Supa Necta
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I spoke to a manager and he said that all stores in my area (Western New York) got them and if you check Brickseek with the dcpi you can see if they're marked down.
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LEGO |OT5| DARKNESS! NO MONEY! (or Break the Rules! Mix the Bags!)
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I spoke to a manager and he said that all stores in my area (Western New York) got them and if you check Brickseek with the dcpi you can see if they're marked down.
TalesFromHoth
Neo Member
That frigate is impressive, most impressive, and complete with a scaled falcon too.
WordAssassin
Member
Uughhhhhh ugh ugh ugh ugh I guess $15-20 on eBay it is then. I can wait till August to get Wall-E I guess. Already waited this long. Gonna be really really pissed if I miss out on him though.
PalaceBrother
Member
Absolutely incredible.
Me too....I'm surprised they still have stock mid-month. The last few licensed exclusive figs were gone within a few days.
BentBricks
Member
If you like 60's Batman at all, the Batcave and promo fig are a must get. They did an absolutely fantastic job of capturing the characters in minifig form. Think of it this way, buy now. If you are still not sure, keep the box in great condition and sell it later for a profit.
I don't believe 60's Batman has as wide of an appeal as Star Wars or current Comic Book/Movie Super Hero promos. My kids know the theme music melody, but have no idea about the TV show. My local LEGO store was down to their last box this past Tuesday.
I will wait for another good promo or double VIP points in Oct to get my Batcave. Batcave box is a little harder to "hide" from my wife. I need to clear out some of my backlog and sets I'm selling first.
I'm glad I don't have to hide my Lego from my girlfriend. I mean yeah we aren't married but she lives with me and approves my hobby but she did say once we get a larger place that she wants me to have a room like jangs and have less sets all over the place. She wants the imperial flagship to stay on the mantle and stuff like tower bridge to be displayed around the house. All the star wars stuff has to stay in the Lego room which is actually something I entirely agree with. She's actually is a bigger fan of all my anime figures.
SillyEskimo
Member
My wife loves the lego. My displayed city is an absolute show stopper whenever new people visit my home. That's saying a lot, because we have quite a few things in my home that are a sight to see if I do say so myself! My computer setup drops jaws, as does my media room, hobby room, and video game collection. But the lego really gets both adults and kids equally excited. I love it. I really do. That's why I'm always fidgeting with my modulars. There's always something new for people to see and explore. I think my upcoming ultron/hydra display is going to set a new high bar.
Once I had a guy from Japan visit my home and he took pictures throughout the night. It was really flattering!
I will be remodeling my hobby room someday, and you bet your butt that my lego hobby will be a big part of the design process. I'm considering led lighting and a rotating day/night cycle...
Once I had a guy from Japan visit my home and he took pictures throughout the night. It was really flattering!
I will be remodeling my hobby room someday, and you bet your butt that my lego hobby will be a big part of the design process. I'm considering led lighting and a rotating day/night cycle...
Winnie the Pimp
Member
So i am trying to put together the Teen Titans, and am still (obviously) missing Raven which may or may not be showing up sometime soon in a set right?
What about Cyborg though?
I mean, i have the one from the Darkseid set but he's kinda too "old" and serious looking for the Titans Cyborg, is there any indication a new one is coming?
What about Cyborg though?
I mean, i have the one from the Darkseid set but he's kinda too "old" and serious looking for the Titans Cyborg, is there any indication a new one is coming?
A room like Jang's display is the dream!
We used to have my modular sets in the living room and she loves the bigger display sets- still working on getting her to build for fun though! Since moving house we now have a shared study/studio so we've got a fixed creative space for her art and my Lego- i'm hoping to get back into MOCing in a big way this year
TheSecondSpitter
Member
After seeing your post in the vacation I have to ask: what is your occupation?
and is it too late for me to enter this field?
Supa Necta
Banned
My wife loves the Lego and enables me by buying me nice sets as gifts. She does not love the fact that I cannot pass up a good deal on Lego. I had the same problem with games but selling those is helping me fund more Lego purchases.
PalaceBrother
Member
Closet.
Of.
Shame.
Our basement office is pretty much dedicated to a bunch of LEGO displays. I have a ton of well-sorted LEGO in another basement room, and aside from that it doesn't really encroach. That having been said, my wife strongly wishes my hobby was "replacing the stairs" or "re-doing the roof".
WordAssassin
Member
If the "TTG" on the list of leaked Dimensions 2 sets means Teen Titans Go, then I imagine we'll get Raven there at the very least.
TheSecondSpitter
Member
For me it would be closets of shame....as in two....and some book shelves where the small sets are stacked into....and a pile of stuff I still need to organize and put away. I just need a bigger hobby room. And bigger closets.
SillyEskimo
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Sorry if that post came off as a brag. My intent was to show that despite lots of other cool things, lego can easily add whimsy and be aesthetically pleasing if integrated correctly into a living space. If I wasn't into modulars and minifig scale only stuff, I would have a wall displaying all the SW USC sets or minifig scale dioramas based on battles from the OT. But I had to make a choice, so I do not own any SW sets. I think trying to collect it all would be impossible, as I'm sure many here would agree. It's best to focus. It does mean I miss out on things, like the Simpson line, (probably) the GB HQ, and the helicarrier (not minifig scale, no interest!).
As far as income, well, while we're quite comfortable in life, we're not rich. We budget very well though. We leave plenty of room for fun money that we put to good use. As our income grew, our hobbies remained quite humble in the grand scheme of things. Like, I don't want a boat or a new porsche boxter for example, lol. We try to live one step below our means. So instead of that house on the lake, we live one block from the lake. Stuff like that allows us to indulge a bit more in other aspects of life. You know, like paying for braces for our kids, lol.
