Guess I better pick up the Camper and Auto Transporter while they are still around.
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Guess I better pick up the Camper and Auto Transporter while they are still around.
Hmmm the Smoothie Cart is not new to Target though, they had it for several weeks. But what is new is that they are placing it in the Valentines section instead of in the impulse buy section.
This is great though because it means that once they put all that on clearance you can probably get both of them for 30 or 50% off. if you can beat the other enthusiasts to it.
i'm not much of a risk taker on polybags, so I'll buy 1 Swamp Helicopter at MSRP and then wait it out. If I get lucky and can find them on clearance before they are wiped out, then I'll buy some more.
One year I found a ton of City polybags for $1 each on clearance at Target. I bought 7 of them. They had probably 50 more after I'd left, too.
So I actually built the set for Lonely Mountain today (I cheated and built Smaug xmas day). I can see some more why they have the price tag they do on this set. Besides the obvious Smaug there are also two big mountain BURP's along with some wheel and gear pieces. Besides that there are some of those unique gold rock pieces and a whole lot of sand green pieces. I would still try to pick it up on sale but I guess what i'm saying is you won't feel bad about the piece count/price ratio at all when actually digging into it. I do however still wish they had different dwarves in the set, especially since two aren't even in the scene. I will want Thorin from the Five Armies set though to sit in the throne. The wheel cart and pulley system is pretty cool and a neat building technique to pick up.
Thumbs way up and hey, its more than a damn wall set .
Thumbs way up and hey, its more than a damn wall set .
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
How do you search for old sets anyway? I wanna know what my first Lego looked like.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Brickset is your friend.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Picked up 42031 Cherry Picker and 70784 Lewa Master of Jungle. Lewa looks fantastic and I love the friction gear system. The only issue is that his head articulation is very restricted by his unique hunchback build. The cherry-picker was a very complex and fun build for its price, and I love moving the little lift up and down. I might try to build the other model (a tow truck) before I use it for its many parts.
Chezzymann
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Decided to get the TIE prototype today, its really awesome. Great build. Felt like I had to get it after watching the Jangbricks review. I'll take pictures of it along with the mini cooper I got a while back later and post em here.
I'm not him, but I'd reccomend Kopaka and Tahu. They have the best designs to me, Kopaka is very elegant and Tahu's ninja blades really add to his silhouette and make him look badass.
I'm not him, but I'd reccomend Kopaka and Tahu. They have the best designs to me, Kopaka is very elegant and Tahu's ninja blades really add to his silhouette and make him look badass.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Yay found it
You can't go wrong with any of the "Master" sets at 15$ and 20$. Pick whichever one you like the look of most. Avoid the Lord of Skull Spiders; it's an acquired taste and is best when you already have a hero figure to pit it against.
If you're looking at the "Protector" sets at 10$, avoid the Protector of Fire.
AWD like new Darkseid Invasion for 53.95 ..... is not available...teehehehehe
Looking at my need to buy superhero list I still need that Electro set. I know it's a cheap set but its still like paying $12 for just the Electro fig. I will try and work it in to an order somewhere but that was a pretty piss poor small set. I liked that Catwoman set because it came with a cool bike, jetpack unique Batman and a cool little street corner that could fit into a bigger scene. Even the small Penguin set from last year was cool with the Duckiemobile and the microbuild penguins.
Looking at my need to buy superhero list I still need that Electro set. I know it's a cheap set but its still like paying $12 for just the Electro fig. I will try and work it in to an order somewhere but that was a pretty piss poor small set. I liked that Catwoman set because it came with a cool bike, jetpack unique Batman and a cool little street corner that could fit into a bigger scene. Even the small Penguin set from last year was cool with the Duckiemobile and the microbuild penguins.
pluginbaby121
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Just built the Minecraft "First Night" set. Not a hard set to build by any means but it was pretty fun regardless. Plus it gives a decent bit of blocks for rebuilding to something not entirely Minecraft.
PalaceBrother
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When you say "camper", do you mean the City Camper Van from last year?
I only ask because in my mind, this is the $25 successor to the Lex mech from a few years ago. I have no interest in City sets but both the build and playability of this set took me by surprise. The quality of the entire set is fantastic...it is such a cohesively brilliant experience, and wonderful for those on a budget.
The TIE Prototype is awesome! It may win the award for most pieces crammed into a tiny spaceship in 2015. The thing is so chunky. The ship feels really small, but in a very good way.
