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LEGO |OT 4| EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!
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PhoncipleBone
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Still no Blue Power Jet here in KY. Ugh. And TRU doesn't even have it on their US site, nor can they find it in their computer system in stores. Guess that means an order from LEGO.com for me. At this rate I will just wait until next month for the spaceman figure.
Yup, I'm going to jump on this opportunity to acquire a Darth Maul minifig and it's a sleek looking ship from the PT.
I'm wondering what are the most sought after PT vehicles among the SW fanatics here? I did some research, and I'm guessing that likely candidates are:
7259 ARC-170
7261 Clone Turbo tank
7662 MTT which was beastly (20 droids and 1300 pieces).
7665 Republic cruiser
7929 Battle of Naboo
7962 Anakin + Sebulba Podracers
75021 Republic gunship
75019 AT-TE
The 2007 MTT seems like the most revered set of the PT among AFOL, judging by the aftermarket price on bricklink. XD
I'm no fan of the Prequel Trilogy and its LEGO sets, but I wouldn't mind adding this one to my collection:
8039 Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser
PhoncipleBone
Banned
The best prequel ship in my opinion.
You've hit on a lot of my PT favourites, but I would also add:
8088 ARC-170 Starfighter (an update to the 7259)
10195 Republic Dropship with AT-OT Walker
And the previously mentioned 8039 Venator.
I also have a soft spot for 9526 Palpatine's Arrest.
Razgriz-Specter
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After seeing Jurassic World I really need
(Jurassic World SPOILERS!)
as a Lego set.
(Jurassic World SPOILERS!)
overgrown Visitor Center with classic Jeep
Great prequel recommendations guys!
I actually don't have a whole lot of prequel sets, but I have a ton of Clone Wars and OT stuff. I wish I owned the most recent re-release of the Podracers. I'm sure they'll do them again someday.
I do have Palpatine's Arrest (which is a great companion to the just released Death Star Final Duel set), and a few smaller ships.
LEGO Ultra Agents Hurricane Heist 37% off
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J4S7AC0/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Also, if you want to check out bricklink's redesign through a special URL. The new site provides OnSite Payment!.
Make sure to read their blog post before trying the preview.
http://preview.bricklink.com/
How long does it typically take for Bricklink to add new items? I'm still waiting for them to add some of the Summer 2015 Star Wars stuff like Sabine's helmet
I actually don't have a whole lot of prequel sets, but I have a ton of Clone Wars and OT stuff. I wish I owned the most recent re-release of the Podracers. I'm sure they'll do them again someday.
I do have Palpatine's Arrest (which is a great companion to the just released Death Star Final Duel set), and a few smaller ships.
LEGO Ultra Agents Hurricane Heist 37% off
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J4S7AC0/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Also, if you want to check out bricklink's redesign through a special URL. The new site provides OnSite Payment!.
Make sure to read their blog post before trying the preview.
http://preview.bricklink.com/
How long does it typically take for Bricklink to add new items? I'm still waiting for them to add some of the Summer 2015 Star Wars stuff like Sabine's helmet
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Mate, it's even better than that, see, it's not just Batman, it's ELECTROSUIT Batman aka Tron Batman who is an even better fit for that kind of trans blue slick neon shit that Agents has going on there
))Winnie the Pimp
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Speaking of PT ships, as an avid OT fan and PT hater, i am currently watching the Clone Wars animated series for the first time and it's.... actually GREAT! So now i keep seeing the Republic Gunship all the time and i actually grew quite fond of it's design. So i saw that there have been a few versions of this over the years, which would you guys say is the BEST one so far? The most recent one? Either way it will be hard to track down now
PalaceBrother
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Speaking of PT ships, as an avid OT fan and PT hater, i am currently watching the Clone Wars animated series for the first time and it's.... actually GREAT! So now i keep seeing the Republic Gunship all the time and i actually grew quite fondly of it's design. So i saw that there have been a few versions of this over the years, which would you guys say is the BEST one so far? The most recent one? Either way it will be hard to track down now
If you haven't watched Rebels, put it on your list. I saw each prequel once and hated them...once the first season swings into gear Rebels really felt like the OT. I would recommend finishing Clone Wars first as there are some very mild tie ins but it isn't necessary.
