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LEGO |OT 4| EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!
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TheFuzz
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Ah okay.
PhoncipleBone
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They look like PSOne era CGI cutscenes come to life.
Come on son, those cookies aren't going to steal themselves.
Everyone seemed to like my other modulars, so I decided to post the beginnings of my next one. Nowhere near finished, but this will give an idea of what I'm going for....
It's a modular Gotham City MCU (Major Crimes Unit). Very much like a police station, but it will be quite different once finished. Obviously the lighting is awful.
Looking good so far!
His chest is smiling
BentBricks
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... with his golden balls swinging around.
Well each pack comes with those 3 nexo "power" ups. Not sure if those are like those app bricks and bring the price up a lot. $10 for each would be extremely pricey to me.
Chezzymann
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I really like how each bionicle creature has a unique function. I'll probably get them all. As for the Toa themselves, the silver stuff on their masks ruins the color schemes for Tahu Gali and Onua. I'll probably get Kopeks (and remove those stupid gold shin armor that has no place in his color scheme) and Lewa. If I get Tahu illl have to remove that mask and use the gold one cause of that ugly silver,
I've been paying $15 for 1 fig, a tiny build and a couple nfc discs. I don't feel proud about it
RelentlessRolento
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I'm all over the friends Pug dog set.
Don't know about those Star Wars constraction sets still. Might bricklink their parts.
Don't know about those Star Wars constraction sets still. Might bricklink their parts.
PhoncipleBone
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A great little set. Enjoy!
Thanks! I'm super excited for all the Lone Ranger sets I ordered (those two and the train set)! I love the western theme so much. I'm stoked to have a nice Lego western diorama.
PhoncipleBone
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Silver Mine still reigns supreme. But I would LOVE a full on western theme.
Oh yeah, I don't expect any of them to surpass the brilliance that is Silver Mine Shootout. But I need more western in my life nonetheless.
And yeah, I'd kill for a full on comeback of the western theme.
I'm "new" to LEGO as my son is now showing interest. We've built a trio of things this month and now I feel myself slipping all in on a new hobby. I love the look of those Fire based sets. Thanks for the many pages of good reading on the subject. I look forward to reading more in the future.
PhoncipleBone
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Hopefully you looked at the OP for some more information and set ideas. In the next few weeks there will be a new OP with all new set recommendations for the new year.
Welcome to our lil corner of GAF. We are all filthy enablers, so worry about your money.
PhoncipleBone
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Troof
PhoncipleBone
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Good man going for Creator sets. But you will soon regret paying for brick separators. If you get only a handful of sets above $30 or so this year, you will soon be flooded with tons of the little orange guys.
Lol. I actually think it is the only okay constraction face i have seen yet. Might grab her and Phasma, although i don't really like (building) these.
Are there any other sw sets in the early 2016 wave? Or are the leaked ones for later (b-wing, carbon freeze, ...)
Purple Cheeto
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Does the Nexo Jester guy only come in one set?
Definitely picking up Corner Deli~
Yeah, so great looking... tempted to buy it too but will await reactions on it
tiggerkiddo
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My eyes are too busy glossing over the CITY sets but man the Creator sets and Friends looking real nice right now.
Winnie the Pimp
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So no pics of the new Creator Lighthouse yet then?
I'm in love with the Pseudo-modulars they've been throwing at the creator line the past year or two. It's really neat to see the modular feel on a cheaper scale.
Between this, the bike shop and cafe, and the alt builds on the toy and grocery shop, they're all kind of cool.
Stormwatch
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Yeah, I feel the same way. I remember when LEGO City had all sorts of different things. I miss the "Island Paradise" series they had like 20 years ago with beachside pizza joints and lifeguard stations. Now it seems like everything that isn't construction, police, or fire ends up as either a modular, mini-modular, or Friends.
BentBricks
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SiegfriedFM
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Well, if a boy has all the fire stations and police stations he needs already, it's not like he can't ask for Creator or Friends sets (if he has been adequately vaccinated for cooties). Lego shouldn't have to make the same sets across multiple brands.
So no pics of the new Creator Lighthouse yet then?
I'm thinking the Lighthouse won't be until the second half of 2016.
There are supposed to be a bunch of SW sets coming out at the same time, but images aren't available yet (along with DC Batman vs Superman sets, and the few Marvel Universe sets).
Also Ninjago is a Spring release, and I'm thinking Elves is as well.
But many kids also want new figures and friends sets sadly have those stupid doll figures and the overwhelming colorscheme of pink and purple also is offputting to a lot of boys.
The sets, building and vehicles in the friends brand are way better and diverse than what Lego City gets nowadays (except modulars)
The Friends sets also lead the way, in terms of new elements and printed pieces. These are the prints from the new Supermarket alone!
Yes - LEGO sushi!
Thanks. Was just wondering if the first 2016 wave was just constractions. I'm eyeballing the Hoth Attack, Escape Pod en Freezing chamber + the battle packs and any new vehicle that comes out.
(Writing it all down, I can feel the dark side pulling on me. Oh boy my finances. I'm lucky the wife is into modulars (so that goes from the budget we share and not our personal budgets
) and I'm not really tempted by the Firehouse HQ because everything over 200 euro's is a no-go for meBentBricks
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It would be interesting for LEGO Friends to put out a few sets without those colors and see how they sell compared to the more colorful ones.
I agree that LEGO system sets could benefit from builds in the LEGO Friends theme. There is a reason why Friends themes are more detailed. LEGO research indicated girls tend to play "inside" the builds and enjoyed more details. Boys tend to play on the "outside" of the builds.
Gonna wait for the inevitable 20% off then and maybe check one out during next double VIP. Unless the theme is so successful they fly off the shelves.
The Friends sets also lead the way, in terms of new elements and printed pieces. These are the prints from the new Supermarket alone!
Yes - LEGO sushi!
Wow, sushi! LEGO Friends benefits from the LEGO research that girls like details so LEGO is providing tons of those and tons of accessories. I feel like LEGO Friends is a move that makes that theme more like Playmobil with all the accessories and details for play.
EDIT: I just noticed the watermelon. I'm hungry now.
SiegfriedFM
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Thanks. Was just wondering if the first 2016 wave was just constractions. I'm eyeballing the Hoth Attack, Escape Pod en Freezing chamber + the battle packs and any new vehicle that comes out.
(Writing it all down, I can feel the dark side pulling on me. Oh boy my finances. I'm lucky the wife is into modulars (so that goes from the budget we share and not our personal budgets
For me, it will be Doctor Who + Frozen in December and Brick Bank + GBHQ + a Nexo set + possibly Phasma in January. Ouch. Edit: Oh, and I forgot the Ghostbusters Lego Dimensions add-on. The part in the story was amazing already.
TangoAlphaLima
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FYI, Jet.com has a $25 off $50 coupon code for first-time users, JETCOMSAVE2, and they've got a good selection of Legos for decent prices. Just bought my daughter Ariel's Undersea Palace for essentially 50% off retail price.
Chezzymann
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Just wanted to post this. Tahu in his combiner form. Looks fucking amazing.
TangoAlphaLima
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TRU still has Lonely Mountain in stock online for shipping.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/inde...plat_19054512&eESource=CAPLA_DF:41814176:TRUS
But yeah, buy now. The remaining Hobbit sets available won't be MSRP (or lower) for much longer.
Damn. I love 2016's combining gimmick.Just wanted to post this. Tahu in his combiner form. Looks fucking amazing.
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