In other news, we are doing a major clean-up in our basement. I pray that my wife never discovers my closet of shame:
Yep that's the one.
anonymous_abc
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PhoncipleBone
Banned
Yay found it
Awesome.
And it is so nice to see some more new faces around here. The more the merrier!
Finally built the Hulk Smash lab, such a great set, I think I will main the superhero themes.
Sad that I missed Lex's power mech, it is also out of stock in Germany.
Will get all DC and Marvel sets this year(hope for also some comic related sets for marvel or Ant-man)
Best thing would be a CMF series for Marvel figures.
Rerelease some of the Comic Con exclusives, it is a travesty we have no legit Jean Grey or Black Spider-man for a reasonable price
Sad that I missed Lex's power mech, it is also out of stock in Germany.
Will get all DC and Marvel sets this year(hope for also some comic related sets for marvel or Ant-man)
Best thing would be a CMF series for Marvel figures.
Rerelease some of the Comic Con exclusives, it is a travesty we have no legit Jean Grey or Black Spider-man for a reasonable price
Yay found it
I had that one!
Was in London for the weekend and made my first visit to a Lego shop, at the Westfield shopping centre
Spent an enjoyable hour trying to find a hot dog guy S13 minifigure (no joy... but got 5 nice figures anyway) and making some custom minifigs from the display of bits (stupid kids kept getting in the way tho).
Also picked up a few key rings and the valentines set - which is awesome!
We ordered the Parisian Restaurant from the lego store last week so have that and the flower cart to build tonight. So that means I now have Fire Brigade, Cinema, Pet Shop, Emporium and Restaurant. Sadly I missed out on the Town Hall and eBay prices are ridiculous for that now
Seriously tempted to try and get the Balloon Cart off eBay tho - was really impressed with the flower cart
We've also been spending time since Xmas re-building all of my old sets from the 80s and putting together a big bricklink order to replace any damaged/worn/yellowed pieces. Lots of old city, system, space and technics stuff. I plan to eBay these sets when complete to fund further expansion of my modular collection. Will be taking pics of them all over the next few weeks as the parts arrive and we finish them so will post some here
edit: I also started making a S12 minifigure display using a modified ikea frame:
Spent an enjoyable hour trying to find a hot dog guy S13 minifigure (no joy... but got 5 nice figures anyway) and making some custom minifigs from the display of bits (stupid kids kept getting in the way tho
).Also picked up a few key rings and the valentines set - which is awesome!
We ordered the Parisian Restaurant from the lego store last week so have that and the flower cart to build tonight. So that means I now have Fire Brigade, Cinema, Pet Shop, Emporium and Restaurant. Sadly I missed out on the Town Hall and eBay prices are ridiculous for that now
Seriously tempted to try and get the Balloon Cart off eBay tho - was really impressed with the flower cart
We've also been spending time since Xmas re-building all of my old sets from the 80s and putting together a big bricklink order to replace any damaged/worn/yellowed pieces. Lots of old city, system, space and technics stuff. I plan to eBay these sets when complete to fund further expansion of my modular collection. Will be taking pics of them all over the next few weeks as the parts arrive and we finish them so will post some here
edit: I also started making a S12 minifigure display using a modified ikea frame:
Just a friendly advice, this is one of the worst sinkhole i've ever felt in. Not even Team Fortress 2 was so bad as an addiction, you start with some cute minifigs to add on your desk and ends with all the variants ever from 2006 to now.
I currently sit at 94 super heroes minifigs and oh boys how much money i've spent.
Damn I'm not even that worried about the money I would spend, but I have no place for all the sets sadly.
Why is Lego so addicting
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
So does Lego Store use Paypal or does it allow currency from foreign countries via visa?
WordAssassin
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So for whatever reason someone returned Lego Star Wars set 9496, Desert Skiff. Since it's been discontinued for so long, plus my discount, I'd get it for about $6.
Probably gonna put it in my Rainy Day Stash, since for $6 no matter what I eventually sold it for I'd make my money back... looking at Brickpedia and BrickLink it looks like it held its MSRP pretty well since retirement, even for a set with both Boba Fett and Lando. I thought Boba Fett was actually much more rare than he is, looks like he's been in a bunch of inexpensive sets and had several redesigns over the years.
I don't know why I'm second guessing this, it's less than what I pay for lunch.