I'll go out on a limb and say the vast majority of the regulars in this thread are not hurting financially.
Jeff Albertson
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I could see him in a future Mighty Micros set of they can pick a decent Villain for him
PadWarrior
Member
So read somewhere that there is another civil war set coming later this but no confirmed info on the contents.
Think it will be the updated ant man and spider man figures?
Think it will be the updated ant man and spider man figures?
Here's the Brickset placeholder for it:
http://brickset.com/sets/76067-1/{-}
One would have to assume that it would feature Spider-man.
There's also a polybag coming for lego.com in May:
http://brickset.com/sets/30447-1/Captain-America-s-Motorcycle
And in other Marvel news, Doctor Strange is coming later this year as well.
http://brickset.com/sets/76060-1/Doctor-Strange-s-Sanctum-Sanctorum
PadWarrior
Member
Nice thanks guys. Going to start collecting some marvel sets.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
You need to get the Airport Battle set just for the big guy.
The rest of the set is decent, but it is worth it just for Giant Man.
PadWarrior
Member
This and the panther set is what I'm getting this weekendYou need to get the Airport Battle set just for the big guy.
The rest of the set is decent, but it is worth it just for Giant Man.
Will get more bit by bit.
parrotbeak
Member
So, you've bought from that site with your cc before? I was hoping to use paypal but that doesn't seem to be an option.
Also what's the deal with the multiple listing of items that look exactly the same but for different prices? I'm looking at the military minifigs. Always wanted to pick up a few but they are expensive on amazon.
PalaceBrother
Member
I am pretty sure aliexpress is a subsidiary of the world's largest retailer-you should be safe.
I love the fig designs that haven't been released in LEGO form yet, and the ridiculous ones as well (Superman Iron Man). I have ordered two or three times with no problem. The multiple listings is due to many sellers hawking the same goods (think of it like Amazon in that regard).
parrotbeak
Member
Ah, thanks. I'm gonna grab some SWAT and WWII minifigs.
I freaked and went right to Amazon and grabbed him for retail. I've been holding off for awhile but it's one of my fave movies and the likeness is spot on.
yea I used them often and have yet to have a problem. I'm a little skittish with them since its mostly third parties selling through the main site. I just don't keep my CC info on file with them. I recently had a problem with a no show item and the seller was really quick with a refund so thats a plus.
antiquegamer
Member
$20.00 Superheroes set continue to deliver.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Indeed it's not... Also one reason why i didn't get it yet... I mean, people keep praising the jet, but honestly, while the build might be fun, i can't see myself displaying the thing afterwards so it'll go to parts.. Then the ONLY other draw for me would be a mediocre Panther fig (no leg printing and semi retarded tacked on cat ears) ... I may warm up to him yet though and bricklink him separately some day.
antiquegamer
Member
Oops I got it on sale at local FM store. It's a $30.00 set still awesome even at that price. The jet is really nice for something that small and while most of the time I loath the vehicle in the superheroes set this one was not bad, the hidden launcher and the front part is pretty fun build.
This is exactly where I'm coming from. I want all the mini-figs, but I tend to hate the marvel vehicles and backdrops. I love my Milano GotG set though.
Cool!
Brianimaniac
Banned
That reminds me of this MOC I randomly came across in a Google image search recently:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/101193079@N05/14676607598/in/photostream
https://www.flickr.com/photos/101193079@N05/14676607598/in/photostream
I've been wanting this set for ages, I saw it last year for AUD$50 on sale and missed out, Target had it marked down from AUD$89 to AUD$69 and then buy one get the 2nd half off so I picked up 2, worked out around AUD$52 each. Great set, interesting build techniques and lots of useful pieces (especially dark blue parts) Plus it looks great, not sure if I'll keep the second or hold onto it to flip later on.
Regardless, I highly recommend snapping it up if you can still find it.
Regardless, I highly recommend snapping it up if you can still find it.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
I've been wanting this set for ages, I saw it last year for AUD$50 on sale and missed out, Target had it marked down from AUD$89 to AUD$69 and then buy one get the 2nd half off so I picked up 2, worked out around AUD$52 each. Great set, interesting build techniques and lots of useful pieces (especially dark blue parts) Plus it looks great, not sure if I'll keep the second or hold onto it to flip later on.
Regardless, I highly recommend snapping it up if you can still find it.
I have yet to build it but the previous 2 jets were great as well, Creator Jets always deliver, Sonic Boom especially for me!
I missed out on the sonic boom, I have this even older one though which was fun at the time but seems primitive in comparison to the blue jet
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Such a great set, and the way the wings go together was cool.I've been wanting this set for ages, I saw it last year for AUD$50 on sale and missed out, Target had it marked down from AUD$89 to AUD$69 and then buy one get the 2nd half off so I picked up 2, worked out around AUD$52 each. Great set, interesting build techniques and lots of useful pieces (especially dark blue parts) Plus it looks great, not sure if I'll keep the second or hold onto it to flip later on.
Regardless, I highly recommend snapping it up if you can still find it.
Edit: Also, when does the May 4th promo start? Is it the 4th or earlier?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
It is a fight between that and Lex Power Armor.
TheFuzz
Member
Lex is great, but we've gotten better versions of those characters since its release, that's why I rank AMFB higher.
You're rubbing salt in the wound for quite a few people I suspect. I agree though it was a really great $20 set with what turned out to be VERY exclusive figs with no repeated characters to boot.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
It was the last time we got classic Superman wasn't it? I forget.
He was in couple more sets, Darkseid set. I believe that was still the only set you can get classic WW though, besides dimensions funpack. Also the only way to get a comic Lex fig besides that gamestop exclusive polybag.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Guess what arrived today...
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