next day or two! Lego's always a fun project for snow days.
The Omega Man
Member
congrats ratraven! That could have been me this morning! In more ways than one
Thanks! And I know exactly what you mean about trips to the Lego Store. I inevitably pick up a few more sets than I planned every time I go there too. I should use S@H more often, it's just that I live so close (<15 minutes) to the store that the temptation always wins me over.
And yeah, you and your roommate are gonna love this set. Lots of little things for fans pop out as you look it over.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
So sandcrawler for May 4th?
It's about 90 mins from doorstep to LEGO store for me. Reasonable, but I've already been two weeks in a row. I was veery close to going this morning, but we got a new Keurig machine too. I think I'll sit home and drink coffee all day instead. Hope LS@H ships today
(who am i kidding)Preparing my wallet already. That thing is just stunning, a must-have for me.
PalaceBrother
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Nice work! My local LEGO store has one on hold for me. Will likely pick up tomorrow AM.
Marty Chinn
Member
I need the Sea Cow and a 10% catalog coupon so I can put this in my office. I need it now!
doing my duty and picked up two sets. One for me and another for a friend. The store was crazy, the manager told me people kept calling and they had over 15 on hold.
[edit] the set looks much better in person, I wasn't set on picking it up but seeing it in person sealed the deal
[edit] the set looks much better in person, I wasn't set on picking it up but seeing it in person sealed the deal
Winnie the Pimp
Member
So i just built my Black Pearl today that i found on a discount a couple months back...
Man i didn't know i'd love Pirate Ships so much! After having to slightly alter it by taking the flag away etc. it now looks awesome on display and shames pretty much all my other sets right now! The sails really make this one! Now i feel like hunting down the other ships i missed like Imperial Flagship + Queen Anne's Revenge but wtf at those aftermarket prices
Picturebomb incoming:
The Black Pearl is approaching...
Wait... what's that green blob behind the steering wheel there?
Well i'll be damned, it's Captain Hulk!!
Throw him in the hold, this is my ship!
Man i didn't know i'd love Pirate Ships so much! After having to slightly alter it by taking the flag away etc. it now looks awesome on display and shames pretty much all my other sets right now! The sails really make this one! Now i feel like hunting down the other ships i missed like Imperial Flagship + Queen Anne's Revenge but wtf at those aftermarket prices
Picturebomb incoming:
The Black Pearl is approaching...
Wait... what's that green blob behind the steering wheel there?
Well i'll be damned, it's Captain Hulk!!
Throw him in the hold, this is my ship!
RelentlessRolento
Member
Are you me? I mostly collect minifigures and small sets (I have all the custom minifigures series) and now me and my son are collecting the Marvel LEGO Minifigures. LEGO Hulk's Hellicarrier Breakout is a good starting point for collecting The Marvel Super Heroes minifigures, heck all my Super Heroes Marvel minifigures are posing around that build. I also have the non-USC X-Wing set and I can't not recommend it enough, it's a FANTASTIC build, go for it.
BTW, I also keep all my duplicates at my desk at work! Wanna fight?
Outside of a few large sets and Hobbit/LotR sets, I mainly get figures as well and small sets.
Best small set is the Ninjago red mech, and I don't even like ninjas
antiquegamer
Member
That big ship looks great, love the pics also. I never realize how big the sails are on those pirate ship.
peteykirch
Member
You people got me going down the dark path here with Lego.
I ended up doing a pick a brick order to make that Mini VW Bus polybag, all be it in a different color pattern.
I ended up doing a pick a brick order to make that Mini VW Bus polybag, all be it in a different color pattern.
BentBricks
Member
We did nothing of the sort. We simply helped you find what you knew you desired.
Excellent!
BentBricks
Member
So i just built my Black Pearl today that i found on a discount a couple months back...
Man i didn't know i'd love Pirate Ships so much! After having to slightly alter it by taking the flag away etc. it now looks awesome on display and shames pretty much all my other sets right now! The sails really make this one! Now i feel like hunting down the other ships i missed like Imperial Flagship + Queen Anne's Revenge but wtf at those aftermarket prices
Picturebomb incoming:
Wait... what's that green blob behind the steering wheel there?
Well i'll be damned, it's Captain Hulk!!
Nice! Hulk is a great minifig to spice up photos.
My son built my Black Pearl so I can't comment of the building factor, but it looks awesome when done. Great display piece. People always comment, "That's LEGO?"
PalaceBrother
Member
2014 LEGO thread picture of the year candidate, right here.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Entering this thread leads you down a dark road, just accept it.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Hulk is still best figure of the last few years.
AND he was free! Can't beat that!
And to those that didn't get him in the promo, you can get the 4.99 keychain at just about every LEGO store. Saw tons at mine. Not a hard mod to remove the chain, even if it's not a perfect replica.
Personally I went with palace & dungeon, but I also have the skiff since it's cheap. Cause the Boba figure is really nice to have. Some will prefer the barge cause they prefer large ships. I think the palace/dungeon displays better but that's just me.
unless you do plan to get all 4 eventually, I recommend going the way I did because you'll get the best spread of minifigs that way. I think the figs in the barge set are weaker than the palace.
unless you do plan to get all 4 eventually, I recommend going the way I did because you'll get the best spread of minifigs that way. I think the figs in the barge set are weaker than the palace.
I've got the skiff, barge, and rancor pit built - with the palace sitting in my backlog. Out of those 3 the rancor pit was pretty ho-hum, I wanted it for the rancor. The skiff is great because of the figures it comes with; but I think the barge has impressed me the most. It's like a vehicle modular (divided into little areas with a removable roof).
Can't speak for the palace just yet, but I hope to find time to build it in the near future.