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[Ponn]

So I signed up for the VIP program since it looks like I will be buying lots of LEGO in the years coming up for my nephews now and my son once he gets old enough. Of course the odd set for myself too.

Anyways I see that a free Gingerbread house with $100 purchase and free wall calendar with $75 purchase is on soon. Question for those that take advantage of these deals a lot... do I need to spend $175 to get both or just $100? Also can you get the calendar online?

For multiple free promotions you only have to hit the higher price point to get both so in this case $100 will get you both. You want to read the fine print though because sometimes with the free monthly items you have to buy specific sets from a theme but thats not applicable this time so you can buy whatever, just a heads up. And no the wall calendar is available in store only because the coupons on it are good in store only.

If you hang around this thread, yes, yes you will be buying lots of Lego in the coming years.

 

[BentBricks]

Wow. I'd buy these.

By: Do-Hyun Kim

 

[Winnie the Pimp]

Wow. I'd buy these.

By: Do-Hyun Kim

absolutely amazing... like bigger and more elaborate Micro Fighters!!

 

[1337]

These chibi versions are miles better then the Microfighters. Really well made.

 

[Chezzymann]

These chibi versions are miles better then the Microfighters. Really well made.

They're also like twice as big, id imagine that millennium falcon is pretty large in comparison

 

[parrotbeak]

I've been using wheels as greebling and now have a bunch of tires that can't be used for their original purpose. Anyone have good ideas for alternate uses?

 

[Norfair]

I've been using wheels as greebling and now have a bunch of tires that can't be used for their original purpose. Anyone have good ideas for alternate uses?

Lego modular tire fire?

 

[parrotbeak]

Lol ya, I was thinking pile of tires in the basement.

 

[SiegfriedFM]

Lol ya, I was thinking pile of tires in the basement.

Thread short chains through them and make a pier?

 

[Ponn]

I've been using wheels as greebling and now have a bunch of tires that can't be used for their original purpose. Anyone have good ideas for alternate uses?

Are you collecting the Simpsons line by chance?

 

[willp2003]

I've been using wheels as greebling and now have a bunch of tires that can't be used for their original purpose. Anyone have good ideas for alternate uses?

A small Karting track with tires at the edge of the track?

 

[fredrancour]

Opened up a stockpile of Harry potter lego from my childhood.
seeing all the crap that is lost from the half-completed sets is painful and will eventually lead to some idiotic bricklink binges.

 

[neonglow]

You can get LEGO Dimensions Starter Packs for $55 at Target in-store by stacking a 35% off Cartwheel coupon and a 10% off Toys To Life coupon. This beats all the Black Friday prices for the game.

http://www.neoape.com/45-off-lego-dimensions-starter-packs-for-55/

 

[PhoncipleBone]

You can get LEGO Dimensions Starter Packs for $55 at Target in-store by stacking a 35% off Cartwheel coupon and a 10% off Toys To Life coupon. This beats all the Black Friday prices for the game.

http://www.neoape.com/45-off-lego-dimensions-starter-packs-for-55/

Sigh. I might jump in. MIGHT.

 

[wetwired]

So I'm wondering what to do next for waller customs. I'm done with X-files now. I want to do more classic space variants which is easy enough. But I want to do something new. I was thinking perhaps a Vault Dweller, what do you guys think? you can be my market testing

 

[neonglow]

So I'm wondering what to do next for waller customs. I'm done with X-files now. I want to do more classic space variants which is easy enough. But I want to do something new. I was thinking perhaps a Vault Dweller, what do you guys think? you can be my market testing

Vault Dweller could be a nice minifigure to have. How about famous horror villains like Freddy Kruger or Jason?

 

[wetwired]

Vault Dweller could be a nice minifigure to have. How about famous horror villains like Freddy Kruger or Jason?

They've been done before

http://minifigs.me/shop/freddy-krueger-minifigure/

http://minifigs.me/shop/jason-minifigure/

that site has a ton of customs I want, beetlejuice, ash (evil dead)

 

[PalaceBrother]

So I'm wondering what to do next for waller customs. I'm done with X-files now. I want to do more classic space variants which is easy enough. But I want to do something new. I was thinking perhaps a Vault Dweller, what do you guys think? you can be my market testing

Are you concerned about flying too close to the sun, IP wise? I got in on the X-Files ones and love them, but I'd be worried about getting shut down from future sales if there are any infringement claims. I don't know a thing about Australian IP law though...

More classic Space variants would be great, but cost is definitely a factor. Do you have a target in mind of where you'd like your per-fig cost to be? Right now your customs are around $25 per piece for me with shipping included. They're terrific, but definitely pricey.