Probably gonna put it in my Rainy Day Stash, since for $6 no matter what I eventually sold it for I'd make my money back... looking at Brickpedia and BrickLink it looks like it held its MSRP pretty well since retirement, even for a set with both Boba Fett and Lando. I thought Boba Fett was actually much more rare than he is, looks like he's been in a bunch of inexpensive sets and had several redesigns over the years.
I don't know why I'm second guessing this, it's less than what I pay for lunch.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
BH6 is as basic as it gets, and while I love me some TLM it has some middle act issues. HTTYD2 is great.
Some bullshit right there. Sigh.
There's still The Oscars.
Also your custom minifig... longshot but, Swamp Thing?
tiggerkiddo
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Man I've got a serious polybag problem, I have way too many unopened polybags and they keep piling up...D:
LEGO we need a new Lando... better give us one this year, grrr.
The new episode of Star Wars Rebels is out now and it has Lando in it!
I have a huge plastic tote full of unopened polybags :3
The new episode of Star Wars Rebels is out now and it has Lando in it!
I have a huge plastic tote full of unopened polybags :3
Dr Zhivago
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How did How to train your dragon 2 beat out The Lego Movie or Big Hero 6?! what a crock of shit
anyway, starting a new custom minifig, started with a ninjago skull head and after 20 mins of filing down I now have to polish it smooth and paint it. Any guesses who it will be?
ET?
PalaceBrother
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How did How to train your dragon 2 beat out The Lego Movie or Big Hero 6?! what a crock of shit
anyway, starting a new custom minifig, started with a ninjago skull head and after 20 mins of filing down I now have to polish it smooth and paint it. Any guesses who it will be?
"E..lliott"
Edit: Beaten by Zhivago.
PalaceBrother
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I just checked and it looks like for me, Credit Card or LEGO Gift Card are the only two payment options.
I'm in Canada, and it may be region-specific. I'd be surprised if they allowed Paypal directly. If you have a Visa card that can be used in North America you're probably fine.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
I had used it to pay in Steam before.
If only I could trade my HOUWAR or my Unusual Team Captain for minifigs ...
Chezzymann
Member
Here's a picture of the TIE prototype! (And a little stand I made for it). Its got such a great design. I wish they included a stand with the set though since it doesn't stand up well, that's my only gripe.
Here's an image of the Mini Cooper I got for my birthday. I love its design so much. Gonna bring these two back to my college dorm, they're gonna be great desk decorations.
Here's an image of the Mini Cooper I got for my birthday. I love its design so much. Gonna bring these two back to my college dorm, they're gonna be great desk decorations.
pluginbaby121
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The VW Van and the Cooper are really nice. They may be my next purchase.
Nerdy date night while watching the Golden Globes with my wife. We built these together. I tried to make a tow cable out of floss.
My wife made this using a picture frame and a lego mat. The stands slide in pretty well.
My wife made this using a picture frame and a lego mat. The stands slide in pretty well.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Are there Technic sets that don't look too... Technic? I mean, personally speaking, I think Technic bricks are ugly as sin, and some of the models really suffer from it.
There's tons of Lego sets that use Technic pieces as the frame like the Tumbler. Ultra Agents HQ is another set that uses a lot of Technic pieces.
PhoncipleBone
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Frisky DingoHow did How to train your dragon 2 beat out The Lego Movie or Big Hero 6?! what a crock of shit
anyway, starting a new custom minifig, started with a ninjago skull head and after 20 mins of filing down I now have to polish it smooth and paint it. Any guesses who it will be?
A nostalgic spark deep inside my inner child has been kindled.
SillyEskimo
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You might want to look into the Fairground Mixer.
That looks pretty cool. How sturdy is it?My wife made this using a picture frame and a lego mat. The stands slide in pretty well.
SiegfriedFM
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Since I have no other new Lego today (oh no!) I opened two polybags to get two new Chima figures: Crawley and Frax. Even though the actual sets do practically nothing for me, the figures are fantastic. So much detail, even though it's mostly obscured by all accessories.
For now, my Chima figures are decorating the fridge through the use of the magnet holders. Maybe I should get a few more...
For now, my Chima figures are decorating the fridge through the use of the magnet holders. Maybe I should get a few more...
anonymous_abc
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My wife made this using a picture frame and a lego mat. The stands slide in pretty well.
I see illegal connections.
tiggerkiddo
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There are way too many of those darn goblin guys
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