PalaceBrother
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I'm really tempted by those $2 SW magnets, but there's nothing I really want to pad my order with to get up to $75. Good parts in that Minecraft set though.
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I'm really tempted by those $2 SW magnets, but there's nothing I really want to pad my order with to get up to $75. Good parts in that Minecraft set though.
RelentlessRolento
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Wow some nice sales there. Don't know if I'll get any but not bad at all.
Looks like people really did get turned off by the CMF price raise lol. S&H has them for 50% off (series 12). I wonder if the physical stores are also selling them for half off cause I know my local store has a bunch left.
Ultra Agents prelims:
http://imgur.com/a/c9nuB
The Ocean HQ ship looks AMAZING!
EDIT: both sets say "batteries not included"... do they have Power Functions?!?
EDIT2: probably not Power Functions, but maybe some kind of new sound/light bricks that require batteries?
http://imgur.com/a/c9nuB
The Ocean HQ ship looks AMAZING!
EDIT: both sets say "batteries not included"... do they have Power Functions?!?
EDIT2: probably not Power Functions, but maybe some kind of new sound/light bricks that require batteries?
PhoncipleBone
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Oh that Joker set looks awesome.
I was really excited for the Jokerland set, but I'm not a fan of that prelim at all... I hope it gets some pretty significant adjustments. So many big pieces. And all facade-style structures.
Oh wow. I'm not even really into Ultra Agents, but those sets look great.
What is the general opinion on the Arctic Base Camp set? I'm a little bit interested in it and it looks like my local Walmart has it in stock for $75.
Edit: Just kidding. I absolutely love that Arctic Outpost set. It has everything I like about the Arctic Base Camp set but without all the things I don't care for about the Arctic Base Camp set (basically all the little, insignificant builds that were thrown in for playability), and it's cheaper. Pretty sure I'm gonna grab that.
Edit: Just kidding. I absolutely love that Arctic Outpost set. It has everything I like about the Arctic Base Camp set but without all the things I don't care for about the Arctic Base Camp set (basically all the little, insignificant builds that were thrown in for playability), and it's cheaper. Pretty sure I'm gonna grab that.
That is awesome!! Wasn't expecting that at all, great job.
BentBricks
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Daniel-san
My local LEGO store has none. The LEGO store in Downtown Disney I went to about 2 weeks ago had a tray full, but still at full price.
I don't think the CMF price stopped people from buying as it's still at an impulse buy price, but it definitely stopped people from buying more IMO. I would've bought a lot more duplicates of Series 13 if the price was much lower. So many army builder minifigs in Series 13.
Haha. I'd like to see more, but I'm not sure if it will be worth the time. Seems time consuming to do. What you have currently seems decent enough for selling your idea.
Sad that we won't see a minifig size rhino. Looks like a normal person that goes into the Rhino mech. I did not see the latest Spiderman movie.
I forget, is that the red Spiderman suit that Tony Stark made for Spiderman?
I'm really getting tired of Batman vehicles. They look nice...I just have too many of them. Will be getting those sets though.
EDIT: Oh, I see Spiderman in the Rhino set. That red temporary minifig must be Sandman. I thought the 4 "tentacles" were the ones from Spiderman's red "mech" suit.
Oh yeah...the bigger shark mould that fits minifigs in the mouth.
PalaceBrother
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They both say "App bricks". Are these powered, or is it something like a QR/Datamatrix printed on a brick?
Ultra Agents never disappoints. Awesome.
MiniBossman
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Universally the Ultra Agent sets have been really great. Hoping for some discounts so I can pick up the 2014 wave. Stupidly waited on Toxiktia the other day.
Loving the Joker set!
No, the appbricks aren't powered - they are made from a special type of plastic to simulate finger touch on screen in specific patterns to interact with the UA game.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Oh god finally, took me roughly 10 hours to finish!
Is it normal for Lego sets to have spares? I have a bunch of single 1/3 pieces, extra designs, etc.
Is it normal for Lego sets to have spares? I have a bunch of single 1/3 pieces, extra designs, etc.
BentBricks
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Oh god finally, took me roughly 10 hours to finish!
Is it normal for Lego sets to have spares? I have a bunch of single 1/3 pieces, extra designs, etc.
It's just like reassembling an engine. Those extra parts aren't needed.
I don't have that set, but LEGO always has some spare parts, but they usually are the smaller parts that are easily lost.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
It's just like reassembling an engine. Those extra parts aren't needed.
I don't have that set, but LEGO always has some spare parts, but they usually are the smaller parts that are easily lost.
Yeah the spares are those one-node/1x1 1/3 brick or the flat round things.
Mmmm I think I'll rest my Lego building and hibernate. Mini Cooper is next in line though. You guys say it's a nice set to go with Camper right?
