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Happy Halloween LEGOGAF
I just finished the Haunted House in timewhat an awesome build and an even better display piece!! Really glad i still got it after debating it for a long time... This truly rivals the best modulars... plus i love the pop open dollhouse effect and prefer it by a long shot to the modulars where you need to take off the roofs etc.
This is such a freaking cool set. Never saw it IRL yet anywhere tho.
Winnie the Pimp
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still available in a lot of regular EU Lego stores...
Nice! Yup, Nov 15th confirmed for NA. No strong S@H incentives this month anyway until near the end of it, I don't mind the wait. Just wish they'd be better about announcing release dates.
I really wonder why Lego doesn't always have some of the classic go-to sets in print at all times. I know the X-wing has been in print a long time but you would think that's a set they could sell decent numbers of all the time. Unless they are working on another redesign to release in a few years.
Very high chance of an Episode VII X-Wing coming out this year.
Either this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWBGrkc360M
Or one of the black ones we've seen in the leaked set pics.
If you specifically mean a Classic Trilogy X-Wing, I don't think they are going to discontinue one and release a new one so close to it, so anyone looking for an X-Wing will probably have to make do with the Red Five or the upcoming Ep VII versions.
PalaceBrother
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I grabbed the V-Wing last week as part of a TRU promo and I'm really glad I did. I think it's a terrific little set, and figs are great.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
It is just a $10 string of LEDs from Target. The lights are actually spiders and it is battery powered. I just carefully threaded the lights through floor by floor, and the battery box is just outside the back door of the house.
Check target today, they might have the same stuff I got but clearanced since it was Halloween themed. They came in this tiny lil round case. If not they have Christmas ones for cheap too. I just thought the green added character to the house.
Supa Necta
Banned
If anyone goes to target today, the batwing and arctic polybags are 50% off.
Awww yeah.
On my way now. Not for this reason, but it's a nice bonus. Hope they aren't cleared out.
I remember last year I snagged several city polybags at target after Christmas for $1 each. The sea plane I believe.
BentBricks
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Anyone see this deal active in-store or online? I'm checking online and it's still showing $94.97.
Thanks for the heads up Neonglow.
Great score for $1, but the sea plane explains why it was still around.
Anyone see this deal active in-store or online? I'm checking online and it's still showing $94.97.
Thanks for the heads up Neonglow.
Great score for $1, but the sea plane explains why it was still around.
People at Brickset reporting it scanning at $80 in store. Not sure why they didn't update the online price.
If you ever wanted to see how it is on the "other side", JANG has done a review of the huge Call of Duty Hovercraft, which is part of their Signature Series - the equivalent of the LEGO Ultimate Collector Series. At almost 2,800 pieces, the set has some features that LEGO should take note of, one of which being NO STICKERS. Everything is printed, which is how it should be on an "Ultimate" or "Signature" set.
http://youtu.be/c3kol3Q71Rc
Interesting. At first glance I thought it had lots of giant specialised pieces -- but JANG says it's actually a lot of small normal re-usable pieces. Impressed.
BentBricks
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I believe Mega Bloks have found their niche. Those "minifigs" have higher articulation and are basically mini action figures. LEGO minifigs have a certain appeal, but older kids will appreciate the higher articulation IMO. Also, LEGO won't go near those war related themes.
Once Mega Bloks improves their brick quality LEGO better worry. If Mattel doesn't spend extra money to beef up Mega Bloks quality, they wasted their money buying Mega Brands.
Apparently the brick quality and "clutch power" have been improved for the 2014 Mega Bloks releases. If Mattel is serious about taking LEGO on, they'll keep improving it, and use their marketing and distribution experience to expand Mega's presence.
IMO, LEGO is going to have to step up their game eventually, or risk losing licenses to Mattel/Mega. Hopefully LEGO is not so blinded by their current success that they lose sight of the long-term. Regardless, competition is healthy.