Edit:
Musicians are a largely untapped fig market. If you're not worried about IP complaints I'm sure a lot of folks would go nuts for Daft Punk figs after the Ideas rejection. If you were to do a Bowie, MF Doom, Lou/Velvets, Miles, Will Oldham (Bonnie Prince Billy, Palace Brother etc.) I'd buy them in a heartbeat. They're all fairly iconic, visually.

 

[wetwired]

Are you concerned about flying too close to the sun, IP wise? I got in on the X-Files ones and love them, but I'd be worried about getting shut down from future sales if there are any infringement claims. I don't know a thing about Australian IP law though...

More classic Space variants would be great, but cost is definitely a factor. Do you have a target in mind of where you'd like your per-fig cost to be? Right now your customs are around $25 per piece for me with shipping included. They're terrific, but definitely pricey.

The agents are about on par with the going rate for custom minfigs, I include free postage as well. The space guys should be cheaper than the agents though, I'm hoping for around $15-20 (including postage worldwide), there'll be no accessories and I already have the plates made for them so that will bring the cost down. Only time consuming part on my side is painting and colour matching the air tanks. I need to test out some sealant solutions to protect the paint which I have a few leads on (floor polish believe it or not!)

As for flying close to the sun you can legally make and sell things that look like other things but you can't use the names associated with them. Ie you'd have to call a "vault dweller" a "Bunker dweller" or something.

Though that doesn't stop other people! This one on ebay for example (which I bought one for myself) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LEGO-Cus...725977?hash=item1c5c7c2c59:g:fMEAAOSw0vBUcs7Z

 

[ghostmind]

LEGO has published a fix for the WALL-E swivelling head issue:

http://brickset.com/article/17707/this-is-the-official-wall-e-swivelling-head-fix

http://cache.lego.com/bigdownloads/buildinginstructions/6162870.pdf

 

[ghostmind]

CREATOR sets available December 1st from S@H (possibly earlier at your local LEGO store):

 

[teeny]

Wetwired, are you still selling X-Agents?

That duck hunt dog is so mine on the 1st

 

[willp2003]

I hope the UK gets a dec 1st release for those sets as well. The Park Animals set would do nicely for a Christmas present!

 

[ghostmind]

CITY sets available December 1st from S@H (possibly earlier at your local LEGO store):

 

[toythatkills]

Prison Island starter set, like, they literally haven't started the prison yet.

 

[parrotbeak]

The island is the prison.

That set would go great with my pile of tires.

 

[ghostmind]

Prison Island Starter set box is really deceptive, as most of the landmass is just art, with the actual LEGO elements being the short pier, and the little rock pile with the money in it.

Noticing that more often of late, with LEGO using box art to make a set look more complete.

 

[Rootbeer]

None of those Creator or City sets are grabbing me. The Duck/Dog is decent, but it'll be 20-30% off in no time like most creator stuff, so I can wait.

The longer I am into LEGO the more I see them re-using the same ideas over and over, just releasing slight variations on the same sets. Since they are targeting kids this is fine, because they are cycling new kids in and out of the target age brackets constantly, but as an AFOL it gets pretty boring

Thankfully we have the more high-concept themes to keep me interested.

I am excited about the new prison island set though (the large one, not pictured above.) I will be considering that one very much.

 

[1337]

Prison Island Starter set box is really deceptive, as most of the landmass is just art, with the actual LEGO elements being the short pier, and the little rock pile with the money in it.

Noticing that more often of late, with LEGO using box art to make a set look more complete.

Has basically always happened. Even happens with Duplo.

New City and Creator sets seems so-so. I do like the boat that turns into really other things (plane and submarine) in the Creator line, quite inventive.

 

[Bigfoot]

None of those Creator or City sets are grabbing me. The Duck/Dog is decent, but it'll be 20-30% off in no time like most creator stuff, so I can wait.

I like some of the Creator sets but I'm "new" to Lego again. The idea of having 3 different builds with the same pieces is appealing. But yeah, other than the dog, the rest of the sets blend in with what is currently on the shelf.

The thing is there is only so much you can do without minifigures and overlapping with other themes or needing licensing. Creator is pretty much limited to vehicles, animals, and buildings.

 

[toythatkills]

I quite like the garbage truck, from a functional point of view, it looks quite satisfying.

 

[BentBricks]

None of those Creator or City sets are grabbing me. The Duck/Dog is decent, but it'll be 20-30% off in no time like most creator stuff, so I can wait.

The longer I am into LEGO the more I see them re-using the same ideas over and over, just releasing slight variations on the same sets. Since they are targeting kids this is fine, because they are cycling new kids in and out of the target age brackets constantly, but as an AFOL it gets pretty boring

Thankfully we have the more high-concept themes to keep me interested.

I am excited about the new prison island set though (the large one, not pictured above.) I will be considering that one very much.