Winnie the Pimp
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yeah but you should consider hunting down the polybags of their respective mini versions as well as they go great next to the big models
SiegfriedFM
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I made a wanted list of everything I need for R2-D2 and surprisingly enough I have lots of it already. But since most of it is common parts, I'll just wait until I need something else and add whatever I can get at the same place.
parrotbeak
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Love it
WordAssassin
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I thought reports said there was a Minifig Rhino, he just goes inside the bigger brick-built robot? Gonna be bummed if they meant just the guy Rhino and he's not wearing a suit
As for the other question, the red person with the tentacles IS the Iron Spider. He's being held by a brick-built sand hand. You're right that Iron Spider had four robotic spider limbs that came out of the back of his suit.
Edit: just took another look and unless they're using a stand-in render it looks like you're right about Rhino just being the dude outside the suit. That sucksssssss
Also I cannot figure out where the heck Sandman is on that box. I see him in the line up but where is he in the set? To the right of Iron Spider surrounded by that blue...something?
I'm trying to wait for discounts on Ultra Agents too but I've been surprised there hasn't been much so far.
Also Toxikita is back down to $25.49 on Amazon at the moment.
I'm not a fan of the robotic Rhino. I caved and just bought the "other" Rhino and Juggernaut big figs for $5 shipped. To good of a deal to pass up I still have hope Sandman turns out good and want that Iron Spider. Also the Carnage and Miles Morales set will be an insta-buy.
Yea I have a feeling these shots aren't complete. The Jokerland set looks good except I hope that brick built clown face will be changed to look more like the Joker. If not I will have to mod that.
Yea I have a feeling these shots aren't complete. The Jokerland set looks good except I hope that brick built clown face will be changed to look more like the Joker. If not I will have to mod that.
MiniBossman
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Chezzymann
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If you're second guessing it, that probably means you're over doing it. Only buy stuff you actually want not ones you think you want.
Im not second guessing it per say. Everything in my cart I want and or my kids want. Its completely disposable money, its just a lot at one time.
I felt the same way when I bougjt my 60inch and my new bed.
i'm really good at spacing my orders out. I think the largest single transaction was around $500 (no, I don't own the death star nor do I really care to own it in its current incarnation.)
don't overdo it man. I always overbuy what I have time to build as it is. i'd hate to see anyone else do even worse than me.
sales do occur.
don't overdo it man. I always overbuy what I have time to build as it is. i'd hate to see anyone else do even worse than me.
sales do occur.
BentBricks
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I've only ever spent around $200-$300 on LEGO in one transaction. I usually don't order from S@H and if I do I break it down to maximize freebies.
It really doesn't matter how much you spend in one purchase. What matters is how much you spend in 1 year. I had over $200 in VIP points from one year. O_O That's only from my LEGO store purchases.
Chezzymann
Member
At least to me if you're getting nervous on making a purchase that sounds like second guessing, but I can't get inside your head so
Like others have said, builk orders themselves arent necessarily bad, just try to space them out so you dont end up spending too much in one year I guess
I know exactly how you feel. Unless they're somehow all sets that are at risk of going out of production or you plan to build every single set within the same week, you might as well space the orders out. That way 1) you'll feel better about it, even if you spend the same amount in the long run 2) there's a very good chance you'll end up getting some good sales, good free polybags, or double VIP points at some point in the future that you wouldn't get if you did one giant order now.
wertherian
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I spent about $1800 once. A few items were backordered, and not all the boxes came at the same time. It was awesome. I had LEGO boxes coming to my house for about a month. It was like a month long Christmas. Worth every penny.
Spent about $300 when I ordered the Sea Cow and some other smaller things. Helicarrier will probably be my biggest order though because I will order the new Mixels as well and maybe some more CMF 13 packs.
I'm building the Birds right now. Finished two, one left. These are really something special. So fun to build and see come to life and some neat building techniques used. They are going to look awesome on display and will definitely get attention.
I'm building the Birds right now. Finished two, one left. These are really something special. So fun to build and see come to life and some neat building techniques used. They are going to look awesome on display and will definitely get attention.
PhoncipleBone
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Spent about $900 in one go. It hurt but was worth it.
UCS MF?
Just to clarify, I'm looking at $1500+ at the moment. And thats without the Helicarrier next month.
Yep, my crown jewel.
As long as you have the budget for it, as the SO is cool with it (if you have an SO)...
Wow...that would be a nice contribution to an IRA, or at least some of it.
Chezzymann
Member
Is the UCS hellicarrier only available to VIP members with a shit ton of VIP points in february? Or if you have a VIP account (like myself) with barely any points (like 1 or 2 max probably) could you still get it with actual money?
The most I've ever spent is under $300. I think it was for however much the UCS Imperial Shuttle was at the time.
As long as you have an account, you're good.
As long as you have an account, you're good.
Chezzymann
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Any word on how much its gonna be? If its over 150 I'll have to wait until later
Thats part of my $1500 haul atm.
However, I'm really having doubts about the set. It looks classic/awesome, but I just don't know. Something is turning me off about it and I'm not sure what.
I might take it out of my cart and get the Tower Bridge instead. So conflicted.
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