Haunted House is on my "Top 10 Sets of All Time", and won't likely be dethroned for a long time. The price for this set is skyrocketing in the the aftermarket now that it has gone OOP, so if you can find it for MSRP, I would strongly encourage picking it up.
BentBricks
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Agreed. Competition is good for the consumer.
Kre-o from my limited experience has decent bricks (not LEGO quality, but better than my experiences with Mega Bloks). Kre-o's issues IMO are their Kreons are ugly. They look fine for Transformers, but their human Kreons seem off. The other area is design. Both Kre-o and Mega Bloks needs to up their game in set design (not necessarily the over all look). Granted my experiences are limited, but non-LEGO sets feel more like assembling and less fun/interesting. Highly specialized pieces are part of the issue for me.
My problem with Kre-o and Mega Block is that both lack a personal touch. There is zero personality or charisma to these product line, which make me give zero fuck. Lego is instantly recognizable and it's got an unique look thx to the minifigs and distinctive themes. I don't care if Lego eventually lose license to it's competitors. I want to see Mega Block and Kre-o come up with their own sets / themes which can be a success before I give them any attention.
PalaceBrother
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Alright detective LEGO GAF....I'm gutting our could room today and came across this. I have no idea when I got it but judging by the printing on the face it came out several years after I got out of LEGO (I was done by '87).
Any ideas what this is?
Any ideas what this is?
There is a very similar minifig face in the Extreme Team though...
I've got it - 6567 Speed Splash.
PalaceBrother
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That's great, thanks! I have no recollection of this set whatsoever. Must have been a stocking stuffer when I was in my 20s.
Congrats! Awesome display piece for all your DC figs. Make sure to get Arctic Batman set for Mr. Freeze if you haven't already.
BentBricks
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Score! Got last one at a nearby Walmart. I'll hold off on getting a second one to see if I can get for more than 20% off.
It will be interesting to see if we get crazy huge discounts off LEGO sets like last year. It was crazy seeing 30% off recently released sets. Competition for buyers will be big this year, but demand for LEGO is high so we'll see which is the greater force this time around.
30% off or more is the dream. but harder than ever to score... at least on choice sets. Retailers really being stingy on coupons too, particularly TRU which is more interested in pushing their CC now than giving casual customers incentive to come in and spend some money. Needless to say... I hope they throw in the towel on their credit card BS and go back to the old way of issuing coupons. Just one of several reasons why I keep refusing when they try to sign me up. :/
I'd love to find a dropship at 30% off, that's the last "big" movie set I need... err, other than the Seacow Which I may have to just pass on completely since i'll never be able to get it on discount due to LEGO's policy and that's $250 i think I can spend way better. Starting with Slave I.
I'd love to find a dropship at 30% off, that's the last "big" movie set I need... err, other than the Seacow
Which I may have to just pass on completely since i'll never be able to get it on discount due to LEGO's policy and that's $250 i think I can spend way better. Starting with Slave I.Supa Necta
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30% off or more is the dream. but harder than ever to score... at least on choice sets. Retailers really being stingy on coupons too, particularly TRU which is more interested in pushing their CC now than giving casual customers incentive to come in and spend some money. Needless to say... I hope they throw in the towel on their credit card BS and go back to the old way of issuing coupons. Just one of several reasons why I keep refusing when they try to sign me up. :/
I'd love to find a dropship at 30% off, that's the last "big" movie set I need... err, other than the Seacow
I got one this year and used it a bunch on the extra 10% off thursdays along with a 20% off coupon. Then my wife saw the bills....
I paid it off in full and surrendered it to her.
Does LEGO GAF have any thoughts on Blocks magazine? I know brickset has been pimping it at every opportunity... but has anyone here read the first issue?
It was fun while it lasted I'm sure. I hope I don't cave... I don't need more reason to spend money at TRU. And Thursdays is actually a good day to shop there as they often get trucks on Thursday.
It was fun while it lasted I'm sure. I hope I don't cave... I don't need more reason to spend money at TRU. And Thursdays is actually a good day to shop there as they often get trucks on Thursday.