Yet there is no shortage of LEGO sets to buy for an AFOL! I am constantly shuffling my list of sets I want to get as newer sets come out and I haven't gotten all the existing sets I want yet.

I hear ya. This is why I have little interest in the City theme. Can't blame LEGO for good business practice as there are new kids every year that are getting into LEGO and all the City stuff is new to them.

I hear Europe is huge on City theme. At least while they are recycling City stuff, they do make many different variations and subthemes to keep it a bit fresh.

 

[Chezzymann]

LEGO has published a fix for the WALL-E swivelling head issue:

http://brickset.com/article/17707/this-is-the-official-wall-e-swivelling-head-fix

http://cache.lego.com/bigdownloads/buildinginstructions/6162870.pdf

Do we know when the 'fixed' sets will start rolling out? Or do you have to get the parts yourself for this?

 

[Winnie the Pimp]

Some of those Creator cars actually look kinda sleek... I dig the Rally car and that one City chase cop car hmm...

Still waiting for a reveal of that new Creator Lighthouse Island set but that's probably a ways off...

 

[Fowler]

Not gonna lie, the name "Fire Starter Set" makes me laugh...

 

[BentBricks]

Not gonna lie, the name "Fire Starter Set" makes me laugh...

LOL. "Comes with matches."

 

[Ponn]

I need Duck Hunt dog set. I love those Lego animal sets. I wish they would do another brick built sea creature set one.

 

[Kipp]

Oh my goodness. Almost finished building the main tower in the Temple of Airjitzu set. Absolutely incredible. What a brilliant build.

I am excited about the new prison island set though (the large one, not pictured above.) I will be considering that one very much.

Would you (or anyone really) mind posting the image of that again? I didn't really take a good look at it before since I don't usually have much interest in City sets.

 

[wetwired]

Wetwired, are you still selling X-Agents?

Yeah I have tons of them left, I did a big final batch in the hope they'll last til the show comes back on the air.

 

[ghostmind]

71011 CMF 15
71012 Disney CMF
71013 CMF 16
71014 UEFA Football CMF

 

[Mr Mike]

71014 UEFA Football CMF

What?

 

[TangoAlphaLima]

71011 CMF 15
71012 Disney CMF
71013 CMF 16
71014 UEFA Football CMF

 

[wetwired]

71011 CMF 15
71012 Disney CMF
71013 CMF 16
71014 UEFA Football CMF

Guess I'll be skipping a series for the first time ever

 

[tiggerkiddo]

UEFA CMF? This I gotta see.

That Dog Creator set will be mine. CITY, not so much

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Park Animals is so bought. All the Creator animal sets have been great and low priced. Some of the easiest sets to recommend.

 

[BentBricks]

71014 UEFA Football CMF

* Checks date *
Not April 1st.
* Scratches head *

How are they gonna break it up? Top 16 teams? Is there some generic uniforms (i.e. all-stars)? I don't follow SOCCER.

 

[1337]

* Checks date *
Not April 1st.
* Scratches head *

How are they gonna break it up? Top 16 teams? Is there some generic uniforms (i.e. all-stars)? I don't follow SOCCER.

For the European Cup (summer 2016) there will be 24 teams joining. Will probably be a Europe only thing.

No generic uniforms by the way, every country has their own jersey (usually based on the flag).

 

[BentBricks]

For the European Cup (summer 2016) there will be 24 teams joining. Will probably be a Europe only thing.

No generic uniforms by the way, every country has their own jersey (usually based on the flag).

Thanks.
24 seems reasonable to make special 48 or 72 pack cases.
I hope they come with soccer balls. I wouldn't mind a flood of them being cheap on bricklink. I'd like to do a GBC someday.

 

[WordAssassin]

You can get LEGO Dimensions Starter Packs for $55 at Target in-store by stacking a 35% off Cartwheel coupon and a 10% off Toys To Life coupon. This beats all the Black Friday prices for the game.

http://www.neoape.com/45-off-lego-dimensions-starter-packs-for-55/

WELP. I cannot imagine it getting any lower than that for quite some time. Even the original Disney Infinity which is 2+ years old still hovers around the $30-40 range, but this is Lego we're talking about here. (just checked and Target is still selling the Wii version of DI for full price!? What the what you can get 3.0 for half of that and it JUST came out!) Gonna go pick it up after work tonight.

 

[neonglow]

WELP. I cannot imagine it getting any lower than that for quite some time. Even the original Disney Infinity which is 2+ years old still hovers around the $30-40 range, but this is Lego we're talking about here. (just checked and Target is still selling the Wii version of DI for full price!? What the what you can get 3.0 for half of that and it JUST came out!) Gonna go pick it up after work tonight.

If you want DI 3.0, there's also a Cartwheel coupon for 45% off. If you stack it with the 10% off Toys To Life coupon, it comes out to about $29.