Don't watch any trailers for Rebels Season 2 if you haven't finished the first season.
Speaking of PT ships, as an avid OT fan and PT hater, i am currently watching the Clone Wars animated series for the first time and it's.... actually GREAT! So now i keep seeing the Republic Gunship all the time and i actually grew quite fondly of it's design. So i saw that there have been a few versions of this over the years, which would you guys say is the BEST one so far? The most recent one? Either way it will be hard to track down now
The newest one is on par with the previous, at least. I wouldn't pay the premium to get one of the earlier models.
Winnie the Pimp
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Right, except for the figs hmm... These are the movie ones, i personally prefer the look of the clones from the series but strictly speaking for the ship, it does look good
Supa Necta
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Hi, Been lurking here for a while trying to activate my account, but it seems to be working now. Just thought I'd post this:
My Lego spending has gone up significantly since viewing this thread!
Welcome and nice first post! Can't wait for this guy.
PalaceBrother
Member
Welcome & thanks for sharing that. Looks good!
PhoncipleBone
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Well, that's a helluva first post. Welcome!Hi, Been lurking here for a while trying to activate my account, but it seems to be working now. Just thought I'd post this:
My Lego spending has gone up significantly since viewing this thread!
I may or may not have given my friend who works at Legoland and who gets 50% off all merchandise today $180 to buy me tons of LEGO...
No idea what I'm going to end up with. I told her that the modulars were at the top of my list if those were in stock (since right now I've just got Pet Shop), but besides that, it's up to her. It's going to be like Christmas morning. Haha
No idea what I'm going to end up with. I told her that the modulars were at the top of my list if those were in stock (since right now I've just got Pet Shop), but besides that, it's up to her. It's going to be like Christmas morning. Haha
Supa Necta
Banned
Hi, Been lurking here for a while trying to activate my account, but it seems to be working now. Just thought I'd post this:
My Lego spending has gone up significantly since viewing this thread!
Are the eyes new pieces? They look like sensei wu hats but smooth.
Winnie the Pimp
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Wall-E looks amazing! They got the eyes JUST right which imo makes the set!
Only bummer is that he looks to be quite a bit smaller than what i was hoping for hmm...
Only bummer is that he looks to be quite a bit smaller than what i was hoping for hmm...
I did the same thing today, too, but with a relative. Except the amount I gave is...a bit more.
Haha nice.
I was tempted to give her more to spend, but that was all the physical cash I had on hand. Haha
Plus, I haven't really had any big desire to buy Lego these past few months. I know that I'd regret not taking advantage of this opportunity though.
I'd been holding back on most purchases the last couple months knowing I was about to drop a load today to catch up on several large sets I wanted. And you gotta take advantage of deals like this. I see the total I'm spending less as how much I spent and more how much I'm saving getting sets that are already at the top of my want list. Might as well maximize the savings when you can.
PalaceBrother
Member
We need to know.
Or we at least need pics of the massive haul.
I should find out in a couple of hours what sets my money has bought me. I'm excited. Haha
SiegfriedFM
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Wall-E is going to share a shelf with the Curiosity Rover.
ohhthegore
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Hi, Been lurking here for a while trying to activate my account, but it seems to be working now. Just thought I'd post this:
My Lego spending has gone up significantly since viewing this thread!
oh wow can't wait to get this
I'll leave the math up to you.
You didn't ask for anything specific? I'd be curious to see what they came up with for you then.
But pics won't be able to happen until mid to late next week for my haul, as it's being shipped to me half way across the country. But my shopping list, which has been confirmed to all be in stock today, will include:
UCS TIE
UCS Slave I
The Ghost
AT-AT
Kwik-E-Mart
Detective Agency
PalaceBrother
Member
I can't tell you how many times I've thought about buying the first two Cuusoo sets. The completest in me hates that I don't have them.
PalaceBrother
Member
I'll leave the math up to you.
UCS TIE
UCS Slave I
The Ghost
AT-AT
Kwik-E-Mart
Detective Agency
I just did the math, and I'd have spent the same on those sets in a heartbeat.
Awesome list.