30% off or more is the dream. but harder than ever to score... at least on choice sets. Retailers really being stingy on coupons too, particularly TRU which is more interested in pushing their CC now than giving casual customers incentive to come in and spend some money. Needless to say... I hope they throw in the towel on their credit card BS and go back to the old way of issuing coupons. Just one of several reasons why I keep refusing when they try to sign me up. :/
I'd love to find a dropship at 30% off, that's the last "big" movie set I need... err, other than the Seacow
It's still doable but requires more planning. Toys R Us gift cards are sometimes on sale for 10% or 15% off. I usually buy a couple hundred dollars of them and wait for sales.
PhoncipleBone
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But SeaCow bro. SeaCow.30% off or more is the dream. but harder than ever to score... at least on choice sets. Retailers really being stingy on coupons too, particularly TRU which is more interested in pushing their CC now than giving casual customers incentive to come in and spend some money. Needless to say... I hope they throw in the towel on their credit card BS and go back to the old way of issuing coupons. Just one of several reasons why I keep refusing when they try to sign me up. :/
I'd love to find a dropship at 30% off, that's the last "big" movie set I need... err, other than the Seacow
It is expensive, but oh is it great.
But, I agree about TRU. It has been months since I got any coupons for them.
I've got it. It's an enjoyable read and a decent start, but there's definitely scope for improvement. The proof reading was very iffy and definitely needs work.
I think the general consensus for/from AFOLs is that there isn't much there that you can't find online (certainly no new news), but there are genuinely interesting features/editorials, and strong photography.
Early days yet, but it'll ultimately succeed or fail on the strength of its unique content, I feel.
This site has really easy to use LED's http://www.modeltrainsoftware.com/doll-house-lights.html They are what I use in my Orthanc moc.
SiegfriedFM
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Here's my latest project, my very first custom modular: Fancy Suites.
I drew Fancy Suites on a post-it one night at the airport. The central idea was the big glass front, with an elevator to the different floors. At first the elevator would also have glass walls, but it turned out that the 2x5 transparent panels were extremely expensive. I got the idea for the angled wall from Green Grocer, although I lenghtened it a bit. The bottom floor and the elevator/hall area is one piece while the different floors can be removed individually like any modular house.
The house is mainly built from parts of Town Hall and Family House, with a bunch of specially ordered interior details and decorated tiles to add flavour, as well as a restock of generic pieces used during the build. I was inspired by several of the latest CMF's so I made sure to track them down as early as possible, especially the rocker who was needed for Rick Lightning. The eighties theme came about for several reasons. Partly because I had planned an eighties apartment to include on the second floor of Palace Cinema (when that was supposed to become Trendy Arcade), and partly because I needed something to use all these bright Friends colours on. It also allowed me to continue my story from the arcade.
I had had plans for a fully custom modular for some time, but what got me going was a competition at Swebrick. Fancy Suites was mostly completed in a 12 hour marathon in late September, except for interior details and the last parts of the roof.
More internal pictures and story here
I drew Fancy Suites on a post-it one night at the airport. The central idea was the big glass front, with an elevator to the different floors. At first the elevator would also have glass walls, but it turned out that the 2x5 transparent panels were extremely expensive. I got the idea for the angled wall from Green Grocer, although I lenghtened it a bit. The bottom floor and the elevator/hall area is one piece while the different floors can be removed individually like any modular house.
The house is mainly built from parts of Town Hall and Family House, with a bunch of specially ordered interior details and decorated tiles to add flavour, as well as a restock of generic pieces used during the build. I was inspired by several of the latest CMF's so I made sure to track them down as early as possible, especially the rocker who was needed for Rick Lightning. The eighties theme came about for several reasons. Partly because I had planned an eighties apartment to include on the second floor of Palace Cinema (when that was supposed to become Trendy Arcade), and partly because I needed something to use all these bright Friends colours on. It also allowed me to continue my story from the arcade.