I just told my friend that my top 3 priorities are Parisian Restaurant, Detective's Office, and Palace Cinema (in that order). If they only have one or none of those, I told her pretty much any of the hard-to-find or exclusive sets would be good choices. And then I told her to buy me Mixels or whatever she wants with whatever's left if there's anything left.
I was in the Legoland store a few weeks ago and they only had Detective's Office out of those three, so who knows what I"ll end up with. Haha
If you're friend is feeling cheeky lots and lots of Duplo.
Lol. Oh geez.
Yeah, hard not to when 4 of those will never really see a discount anywhere. Gotta stock up when the chances are there. Almost went with the Ferris Wheel over the Ghost and AT-AT but seeing as those are from last year, I gotta make sure I'm caught up on SW stuff before the Ep7 sets hits.
Even if you get any one of those sets, you'll be coming out nicely. Now I'm really curious to see what you score here.
Yeah, that's how I feel too.
And I kind of like the mystery of not knowing what I'll be getting. It makes it feel like Christmas. Haha
I'll definitely update when I find out!
Well as mentioned I purchased Bug Obliterator the dual combiner land and spaceship Galaxy Quest set... It's fantastic!
I sat there for a while elite rating overwater to apply the stickers or not and ended up doing it and I think it looks great with the stickers.
Such a cool and fun set.
I sat there for a while elite rating overwater to apply the stickers or not and ended up doing it and I think it looks great with the stickers.
Such a cool and fun set.
CorporateClown
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Kipp, why didn't you spend that money on comics?
awesome list
All righty, I should be hearing from my friend any time now...
So excited.
Haha. Shush, you!
I already have way too many comics on my shelf that I haven't read yet. However, I don't have any LEGO sets that I haven't built yet.
So excited.
Haha. Shush, you!
I already have way too many comics on my shelf that I haven't read yet. However, I don't have any LEGO sets that I haven't built yet.
Woo! They have both Detective's Office and Parisian Restaurant in stock! And I'll still have $10 or so left over, so I told her to get Mixels or just surprise me. Haha
It was a little bit tempting asking her to get me both the Ferris Wheel and the Fairground Mixer so that I could have a sweet carnival setup, but I'm not sure I've got the room for that kind of a setup. Haha
But yeah, both Detective's Office and Parisian Restaurant for $160 + tax. Not too shabby.
I'm going to be honest though, I feel slightly guilty for not getting something a little more "exciting" like the Sea Cow or the aforementioned carnival sets. As much as I love Pet Shop on display and want it to have friends, it also wasn't the most exciting build I've ever done.
Oh well. It's not as if I won't ever buy any more Lego again. I would've gotten those sets sooner or later either way.
It was a little bit tempting asking her to get me both the Ferris Wheel and the Fairground Mixer so that I could have a sweet carnival setup, but I'm not sure I've got the room for that kind of a setup. Haha
But yeah, both Detective's Office and Parisian Restaurant for $160 + tax. Not too shabby.
I'm going to be honest though, I feel slightly guilty for not getting something a little more "exciting" like the Sea Cow or the aforementioned carnival sets. As much as I love Pet Shop on display and want it to have friends, it also wasn't the most exciting build I've ever done.
Oh well. It's not as if I won't ever buy any more Lego again. I would've gotten those sets sooner or later either way.
Woo! They have both Detective's Office and Parisian Restaurant in stock! And I'll still have $10 or so left over, so I told her to get Mixels or just surprise me. Haha
It was a little bit tempting asking her to get me both the Ferris Wheel and the Fairground Mixer so that I could have a sweet carnival setup, but I'm not sure I've got the room for that kind of a setup. Haha
But yeah, both Detective's Office and Parisian Restaurant for $160 + tax. Not too shabby.
I'm going to be honest though, I feel slightly guilty for not getting something a little more "exciting" like the Sea Cow or the aforementioned carnival sets. As much as I love Pet Shop on display and want it to have friends, it also wasn't the most exciting build I've ever done.
Oh well. It's not as if I won't ever buy any more Lego again. I would've gotten those sets sooner or later either way.
PR and DO are amazing. You won't regret
PhoncipleBone
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He looks like he has a high brick count too. I am guessing in the $60-70 range. But man, does that set look magnificent.
CosmicQueso
Member
I rarely buy LEGO sets but that Wall-E is day 1. Wow.
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