I had had plans for a fully custom modular for some time, but what got me going was a competition at Swebrick. Fancy Suites was mostly completed in a 12 hour marathon in late September, except for interior details and the last parts of the roof.
More internal pictures and story here
Suite!
Man, I love it. Expecially the record studio, it's so nice
And so much detail everywhere...Congrats !
21st century cowboy
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Wow that's amazing. I love the glass loft up the front. Excellent work.
LOVE this. Love it. LOVE it.
I like how different each of the suites are. But mostly I like that you prioritised getting stuff right over making it "realistic" -- there are no toilets, the second floor apartment doesn't even have a bed, but you used that space to make the other 'vignettes' (messy rock band kitchen, workout lady's living room workout space) just PERFECT.
Really great job!
Supa Necta
Banned
Fantastic job!
I had been looking for some fire escape pics as I was thinking it would be cool to add alleys between modulars with dumpsters and fire escapes.
This is really cool! I love the "1980" and the design is fantastic! Dig the glass in the front and the fireplaces.
Very impressed!
Great modular- I love the recording studio. Definitely helps sell Town Hall as a decent set too, if only for the MOCing possibilities!Here's my latest project, my very first custom modular: Fancy Suites.
Thinking aloud, could or should the OP be updated with new MOCs or maybe we could even have an awards thing at the end of the year? I dunno, other than the set leaks the best thing about LEGOGAF is all the sweet MOCs that get posted. Definitely want to start building again myself.
BentBricks
Member
Here's my latest project, my very first custom modular: Fancy Suites.
I drew Fancy Suites on a post-it one night at the airport. The central idea was the big glass front, with an elevator to the different floors. At first the elevator would also have glass walls, but it turned out that the 2x5 transparent panels were extremely expensive. I got the idea for the angled wall from Green Grocer, although I lenghtened it a bit. The bottom floor and the elevator/hall area is one piece while the different floors can be removed individually like any modular house.
The house is mainly built from parts of Town Hall and Family House, with a bunch of specially ordered interior details and decorated tiles to add flavour, as well as a restock of generic pieces used during the build. I was inspired by several of the latest CMF's so I made sure to track them down as early as possible, especially the rocker who was needed for Rick Lightning. The eighties theme came about for several reasons. Partly because I had planned an eighties apartment to include on the second floor of Palace Cinema (when that was supposed to become Trendy Arcade), and partly because I needed something to use all these bright Friends colours on. It also allowed me to continue my story from the arcade.
I had had plans for a fully custom modular for some time, but what got me going was a competition at Swebrick. Fancy Suites was mostly completed in a 12 hour marathon in late September, except for interior details and the last parts of the roof.
More internal pictures and story here
Nice work. I notice some Town Hall parts.
Is that photographer paparazzi, private eye, pervert, or jealous girlfriend?
BentBricks
Member
Yes, it seems a little bit small. Could be the perspective and hair piece is slightly over rotated clockwise.
1) original image
2) wiki image of official 2015 Green Lantern (http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Lantern_(Hal_Jordan))
3) Comicon exclusive (via Brickset)
4) official LEGO flashlight
5) wiki image from Batman video game (http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Lantern_(Hal_Jordan))
Can only hope LEGO does the Green Lantern corp and an even bigger pipe dream is the different colored lantern corps.
http://pusskyfly.deviantart.com/art/Lego-Green-Lanterns-380710464
BentBricks
Member
Brickset posted an article about this display system previously. It's quite awesome and a great idea. Only issue is it's too pricey IMO. This image does a good job of selling it though. Imagine a huge wall like this. Would be so awesome!
via http://brickset.com/article/12891
via http://brickset.com/article/12891
SiegfriedFM
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Nice work. I notice some Town Hall parts.
Is that photographer paparazzi, private eye, pervert, or jealous girlfriend?
Paparazzi, I guess, although either could work. I basically gave the Town Hall photographer a new job.
That does look awesome but seems like something you could make yourself. Are those big green brick plates readily available in any current set.
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